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Assemble floristry products

Assemble floristry products

Unit of competency
National Code
SFLDEC005
State Code
AVG35
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
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assemble a range of fundamental floristry products to predetermined designs. This fundamental construction function requires the ability to follow job specifications, prepare for the assembly, select the correct components, and assemble 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.This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses. It applies to floristry assistants who work under close supervision and with guidance from others. They apply little discretion and judgement and assemble floristry products using predefined instructions and procedures with work checked by more experienced or senior florists.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Access and confirm job specifications.
  • 1.1 Access job specifications and itemised job costing.
  • 1.2 Discuss and confirm, with relevant personnel, assembly 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, plant and presentation materials.
  • 2.1 Recognise and select flower, plant and presentation materials according to job specifications and costing.
  • 2.2 Sort items in preparation for construction.
  • 2.3 Identify potential problems and communicate to relevant personnel for a solution.
3. Prepare to assemble 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.
  • 3.5 Select tools, equipment and other construction components.
  • 3.6 Use energy and water resources efficiently during preparation and assembly to reduce negative environmental impacts.
4. Assemble hand tied flower and plant materials.
  • 4.1 Select hand tied floristry techniques according to job specifications.
  • 4.2 Produce fundamental hand tied floristry products considering and applying elements and principles of design.
  • 4.3 Secure floral arrangement according to job specifications
5. Assemble wired flower and plant materials.
  • 5.1 Select wired floristry techniques according to job specifications.
  • 5.2 Produce fundamental wired floristry products considering and applying elements and principles of design.
  • 5.3 Secure floral arrangement according to job specifications.
6. Assemble flower and plant materials in a base medium.
  • 6.1 Identify suitable support methods and materials according to job specifications.
  • 6.2 Select base medium construction techniques according to job specifications.
  • 6.3 Select, fix and form the appropriate base medium.
  • 6.4 Produce fundamental floristry products with a base medium considering and applying elements and principles of design.
7. Check and present the floristry product.
  • 7.1 Review finished floristry product, present to supervisor for quality check and alter as necessary.
  • 7.2 Attach and secure presentation items to floral product.
  • 7.3 Select and use wrapping and packaging materials according to job specifications, adjust to enhance presentation and to ensure safe transportation, as required.
  • 7.4 Dispose of hazardous and other waste safely to minimise negative environmental impacts.
  • 7.5 Review presentation of finished floristry product, present for quality check before displaying, despatching or providing to the customer.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7676 SFLDEC201A Assemble floristry products Unit of competency