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Construct floristry products with a base medium

Construct floristry products with a base medium

Unit of competency
National Code
SFLDEC008
State Code
AVG69
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
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to construct a range of floristry products with a base medium to predetermined designs. This key construction function requires the ability to access and interpret job specifications, adapt as required, prepare for construction, select the correct components, and assemble, evaluate and present a range of floral arrangements.Products could be custom made in response to a customer brief or display or stock items made for general sale. They could be individual floristry products or part of a range of products for a special occasion.This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses. It applies to florists who work with some level of independence and under limited supervision and guidance from others.The florist constructing the product may or may not have designed it but will evaluate and modify the floral design during construction to resolve technical problems or make enhancements.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret the design and job specifications.
  • 1.1 Interpret job specifications and itemised job costing.
  • 1.2 Discuss, with relevant personnel, design and construction requirements, including cost and production deadlines.
  • 1.3 Read, view or discuss job specifications regularly during construction phase to comply with product requirements.
2. Select flower and plant materials and ancillary items.
  • 2.1 Recognise and select ancillary items, flower, plant and presentation materials according to job specifications and costing.
  • 2.2 Sort items in preparation for construction.
  • 2.3 Identify potential problems for meeting design requirements and adjust as required.
3. Prepare to construct the floristry product.
  • 3.1 Use floristry tools, equipment and hazardous substances safely and use personal protective equipment to avoid injury.
  • 3.2 Clean product construction area to avoid spoilage of flower and plant materials.
  • 3.3 Check flower and plant materials have been correctly prepared and conditioned.
  • 3.4 Recognise and report any spoilt materials and rectify according to level of individual responsibility.
  • 3.5 Select tools and equipment and other construction components.
  • 3.6 Use energy and water resources efficiently during preparation and construction to reduce negative environmental impacts.
4. Construct floral designs using a base medium.
  • 4.1 Select base medium construction techniques according to job specifications.
  • 4.2 Produce floristry products using a base medium considering and applying elements and principles of design.
  • 4.3 Determine and use appropriate support methods.
  • 4.4 Prepare, cut, shape and or position the base medium to secure the floral arrangement according to job specifications.
  • 4.5 Evaluate and modify the floral design according to need, considering and applying elements and principles of design.
5. Evaluate and present the base medium floristry product
  • 5.1 Assess finished floristry product for compliance with job specifications, for technical and aesthetic quality and adjust as required.
  • 5.2 Attach and secure ancillary and presentation items to floral product.
  • 5.3 Select and use wrapping and packaging materials according to job specifications, adjust to enhance presentation and to ensure safe transportation, as required.
  • 5.4 Consider and apply elements and principles of design when wrapping, packing and varying the presentation of the base medium floristry product.
  • 5.5 Dispose of hazardous and other waste safely to minimise negative environmental impacts.
  • 5.6 Evaluate presentation of finished base medium floristry product before displaying, despatching or providing to the customer.
  • 5.7 Prepare basic reports to justify variations to original design and to inform future improvements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7681 SFLDEC306A Construct floristry products with a base medium Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWP2 SFL30115 Certificate III in Floristry Qualification