Florists sell flowers and design bouquets for weddings, funerals and special occasions.
£10,750 Starter
to£20,000 Experienced
28 to 30 a week
weekends on a rota
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Courses include:
You may need:
You can get into this job through an intermediate and advanced apprenticeship in floristry.
This will usually take 2 to 3 years to complete. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time with a college or training provider.
You'll usually need:
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, and a keen interest in floristry. Experience in retail would also be helpful, though not essential.
You can find out more about working and training in floristry through the British Florist Association.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work on a market stall, at a store or in a workshop.
Your working environment may be cool.
With experience, you could start your own business or become a freelance floral decorator, doing exhibition work, demonstrations and teaching.
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