5443 — Florists

What this occupation covers

Florists sell flowers and related products in a wholesale or retail business, and design and make up floral bouquets, wreaths, tributes and other floral arrangements for sale to the public.

Typical duties

orders and purchases fresh flowers, foliage and other floristry items such as ribbons, wire, cards, artificial flowers etc. from wholesalers or growers

displays and cares for flowers, plants and ready-made floral arrangements in selling premises

designs and makes up wreaths, bouquets, posies, corsages, headdresses and button holes using appropriate flowers, foliage, frame and trimmings

confers with and advises customers regarding their design requirements and arranges for the delivery of floral arrangements as requested by the customer

decorates buildings, halls, churches or other facilities for parties, weddings, etc

sells flowers, plants, foliage etc. to the public and performs retail duties such as keeping accounts

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although some employers may request GCSEs/S grades. Off and on-the-job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs in Floristry are available at levels 2 and 3. Professional qualifications are also available.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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