Self-test: Is the "Electrical project manager with federal certificate" course the right one for me?

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Analysis of the functions / activities of electrical project managers with a federal certificate

What does the day-to-day work of electrical project managers look like?

Electrical project managers are responsible for the entire process of electrical installations in buildings, commercial enterprises, agriculture or industrial plants. They design installation concepts, draw the plans and create the schedules and project plans. During installation, they supervise and monitor the work, deadlines and costs. They are also able to inspect existing electrical installations and provide safety-related advice.

Job descriptions in job advertisements for electrical project managers:

Main tasks	Frequency in %
Make preliminary clarifications, develop concepts, prepare quotations, plan and coordinate orders	15
Organize, manage and control project execution Monitor costs, deadlines and correct execution and manage project administration	40
Personnel and technical management of project and installation teams, site visits and employee scheduling	25
Acquisition of new customers and orders, maintenance of customer relationships, contacts with architects, clients and suppliers	20

The weighting of the individual areas of responsibility can vary greatly depending on the job profile.

Typical requirements in job advertisements:

Basic electrical engineering training and further training as a project manager
Professional experience in the field
Personal initiative, great personal commitment
Management experience
Good interaction with customers

Question 1:

Do the activities of electrical project managers meet my expectations?

Yes Partially No

2 Target group and skills

For whom is the "Electrical project manager with federal certificate" course suitable?

Target group:

Professionals in the electrical installation sector
Electrical safety consultants with a federal certificate

Personal requirements:
The following qualities are required for a successful job as an electrical project manager:

Good manners
Service awareness
Healthy assertiveness
Ability to work in a team
Organizational talent

Course description:
Further important key points of the "Electrical Project Manager (BP)" course are described here:

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Question 2:

Are you generally interested in this course?

Yes Partially No

3 Prerequisites

Requirements at the time of the federal professional examination

Federal certificate of competence as an electrician or electrical fitter, electrical draughtsman or electrical planner or telematics technician
and vocational trainer course
and at least two years of practical professional experience under expert supervision in the planning, construction or inspection of installations in accordance with the NIV
and proof of the required module qualifications

Question 3:

Do I meet the requirements?

Yes Partially No

4 Learning content

Financing of further training

The course fees for the "Electrical Project Manager" course are to be paid either at the beginning of the course or by the semester. However, in individual cases it is also possible to agree individual installment payments.

Since January 1, 2018, preparatory courses for federal professional examinations have been financially supported by the federal government. Graduates of these courses can therefore be reimbursed up to 50% of the course costs paid after taking the federal examination.Further information is available here.

Question 4:

Are you in a position to pre-finance between CHF 6,000 and CHF 9,000 for the course fee, depending on the provider and other general conditions, until you are reimbursed the federal contribution after taking the final examination?

Yes Partially No

5 Costs

Time spent on classroom teaching and learning (homework)

The course lasts 2 to 4 semesters, depending on the chosen variant or previous education. The time required for classroom teaching is up to 12 hours per week (there are different course models, such as evening courses or Saturday courses).

The learning effort (homework) amounts to around 8-12 hours per week in addition to school lessons.

Question 5:

Can I cope with the time and effort required for the face-to-face lessons and homework?

Yes Partially No

6 Duration and effort

Conclusion

Will I graduate?

General success factors that significantly increase the chances of passing the final exam:

Interest in the topic and high motivation to achieve the goal
Active participation in lessons
Preparation and follow-up of the lesson material at home
Regular practice to get into the routine of solving tasks
Regular application of what you have learned in everyday working life
Contact and exchange with other participants, lecturers and successful former graduates of the course

Question 6:

Do I have the confidence to pass the final exams?

Yes Partially No

Conclusion:

Before you want to complete the "Electrical project manager with federal certificate" course, you should be convinced that you really want to work as a project manager in the electrical installation industry. The course description should also appeal to you. If you have answered these first two questions with a clear "yes", you can continue to look into this course. If you are unsure about these questions, you should consider which other further training courses are also an option for you.

If you do not meet the admission requirements because you do not have a Swiss apprenticeship qualification, please contact theAssociationor the vocational training office in your canton of residence to find out whether your foreign training can be recognized or which additional examinations you might have to take.

Financing further training is not always easy. Several thousand francs have to be paid over 1-2 years. In individual cases, many schools offer the option of semester or even individual monthly installment payments so that the entire amount does not have to be paid at once. In addition, it is helpful for part-time courses that participants continue to work during the course and thus earn money for the entire duration of the course. If this is not enough to finance the training alone, it is sometimes possible to obtain a loan from a private source. Banks and credit institutions sometimes also offer educational loans. A good argument for financing further education is the relatively quick amortization of costs through wage increases. Do the following calculation: How much would a wage increase of 10% per year amount to? How many years would you need to recoup the costs of the course? How much more will you earn over your entire working life as a result of this pay rise? In most cases, this is a six-figure sum, which confirms that training or further education is the best personal investment there is.

The time required for training or further education should not be underestimated. Going out, vacations and spontaneous wellness weekends often fall by the wayside. However, this time usually passes relatively quickly. The prospect of better job opportunities and more pay should be motivation enough to get through this time. It often helps to organize yourself into study groups. It also makes sense to stick with it right from the start and schedule fixed study times. Good learning effects can be achieved by creating summaries and mind maps. Flashcard systems help with memorization. There are many tools and ideas to make learning easier. You can obtain the guide "The personal learning strategy" free of charge if you register with a school via Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch.

If you have doubts about whether you will pass the final exam, you can expect that every school has an interest in ensuring that as many of your students as possible pass the final exams. Talk to your head teacher or course leader and ask about support options. But with good motivation, perseverance and hard work, it is generally possible to pass these exams. If you suffer from exam anxiety, good preparation, various practical tips, therapeutic treatments or, in severe cases, even medication can help. You can obtain the guide "Overcoming exam anxiety" if you register with a school via Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch. Here you will also findsuitable providerson the subject of test anxiety.

The benefits of further training are usually measured in terms of a higher salary, more challenging tasks or promotions. This presupposes that you make an effort to change your professional position accordingly and, if necessary, are able to assert your demands. If you have already experienced that this is not always so easy for you, you could also check whether personal job coaching could be of benefit to you in addition to further training.

Now it's up to you to decide. If in doubt, seek personal advice from a school or external advice center. If you enquire about course or training documents via www.ausbildung-weiterbildung.ch, you will receive a free educational or school consultation worth CHF 150.00 on request.

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We wish you all the best in your professional and private lives and a bright and exciting future!

The team of Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch

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Self-test: Is the "Electrical project manager with federal certificate" course the right one for me?

Analysis of the functions / activities of electrical project managers with a federal certificate

Question 1:

For whom is the "Electrical project manager with federal certificate" course suitable?

Question 2:

Requirements at the time of the federal professional examination

Question 3:

Financing of further training

Question 4:

Time spent on classroom teaching and learning (homework)

Question 5:

Conclusion

Question 6:

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