Assessment Requirements for SFLDEC006 Construct hand tied floristry products

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Assessment Requirements for SFLDEC006 Construct hand tied floristry products

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:

correctly interpret designs and follow job specifications to construct each of these hand tied floristry products which must be of consistent quality and varying sizes:

bunch (spiralled and straight stemmed)

posy (spiralled stemmed)

bouquet (spiralled stemmed)

single flower presentation

boxed presentation

funeral sheaf

presentation sheaf

linear bouquet (vertical line)

construct hand tied floristry products using these techniques across the above suite of products:

spiral stem

straight stem

finishing and binding

use fresh and dry flower and plant materials across the above suite of products:

non-Australian species whether they are grown in Australia or overseas

Australian species.

Knowledge Evidence

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

key characteristics of elements and principles of design, their key interrelationships and use in hand tied floristry products:

elements of design:

texture

form

colour

space

line

principles of design:

harmony

rhythm

balance

dominance

scale

proportion

contrast

essential features and use of these design guidelines or forms and categories for hand tied floristry products:

decorative

vegetative

formal-linear

radial

parallel

essential features and use of these construction techniques for hand tied floristry products:

hand tied techniques:

spiral stem

straight stem

finishing and or binding

for formal and informal, structured and unstructured designs

techniques for:

using ribbons and ties

wrapping for enhancement

packaging and protecting flower and plant materials

constructing presentation boxes

essential features and use of a wide variety of fresh and dry flower and plant materials:

non-Australian species whether they are grown in Australia or overseas

Australian species

features of spoilt and unsuitable flower and plant materials

complementary nature of flower and plant materials to modify design during construction

handling techniques to avoid spoilage of flower, plant and presentation materials

essential features and use of a wide variety of presentation materials used to enhance hand tied floristry products

types and correct use of personal protection equipment for constructing floristry products

safe handling techniques for:

toxic flower and plant materials

flower and plant materials treated with toxic fungicides and pesticides

cleaning products

floristry tools

cleaning techniques and uses of cleaning products for floristry construction areas

cleaning products:

role, use and basic content of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or plain English workplace documents or diagrams that interpret SDS content

safe practices for storing

environmentally sound disposal methods for hazardous waste

potential environmental impacts of constructing hand tied floristry products and practices for:

reducing water and energy use

reducing wastage of floristry raw materials

environmentally sound disposal methods for these types of floristry construction waste:

wrapping and packaging materials

recyclable materials

spoiled and diseased flower and plant materials

flower and plant materials that have a propensity to propagate weeds.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in a floristry design, preparation and product construction environment. This can be:

an industry workplace

a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.

Assessment must ensure use of:

a commercial range of these floristry tools and equipment:

binding and floral tape

containers to mix cleaning products

cutting tools:

knives

rose de-thorners

scissors

secateurs

decorative containers and vessels

various gauge wire

stapler and staples

vases

wire cutters

a diverse, commercial range of fresh and dry flower and plant materials:

non-Australian species whether they are grown in Australia or overseas

Australian species

a diverse, commercial range of:

cleaning products

gift cards

wrapping and packaging materials:

bows

cellophane

paper

polypropylene

ribbons and decorative tying materials

detailed job specifications for the required range of hand tied floristry products

cleaning product Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or plain English workplace documents or diagrams that interpret SDS content

assessment activities that allow the individual to work with commercial speed, timing and productivity to construct floristry products within nominated deadlines.

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