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Floral Designers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 15 tasks, including 15 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2026.

15 tasks shown

Core · Task 1720 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, using knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.

Core · Task 1725 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items, using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.

Core · Task 1719 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.

Core · Task 1726 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Perform office and retail service duties, such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items, and receiving payment.

Core · Task 1724 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Wrap and price completed arrangements.

Core · Task 20751 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Deliver arrangements to customers, or oversee employees responsible for deliveries.

Core · Task 1721 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage.

Core · Task 1722 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.

Core · Task 1723 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.

Core · Task 1729 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy.

Core · Task 1728 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Decorate, or supervise the decoration of, buildings, halls, churches, or other facilities for parties, weddings and other occasions.

Core · Task 1727 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items.

Core · Task 1730 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Unpack stock as it comes into the shop.

Core · Task 1731 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance a shop's image.

Core · Task 1732 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Conduct classes or demonstrations, or train other workers.

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