Garden Centre Assistant

Garden centre assistants sell plants and garden equipment. The work involves taking care of plants, arranging displays, keeping check of stock, retail duties and advising customers.

Introduction
Garden centre assistants sell plants and garden equipment. The work involves taking care of plants, arranging displays, keeping check of stock, retail duties and advising customers.

Adult Opportunities
There is no formal upper age limit for entry to this work. Mature entrants with some experience of horticultural or retail sales work have a fair chance of entering training.

Mature students are welcome to apply for places on this course. Mature applicants may be accepted on the course if the College/Institute is satisfied that they have the basic ability and academic foundation to follow the course and to take the examinations successfully. They may be invited for interview.

Further Information
Contact your local SOLAS office for Career Guidance, planning and support that will help you make informed decisions about the best career direction for you

Information courtesy of SOLAS.