Unit of competency Outline
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Maintain floristry tools and equipment
Maintain floristry tools and equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
SFLDEC303A
SFLDEC303A
State Code
D7678
D7678
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/10/2011
Field of Education
100309 - Floristry
Original Release Date
26/10/2011
Nominal Hours
5
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to complete and document regular maintenance activities for tools and equipment used for the preparation, construction and maintenance of floristry products. It requires the ability to maintain the cleanliness of tools and equipment, identify maintenance and repair requirements, complete basic non-specialist repairs and appropriately store all items. Complex repairs of equipment would be referred to specialist service technicians.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clean tools and equipment.
- 1.1. Maintain the cleanliness of tools andequipment used when preparing for, constructing and maintaining floristry products.
- 1.2. Remove residual flower and plant materials from tools and equipment using appropriate cleaning agents.
- 1.3. Sterilise or disinfect tools to avoid spoilage of flower and plant materials.
- 1.4. Use energy, water and other resources efficiently when cleaning, to reduce negative environmental impacts.
2. Identify maintenance requirements for tools and equipment.
- 2.1. Regularly check cutting tools for bluntness.
- 2.2. Regularly check all electrical equipment for loose wires.
- 2.3. Recognise and report on any unsafe or faulty equipment or rectify according the level of individual responsibility.
- 2.4. Write and attach labels to faulty equipment in accordance with organisational procedures.
- 2.5. Identify and comprehend scheduled maintenance requirements for tools and equipment.
3. Maintain tools.
- 3.1. Periodically undertake work to restore equipment to optimum working condition
- 3.2. Complete minor and non-specialist repairs to tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- 3.3. Regularly check tools and equipment and replace consumable items.
- 3.4. Use the safety guards on any equipment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment when maintaining tools and equipment.
- 3.5. Refer complex maintenance activities to technical specialists in consultation with relevant personnel.
- 3.6. Organise technical specialists to complete scheduled maintenance of tools.
- 3.7. Complete maintenance documentation according to organisational procedures and provide copies to the relevant personnel
4. Store tools and equipment.
- 4.1. Choose and prepare correct conditions for the storage of tools and equipment.
- 4.2. Store in the appropriate location promptly, safely and according to the correct conditions.
- 4.3. Use safe manual handling techniques when moving and storing tools and equipment to avoid any injury.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Maintaining the cleanliness of tools may involve:
cleaning, sterilising or disinfecting all construction tools before and after use to avoid cross-contamination of flower and plant materials
cleaning and conditioning of all equipment to avoid corrosion and deterioration.
Tools and equipment may include:
ladders
scaffolding
cutting tools including:
knives
scissors
rose de-thorner
secateurs
saws
guillotines
wire cutters
bus saws
tanin saws
hammers
pliers
power tools
twisting and wiring tools
staple gun and staples
glue gun and glue
measuring tapes
brushes
dyeing facilities
spray-guns
containers to mix cleaning agents
storage containers.
Spoilage of flower and plant materials may relate to:
contamination with cleaning agents
cross-contamination of diseased or pest affected flowers and plant materials with healthy plants.
Minor and non-specialist repairs to tools and equipment may include
sharpening of cutting tools
adjusting tension
removing rust
oiling equipment
replacing faulty or expended globes, blades, nozzles.
Relevant personnel may include:
other florists
supervisor
manager
floral designer
studio designer
a more experienced florist
owner-operator of a small floristry business
production manager.
Maintenance documentation may include:
tags to identify faulty equipment
fault reports
accident reports
maintenance reports
cleaning and repair reports
repair and maintenance requests or orders
maintenance schedules
testing and tagging reports.
Conditions for the storage of tools and equipment may include:
clean dry storage areas
mid to lower shelves for heavy equipment
laying flat
stored upright.
The appropriate location for storage of tools and equipment may include:
tool box
storage room or shed
a secured area
work benches
shelves
tool hooks.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Maintaining the cleanliness of tools may involve:
cleaning, sterilising or disinfecting all construction tools before and after use to avoid cross-contamination of flower and plant materials
cleaning and conditioning of all equipment to avoid corrosion and deterioration.
Tools and equipment may include:
ladders
scaffolding
cutting tools including:
knives
scissors
rose de-thorner
secateurs
saws
guillotines
wire cutters
bus saws
tanin saws
hammers
pliers
power tools
twisting and wiring tools
staple gun and staples
glue gun and glue
measuring tapes
brushes
dyeing facilities
spray-guns
containers to mix cleaning agents
storage containers.
Spoilage of flower and plant materials may relate to:
contamination with cleaning agents
cross-contamination of diseased or pest affected flowers and plant materials with healthy plants.
Minor and non-specialist repairs to tools and equipment may include
sharpening of cutting tools
adjusting tension
removing rust
oiling equipment
replacing faulty or expended globes, blades, nozzles.
Relevant personnel may include:
other florists
supervisor
manager
floral designer
studio designer
a more experienced florist
owner-operator of a small floristry business
production manager.
Maintenance documentation may include:
tags to identify faulty equipment
fault reports
accident reports
maintenance reports
cleaning and repair reports
repair and maintenance requests or orders
maintenance schedules
testing and tagging reports.
Conditions for the storage of tools and equipment may include:
clean dry storage areas
mid to lower shelves for heavy equipment
laying flat
stored upright.
The appropriate location for storage of tools and equipment may include:
tool box
storage room or shed
a secured area
work benches
shelves
tool hooks.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 safely handle, move and store floristry tools and equipment and hazardous substances
visual recognition and knowledge of the general maintenance requirements for an extensive range of floristry tools and equipment
ability to efficiently and safely maintain and repair multiple and diverse tools and equipment used for the preparation, construction and maintenance of floristry products. To ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to different requirements, this must occur over a period of time and cover the repair and maintenance of tools and equipment of varying sizes and complexities using diverse repair and maintenance techniques
completion of maintenance and storage activities within commercial time constraints.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
the maintenance of floristry tools and equipment within a floristry design, preparation and product construction environment
storage facilities for tools and equipment
a diverse, comprehensive and commercial range of tools and equipment used for the preparation, construction and maintenance of floristry products
access to cleaning and conditioning agents for tools and equipment
access to manufacturer's cleaning, repair and maintenance instructions
access to software programs or manual documentation systems currently used in the floristry industry to assist with the repair and maintenance function
access to maintenance, storage and OHS procedures that relate to the maintenance of tool and equipment.
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 repairing and maintaining tools and equipment
evaluation of integrated project or work activities completed by the candidate, including preparing and caring for floristry stock and constructing floristry products
written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of the maintenance and storage requirements of various tools and applications of various cleaning products
review of workplace reports and records, prepared by the candidate, related to maintenance activities
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SFLDEC304A Construct hand tied floristry products
SFLDEC305A Construct wired floristry products
SFLDEC306A Construct floristry products with a base medium
SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices
SIRXRSK001A Minimise theft.
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 safely handle, move and store floristry tools and equipment and hazardous substances
visual recognition and knowledge of the general maintenance requirements for an extensive range of floristry tools and equipment
ability to efficiently and safely maintain and repair multiple and diverse tools and equipment used for the preparation, construction and maintenance of floristry products. To ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to different requirements, this must occur over a period of time and cover the repair and maintenance of tools and equipment of varying sizes and complexities using diverse repair and maintenance techniques
completion of maintenance and storage activities within commercial time constraints.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
the maintenance of floristry tools and equipment within a floristry design, preparation and product construction environment
storage facilities for tools and equipment
a diverse, comprehensive and commercial range of tools and equipment used for the preparation, construction and maintenance of floristry products
access to cleaning and conditioning agents for tools and equipment
access to manufacturer's cleaning, repair and maintenance instructions
access to software programs or manual documentation systems currently used in the floristry industry to assist with the repair and maintenance function
access to maintenance, storage and OHS procedures that relate to the maintenance of tool and equipment.
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 repairing and maintaining tools and equipment
evaluation of integrated project or work activities completed by the candidate, including preparing and caring for floristry stock and constructing floristry products
written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of the maintenance and storage requirements of various tools and applications of various cleaning products
review of workplace reports and records, prepared by the candidate, related to maintenance activities
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SFLDEC304A Construct hand tied floristry products
SFLDEC305A Construct wired floristry products
SFLDEC306A Construct floristry products with a base medium
SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices
SIRXRSK001A Minimise theft.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVG57 | SFLDEC001 | Maintain floristry tools and equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D545 | SFL30110 | Certificate III in Floristry | Qualification |