I would rate it confident beginner at least.
The fans can be hand or machine appliqued.
Either way I would use a no melt plastic to turn under the edges of the sections of the fan in order to get them nice and even. this can be done by cutting the plastic and turning under the top before sewing the petals together.This will make it easier to do the applique. If you put a quarter circle at the base and do the same turning the edges, then you don't have to deal with all those points coming together. Accuracy of seam allowance is important. If you know someone with a Accuquilt cutter, then cutting will be a breeze.