PROFESSIONAL knowledge:
At the concept level:
1. Requirements for setting up a workplace in a floristry company.
2. Principles of planning rational action in a floristry company.
3. Risks of damages to flowers, plants, and floristry materials during the performance of works.
4. Function of work tools and instruments.
5. Plant physiology.
6. Principles of calculating the price of a floristry product.
7. Selling forms and techniques.
At the comprehension level:
1. Criteria for visual evaluation of floristry materials (flowers and plants).
2. Packaging types for flowers and plants.
3. Importance of the packaging in preserving flowers and plants.
4. Quality requirements for flowers, plants, and floristry materials.
5. Causes of damages to flowers, plants, and floristry materials.
6. Conditions for cutting flowers and plants in accordance with their degree of flowering.
7. Options for preserving flowers and plants after their treatment during the storage.
8. Types of basic treatment of flowers and plants.
9. Area necessary to perform works for the preparation and treatment of flowers and plants.
10. Injury risks when preparing flowers, plants, and floristry materials for treatment or storage.
11. Risks of damages to flowers, plants, and floristry materials.
12. Ways to open the packaging, types of work tools to be applied.
13. Quality requirements for work tools of florists.
14. Basic principles of planning the preparation of floristry materials.
15. Types of floristry techniques, their specificity.
16. Types of plants and materials, their use.
17. Basics of colour learning.
18. Basic principles of composition.
19. Flower arrangement styles.
20. Types of professional work tools and instruments of a florist, their operating principles.
21. Types of technical methods of floristry.
22. Types of product post-treatment.
23. Rational set-up of the salesroom.
24. Principles of the display of articles or basics of merchandising.
25. Light and temperature requirements for the storage of plants and flowers.
26. Impact of the environment on the quality of plants and flowers.
27. Life processes of plants and factors affecting them.
28. Classification of indoor plants.
29. Visual criteria for the quality of indoor plants.
30. Structure of professional work tools.
31. Set-up of the work environment of a florist.
32. Types of rooms for the storage of floristry materials.
33. Visual designations in drafts.
34. Basic elements and principles of composition.
35. Functions of room decoration elements.
36. Requirements for the transportation of floristry decoration elements.
37. Ways to display floristry decoration elements.
38. Quality requirements for room decoration.
39. Principles of recycling floristry materials.
40. Types of floristry services and articles.
41. Types of the design of floristry products.
42. Types of delivery of orders.
43. Properties of professional floristry materials.
44. Principles of price formation of floristry products.
45. Types of articles to be packaged.
46. Types of materials to be packaged.
At the application level:
1. Options for repairing damages to flowers, plants, and floristry materials.
2. Ways to utilise floristry materials.
3. Ways to utilise flowers and plants.
4. Ways to use flowers and plants.
5. Options for using flowers and plants in accordance with their degree of flowering.
6. Physical treatment techniques in accordance with the specificity of flowers and plants.
7. Techniques for the chemical treatment of plants and flowers in accordance with their application.
8. Requirements and ways of displaying flowers and plants.
9. Principles of selecting containers, vessels, and other bins.
10. Preparation of containers and other bins for the treatment or storage of flowers, plants, and floristry materials.
11. Work tools and conditions for their use.
12. Conditions for maintaining the quality of plants without moisture provision.
13. Basic technologies of floristry.
14. Methods for preparing floristry materials.
15. Sequence of works for the preparation and use of flowers, plants, and floristry materials.
16. Functional requirements for flowers, plants, and other materials.
17. Requirements for safe use of work tools and instruments of a florist.
18. Types of floristry products (bouquets, compositions, wedding and funeral floristry products, floristry products for annual festivities).
19. Flower arrangement techniques.
20. Conditions and requirements for the storage of products.
21. Basic technical and visual requirements for displaying articles.
22. Technical methods for the treatment of plants, flowers, and floristry products for their restoring.
23. Types of chemical agents for restoring plants, flowers, and floristry products.
24. Provision of life conditions for indoor plants.
25. Types of technical and decorative containers used in floristry.
26. Use of technical and decorative containers in floristry.
27. Methods and means of care for technical and decorative containers used in floristry.
28. Implements for the care of professional work tools of a florist.
29. Methods and sequence of caring for professional work tools of a florist.
30. Types and properties of materials used in floristry.
31. Basic requirements for storage rooms.
32. Requirements for the storage of work tools and instruments.
33. Techniques for creating room decoration elements.
34. Ways and techniques of packaging floristry decoration elements.
35. Techniques for securing floristry decoration.
36. Technical methods for preserving floristry decoration.
37. Ways to take apart floristry decoration.
38. Methods for identifying the needs of a customer.
39. Ways to use floristry materials.
40. Basic principles of consulting.
41. Methods for caring for plants and floristry products in the domestic environment.
42. Packaging techniques and methods.
GENERAL knowledge:
At the concept level:
1. Diversity of social relations.
2. Social and political structure of society.
3. Basic principles of economics and economical principles.
4. Economic resources and fundamental issues of economics.
5. Types of commercial activity.
6. Organisation of the work of the company.
7. Basics of marketing.
8. Professional career development and its importance.
9. Laws and regulations regarding information technologies.
10. Application software in preparation of documents.
11. Principles of using computer security programmes.
12. Requirements of the laws and regulations regarding labour protection and electrical and fire safety.
13. Legal provisions stipulated in the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia in the context of law-governed and civil society.
14. Rights, obligations, and liability of an individual.
At the comprehension level:
1. Grammar and language functions.
2. Diversity of language and communication in different contexts.
3. Types of verbal and non-verbal interaction.
4. Grammar and language functions.
5. Diversity of language and communication in different contexts.
6. Types of verbal and non-verbal interaction.
7. Operating principles of computer and office equipment.
8. Information systems security.
9. Work environment risk factors and assessment methods.
10. Working conditions and human health as a precondition for life quality.
11. Basic principles of eco-floristry.
12. Requirements of laws and regulations regarding environmental protection.
13. Basic principles of sorting waste.
14. Requirements for the use of chemical plant protection and care products.
15. Employment legal relationship.
16. Fundamental issues of labour law.
17. Composition of employment contract.
At the application level:
1. Vocabulary in the official language.
2. Vocabulary in foreign language.
3. Mathematical units of measurement and forms.
4. Mathematical methods and calculations.
5. Mathematical terminology.
6. Basic principles of ergonomics.
7. Conditions for the use of personal protective equipment.
8. Ethics and professional ethics of design.
9. Planning of work sequence.
10. Positive interaction techniques.
11. Time planning techniques.
12. Learning strategies.
13. Self-assessment principles.

PROFESSIONAL skills:
1. To assess the usefulness of removing the packaging of flowers and plants.
2. To open the packaging of flowers and plants in accordance with its type.
3. To visually assess the quality of plants, flowers, and floristry materials.
4. To determine the quality and damages of flowers, plants, and floristry materials.
5. To pick out the damaged flowers, plants, and floristry materials or their parts.
6. To choose the necessary type of treatment or utilisation.
7. To select flowers and plants in accordance with the type of their treatment.
8. To choose the optimum type of treatment in accordance with the degree of flowering of flowers and plants and the intended product.
9. To use the necessary physical and chemical products for the preservation of flowers and plants in accordance with their specific character and conditions for their use.
10. To place flowers and plants in accordance with the physical requirements for their storage.
11. To check the quality of flowers and plants during the storage period.
12. Prevent further damage of flowers and plants according to the possibilities.
13. To set up the workplace of a florist in accordance with the principles of ergonomics.
14. To assess the risks of the hazard when preparing flowers, plants, and floristry materials for work or storage.
15. To remedy risks of damages to flowers, plants, and floristry materials during the treatment and work.
16. To choose the necessary containers or boxes to perform work.
17. To prepare containers or boxes for the treatment or storage of flowers, plants, and floristry materials.
18. To choose work tools of a florist in accordance with the activities to be carried out.
19. To check the quality of the work tools of a florist for the specific work to be performed.
20. To evaluate the amount of the work to be performed.
21. To evaluate the primary activities for the completion of the specific task.
22. To take into account the consumption of time when performing the specific work.
23. To evaluate the information contained in the floristry product sample.
24. To choose the appropriate technical and decorative materials to create a floristry product.
25. To evaluate the amount and types of plants and decorative material necessary to create a floristry product.
26. To choose flowers, plants, and decorative materials according to the colours and style given in the sample.
27. To evaluate options for the substitution of plants and materials in accordance with the existing resources.
28. To evaluate the sequence of using plants and other materials.
29. To carry out the necessary activities to prepare plants in accordance with their persistence.
30. To prepare work tools and instruments for work.
31. To use work tools and instruments in accordance with their functions and technical requirements.
32. To choose the most appropriate technical method in accordance with the task to be completed, keeping the investment of work, time, and materials to a minimum.
33. To create different floristry products.
34. To use a technical method in accordance with the persistence and function of the floristry product.
35. To evaluate the need for post-treatment and storage of a floristry product in accordance with its function.
36. To apply the appropriate technique for storing a floristry product: to water, sprinkle, package, and place it in the refrigeration compartment.
37. To group flowers, plants, and floristry materials, observing rational action in workrooms/ salesrooms.
38. To ensure visually aesthetic layout of flowers, plants, and floristry materials in salesrooms.
39. To evaluate changes in the quality of plants, flowers, and floristry products.
40. To choose the means of treatment to ensure the quality of plants, flowers, and floristry products.
41. To use technical methods for the treatment of plants, flowers, and floristry products and chemical products for restoring plants.
42. To assess the visual quality of indoor plants.
43. To recognise the mechanical damages to indoor plants.
44. To arrange indoor plants in accordance with their growing requirements.
45. To care for indoor plants in accordance with growing requirements.
46. To assess the quality of technical and decorative containers used in floristry.
47. To care for technical containers, using the appropriate methods and means.
48. To evaluate the degree of wear of professional work tools.
49. To choose the appropriate type of care and tools.
50. To care for the tools and instruments used for the work of a florist.
51. To recognise groups of floristry materials.
52. To choose the conditions and types of storage appropriate for each group of floristry materials.
53. To arrange floristry materials in accordance with their properties.
54. To remedy the risks of damages to floristry materials during the storage.
55. To read drafts and drawings of a decoration project.
56. To plan the sequence of the tasks to be completed to create room decoration or its elements.
57. To choose technical methods appropriate for the specificity of room decoration.
58. To create separate elements of a floristry product, applying the appropriate techniques.
59. To sort materials in accordance with their transportation requirements.
60. To choose the type of packaging in accordance with the floristry product and type of transportation.
61. To arrange floristry products and materials for transportation.
62. To prepare floristry elements and materials for their installation.
63. To display floristry decoration elements in accordance with the project.
64. To evaluate the need to care for the decoration.
65. To care for the floristry product, carrying out the necessary activities to preserve the decoration.
66. To take apart the floristry decoration in appropriate sequence.
67. To sort floral material in accordance with the options for its further use.
68. To identify the preferences and needs of a customer, evaluating the available range of floristry products and articles.
69. To present the available range of floristry services and articles to the customer, in accordance with the preferences and needs of the customer.
70. To choose the appearence of floristry products.
71. To provide information on the price of a floristry product.
72. To explain the types and conditions of the delivery of floristry products.
73. To describe professional floristry materials.
74. To provide consultations on the options for the use of floristry materials.
75. To explain to the customer the preferable environmental conditions for a plant or floristry product.
76. To consult the client on the specific requirements for plants and a floristry product and their care in the domestic environment.
77. To calculate the costs and price of a floristry product.
78. To carry out sales activities in accordance with the principles of positive interaction and the requirements of laws and regulations.
79. To evaluate the type, shape, and relocation options of an article.
80. To choose the most appropriate type and material of the packaging of an article.
81. To package an article, preserving its quality.
PROFESSIONAL skills:
1. To assess the usefulness of removing the packaging of flowers and plants.
2. To open the packaging of flowers and plants in accordance with its type.
3. To visually assess the quality of plants, flowers, and floristry materials.
4. To determine the quality and damages of flowers, plants, and floristry materials.
5. To pick out the damaged flowers, plants, and floristry materials or their parts.
6. To choose the necessary type of treatment or utilisation.
7. To select flowers and plants in accordance with the type of their treatment.
8. To choose the optimum type of treatment in accordance with the degree of flowering of flowers and plants and the intended product.
9. To use the necessary physical and chemical products for the preservation of flowers and plants in accordance with their specific character and conditions for their use.
10. To place flowers and plants in accordance with the physical requirements for their storage.
11. To check the quality of flowers and plants during the storage period.
12. Prevent further damage of flowers and plants according to the possibilities.
13. To set up the workplace of a florist in accordance with the principles of ergonomics.
14. To assess the risks of the hazard when preparing flowers, plants, and floristry materials for work or storage.
15. To remedy risks of damages to flowers, plants, and floristry materials during the treatment and work.
16. To choose the necessary containers or boxes to perform work.
17. To prepare containers or boxes for the treatment or storage of flowers, plants, and floristry materials.
18. To choose work tools of a florist in accordance with the activities to be carried out.
19. To check the quality of the work tools of a florist for the specific work to be performed.
20. To evaluate the amount of the work to be performed.
21. To evaluate the primary activities for the completion of the specific task.
22. To take into account the consumption of time when performing the specific work.
23. To evaluate the information contained in the floristry product sample.
24. To choose the appropriate technical and decorative materials to create a floristry product.
25. To evaluate the amount and types of plants and decorative material necessary to create a floristry product.
26. To choose flowers, plants, and decorative materials according to the colours and style given in the sample.
27. To evaluate options for the substitution of plants and materials in accordance with the existing resources.
28. To evaluate the sequence of using plants and other materials.
29. To carry out the necessary activities to prepare plants in accordance with their persistence.
30. To prepare work tools and instruments for work.
31. To use work tools and instruments in accordance with their functions and technical requirements.
32. To choose the most appropriate technical method in accordance with the task to be completed, keeping the investment of work, time, and materials to a minimum.
33. To create different floristry products.
34. To use a technical method in accordance with the persistence and function of the floristry product.
35. To evaluate the need for post-treatment and storage of a floristry product in accordance with its function.
36. To apply the appropriate technique for storing a floristry product: to water, sprinkle, package, and place it in the refrigeration compartment.
37. To group flowers, plants, and floristry materials, observing rational action in workrooms/ salesrooms.
38. To ensure visually aesthetic layout of flowers, plants, and floristry materials in salesrooms.
39. To evaluate changes in the quality of plants, flowers, and floristry products.
40. To choose the means of treatment to ensure the quality of plants, flowers, and floristry products.
41. To use technical methods for the treatment of plants, flowers, and floristry products and chemical products for restoring plants.
42. To assess the visual quality of indoor plants.
43. To recognise the mechanical damages to indoor plants.
44. To arrange indoor plants in accordance with their growing requirements.
45. To care for indoor plants in accordance with growing requirements.
46. To assess the quality of technical and decorative containers used in floristry.
47. To care for technical containers, using the appropriate methods and means.
48. To evaluate the degree of wear of professional work tools.
49. To choose the appropriate type of care and tools.
50. To care for the tools and instruments used for the work of a florist.
51. To recognise groups of floristry materials.
52. To choose the conditions and types of storage appropriate for each group of floristry materials.
53. To arrange floristry materials in accordance with their properties.
54. To remedy the risks of damages to floristry materials during the storage.
55. To read drafts and drawings of a decoration project.
56. To plan the sequence of the tasks to be completed to create room decoration or its elements.
57. To choose technical methods appropriate for the specificity of room decoration.
58. To create separate elements of a floristry product, applying the appropriate techniques.
59. To sort materials in accordance with their transportation requirements.
60. To choose the type of packaging in accordance with the floristry product and type of transportation.
61. To arrange floristry products and materials for transportation.
62. To prepare floristry elements and materials for their installation.
63. To display floristry decoration elements in accordance with the project.
64. To evaluate the need to care for the decoration.
65. To care for the floristry product, carrying out the necessary activities to preserve the decoration.
66. To take apart the floristry decoration in appropriate sequence.
67. To sort floral material in accordance with the options for its further use.
68. To identify the preferences and needs of a customer, evaluating the available range of floristry products and articles.
69. To present the available range of floristry services and articles to the customer, in accordance with the preferences and needs of the customer.
70. To choose the appearence of floristry products.
71. To provide information on the price of a floristry product.
72. To explain the types and conditions of the delivery of floristry products.
73. To describe professional floristry materials.
74. To provide consultations on the options for the use of floristry materials.
75. To explain to the customer the preferable environmental conditions for a plant or floristry product.
76. To consult the client on the specific requirements for plants and a floristry product and their care in the domestic environment.
77. To calculate the costs and price of a floristry product.
78. To carry out sales activities in accordance with the principles of positive interaction and the requirements of laws and regulations.
79. To evaluate the type, shape, and relocation options of an article.
80. To choose the most appropriate type and material of the packaging of an article.
81. To package an article, preserving its quality.
GENERAL skills:
1. To communicate in the official language both orally and in writing.
2. To use professional terminology in the official language.
3. To communicate in foreign language both orally and in writing.
4. To use professional terminology in foreign language.
5. To apply the basic mathematical principles and solutions while calculating the costs of a floristry product.
6. To rationally calculate the amount of floristry material to be used for the creation of compositions.
7. To use computer and office equipment to complete a work task.
8. To prepare documents according to a sample by using application software.
9. To find specific information in internet resources and data carriers.
10. To communicate by using information technologies.
11. To use computer security programmes.
12. To organise own workplace and work in accordance with labour protection and occupational safety requirements.
13. To assess the impact of occupational risk factors on health.
14. To comply with occupational safety, environmental protection, and electrical and fire safety regulations.
15. To use environmentally friendly technologies to complete work tasks.
16. To act in the event of fire independently, accurately complying with the procedures established in the company.
17. To use safe and ergonomic work practices.
18. To use personal and collective protective equipment.
19. To act in emergency situations.
20. To provide first aid.
21. To apply environmental protection requirements when creating floristry products.
22. To develop floristry compositions/ elements in accordance with the guidelines of ecology.
23. To use environmentally friendly technologies to complete work tasks.
24. To sort the used and unused products, materials, and waste in compliance with environmental protection requirements.
25. To comply with the requirements for the use of chemical plant protection and care products.
26. To respect the duties and rights of the employer and the employee.
27. To comply with the sectoral laws and regulations and the internal procedure regulations of the organisation.
28. To comply with occupational and personal hygiene requirements.
29. To comply with the professional ethics of a florist while carrying out work duties.
30. To work individually and in a team, following the basic principles of positive interaction.
31. To cooperate effectively in different environments.
32. To think critically and creatively.
33. To identify and remedy the causes of stress.
34. To solve conflict situations.
35. To plan the working hours rationally while carrying out work duties.
36. To observe confidentiality.
37. To take decisions on the solution of problems in specific situations.
38. To plan resources effectively.
39. To get personally engaged in the generation of new ideas, taking the initiative.
40. To evaluate own professional experience and career development options.
41. To identify the relevant competences of the sector and the profession.
42. To take part in upskilling activities.
GENERAL skills:
1. To communicate in the official language both orally and in writing.
2. To use professional terminology in the official language.
3. To communicate in foreign language both orally and in writing.
4. To use professional terminology in foreign language.
5. To apply the basic mathematical principles and solutions while calculating the costs of a floristry product.
6. To rationally calculate the amount of floristry material to be used for the creation of compositions.
7. To use computer and office equipment to complete a work task.
8. To prepare documents according to a sample by using application software.
9. To find specific information in internet resources and data carriers.
10. To communicate by using information technologies.
11. To use computer security programmes.
12. To organise own workplace and work in accordance with labour protection and occupational safety requirements.
13. To assess the impact of occupational risk factors on health.
14. To comply with occupational safety, environmental protection, and electrical and fire safety regulations.
15. To use environmentally friendly technologies to complete work tasks.
16. To act in the event of fire independently, accurately complying with the procedures established in the company.
17. To use safe and ergonomic work practices.
18. To use personal and collective protective equipment.
19. To act in emergency situations.
20. To provide first aid.
21. To apply environmental protection requirements when creating floristry products.
22. To develop floristry compositions/ elements in accordance with the guidelines of ecology.
23. To use environmentally friendly technologies to complete work tasks.
24. To sort the used and unused products, materials, and waste in compliance with environmental protection requirements.
25. To comply with the requirements for the use of chemical plant protection and care products.
26. To respect the duties and rights of the employer and the employee.
27. To comply with the sectoral laws and regulations and the internal procedure regulations of the organisation.
28. To comply with occupational and personal hygiene requirements.
29. To comply with the professional ethics of a florist while carrying out work duties.
30. To work individually and in a team, following the basic principles of positive interaction.
31. To cooperate effectively in different environments.
32. To think critically and creatively.
33. To identify and remedy the causes of stress.
34. To solve conflict situations.
35. To plan the working hours rationally while carrying out work duties.
36. To observe confidentiality.
37. To take decisions on the solution of problems in specific situations.
38. To plan resources effectively.
39. To get personally engaged in the generation of new ideas, taking the initiative.
40. To evaluate own professional experience and career development options.
41. To identify the relevant competences of the sector and the profession.
42. To take part in upskilling activities.

PROFESSIONAL competences:
1. Ability unpack flowers, plants, and other articles in accordance with the packaging type.
2. Ability to assess the quality of flowers, plants, and floristry materials.
3. Ability to perform the treatment of flowers and plants for their storage, applying physical and chemical products according to their specific character and conditions for their use.
4. Ability to bring the workplace and materials – a flower, plant, floristry product, and floristry material – in order for work or storage.
5. Ability to choose the appropriate work tools of a florist, checking their working order and quality.
6. Ability to plan the work process according to the amount and degree of complexity of the floristry work task.
7. Ability to choose the technical execution for the creation of floristry products, reading the information from the given sample.
8. Ability to choose plants and decorative materials appropriate for the sample, evaluating the options for their substitution with the existing resources.
9. Ability to use flowers, plants, and other materials in accordance with their durability and functional needs.
10. Ability to use the appropriate professional work tools, instruments, and materials of a florist.
11. Ability to create different types of floristry products, applying a technical method appropriate for the durability and function of the product.
12. Ability to prepare a floristry product for post-treatment and storage in compliance with the requirements for the storage of the flowers and plants used.
13. Ability to ensure visually aesthetic and rational display of flowers, plants, and floristry materials in workrooms/ salesrooms.
14. Ability to ensure the quality of plants, flowers, and floristry, applying technical methods and chemical products for their restoring.
15. Ability to treat and care for indoor plants in accordance with their physiology.
16. Ability to care for technical and decorative vessels used in floristry, in accordance with their use.
17. Ability to keep the professional work tools and instruments of a florist in order.
18. Ability to store professional floristry materials in compliance with the technical requirements for their storage.
19. Ability to evaluate the room decoration project, planning the sequence of the tasks to be completed.
20. Ability to create room decoration elements according to the project.
21. Ability to prepare floristry decoration elements and materials in compliance with the requirements for transportation.
22. Ability to participate in the installation of floristry decoration in accordance with the project.
23. Ability to care for and preserve the floristry decoration, ensuring its longevity.
24. Ability to take apart the floristry decoration, following the sequence of taking it apart and the instructions of a specialist.
25. Ability to evaluate the preferences and needs of a customer, offering the appropriate floristry services and articles.
26. Ability to agree on the aspect, price, and delivery of a floristry product according to the preferences of the customer.
27. Ability to explain the types and application of professional floristry materials.
28. Ability to explain to the customer the specific characteristics of caring for plants and floristry products in the domestic environment.
29. Ability to sell flowers, indoor plants, and floristry products according to the principles of positive interaction and requirements of laws and regulations.
30. Ability to package an article in good quality, choosing the most appropriate type and material of packaging.
GENERAL competences:
1. Ability to communicate in the official language both orally and in writing, using professional terminology.
2. Ability to communicate in one foreign language both orally and in writing.
3. Ability to apply mathematical thinking to complete a work task.
4. Ability to use information and communication technologies to complete work tasks.
5. Ability to complete work tasks, maintaining good health condition and complying with the labour protection, fire and electrical safety, and environmental protection requirements.
6. Ability to act in an emergency and provide first aid.
7. Ability to comply with environmental protection requirements while creating floristry compositions/ elements in compliance with the guidelines of ecology.
8. Ability to carry out professional work tasks in compliance with the requirements regarding employment legal relationship.
9. Ability to follow the principles of general and professional ethics while completing professional work tasks.
10. Ability to carry out work duties according to business principles and get personally engaged in the generation of new ideas, taking the initiative.
11. Ability to plan and take decisions while making own professional career.