Vocational Training

As a modern technical company, we employ a wide range of professions (vehicle mechanics, designers, logisticians, mechanics, and more). We are always on the lookout for well-trained and motivated specialists. We also train apprentices to become vehicle mechanics.

Vehicle Mechanic EFZ

A profession with perspectives

The training lasts 4 years and offers an interesting field of activity around trailers, superstructures, semi-trailers and special vehicles. Vehicle fitters work with a variety of different materials, with metal being the most important work material. They shape profiles and pipes into the desired shape. They work the workpieces and reconnect them later.

Vehicle fitters use plans to build the basic structure of a vehicle, assemble prepared parts, install the loading areas and equip the vehicle with the necessary accessories. The vehicle’s hydraulics and electrics are also part of the vehicle fitter’s area of responsibility. A completed apprenticeship as a vehicle fitter offers many opportunities for development and further training in technical professions.

Vocational Training

Duration
4 years

Vocational school
One day per week

Conclusion
Eidg. Certificate of proficiency «Vehicle Mechanic» EFZ

Requirements

Pre-education
Successfully completed secondary school or high school with good grades in geometry and mathematics

Requirements
Strong manual skills, spatial awareness, good technical understanding, ability to work in a team and sense of responsibility

Continuing education opportunities

Industry certificate

Vehicle repair coordinator
Car body specialist (Specialty vehicle construction)

Professional examination

Car body shop manager with Professional certificate (Specialization vehicle construction)
Welding specialist with Professional certificate

Higher technical examination

Graduate Car body store manager

Higher technical school

e.g. graduate Technician HF Metal Construction

University of Applied Sciences

e.g. Bachelor of Science (FH) in Automotive and Vehicle Engineering

Metal construction trainee EBA

The training for the practically gifted

Are you a team player and do you enjoy working with metal and all kinds of machines? Then the two-year apprenticeship as a metal construction trainee is right for you! During this time, you will be trained in the factory and attend various inter-company courses for six weeks.

Metal construction trainees weld on vehicles, assemble equipment, carry out simple work independently and help out in the company factory with assembly. They work with materials such as steel, aluminium or glass. They use hand tools, various equipments, and computer-controlled machines to produce different components. Metal construction trainees assemble these using a range of techniques. You learn how to bend, punch, drill, and weld.

Vocational Training

Duration
2 years

Vocational school
One day per week

Conclusion
Eidg. Vocational Certificate “Metal Construction Trainee” EBA

Requirements

Pre-education
Successfully completed high school

Requirements
Craftsmanship, visual imagination and technical understanding

Continuing education opportunities

Shortened apprenticeship as metal worker EFZ
Those who complete their apprenticeship as a metal construction trainee well can then enter the second year of basic training as an EFZ metal worker. After completion of this training, the same further training opportunities apply as for the EFZ metal worker.
Civil Engineer FH (Bachelors)
Metal Construction Workshop and Assembly Manager BP, Metal Construction Designer BP, Welding Specialist BP (Federal Certificate)
Metal Construction Master HFP, Metal Construction Project Manager HFP (Federal Certificate)
Technician HF Metal Construction (Federal Certificate)

We are a "top training company"

We have been awarded the title “Top Training Company”. The rating is awarded by the Swiss Car Bodywork Association (VCSI) to industry representatives who are committed to promoting young professional talent in their company and are motivated to optimize the quality of their training.

The “TOP Training Company” certification is divided into three levels. We are currently a 1st level company (as of October 2017). This award rewards companies that already meet basic criteria in the areas of establishment, recruitment, supervision of learners and training. We are committed to optimise and develop our training competence and ultimatley wish to achieve the level 3 certification after an audit. More information can be found here.

What kind of tasks does a car mechanic do? Watch the video of the Swiss Carrosserie Association (VSCI) here: