• At least qualification of vocational maturity

Personal requirements:

• Interest in plants
  • A basic interest in botany, horticulture and especially ornamental plants is essential.
• Closeness to nature
  • An affinity for nature and an understanding of ecological relationships are important, as the work often takes place outdoors or in greenhouses.
• Craftsmanship
  • Practical skills in the use of tools and machines are necessary to care for and shape plants.
• Resilience
  • The work can be physically demanding, so you should bring along resilience.

These personal requirements help to ensure that trainees are successful during their training as Gardener so that they can later work effectively in their profession.

since 01.02.2025:

• 1,236.82 euros in the first year of training
• 1,290.96 euros in the second year of training
• 1,340.61 euros in the third year of training

Special annual payment on December 1st in the amount of 95% of the vocational training remuneration

Final examination bonus of € 400.00 for successfully passing the final examination on the first attempt

Berufsbildende Schule Agrarwirtschaft
Wormser Straße 111
55276 Oppenheim

The following knowledge is acquired here:

• General education subjects: e.g. German, Economics and Social Studies
• Occupation-specific subjects: e.g. Plants and their use

• in the Botanical Garden of the University
• Internships at horticultural companies
• inter-company training courses of the DEULA Rheinland-Pfalz in Bad Kreuznach

The Botanical Garden of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is a unique place that has both scientific and aesthetic significance and offers an impressive variety of plant species from different climatic zones and regions of the world. The collection includes a variety of different plants, including rare and endangered species, which not only contribute to research but also to the preservation of biodiversity.

A special feature of the garden is its function as a teaching and research facility. Students and scientists use the garden for botanical studies, ecological research and experimental projects. The various themed gardens, such as the medicinal plant garden or the rock garden, offer valuable insights into the use of plants in medicine and agriculture as well as the mechanisms of adaptation to different environmental conditions.

The botanical garden offers regular guided tours, workshops and events that promote interest in botany and environmental protection among young and old. These activities raise awareness of the importance of plants in our ecosystem.