Flower Maker, Paper

Aliases: Paper Florist

Industry/Sector(s): Paper and Paper Products

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Flower Maker, Paper is expected to perform include:

Making leaves and flower petals of paper of different shades and colours and setting them on wire or bamboo wickers
Collecting paper sheets of required quantity, colours and shades for making flowers of desired type
Giving finishing touches by trimming and clipping edges, and arranging them to form bunches or bouquet

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It requires physical activity
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is available

Working hours

Factories usually work for 10/12 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from factory to factory
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required
Self-employment is an option. In this case, working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Arm (OA), Both Leg (BL), Muscular Weakness (MW), Blind (B), Low Vision (LV) and for those who have Hearing Impaired (HH)

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, 10^th pass

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of folding and cutting paper by hand
Proficient in using pair of scissors or cutting die for mass production
Knowledge of different types of paper
Well-versed in preparing flower petals, leaves, etc., in different shapes with twists and trims
Proficient in cutting bits to form into petals and leaves of desired pattern
Knowledge of assembling petals and leaves together by gluing around wire stem to make into buds

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Ability to follow instructions
Good communication skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Schools across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

For further guidance, contact your nearest Common Service Centre or Contact NCS Call Centre (Toll Free Number: 1800-425-1514)

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Helper → Flower Maker, Paper → Process Supervisor → Process Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For new entrants - Rs 5,200 to Rs 20,200 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Generally, 0-6 months of experience required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Self-employed
Art and craft shops
Florist

KEYWORDS

Flower Maker, Paper
Paper Florist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	8143.0400	Flower Maker, Paper
ISCO 2008	8143	Paper Products Machine Operators
NIC 2008	17099	Manufacture of other paper products n.e.c.
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 8
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	http://bnpmindia.com/job/Advt.%20for%20Walk-in%20process%20.pdf
4	http://www.dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-8.pdf

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