Education and training

Vocational training

In Germany, almost everybody working in agriculture went through the vocational training system. In order to become a farm worker or gardener, you can attend a 3 year-long training which entitles you to a better payment.

Recognition of your degrees
A recognition procedure is possible for school, academic and vocational qualifications. It is open to all persons with a professional qualification acquired abroad - irrespective of nationality and residence status.

The hotline "Working and Living in Germany" offers you initial advice on the recognition of foreign vocational qualifications. You can reach the hotline at the following telephone number +49 30-1815-1111. Or learn more here: