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Market trader apprenticeships

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Market trader apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a college course
  • working towards this role
  • applying directly
  • training with a business organisation


    • College

    You could do a college course, which may help if you're setting up your own business. Courses include:

    • Level 1 Award in Business Start Up 
    • Level 2 Award in Setting Up Your Own Business 
    • Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Set Up in a New Business
    There are no set Entry requirements for this route. 

    Work
    You could start by working on a stall part time or at car boot sales. You'll learn on the job from experienced traders, sharing their knowledge and watching their sales methods. Once you've got experience, you could apply to set up your own stall. 

    Direct Application
    You can contact your local council for information on how they let their market stalls, licensing rules and how to apply. For example, you may have to rent a stall on a casual basis before you can apply for a permanent pitch. 

    Other Routes
    You could contact your local Chamber of Commerce, as they often run short courses to help people who want to start their own business. Do your research on what sells well. You may have an advantage if you're offering something different from other traders. 

    Professional and industry bodies
    You could join the National Market Traders Federation for advice and training to support your business.

    Market trader apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • customer service skills 
    • the ability to work well with others 
    • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • sensitivity and understanding 
    • the ability to use your initiative 
    • excellent verbal communication skills 
    • the ability to sell products and services
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to have insurance. Depending on where you work, you’ll need to apply to your local council for: 

    • a market stall licence 
    • a street trading licence 
    If you're selling food, you'll need to: 

    • register with your local environmental health service at least 28 days before starting
    • get food hygiene certificates for any staff 
    • complete assessments for control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) 
    You'll usually need a driving licence and your own car or van.

    Market trader apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    On a typical day you might: 

    • visit suppliers to buy products and agree prices 
    • unload your van and set up your stall 
    • encourage customers to buy 
    • take money for goods and give out change 
    • keep records of goods bought and sold 
    • pack up your stall at the end of each day 
    • stocktake
    Working environment
    You could work on a market stall. Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.

    Career path and progression - Market trader apprenticeships

    You could expand your business by taking on more staff and starting up new stalls. You could also move into market stall lettings and management.

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