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Recognise flower and plant materials

Recognise flower and plant materials

Unit of competency
National Code
SFLSOP003
State Code
AVG03
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/09/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/02/2016
Field of Education
100309 - Floristry
Original Release Date
01/02/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and interpret details about flower and plant materials. It requires the ability to identify appropriate information sources and to develop and maintain a knowledge base in order to visually recognise and name flower and plant materials. This key workplace skill underpins effective performance for the design, construction and care of floristry products.This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses and those that specialise in corporate or special events. It applies to florists working at all levels including junior and senior florists, studio florists and floral designers.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research and interpret information on flower and plant materials.
  • 1.1 Determine need and identify sources of information on flower and plant materials.
  • 1.2 Use formal and informal research to source and select information on features of flower and plant materials.
  • 1.3 Interpret technical characteristics of flower and plant materials and use in day-to-day activities.
  • 1.4 Identify and interpret key information on seasonal availability of floristry materials.
  • 1.5 Record and store information for future use.
2. Identify and name flower and plant materials.
  • 2.1 Visually recognise and use common and botanical names in day-to-day activities.
  • 2.2 Seek advice to accurately recognise and name flower and plant materials.
3. Update knowledge of flower and plant materials.
  • 3.1 Continually update knowledge of flower and plant materials.
  • 3.2 Seek feedback from colleagues and customers on experiences with flower and plant materials.
  • 3.3 Share updated information with colleagues.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7688 SFLSOP202A Recognise flower and plant materials Unit of competency