Ausbildung career
Gardener – Garden and Landscape Construction Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Gärtner/in - Garten- und Landschaftsbau
The vocational training as a Gardener specializing in Garden and Landscape Construction is a recognized three-year profession in agriculture. You will learn to design, build, and maintain gardens and green spaces, from planting to constructing paths and terraces.
What you do
- Planting trees, shrubs, and flowers
- Constructing paths, terraces, and stairs
- Maintaining green spaces and flowerbeds (e.g., mowing, pruning, fertilizing)
- Building walls, fences, and ponds
- Operating machinery and equipment (e.g., mini-excavators, lawnmowers)
- Soil cultivation and improvement
Requirements
- Secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
- Physical fitness and resilience
- Interest in nature, plants, and outdoor work
- Manual dexterity
- Teamwork skills and reliability
- Spatial imagination
Career prospects
- 1Further training to become a Master Gardener (Gärtnermeister/in)
- 2Specialization (e.g., tree care, garden design)
- 3University studies in Landscape Architecture (with appropriate university entrance qualification)
- 4Self-employment with your own business
- 5Further training to become a Technician in Garden and Landscape Construction
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Gardener – Garden and Landscape Construction Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.
What German level do I need for a Gardener – Garden and Landscape Construction Ausbildung?
Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Gardener – Garden and Landscape Construction Ausbildung?
Secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss); Physical fitness and resilience; Interest in nature, plants, and outdoor work; Manual dexterity.
Where can I find open Gardener – Garden and Landscape Construction Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Gardener – Garden and Landscape Construction
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.