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Plant and machinery are a sign of modern times. Nowadays, there are hardly any areas where machines or systems are not in operation. In our households alone, various machines are used every day to make our physical work considerably easier. However, machines and systems also need to be maintained so that they can function perfectly. To ensure this important and meaningful service, trained and competent plant operators are deployed. These specialists know all about machines and systems. A qualified plant operator is characterized by comprehensive knowledge of machines, plants, maintenance work, safety regulations and quality controls.

Would you also like to train to become a competent plant manager? Take a look at the training courses available on this topic on the Swiss training portal. Perform your duties as a competent operator of a wide variety of systems and ensure that production processes run smoothly. Training to become a plant operator is a three-year apprenticeship. Pursue your interest, start training as an EFZ plant operator and learn how to carry out maintenance work on machines and systems.

During your training you will learn a lot about:

  • Production lines and systems
  • Packaging and production
  • Environmental protection
  • Hygiene
  • Technology and science
  • Health protection
  • Quality assurance
  • Occupational safety
  • Business administration

You can find exciting offers and helpful information on vocational training for plant operators and many other topics at Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch.

Questions and answers

Training to become an Federal VET Diploma plant operator takes two years until the qualification procedure (final apprenticeship examination). It takes place alongside work.

Adults who wish to obtain the Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training as a Federal VET Diploma plant operator are prepared for the final examination (qualification procedure / LAP) in a special preliminary course and attend 5 lessons on Saturdays. This means that this training is a part-time course that enables those in employment to continue working full-time.

Anyone wishing to start an apprenticeship as a plant operator must have a secondary school leaving certificate and should also meet a number of important requirements. Above all, these include the ability to concentrate and a basic technical understanding of mechanical processes and technical equipment. Anyone interested in training to become a Federal VET Diploma plant operator should also be able to work very carefully and conscientiously, have manual dexterity and the ability to work in a team, and be reliable and responsible. You should also be able to work under pressure and be prepared to work irregular hours and in shifts.

Training as a plant operator (Federal VET Diploma) takes place in an industrial company and once a week at a vocational college. The following subjects are taught at school:

  • Production lines and systems
  • Packaging and production
  • Technology and science Environmental protection
  • Health protection
  • Occupational safety
  • Business administration
  • Quality assurance
  • Hygiene

It takes two years to complete the qualification process (final apprenticeship examination LAP). Lessons usually take place on Saturdays, so that work can be done on the side. The classes are made up exclusively of adults. Further information can be obtained from the providers.

Some cantons cover the costs of catch-up training to become a plant operator with a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (VET Diploma), provided that the training takes place in your canton of residence and the VET office pays your school fees. You should always clarify this in advance in individual cases.

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