Assessment Requirements for SFLDEC001 Maintain floristry tools and equipment

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Assessment Requirements for SFLDEC001 Maintain floristry tools and equipment

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

clean and perform basic non-specialist maintenance techniques for a commercial range of floristry tools used for the preparation, construction and maintenance of floristry products

complete each of the following minor, non-specialist reports on at least one occasion:

oiling equipment

sharpening of cutting tools.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

key features of floristry tools:

cutting tools:

knives

rose de-thorners

scissors

secateurs

glue guns

pliers

wire cutters

for each type of tool, where applicable:

general repair or maintenance requirements

cleaning techniques

correct environmental storage conditions

common types of cleaning, sterilising, disinfecting and conditioning products:

use on different tools and equipment

safe practices for using and storing

environmentally sound disposal methods for hazardous waste

safe manual handling techniques for moving and storing floristry equipment; those for bending, lifting and carrying heavy equipment

types and correct use of personal protection equipment for maintaining floristry equipment

floristry industry and organisational procedures for:

safe and secure storage of tools and equipment

work health and safety practices for maintaining equipment

a range of formats for, inclusions and uses of maintenance documents as appropriate to the commercial floristry environment

potential environmental impacts of maintaining tools and equipment and practices for reducing water and energy use.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in a floristry design, preparation and product construction environment with storage facilities for tools and equipment. This can be:

an industry workplace

a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.

Assessment must ensure use of:

a commercial range of floristry tools and equipment:

cutting tools:

knives

rose de-thorners

scissors

secateurs

glue guns

pliers

wire cutters

cleaning, sterilisation, disinfection and conditioning products for tools and equipment

containers to mix cleaning products

personal protective equipment for maintaining floristry equipment

manufacturer cleaning, repair and maintenance instructions

maintenance documents as appropriate to the commercial floristry environment

organisational procedures for the maintenance of tools and equipment.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors, and:

hold a qualification or Statement of Attainment in Floristry which includes this unit of competency or equivalent; and

have worked as a florist in the industry for at least three years where they have applied this unit of competency or equivalent.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1fbe7a66-4c60-4b1c-8616-a3e693d9d8b9