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Animal Husbandry Specialist – Beekeeping Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Tierwirt/in - Imkerei

Animal Husbandry Specialist with a focus on beekeeping is a 3-year recognized vocational training program in agriculture. In this apprenticeship, you will learn everything about beekeeping, honey production, and the care of bee colonies. It's a practical training for nature lovers with manual dexterity.

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What you do

  • Care for and tend to bee colonies (feeding, disease control)
  • Harvest and process honey and other bee products (e.g., wax, propolis)
  • Breed queen bees and establish new bee colonies
  • Transport bee colonies to different locations (migration)
  • Maintain, clean, and repair beekeeping equipment and facilities
  • Check the quality of bee products and package them
  • Advise customers and sell beekeeping products

Requirements

  • Interest in nature, animals, and ecological contexts
  • Manual dexterity and technical understanding
  • Physical resilience and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Sense of responsibility and diligence in handling bees
  • No fear of bee stings and no bee allergy
  • At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss)
  • Driving license Class B is often advantageous

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in organic beekeeping or queen bee breeding
  2. 2Further training to become a Master Beekeeper (Imkermeister/in)
  3. 3Taking over or starting your own beekeeping business
  4. 4Working in research institutions or nature conservation organizations
  5. 5Product development and marketing in the field of bee products

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Animal Husbandry Specialist – Beekeeping Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 750 to 1,000 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Animal Husbandry Specialist – Beekeeping Ausbildung?

Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Animal Husbandry Specialist – Beekeeping Ausbildung?

Interest in nature, animals, and ecological contexts; Manual dexterity and technical understanding; Physical resilience and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; Sense of responsibility and diligence in handling bees.

Where can I find open Animal Husbandry Specialist – Beekeeping Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Animal Husbandry Specialist – Beekeeping

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.