Floral Designers

Job Description: Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.

Floral Designers spend a lot of their time Thinking Creatively. They are naturally good at Visual Color Discrimination, Oral Expression, Visualization, and Oral Comprehension. Floral Designers are typically characterized as being Artistic and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Sales and Marketing, and Education and Training and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Speaking.

Work Activities

Thinking Creatively
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Processing Information
  
Getting Information
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  

Abilities

Visual Color Discrimination
  
Oral Expression
  
Visualization
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Originality
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Category Flexibility
  
Information Ordering
  
Near Vision
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Speech Clarity
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Speech Recognition
  
Written Comprehension
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Trunk Strength
  
Written Expression
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Far Vision
  
Time Sharing
  
Selective Attention
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Depth Perception
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Control Precision
  
Speed of Closure
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Static Strength
  
Memorization
  
Number Facility
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Stamina
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Extent Flexibility
  

Interests

Artistic
  
Enterprising
  
Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Social
  
Investigative
  

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Education and Training
  
English Language
  
Production and Processing
  
Mathematics
  
Clerical
  
Design
  
Administration and Management
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Fine Arts
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Psychology
  
Communications and Media
  
Biology
  
Chemistry
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Telecommunications
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Geography
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Mechanical
  
Law and Government
  
Transportation
  
Physics
  
Food Production
  
Building and Construction
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
History and Archeology
  
Foreign Language
  

Wages

Connecticut
$29,190  
 
Maryland
$29,190  
 
Massachusetts
$28,550  
 
New York
$28,260  
 
New Hampshire
$27,740  
 
New Jersey
$27,560  
 
Hawaii
$27,380  
 
Nevada
$27,000  
 
Washington
$26,560  
 
Colorado
$26,310  
 
California
$26,110  
 
Pennsylvania
$25,820  
 
Georgia
$25,730  
 
District of Columbia
$25,620  
 
Maine
$25,170  
 
Virginia
$24,900  
 
Delaware
$24,890  
 
Minnesota
$24,810  
 
Vermont
$24,730  
 
Alaska
$23,920  
 
Arizona
$23,660  
 
Nebraska
$23,360  
 
Florida
$23,280  
 
Michigan
$22,930  
 
Oregon
$22,890  
 
Wisconsin
$22,880  
 
Rhode Island
$22,770  
 
Louisiana
$22,750  
 
South Carolina
$22,690  
 
Kansas
$22,690  
 
Illinois
$22,560  
 
Iowa
$22,510  
 
North Carolina
$22,220  
 
Indiana
$21,890  
 
Utah
$21,880  
 
South Dakota
$21,830  
 
Texas
$21,800  
 
Ohio
$21,550  
 
New Mexico
$21,370  
 
Wyoming
$21,290  
 
Oklahoma
$21,030  
 
Arkansas
$20,930  
 
Kentucky
$20,800  
 
North Dakota
$20,690  
 
Montana
$20,690  
 
Mississippi
$20,410  
 
Missouri
$20,250  
 
Tennessee
$20,200  
 
Alabama
$19,950  
 
Idaho
$19,070  
 
Guam
$18,420  
 
West Virginia
$17,930  
 
Puerto Rico
$17,790  
 

Skills

Critical Thinking
  
Speaking
  
Active Listening
  
Service Orientation
  
Time Management
  
Active Learning
  
Operations Analysis
  
Coordination
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Persuasion
  
Monitoring
  
Writing
  
Instructing
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Negotiation
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Learning Strategies
  
Mathematics
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Systems Analysis
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Equipment Selection
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Operation and Control
  
Operation Monitoring
  

Work Values

Achievement
  
Relationships
  
Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  
Support
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Cooperation
  
Dependability
  
Self Control
  
Integrity
  
Innovation
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Concern for Others
  
Independence
  
Initiative
  
Social Orientation
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Leadership
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Persistence
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Contact With Others
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Time Pressure
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Physical Proximity
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Level of Competition
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Letters and Memos
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Consequence of Error
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Degree of Automation
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Work Schedules
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Letters and Memos
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Telephone
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Electronic Mail
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Public Speaking
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
  
Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.
  
Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage.
  
Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
  
Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.
  
Wrap and price completed arrangements.
  
Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
  
Perform office and retail service duties such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items and receiving payment.
  
Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items.
  
Decorate or supervise the decoration of buildings, halls, churches, or other facilities for parties, weddings and other occasions.
  
Perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy.
  
Unpack stock as it comes into the shop.
  
Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance a shop's image.
  
Conduct classes or demonstrations, or train other workers.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Grow flowers for use in arrangements or for sale in shop.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
  
Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items.
  
Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
  
Wrap and price completed arrangements.
  
Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
  
Unpack stock as it comes into the shop.
  
Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.
  
Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage.
  
Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance a shop's image.
  
Perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy.
  
Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.
  
Perform office and retail service duties such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items and receiving payment.
  
Decorate or supervise the decoration of buildings, halls, churches, or other facilities for parties, weddings and other occasions.
  
Conduct classes or demonstrations, or train other workers.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Grow flowers for use in arrangements or for sale in shop.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy.
  
Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.
  
Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items.
  
Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage.
  
Unpack stock as it comes into the shop.
  
Perform office and retail service duties such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items and receiving payment.
  
Wrap and price completed arrangements.
  
Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.
  
Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
  
Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
  
Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
  
Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance a shop's image.
  
Decorate or supervise the decoration of buildings, halls, churches, or other facilities for parties, weddings and other occasions.
  
Conduct classes or demonstrations, or train other workers.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Grow flowers for use in arrangements or for sale in shop.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
  
Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
  
Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.
  
Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
  
Perform office and retail service duties such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items and receiving payment.
  
Wrap and price completed arrangements.
  
Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage.
  
Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items.
  
Perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy.
  
Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.
  
Decorate or supervise the decoration of buildings, halls, churches, or other facilities for parties, weddings and other occasions.
  
Conduct classes or demonstrations, or train other workers.
  
Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance a shop's image.
  
Unpack stock as it comes into the shop.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Grow flowers for use in arrangements or for sale in shop.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance a shop's image.
  
Decorate or supervise the decoration of buildings, halls, churches, or other facilities for parties, weddings and other occasions.
  
Unpack stock as it comes into the shop.
  
Perform office and retail service duties such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items and receiving payment.
  
Perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy.
  
Conduct classes or demonstrations, or train other workers.
  
Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage.
  
Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
  
Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.
  
Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items.
  
Wrap and price completed arrangements.
  
Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
  
Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.
  
Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Grow flowers for use in arrangements or for sale in shop.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Unpack stock as it comes into the shop.
  
Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.
  
Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage.
  
Wrap and price completed arrangements.
  
Decorate or supervise the decoration of buildings, halls, churches, or other facilities for parties, weddings and other occasions.
  
Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance a shop's image.
  
Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
  
Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items.
  
Conduct classes or demonstrations, or train other workers.
  
Perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy.
  
Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
  
Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
  
Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.
  
Perform office and retail service duties such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items and receiving payment.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Grow flowers for use in arrangements or for sale in shop.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Conduct classes or demonstrations, or train other workers.
  
Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance a shop's image.
  
Decorate or supervise the decoration of buildings, halls, churches, or other facilities for parties, weddings and other occasions.
  
Unpack stock as it comes into the shop.
  
Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.
  
Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage.
  
Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
  
Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items.
  
Perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy.
  
Perform office and retail service duties such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items and receiving payment.
  
Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.
  
Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
  
Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
  
Wrap and price completed arrangements.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Grow flowers for use in arrangements or for sale in shop.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.
  
Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items.
  
Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
  
Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
  
Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
  
Wrap and price completed arrangements.
  
Perform office and retail service duties such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items and receiving payment.
  
Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage.
  
Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.
  
Perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy.
  
Unpack stock as it comes into the shop.
  
Decorate or supervise the decoration of buildings, halls, churches, or other facilities for parties, weddings and other occasions.
  
Conduct classes or demonstrations, or train other workers.
  
Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance a shop's image.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Grow flowers for use in arrangements or for sale in shop.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Conduct classes or demonstrations, or train other workers.
  
Decorate or supervise the decoration of buildings, halls, churches, or other facilities for parties, weddings and other occasions.
  
Unpack stock as it comes into the shop.
  
Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance a shop's image.
  
Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.
  
Perform office and retail service duties such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items and receiving payment.
  
Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
  
Perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy.
  
Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage.
  
Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.
  
Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
  
Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items.
  
Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
  
Wrap and price completed arrangements.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Grow flowers for use in arrangements or for sale in shop.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession