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Construct complex floristry products

Construct complex floristry products

Unit of competency
National Code
SFLDEC009
State Code
AVG68
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/09/2015
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/02/2016
Field of Education
100309 - Floristry
Original Release Date
01/02/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to construct a range of small to large-scale complex floristry products to predetermined designs. This high order construction function requires the ability to access and interpret job specifications, adapt as required, prepare for construction, select the correct components, and assemble and present a range of complex floristry products. Work at this level involves preparing a production plan and coordinating the work of a production team.Complex products could be custom made in response to customer briefs or original display or stock items made for general sale. They could be small or large scale floristry products, those of a complex nature, those using complex techniques or part of a range of products and displays for a special and or themed event.This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, and studio floristry businesses and those that specialise in corporate or special events. It applies to senior florists and floral designers who work independently or with limited guidance from others, have considerable experience across product categories and are responsible for making a range of operational and team decisions.The florist constructing the product may or may not have designed it but will evaluate and modify the floral design during construction to resolve technical problems or make enhancements.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret the design and job specifications
  • 1.1 Interpret job specifications and itemised job costing.
  • 1.2 Discuss, with relevant personnel, design and construction requirements including cost and production deadlines.
  • 1.3 Read, view or discuss job specifications regularly during construction phase to comply with product requirements.
2. Plan the production stages.
  • 2.1 Prepare a production plan for construction and display.
  • 2.2 Source and roster staff for construction of complex floristry products.
  • 2.3 Source, purchase or hire fabrication and structural support requirements according to job specifications and costing.
3. Select flower and plant materials and ancillary items.
  • 3.1 Recognise and select ancillary items, flower, plant and presentation materials according to job specifications and costing.
  • 3.2 Sort items in preparation for construction.
  • 3.3 Identify potential problems for meeting design requirements and adjust as required.
4. Prepare to construct the floristry product.
  • 4.1 Use floristry tools, equipment and hazardous substances safely and use personal protective equipment to avoid injury.
  • 4.2 Clean product construction area to avoid spoilage of flower and plant materials.
  • 4.3 Check flower and plant materials have been correctly prepared and conditioned.
  • 4.4 Recognise, rectify and report any spoilt materials.
  • 4.5 Select tools and equipment and other construction components.
  • 4.6 Use energy and water resources efficiently during preparation and construction to reduce negative environmental impacts.
5. Construct complex floral designs.
  • 5.1 Select appropriate floristry techniques according to job specifications.
  • 5.2 Coordinate staff involved in team construction of complex floristry products.
  • 5.3 Produce complex floristry products considering and applying elements and principles of design.
  • 5.4 Determine and use appropriate support methods.
  • 5.5 Secure all components of complex floristry products according to job specifications.
  • 5.6 Evaluate and modify the floral design according to need, considering and applying elements and principles of design.
6. Finalise and evaluate the complex floristry product.
  • 6.1 Attach and secure ancillary and presentation items to floral product.
  • 6.2 Select and use wrapping and packaging materials according to job specifications and make required adjustments to enhance or protect presentation.
  • 6.3 Dispose of hazardous and other waste safely to minimise negative environmental impacts.
  • 6.4 Review and evaluate the complex floristry product for compliance with job specifications, for technical and aesthetic quality and make required adjustments.
  • 6.5 Consider and apply elements and principles of design when wrapping, packing and altering the complex floristry product.
  • 6.6 Prepare basic reports to justify variations to original design and to inform future improvements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7683 SFLDEC408A Construct complex floristry products Unit of competency
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