Required skills

critical thinking skills to analyse event concepts and develop evaluate and select floral styling options

creative thinking skills to develop ideas and explore a range of possible styling concepts

planning and organisational skills to develop cohesive operational plans and procedures for event styling

communication skills including active listening and open and closed questioning to consult and liaise on floristry requirements with customers and other stakeholders

literacy skills to interpret unfamiliar and complex event information and to evaluate any written feedback

writing skills to develop detailed floral styling specifications and complex operational plans

numeracy skills to interpret budgetary constraints and to calculate the size and number of floristry products and components required for events

Required knowledge

formats and features of different types of events including the interrelationship between floral styling and other event aspects

the roles and responsibilities of different event personnel

floristry product options and styles for different types of events different types of customers and varying numbers of floral displays

the intricate characteristics and interrelationshipsof the elements and principles of design and their use in various large complex or themed floral products and displays for events and event venues

The elements of design include

texture

form

colour

space

line

The principles of design include

harmony

rhythm

balance

dominance

scale

proportion

contrast

operational constraints for floral styling within different styles of venue or site such as onsite construction maintenance and disposal of floristry products

operational constraints for the display of floristry products in different climatic conditions

space and equipment requirements for different styles and varying numbers of floristry products

staffing requirements to service particular types of events

a range of formats for and inclusions of operational plans produced to style and stage the floral components of events

a range of formats for and inclusions of running sheets for the staging of events

risk management issues to be considered for the floral styling and staging of events

the environmental impacts of constructing and maintaining floral displays at event sites and minimal impact practices to reduce these especially those that relate to resource water and energy use and to the use of floristry raw materials

correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substances spoiled and diseased flower and plant materials and those that have a propensity to propagate weeds

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to plan floral styling that reflects event objectives customer requirements and operational practicality

knowledge of the elements and principles of design their interrelationships and use in various floristry options to be considered for different event styles and sites

knowledge of issues and challenges associated with event styling

ability to style multipleand diverse events in response to different customer briefs To ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to differentrequirementsthis must occur over a period of time and cover the provision floristry products of differing complexities eg large themed events

development of floristry styling designs that meet the requirements of multiple site environments to ensure that skills can be adapted to different display contexts

project or work activities conducted over a sufficient period so that the event requirements can be planned however this must be achieved within commercial time constraints and deadlines determined by the customer or the organisation

presence of commercial time pressures related to the onsite management of an event

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to comprehensive and sufficient information about the events to allow the candidate to fully develop styling concepts and operational plans to meet the event requirements

access toa fully equipped office environment using appropriate computers software and information programs and publications to facilitate the processes involved in developing and documenting styling concepts and operational plans

access to events and event venues on which the candidate can work

interaction with others to reflect the communication aspects of the unit

access to and interaction with event and venue coordinators to reflect the onsite management aspects of the unit

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate completing tasks during setup operation and breakdown of the events

evaluation of the floral styling onsite at the events where floral styling is managed by the candidate

review of operational plans prepared by the candidate for the styling of the events

case studies to assess ability to develop styling concepts and plans for different types of events

evaluation of reports prepared by the candidate detailing the planning processes undertaken for the events and highlighting particular challenges and issues

written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of such things as formats and features of different types of events floristry product options and styles for different types of events varying operational constraints risk management issues and minimal impact practices

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBDESA Interpret and respond to a design brief

BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief

CUVCORB Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

SFLDECA Design and produce innovative floristry products

SFLDEC510A Design and produce innovative floristry products

SFLSOPA Prepare quotations for floristry products

SFLSOP308A Prepare quotations for floristry products.

Event may include:

Stakeholders may include:

Broad factors influencing floristry design may include:

Key floristry styling requirements may include:

Creative elements may include:

Operational plan may include details of:

Ancillary services may relate to:

Risk management issues may relate to:

Delivery or transport arrangements may involve:

Staging of the event may take place at: