SFLDEC001 — Maintain floristry tools and equipment

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What an assessment for SFLDEC001 must cover

30 assessable components: 4 elements (17 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Clean tools and equipment.

1.1Maintain cleanliness of floristry tools and equipment to avoid corrosion and deterioration.
1.2Remove residual flower and plant materials from tools and equipment using appropriate cleaning agents.
1.3Clean, sterilise or disinfect tools before and after use to avoid spoilage of flower and plant materials.
1.4Use energy and water resources efficiently and safely dispose of waste to reduce negative environmental impacts.

2 Identify maintenance requirements for tools and equipment.

2.1Check cutting tools regularly for bluntness.
2.2Check all electrical equipment regularly for loose wires.
2.3Recognise and report unsafe or faulty equipment or rectify according to level of individual responsibility.
2.4Write and attach labels to faulty equipment according to organisational procedures.

3 Maintain tools.

3.1Complete work periodically to restore equipment to optimum working condition.
3.2Use equipment safety guards and personal protective equipment when maintaining tools and equipment.
3.3Complete minor and non-specialist repairs to tools and equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
3.4Check tools and equipment regularly and replace consumable items.
3.5Refer complex repairs to technical specialists in consultation with relevant personnel.
3.6Organise technical specialists to complete scheduled maintenance.
3.7Complete maintenance documents.

4 Store tools and equipment.

4.1Choose and prepare correct conditions and store tools and equipment in appropriate location.
4.2Use safe manual handling techniques to avoid injury when moving and storing tools and equipment.

Performance evidence

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

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.

Foundation skills

Numeracy skills: complete basic calculations involving ratios to dilute cleaning products; identify tension measurements of tools.
Planning and organising skills: schedule time into day-to-day activities to complete maintenance activities as part of a logical and time-efficient work flow.
Self-management skills: take responsibility for the regular identification of maintenance requirements for floristry tools and equipment.

Unit content sourced from training.gov.au — © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Auditori is not affiliated with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

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Questions about assessing SFLDEC001

What does an assessment tool for SFLDEC001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SFLDEC001 needs to address all 30 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for SFLDEC001?

Auditori pulls the current release of SFLDEC001 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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