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Maintain floristry tools and equipment

Maintain floristry tools and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
SFLDEC001
State Code
AVG57
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
5
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to complete and document regular maintenance activities for floristry tools and equipment. 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 items. Complex repairs would be referred to specialist service technicians.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. Clean tools and equipment.
  • 1.1 Maintain cleanliness of floristry tools and equipment to avoid corrosion and deterioration.
  • 1.2 Remove residual flower and plant materials from tools and equipment using appropriate cleaning agents.
  • 1.3 Clean, sterilise or disinfect tools before and after use to avoid spoilage of flower and plant materials.
  • 1.4 Use energy and water resources efficiently and safely dispose of waste to reduce negative environmental impacts.
2. Identify maintenance requirements for tools and equipment.
  • 2.1. Check cutting tools regularly for bluntness.
  • 2.2. Check all electrical equipment regularly for loose wires.
  • 2.3. Recognise and report unsafe or faulty equipment or rectify according to level of individual responsibility.
  • 2.4. Write and attach labels to faulty equipment according to organisational procedures.
3. Maintain tools.
  • 3.1. Complete work periodically to restore equipment to optimum working condition.
  • 3.2. Use equipment safety guards and personal protective equipment when maintaining tools and equipment.
  • 3.3. Complete minor and non-specialist repairs to tools and equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
  • 3.4. Check tools and equipment regularly and replace consumable items.
  • 3.5. Refer complex repairs to technical specialists in consultation with relevant personnel.
  • 3.6. Organise technical specialists to complete scheduled maintenance.
  • 3.7. Complete maintenance documents.
4. Store tools and equipment.
  • 4.1. Choose and prepare correct conditions and store tools and equipment in appropriate location.
  • 4.2. Use safe manual handling techniques to avoid injury when moving and storing tools and equipment.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7678 SFLDEC303A Maintain floristry tools and equipment Unit of competency