List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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. |
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.
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.
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.