What we offer as a training company
Our gardeners train as specialists in plant production. They cultivate plants and flowers for indoor and outdoor areas at Zurich Airport. They prepare plant containers for offices, airport lounges and for travellers in the terminal area, and they plan, create and maintain borders around Zurich Airport. They cultivate and sell ornamental plants, perennials, shrubs, trees in their own airport nursery, together with items for plant care. They also advise customers on plant use and care, as well as fertilisation and protection against pest infestation.
Gardener at Flughafen Zürich AG
Our apprentice Ramona answers ten important questions about her choice of career.
Vocational apprenticeship
Basic training lasts three years. You spend one day a week at the technical college in Wetzikon (ZH) Practical work and classroom tuition are complemented by inter-company courses. If your academic performance is good enough you can attend vocational college during your basic training.
Professional requirements
- Completed primary school, middle or upper level
- Enjoyment of working outdoors
- Interest in plants and biology
- Creativity and joy in designing with flowers and plants
- Technical understanding for working with machines
- Good health, no pollen allergies, happy to work outdoors in all weathers
Do you have any questions?
Our Vocational Training Team will be happy to help you.