Apprenticeship Vacancy Details

What will the apprentice be doing?

For several years, Morrisons has been investing in our Floristry Apprenticeship Scheme, and we have established strong links with Derby College. We have also introduced Market Street Florists into many of our stores, and we are excited to offer opportunities for Florists to join us.

You will be based at a Morrisons store local to you (see possible locations), with regular travel to the East Midlands for one week’s block training (on site at Myton Derby and/or Derby College). When not on block release, you will also train with Derby College one day per week via virtual/distance learning.

As a Floristry Apprentice, you will work hands-on and side-by-side with our experienced colleagues, learning the art of creating beautiful floral arrangements for our valued customers. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical skills and knowledge in Floristry and customer service while working with a supportive team. 

Your training will include:

There are six phases of the course that are conducted over a period of 12 months. Each phase will have an endpoint assessment, and will cover the following topics:

• Safe working practices, legal and organisational requirements, use of tools, equipment and materials, workplace cleaning, and health and safety
• Storage, conditioning, and preparation of materials, stock rotation, and seasonal availability
• Hand-tied bouquets, gift wrapping, funeral work, wedding work, event/corporate work
• Floral designs, composition and elements of design, wiring and manipulation techniques, and design classification
• Understanding customer needs and budget requirements, company policies for payments, pricing, customer service, complaints, returns, and Consumer Law
• Sales opportunities within retail, marketing, promotions, and social media
• Organisation and time management, commercial timescales, minimising waste, flexibility, working to deadlines, teamwork, respect, and PPE
• The course also includes basic health and safety and First Aid training

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 2 Floristry Apprenticeship Standard:

• This apprenticeship will be completed by working 5 days per week in store with the employer, learning the job role and gaining valuable work experience, and then a block release of 1 week every 4 weeks, attending Derby College to complete coursework/assessments and Myton Derby for specific industry training
• This course will be delivered over a period of 12-months as well as an approximately 3-month end point assessment period equating to around 15-months

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

By the end of your apprenticeship, you will:

• Earn a Diploma in Floristry, LANTRA Accredited
• Have the potential for permanent employment within Morrisons’ Horticulture department

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail Customer care skills Can-do attitude Willing to learn Able to drive with own car

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

GCSE Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

Other Full (Grade Pass) Essential

Things to consider

• You will be based at a Morrisons store close to your home. • In order to be considered for our Floristry apprenticeship you must be aged 18 or over as you may be required to work independently and unsociable hours (weekends). • You must have achieved (or predicted) a Grade C/4 in Maths and English or equivalent. • You must be a driver with your own car.

Employer

WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS P L C

Address

The Broadway

Bridgewater

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Intermediate

Florist (level 2)