This apprenticeship is no longer available, take a look at Florist as an alternative option
“Creating and selling floral displays through shops and other businesses”
The floristry apprenticeship focuses on the design, creation, retail and delivery of floral displays for a variety of occasions, as well as the wholesale buying of flowers, sundries and associated products and preparing them for sale. As an intermediate apprentice, you’ll work as either a junior florist, helping to prepare and assemble floral displays, or as a fully fledged florist, a role in which you’ll be relied upon to use your own creativity and knowledge of plants and flowers to design displays. The advanced apprenticeship will prepare you for running a business as a florist manager or senior florist, so you’ll be responsible for marketing and stock management, and working closely with customers. You’ll also develop an in-depth knowledge of plants and flowers. A senior florist will also be required to discuss client requirements, agree terms of sale and merchandise stock.
Duration: 18 to 24 months
Relevant school subjects: Art
Entry requirements: GCSEs or equivalent
Achievement upon completion: Level 2 (Intermediate)—equivalent to GCSEs; Level 3 (Advanced)—equivalent to A-levels
Potential salary upon completion: £18,000 per annum
