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Contents

7112 – 800 Balloon Artistry – Balloon Arrangements, Special Occasions 5 7112 – 801 Balloon Artistry – Classic Balloon Décor 8 7112 – 802 Balloon Artistry – Festive Balloon Design and Event Décor 11 7112 – 803 Balloon Artistry – Aerial Balloon Displays 14

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7112 – 800 Balloon Artistry – Balloon Arrangements, Special Occasions

City & Guilds ref no: 7112 – 610

Title: Balloon Artistry – Balloon Arrangements, Special Occasions

Level: 2

Credit value: 6

Unit aim: In this unit the learner will create three balloon arrangements for special occasions

Learning outcomes 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to balloon arrangements with related techniques

2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of balloon arrangements with related techniques

3 Plan and manage the making of balloon arrangements with related techniques to the working design

4 Work safely and effectively 5 Make well constructed balloon arrangements with related

techniques to a saleable standard Learning outcome 1 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

1 Investigate contextual influences relating to balloon arrangements with related techniques

1.1 Document current trends 1.2 Document the work of three designer

makers 1.3 Record research from

books/museums/exhibitions/websites …

Learning outcome 2 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of balloon arrangements with related techniques

2.1 Develop a statement of intent 2.2 Use source material and colour, line,

texture, shape, and form, as relevant, to create visuals and design ideas

2.3 Create three final designs of balloon arrangements with related techniques

Learning outcome 3 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

3 Plan and manage the making of balloon arrangements with related techniques to the working design

3.1 Select, obtain and prepare materials 3.2 Produce a range of samples of

techniques and processes 3.3 List and describe the characteristics of

materials, techniques and processes

sampled 3.4 Estimate the time and cost to make

balloon arrangements with related techniques

Learning outcome 4 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

4 Work safely and effectively 4.1 Name tools, equipment, materials and techniques required to make balloon arrangements with related techniques

4.2 Describe the care and safety requirements of tools, equipment and materials required to make balloon arrangements with related techniques

4.3 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely

4.4 List related Health and Safety factors and current legislation

Learning outcome 5 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

5 Make three well constructed balloon arrangements with related techniques to a saleable standard

5.1 Handle materials correctly 5.2 List adjustments made during the

making process 5.3 Make well constructed balloon

arrangements of saleable quality, to the final design to the following specifications – The three assessment designs for balloon arrangements are: 1 A free standing topiary

arrangement suitable for a wedding. Minimum height 5feet. (1.5m)

2 A spiral staircase with a central design for a stated occasion.

3 A table centrepiece to incorporate latex fantasy flowers with additional table décor displayed on an oblong or circular dressed table

5.4 Store and finish the completed balloon arrangements with related techniques

5.5 Produce a cost sheet and order of work including timescale

5.6 Evaluate and present the completed balloon arrangements with related techniques

• Strengths • Areas for improvement

5.7 All work produced for this unit will be collated and stored in an appropriate format

Learning programme

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In this unit the learner will:

Use correct inflation techniques with the following equipment (using) hand pump, electric air inflator and regulator with a balloon gas cylinder for latex balloons

Use correct inflation techniques with the following equipment (using) hand pump, electric air inflator and regulator for foil balloons

Use correct sizing techniques when working with self made and/or manufactured sizers

Use correct knotting of individual, duplet and a three balloon cluster…

Create correctly heat seal foil balloons

Create and inflate double stuffed latex balloons

Prepare and construct picks for insertion into a balloon arrangement

Create correctly constructed intermediate latex fantasy petals and flowers e.g. rose and poinsettia.

Prepare floral foam and insert into appropriate container

Tape and wire the latex fantasy flowers and 260qs and branching units to a saleable standard

Select and use appropriate sundries and accessories to construct topiary designs and themed balloon arrangements

Create visual balance when a balloon centrepiece becomes the weight for an aerial balloon bouquet.

7112 – 801 Balloon Artistry – Classic Balloon Décor

City & Guilds ref no: 7112 – 611

Title: Balloon Artistry – Classic Balloon Décor

Level: 2

Credit value: 6

Unit aim: In this unit the learner will create three designs of classic balloon décor using air filled balloons

Learning outcomes 1 Investigate contextual influences relating to designs of classic balloon décor using air filled balloons

2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant; to inform the design of classic balloon Décor using air filled balloons.

3 Plan and manage the making of classic balloon décor using air filled balloons to the working design

4 Work safely and effectively 5 Make well constructed classic balloon décor using air

filled balloons to a saleable standard Learning outcome 1 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

1 Investigate contextual influences relating to classic balloon décor

1.1 Document current trends 1.2 Document the work of three designer

makers 1.3 Record research from

books/museums/exhibitions/websites …

Learning outcome 2 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform classic balloon décor

2.1 Develop a statement of intent 2.2 Use source material and colour, line,

texture, shape, and form, as relevant, to create visuals and design ideas

2.3 Create three final designs of classic balloon décor

Learning outcome 3 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

3 Plan and manage the making of classic balloon décor to the working design

3.1 Select, obtain and prepare materials 3.2 Produce a range of samples of

techniques and processes 3.3 List and describe the characteristics of

materials, techniques and processes sampled

3.4 Estimate the time and cost to make classic balloon décor

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Learning outcome 4 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

4 Work safely and effectively 4.1 Name tools, equipment, materials and techniques required to make classic balloon Décor

4.2 Describe the care and safety requirements of tools, equipment and materials required to make designs of classic balloon décor

4.3 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely

4.4 List related Health and Safety factors and current legislation

Learning outcome 5 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

5 Make well constructed designs of classic balloon décor to a saleable standard

5.1 Handle materials correctly 5.2 List adjustments made during the

making process 5.3 Make well constructed designs for

classic balloon décor of saleable quality, to the final design and following specifications –

• The three assessments will use air filled balloons 1 A conical design demonstrating

size graded balloons incorporating additional 160q and or 260q / heat sealed foil balloons for decoration and texture e.g. Christmas tree

2 A square pack wall using 5” (127mm) balloons of two colours, minimum size 3 foot square (915mm) square

3 A patterned garland using 5 inches (127mm) balloons, 5 foot in length (1.5m)

5.4 Store and finish the completed classic balloon décor

5.5 Produce costing sheets and order of work including timescale

5.6 Evaluate and present the completed classic balloon décor–

• Strengths • Areas for improvement

5.7 All work produced for this unit will be collated and stored in an appropriate format

Learning programme In this unit the learner will:

Use correct inflation techniques using hand pump and electric air inflator

Use correct sizing techniques when working with self made and/or manufactured sizers when creating alternate packing, graded columns and same size duplets and clusters

Use correct knotting of a duplet and a three balloon cluster.

Secure balloon clusters correctly to form patterned and spiralled columns, garlands and conal shapes using the figure of 8 method and the neck to neck method.

Create and construct garlands of alternate packing to generate a square pack wall to a saleable standard

Create correctly heat seal foil balloons

Secure balloon duplets to produce a spiral garland to a self made or manufactured heart framework

Use 160q and 260q air filled balloons to balloon wrap, decorate and add texture to items of classic balloon décor

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7112 – 802 Balloon Artistry – Festive Balloon Design and Event Décor

City & Guilds ref no: 7112 – 612

Title: Balloon Artistry – Festive Balloon Design and Event Décor

Level: 2

Credit value: 6

Unit aim: In this unit the learner will create three designs of festive and event décor.

Learning outcomes 1 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of festive and event décor.

2 Plan and manage the making festive and event decor to the working design

3 Work safely and effectively 4 Make well constructed festive designs and event décor to

a saleable standard Learning outcome 1 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

1 Investigate contextual influences relating to festive and event décor.

1.1 Document current trends 1.2 Document the work of three designer

makers 1.3 Record research from

books/museums/exhibitions/websites …

Learning outcome 2 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of festive and event décor.

2.1 Develop a statement of intent 2.2 Use source material and colour, line,

texture, shape, and form, as relevant, to create visuals and design ideas

2.3 Create three final designs for festive and event décor.

Learning outcome 3 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

3 Plan and manage the making of festive and event décor to the working design

3.1 Select, obtain and prepare materials 3.2 Produce a range of samples of

techniques and processes 3.3 List and describe the characteristics of

materials, techniques and processes sampled

3.4 Estimate the time and cost to make festive and event décor

Learning outcome 4 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

4 Work safely and effectively 4.1 Name tools, equipment, materials and techniques required to make festive and event décor

4.2 Describe the care and safety requirements of tools, equipment and materials required to make festive and event décor

4.3 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely

4.4 List related Health and Safety factors and current legislation

Learning outcome 5 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

5 Make well constructed festive and event décor to a saleable standard

5.1 Handle materials correctly 5.2 List adjustments made during the

making process 5.3 Make well constructed festive and

event decor of saleable quality, to the final design and following specifications. The three assessments will either use air and/or balloon gas 1 A festive ceiling décor for a stated

event 2 A 646q figure for a stated festive

event. 3 A festive design for a stated event

using a minimum of three twisting techniques

5.4 Store and finish the completed festive designs and event décor

5.5 Produce a cost sheet and order of work including timescale

5.6 Evaluate and present the completed festive designs and event décor

• Strengths • Areas for improvement

5.7 All work produced for this unit will be collated and stored in an appropriate format

Learning programme In this unit the learner will:

Use correct inflation techniques (using) hand pump and electric air inflator for knotting techniques of latex 160q, 260q and 646q round and shaped balloons.

Create correctly heat sealed foil balloons using a hand pump and electric heat sealer.

Use correct sizing techniques when working with self made and/or manufactured sizers

Create by means of manipulation 160q and 260q to develop : tulip twist, apple twist, precision bubbles, pinch twist and continuous curves

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Select sundries and accessories to interpret festive and event décor.

Select suitable methods of supporting ceiling décor according to venue ceiling.

Use suitable methods to ensure stability and handling for transportation

7112 – 803 Balloon Artistry – Aerial Balloon Displays

City & Guilds ref no: 7112 – 613

Title: Balloon Artistry - Aerial Balloon Displays

Level: 2

Credit value: 6

Unit aim: In this unit the learner will create three aerial balloon designs inflated with balloon gas.

Learning outcomes Investigate contextual influences relating to aerial balloons displays Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of aerial balloons displays Plan and manage the making of aerial balloons displays to the working design Work safely and effectively Make well constructed aerial balloons displays to a saleable standard

Learning outcome 1 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

1 Investigate contextual influences relating to aerial balloons displays

1.1 Document current trends 1.2 Document the work of three designer makers 1.3 Record research from books/museums/exhibitions/websites …

Learning outcome 2 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

2 Use principles of colour, line, texture, shape and form as relevant, to inform the design of aerial balloons displays

2.1 Develop a statement of intent 2.2 Use source material and colour, line, texture, shape, and form, as relevant, to create visuals and design ideas 2.3 Create three final designs of aerial

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balloon displays

Learning outcome 3 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

3 Plan and manage the making of aerial balloon displays to the working design

3.1 Select, obtain and prepare materials 3.2 Produce a range of samples of techniques and processes 3.3 List and describe the characteristics of materials, techniques and processes sampled 3.4 Estimate the time and cost to make aerial balloon displays

Learning outcome 4 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

4 Work safely and effectively 4.1 Name tools, equipment, materials and techniques required to make aerial balloons 4.2 Describe the care and safety requirements of tools, equipment and materials required to make aerial balloon displays 4.3 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely 4.4 List related Health and Safety factors and current legislation

Learning outcome 5 The learner can:

Assessment criteria The learner will:

5 Make three well constructed aerial balloon displays to a saleable standard

5.1 Handle materials correctly 5.2 List adjustments made during the making process Make well constructed aerial balloon displays of saleable quality, to the final design and following specifications- The three assessments for aerial balloon displays will use balloons inflated with balloon gas A balloon bouquet to incorporate: a gumball, a blossom, a donut, 2 x 16” (406mm) balloons and 3 foils with a suitable

weight A balloon bouquet of 3 floating fish with a suitable weight 3 cloud nines with a 16” ( 406mm) double bubble linked together, suitable for a wedding 5.4 Store and finish the completed aerial balloons with related techniques 5.5 Produce a cost sheet and order of work including timescale 5.6 Evaluate and present the completed aerial balloons with related techniques– Strengths Areas for improvement All work produced for this unit will be collated and stored in an appropriate format.

Learning programme In this unit the learner will:

Use correct inflation techniques of duplets, double bubbles using a 16”(406mm) and an 11” (279mm) latex balloons, gumballs, donuts and blossoms using balloon gas with appropriate regulator

Use correct sizing techniques of duplets, double bubbles, gumballs, donuts and blossoms when working with self made and manufactured sizers

Use correct tying techniques and appropriate tying medium when inflating duplets, double bubbles, gumballs, geodonuts and geoblossoms

Inflate latex balloons with correct quantity of solution to extend float life

Use accurate inflation of 260qs and manipulate to create 16 ‘’(406mm) balloon floating fish

Use appropriate tying techniques and attachment of latex balloons when creating a herringbone arch and a canopy.

Link appropriate sundries to create an even group of 3 cloud nines

Use latex glue, glue dots to bond balloons

Use pens to mark make foil balloons

Calculate accurate heaviness of weight required to support aerial balloon designs

Create simple balloon weights and calculate accurate heaviness of weight required to support aerial balloon designs

Prepare aerial balloon designs for storage and transportation

State the safety requirements for balloon gas and the rules of California law

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