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Skilled Worker – Agricultural Service Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Fachkraft - Agrarservice

Skilled Worker - Agricultural Service is a 3-year recognized vocational training program in agriculture. This apprenticeship prepares you for diverse tasks in modern agricultural services, including operating and maintaining machinery, as well as advising farmers.

What you do

  • Operating and maintaining modern agricultural machinery (e.g., tractors, harvesters)
  • Preparing fields for sowing and harvesting
  • Performing tillage, sowing, and crop protection measures
  • Repairing and maintaining equipment and facilities
  • Documenting work processes and machine data
  • Advising farmers on services and optimal machine use

Requirements

  • At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
  • Technical understanding and manual dexterity
  • Interest in agriculture, nature, and technology
  • Physical resilience and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Sense of responsibility and reliability
  • Driver's license class B, ideally also class T (for tractors)
  • Teamwork skills and strong communication abilities

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific machinery or cultivation methods
  2. 2Further training to become an Agricultural Master Craftsman ('Meister')
  3. 3Studying agricultural sciences or agricultural engineering (with appropriate university entrance qualification)
  4. 4Taking on leadership roles in agricultural service companies
  5. 5Self-employment as an agricultural service provider

Open positions

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

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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 Skilled Worker – Agricultural Service Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 850 to 1,050 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Skilled Worker – Agricultural Service Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Skilled Worker – Agricultural Service Ausbildung?

At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss); Technical understanding and manual dexterity; Interest in agriculture, nature, and technology; Physical resilience and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Where can I find open Skilled Worker – Agricultural Service Ausbildung positions?

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

How to apply as a Skilled Worker – Agricultural Service

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

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