- Description
- Students learn about the basic sanitary practices and mechanics involved in the initial stages of designing a simple floral arrangement.
- Prerequisite
- None
- Parameters
- Access to a flower arrangement room with refrigeration, a source of water, adequate storage facilities and workbenches/table surfaces for flower arranging.
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify and explain the cultural requirements of cut flowers and foliage
1.1 research the history and development of floral design
1.2 identify cut flowers and greenery commonly used in floral design, including:
1.2.1 greenhouse/field-grown cut flowers
1.2.2 imported cut flowers
1.2.3 foliage and filler
2 demonstrate appropriate care and handling of fresh cut flowers and foliage
2.1 describe techniques for the care of perishable floral materials, including:
2.1.1 use of water and preservatives
2.1.2 temperature and humidity control
2.1.3 cleanliness and sanitation
2.1.4 methods of packaging
2.2 describe techniques used to condition fresh cut flowers and greenery for storage
3 construct simple floral arrangements
3.1 describe and identify different construction materials used in floral design, including:
3.1.1 wire, tape and adhesive
3.1.2 ribbon
3.2 demonstrate basic construction techniques used in floral design, including:
3.2.1 wiring
3.2.2 taping
3.2.3 bow making
3.3 construct the following:
3.3.1 boutonniere or corsage
3.3.2 rose bowl
3.3.3 bud vase
3.3.4 large vase
4 identify and perform safe and sanitary practices
4.1 demonstrate proper handling, use and maintenance of all implements and tools
4.2 apply universal precautions related to blood-borne pathogens; e.g., minor cuts, blood spills
4.3 maintain a clean, sanitary, safe work area
4.4 use all materials and products appropriately
4.5 clean, sanitize and return implements and materials to a storage area after use
4.6 dispose of waste materials in an environmentally safe manner
5 demonstrate basic competencies
5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
5.1.1 communicate
5.1.2 manage information
5.1.3 use numbers
5.1.4 think and solve problems
5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
5.2.2 be responsible
5.2.3 be adaptable
5.2.4 learn continuously
5.2.5 work safely
5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
5.3.1 work with others
5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
6.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
6.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.