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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Handle floristry plant material 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119705  Handle floristry plant material 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Horticulture 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Receive plant material
  • Apply the correct plant handling techniques
  • Identify the shelf life of various varieties
  • Conduct stock rotation in a commercial florist establishment 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Demonstrate knowledge of communication and Numeracy at NQF Level 1. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Receiving floristry plant material. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: unpacking, verify quantity, quality, order/invoice/delivery note, returns and unsuitable, packaging disposal. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The correct method of handling florist material is demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The verification of the quantity of floristry material as reflected on the order and the invoice/delivery note is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The factors that contribute to the rejection/non acceptance of unsuitable material are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The methods for the disposal of packaging material are demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The factors that determine the short shelf-life of various materials are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The sequence in which the usage of floristry material for an arrangement should follow, is demonstrated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate a knowledge of the need for adequate stock rotation. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: first in first out, stage of flower maturity, short flowering lifespan, usage of post-peak plants, loss control/stock usage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The role of first in first out in stock rotation is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The factors that determine the maturity stages of plant material are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The factors that determine the flowering lifespan of plant material are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The usage of post-peak plants is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The factors that determine the decision for the usage or disposal of post peak material are described. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Recognize the importance of the shelf-life of various plant materials. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: various varieties, cut flowers, cut foliage, flowering plants, dried arrangements, short shelf-life, sequence of usage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The factors that determine the use of various varieties of cut flowers are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The factors that determine the selection of cut foliage are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The factors that determine the selection of flowering plants are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The role of dried flowers in floral arrangements is described. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate a knowledge of stock level controlling. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: sales trends, themes, peak periods, seasons, minimum/maximum, availability. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The role of sales trends in the gauging of stock levels is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The factors that determine the stock levels that specific themes require, are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The role that peak periods play in the determination of stock levels is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The factors that influence the necessary stock holding for specific seasons are explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The factors that determine the minimum and maximum stock levels are described. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Demonstrate a knowledge of the correct procedures for the handling and delivery of floral products. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The range includes but is not limited to: handling, packaging, transport, heat protection, container water levels, routing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of the correct handling of floral products is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The various methods of packaging floral products for in-transit protection are demonstrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The role that the transporting period plays in the condition of floral products is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The impact that heat protection plays in the condition of floral products is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The factors that determine the water levels of containers whilst in-transit are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The importance that efficient transport routing has on the condition of floral products is described. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

    The assessment of qualifying learners against this standard should meet the requirements of established principles. Practical assessment activities will be used, which are appropriate to the contents in which qualifying learners are working. These activities will include an appropriate combination of self and peer assessment, practical and oral assessments, observations etc.

    The assessment should ensure that all the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge be assessed. The specific outcomes must be assessed in its own right, through oral and practical evidence. It cannot be assessed by observation only.

    The specific outcomes and essential knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If a qualifying learner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge, but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, then they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a learner is able to perform specific outcomes, but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, they should not be assessed as competent.

    Evidence of the specified critical cross-field outcomes should be found, both in performance and in the essential embedded knowledge.

    Performance of specific outcomes must actively affirm target groups of qualifying learners, not unfairly discriminate against them. Qualifying learners should be able to justify their performance in terms of these values. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each specific outcome and must be assessed in its own right, through oral and written evidence. Observation cannot be the only assessment. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
  • Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.
  • Exploring education and career opportunities.
  • Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 
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    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Problem solving: Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Teamwork: Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community. Specific Outcome is embedded in the learning for this level of learner. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Self organization and management: Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Information evaluation: Collect, analyze, organize and critically evaluate information.Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communication: Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation. Specific Outcome is embedded in the learning for this level of learner. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Science and Technology: Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. Refer to all Specific Outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Inter-relatedness of systems: Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation. Specific Outcome 1, 2, 3 and 4
    1. Receiving floristry plant material.
    2. Demonstrate the need for adequate stock rotation.
    3. Recognize the importance of the shelf-life of various plant materials.
    4. Demonstrate a knowledge of stock level controlling. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    Assessors must:
  • Be accredited as an assessor by the relevant ETQA
  • Hold an assessor certificate according to the current requirements
  • Have experience or in depth knowledge of the horticultural industry, specifically as it relates to ornamental aspects 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    The Learner
  • Is expected to perform the specific outcomes reflected in this unit standard without direct supervision
  • Should have access to work site procedures
  • Should demonstrate an application of ethics and values
  • Must apply basic principles of general safety and customer care
  • Should demonstrate an awareness of the expectations and obligations of basic employee/employer relations including industrial relations principles

    At this level the communication/ reporting of issues arising in the workplace, is embedded in the specific outcomes and the related assessment criteria.

    It is understood that, due to the nature of the work environment and the skills level of the Learner, that the aspects of teamwork form an integral part of the necessary specific outcomes and related assessment criteria.

    The points included under the notes, should be included when the qualifying Learners are being assessed. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  49668   General Education and Training Certificate: Horticulture  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Elective  66589   National Certificate: Horticulture  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Amaloba Horticultural Services 
    2. Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd 
    3. Bumunhu Services Providers Cc 
    4. Green Futures 
    5. Impact Plus Training Consultants 
    6. Kgopane Trading Enterprise 
    7. Kimbali Holdings 
    8. Knowledge For Ever 
    9. Madzivhandila Agricultural College 
    10. Maishamalema Development Training 
    11. Mananthatshema Skills Dev. Centre 
    12. Medu Skills Consultants 
    13. Nkangala Public FET College - Central Office 
    14. Nophelo Training Centre 
    15. Progressive Environmental Projects 
    16. Sekhukhune FET College - Central Office 
    17. Seza Bantu Rural Agricultural Projects 
    18. Voyano Project Management 
    19. Waterberg FET College - Central Office 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.