View Unit : Plan, prepare and construct wedding designs with floral materials

Unit

Unit Reference Number

K/501/7698

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Plan, prepare and construct wedding designs with floral materials

Unit Level

Level 2

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

3.2 Horticulture And Forestry

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

As far as possible this unit should be assessed in a work related environment.

Materials should include:

• fresh materials

• dried/preserved and/or manufactured materials

• accessories

Wedding designs should include the following:

A. Wired wedding designs:

• wired buttonhole

• wired boutonniere

• wired corsage

• wired circlet headdress (simple)

• wired headdress (corsage style)

• wired bridesmaid contemporary novelty (non traditional/ non corsage style)

• wired accessory

• wired wristlet

B. Glued wedding designs:

• glued corsage (non-traditional)

• glued Alice band

• wired & glued accessory

C. Foam based wedding designs:

• bridesmaid basket for a child

• bridesmaid posy for a child

D. Tied wedding designs:

• Natural tied posy for a child bridesmaid

• Compact tied posy for an adult bridesmaid

In completing this unit the learner must cover the following current legislation: HASAW, Sale of Goods Act and COSHH

Assessment methods should be appropriate to reflect the level of the unit and should assess both the candidate’s understanding and ability to demonstrate skills.

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Be able to prepare for the construction of wedding designs	1.1	Check the specification for the work and obtain any necessary clarification concerning the design
1	Be able to prepare for the construction of wedding designs	1.2	Plan and prepare the work according to the requirements of the design
10	Know the relevant legislation and codes of practice	10.1	State current safe working practices and responsibilities contained within relevant legislation
11	Prepare to construct wedding designs	11.1	Select the appropriate materials, sundries, and/or mediums, and tools for the specified design
		11.2	Check that tools are clean and in good working order
		11.3	Take appropriate action if materials and tools are unsuitable for use
		11.4	Check that floral materials are in a suitable condition for use and for sale
12	Be able to construct wedding designs	12.1	Handle mediums, materials and appropriate tools safely and in a way that minimises waste
		12.2	Assemble the design using an appropriate method according to the design specifications
		12.3	Select and position materials according to the principles and elements of design
		12.4	Complete the design within commercial timescales
		12.5	Check the finished design meets the specification and store appropriately
13	Maintain designs	13.1	Maintain and store the design
14	Prepare and cost designs	14.1	Cost up designs according to the order request
14	Prepare and cost designs	14.2	Cost down designs according to the order requirements
15	Know how to plan and prepare wedding designs	15.1	State the requirements needed to construct the design
15	Know how to plan and prepare wedding designs	15.2	Describe the planning stages for the preparation of wedding designs
16	Know how to construct wedding designs	16.1	Describe the techniques used in creating wedding designs, including; wiring methods, gluing methods, tying methods, and use of appropriate mediums
16	Know how to construct wedding designs	16.2	Identify the range of sundries, mediums and materials and their use
17	Know how to use and maintain tools and equipment	17.1	Describe the importance of maintaining tools in a clean and safe state
		17.2	Describe how tools used for constructing designs are used and maintained
		17.3	Outline how the principles of design: balance, contrast, dominance, harmony, proportion and rhythm can be used effectively
		17.4	Outline how the elements of design: colour, form, space, texture, and line can be used effectively
18	Know how to store designs	18.1	Outline suitable conditions for storing designs, including; temperature, humidity, light, space and storage

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