How to become
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How to become a florist
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
College
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Courses include:
- Level 1 Certificate in Floral Design
- Level 2 Certificate in Floristry
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Floristry
Entry requirements
You may need:
- 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a level 1 course
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
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Apprenticeship
You can get into this job through an intermediate apprenticeship in floristry.
This will usually take 2 years to complete as a mix of workplace learning and off-the-job study.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
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Work
You could start as an assistant in a florist's shop and learn on the job.
Employers may want you to have some GCSEs, including maths and English, creative flair and a keen interest in floristry. Experience in retail would also be helpful, though not essential.
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Further information
You can find out more about working and training in floristry through the British Florist Association.
What it takes
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What it takes
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to work well with your hands
- the ability to work well with others
- customer service skills
- excellent verbal communication skills
- the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
- the ability to work on your own
- the ability to sell products and services
- to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
What you’ll do
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What you'll do
Day-to-day tasks
On a typical day you could:
- arrange displays of plants and flowers to attract customers
- talk to customers about their needs and help them choose flowers and plants
- take orders in person, on the phone and online
- keep flowers in perfect condition
- prepare arrangements for weddings, celebrations and funerals
- keep up to date on new floristry techniques and trends
- give plant care advice
- set up flower displays at events
- clean vases and keep the shop tidy
Working environment
You could work at a store, on a market stall or in a workshop.
Your working environment may be cool.
Career path and progression
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Career path and progression
With experience, you could start your own business or become a freelance floral decorator, doing exhibition work, demonstrations and teaching.
Current opportunities
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Apprenticeships In England
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Courses In England
Floristry Level 2 Diploma
- Provider: WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE
- Start date: 02 September 2024
- Location: Moreton Morrell
Level 2 Diploma In Floristry
- Provider: FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Start date: 09 September 2024
- Location: Farnborough
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