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Prepare and care for floristry stock

Prepare and care for floristry stock

Unit of competency
National Code
SFLSOP005
State Code
AVG39
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
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare, monitor and maintain the quality of all types of floristry stock including flowers, plant materials, floral displays, perishable and non-perishable ancillary merchandise. It requires the ability to maintain the cleanliness of all preparation and display areas.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 operational personnel who work with very little independence and under close supervision. However, in a small floristry business senior florists also undertake this function.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain cleanliness of preparation and display areas.
  • 1.1 Clean and maintain preparation areas to avoid spoilage of flowers, plant materials and ancillary merchandise.
  • 1.2 Clean and maintain containers and display areas.
  • 1.3 Use hazardous substances safely and use personal protective equipment to avoid personal injury.
  • 1.4 Use energy and water resources efficiently to reduce negative environmental impacts.
2. Prepare and condition flower and plant materials.
  • 2.1 Handle flower and plant materials carefully to avoid personal health issues and spoilage.
  • 2.2 Select and use appropriate preparation and conditioning techniques according to product requirements.
  • 2.3 Prepare and use conditioning products according to product instructions.
  • 2.4 Prepare correct environmental conditions for storage or display of flower and plant materials.
3. Monitor and maintain the appearance of flower and plant materials.
  • 3.1 Monitor condition of flowers, plant materials and floral displays to maintain optimum condition.
  • 3.2 Maintain food and water supplies according to flower and plant requirements.
  • 3.3 Maintain temperature and humidity conditions according to flower and plant requirements.
  • 3.4 Apply maturation techniques to flower and plant materials according to planned date of use.
  • 3.5 Dispose of spoilt stock, hazardous and other waste safely to minimise negative environmental impacts.
4. Monitor and maintain floral displays and ancillary merchandise.
  • 4.1 Rotate displayed flower and plant materials for maximum use according to vase life and expiration dates.
  • 4.2 Inspect items for pests and diseases, identify other unsuitable or out of date displays; reset, replenish or remove.
  • 4.3 Identify and replace soiled, damaged, illegible or incorrect product labels and price tickets.
  • 4.4 Identify fragile, perishable or expensive stock and manage with extra care to prevent damage or spoilage.
  • 4.5 Check and adjust environmental conditions of storage and display areas regularly to maintain perishable displays and merchandise at optimum quality.
  • 4.6 Clean and care for ancillary merchandise, remove and replenish broken, spoilt or out of date items.
  • 4.7 Store displays, at end of trading, in correct environment to maintain optimum quality.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7690 SFLSOP204A Prepare and care for floristry stock Unit of competency