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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Research and interpret information on flower and plant materials.
   • Determine need and identify sources of information on flower and plant materials.
   • Use formal and informal research to source and select information on features of flower and plant materials.
   • Interpret technical characteristics of flower and plant materials and use in day-to-day activities.
   • Identify and interpret key information on seasonal availability of floristry materials.
   • Record and store information for future use.
2. Identify and name flower and plant materials.
   • Visually recognise and use common and botanical names in day-to-day activities.
   • Seek advice to accurately recognise and name flower and plant materials.
3. Update knowledge of flower and plant materials.
   • Continually update knowledge of flower and plant materials.
   • Seek feedback from colleagues and customers on experiences with flower and plant materials.
   • Share updated information with colleagues.
4. Research and interpret information on flower and plant materials.
   • Determine need and identify sources of information on flower and plant materials.
   • Use formal and informal research to source and select information on features of flower and plant materials.
   • Interpret technical characteristics of flower and plant materials and use in day-to-day activities.
   • Identify and interpret key information on seasonal availability of floristry materials.
   • Record and store information for future use.
5. Identify and name flower and plant materials.
   • Visually recognise and use common and botanical names in day-to-day activities.
   • Seek advice to accurately recognise and name flower and plant materials.
6. Update knowledge of flower and plant materials.
   • Continually update knowledge of flower and plant materials.
   • Seek feedback from colleagues and customers on experiences with flower and plant materials.
   • Share updated information with colleagues.

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:

access and select information about the features of flower and plant materials from:

growers’ brochures and information sheets

trade magazines

product labels

reference books

for a minimum of 70 fresh and dry flower and plant materials which must be a mix of non-Australian species whether they are grown in Australia or overseas and Australian species:

visually recognise and use common and botanical names

identify the:

features

technical characteristics

key information on seasonal availability.

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Knowledge Evidence

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

sources of information on flower and plant materials

industry terminology and common abbreviations for flower and plant materials

features, technical characteristics and key information on seasonal availability for an extensive range of fresh, dry and preserved flower and flower and plant materials:

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

Australian species

for each flower and plant material:

features:

appearance and colour of bloom, foliage, stem and bud

characteristics of the perfume

common and botanical nomenclature

common pests and diseases, their affects and post-harvest treatments

country of origin

toxicity and allergy characteristics

vase life or lifespan

technical characteristics:

conditioning requirements

handling requirements to avoid spoilage

impacts of fumigation on lifespan

post-harvest maintenance requirements

maturation requirements

preparation requirements

storage requirements

suitability for different special occasions or events

suitability of use for different floristry techniques

suitability of use in different styles of products

suitability to meet cultural or religious protocols and preferences

key information on seasonal availability:

different seasons

availability to the floristry business

varieties out of season in the local region, state or territory that can be sourced interstate or overseas

methods and formats used to record and store information:

self-produced information sheets

portfolios

electronic or hard copy files.

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