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Vocational training in Germany (Ausbildung)

Florist (Florist/in)

Florist / Floristin

You create bouquets, wreaths and floral decorations and advise customers: a 3-year training, paid from the first year, alternating between the workplace and school.

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LevelBaccalaureaterequired
Duration3 years36 months
GermanB2required level
Pay during training€907 to €1,100gross / month, during the training
The occupation in 30 seconds

What a florist does

They tie bouquets, make wreaths, bridal jewellery or dried arrangements, dress the window and shop, look after plants and advise customers on choosing and caring for them.

Create

Tie bouquets, make wreaths and bridal jewellery to your own ideas or the customers' wishes.

Advise

Help customers choose cut flowers and potted plants, then give them care instructions.

Run the shop

Dress the window, calculate prices, buy new stock and operate the till.

This occupation is for you if…

  • you are creative and have a feel for colours and shapes
  • you enjoy working with your hands on delicate materials
  • you like customer contact and service
  • you accept working on Saturdays and rising early for buying

Less suitable if…

  • you are allergic to plants or plant treatment products
  • you struggle with damp and skin irritated by thorns
  • you are looking for a job without customer contact

Advantages

  • Paid from the first year
  • Creative work with a visible result
  • Jobs in shops, garden centres and nurseries
  • Possibility of taking over or opening a shop

Difficulties

  • Pay below the overall average
  • Saturday work and sometimes very early starts
  • Skin and airways exposed to plants
  • A lot of selling and advising in German
Day to day

A typical day and the key skills

Start of shift and ordersThe trainer assigns the day's orders and checks the condition of the flowers delivered.
Caring for flowers and plantsCut, strip and place flowers in water, then look after the plants in the shop.
Bouquets and arrangementsTie a bouquet and make an arrangement, choosing materials, colours and tools.
Advice and sellingWelcome customers, advise them on flowers and give care instructions.
Dressing the windowSet up the window and sales areas with plants and seasonal decorations.
Prices, orders and tidyingCalculate prices, prepare stock orders and tidy the workshop.

Technical skills

Bouquets and wreathsPlanted arrangementsPlant careFuneral floristryPrice calculationAdvice and selling

Personal qualities

CreativitySense of colourManual dexterityService mindsetOrganisation
The training

How the Ausbildung works, year by year

In Germany you learn by working: this is the “dual system”. You are an employee of a company and a student at a vocational school (Berufsschule) at the same time.

3 to 4 days a week at the company
1–2 days school
Year 1

The basics

≈ €907gross / month
  • Plant care and identification
  • Bouquets, corsages, wreath bases
  • Tools, materials, hygiene
Year 2

Create and sell

≈ €1,005gross / month
  • Planted arrangements
  • Advice, pricing, selling
  • Final exam, part 1
Year 3

Complete projects

≈ €1,100gross / month
  • Complete floral projects
  • Marketing, buying, display
  • Final exam, part 2

Gross monthly pay during the training. Source: BIBB 2025, moyenne nationale. These are averages: they vary by region, sector and collective agreement.

Exams and qualification
The final exam (Abschlussprüfung) has 2 parts. Part 1 takes place in the fourth half-year: 4 floral making tasks (150 minutes) and a 60-minute written paper; it counts for 20% of the mark. Part 2 takes place at the end: a floral project with 1 main piece and 2 accompanying pieces, technology, goods and economics. You obtain the Abschlusszeugnis (final certificate) of the IHK.
Requirements and prospects

Applying, then moving on

What you need to apply

Education levelBaccalaureate level is required.
German levelThe required level is B2. Good technical vocabulary for the trade is a real plus.
Physical fitnessThe job requires dexterity, good near vision and colour vision, and skin and airways that tolerate thorns, plants and plant treatment products.
Documents to prepare
  • CV and cover letter in German
  • Translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts
  • German B2 level certificate

Where it can lead

Straight awaySkilled floristJobs in flower shops, garden centres, nurseries with a shop or DIY stores.
With experienceFurther trainingTrain further in floral design or goods presentation, or become a Fachwirt (specialist) in retail.
Longer termMaster florist or studiesTake the Floristmeister (master florist) exam, set up on your own or study horticulture if university entry is met.
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  1. 1. Check my eligibility (Campus Germany)
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  2. 2. Talk to an advisor (Campus Germany)
    Review your profile, your wishes and the chosen occupation.
  3. 3. Learn German, from A1 to B2 (DZK)
    Courses adapted to your starting level, up to the required B2 level. In Douala at our own language centre; elsewhere, with our partner centres.
  4. 4. Prepare the application file (Campus Germany)
    CV and cover letter in German, translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts, B2 level certificate.
  5. 5. Find the company and sign the training contract (AZUFA)
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  6. 6. Prepare the visa and paperwork (Campus Germany)
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    Travel, housing and first steps in Germany: we prepare you before you leave.
  8. 8. First day of training in Germany (AZUFA)
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  1. 1

    Check my eligibility

    The test is done online on our website or at our Douala office.

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  2. 2

    Talk to an advisor

    Review your profile, your wishes and the chosen occupation.

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  3. 3

    Learn German, from A1 to B2

    Courses adapted to your starting level, up to the required B2 level. In Douala at our own language centre; elsewhere, with our partner centres.

    DZKRun by DZK · Douala: DZK centre. Elsewhere: partners
  4. 4

    Prepare the application file

    CV and cover letter in German, translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts, B2 level certificate.

    Campus GermanyRun by Campus Germany
  5. 5

    Find the company and sign the training contract

    We connect you with German companies that recruit apprentices, and follow your application through to the contract.

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  6. 6

    Prepare the visa and paperwork

    Support to gather the documents and complete the administrative steps.

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  7. 7

    Prepare your departure and settling in

    Travel, housing and first steps in Germany: we prepare you before you leave.

    KAGEDEV e.V.Run by KAGEDEV e.V.
  8. 8

    First day of training in Germany

    You arrive prepared and supported, with a team that has known you since day one.

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Frequently asked questions

You may be wondering…

What German level is required?
Level B2 is required. You do not need perfect German, but you must be able to follow lessons and understand safety instructions.
How long does the training last?
36 months, i.e. 3 years.
Am I paid during the training?
Yes. You receive a monthly pay throughout the training, and it generally increases each year.
Where can I take the eligibility test?
Online on our website, or directly at our Douala office.
Where can I learn German?
In Douala, at our language centre DZK. Elsewhere, at our partner language centres: call us to find the nearest one.
Is this training recent?
A new training regulation has applied since 1 August 2025. It introduces a final exam in 2 parts and new themes such as sustainability and digital work.
When does part 1 of the exam take place?
It takes place in the fourth half-year and covers the first 18 months of training: bouquets, corsages, wreath bases, planting and plant care.
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