Who:A) 28 students of Staatliche Fachschule für Blumenkunst Weihenstephan (www.blumenkunst-weihenstephan.de) B) Host partners: FLORNET as a cooperation between more then 30 partner colleges in floristry/horticulture in AT, CZ, DE, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, HU, IT, LU, NL, NO, SE, SI, SK, EL and their regional network (www.flornet.eu)Students:• Individual aims: following a part of their curriculum abroad /carrying out qualifying activities in the host country, students - gather practical work experience in floristry on the level of technical master/shop manager - test out their own personal didactical competences in an authentic learning situation - investigate/analyse the management of a flower shop abroad (according to the curriculum of Weihenstephan DQF 5/6) - carry out and compare the different technical ways of working (making hand tied bouquets, wreaths, garlands, corsages, bridal bouquets, funeral arrangements, event decorations, etc.) abroad - study the Corporate Identity (CI, CD, CB, CC ) of the company (host country)• Main aims: of the mobility are - to fulfil the college curriculum based on national and international needs - to develop international key competences - to integrate education by emphasizing European citizenship and entrepreneurship - to increase cultural awarenessAt the college Weihenstephan exchange of students is a structural and encouraged part of its mission statement. During this project ECVET systematics will be integrated in education of the college, i.e. by using "Learning Agreements" qualifying activities and learning outcomes are defined. • National needs: - The achievement of higher levels of employability and flexibility to learn skills in authentic environments are priorities of this project - experiencing new customs and using foreign languages stimulates to become more open to other ways of living/using flowers, other cultures, and to other points of view - obtaining various social/cultural experiences in a new cultural environment• European needs: - enhancement of the quality of education in floristry, of professional level and social status in floristry - exchange of professional and cultural knowledge, transparency of educational systems, supporting the development of EQF and ECVET systematics• Expected outcome: - new understanding of craftsmanship and use of aesthetical design will be useful for an innovative approach to students’ future challenges/tasks in floristry. - students become more employable, open minded and skilled European craftsman, able to use of each other’s knowledge and experience (knowledge circulation) through an international approach.• Where: FLORNET members and their regional network like: flower shops, interior design companies, garden centre • When: placements takes place between 01.02.2016 and 31.12.2017. The duration and timing of the placements has to fit into the curriculum. This mobility project offers every student the possibility for a stay abroad of 3 weeks. Per week they are 1 day at the college, the other 4 days in a company.