Diploma in electrical installation and safety expert continuing education, further training: Hugues Hagmann, head of the entire school and principal, shares his experience of the course, which enables electricians to run their own business.

What is your name and what do you do for a living?

My name is Hugues Hagmann. I work at ispo Bildung AG as the head of the IBZ - Swiss School of Engineering and Management. As Head of School, I am also responsible for all the training courses in electrical engineering, electrical installations and IT. This also includes the course for qualified electrical installation and safety experts (formerly qualified electrician).

Who is the electrical installation and safety expert (electrician) course particularly suitable for?

The electrical installation and safety expert course is ideal for professionals who want to run an electrical installation business. In other words, they want to take on the technical and commercial responsibility of the company as an electrician.

What are the requirements for this continuing education, further training?

The electrical project manager installation and safety certificate is a prerequisite for admission to the electrical installation and safety expert course. Good German language skills (at least B2 level), everyday knowledge of Office programs and good mathematical skills are also required to become an electrician.

What opportunities do you have as a qualified electrical installation and safety expert (AFPE, formerly an electrician)?

After successfully completing the continuing education, further training and passing the federal examination, you will be awarded the title of qualified electrical installation and safety expert (formerly qualified electrician). As a certified electrical installation and safety expert with the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE), you can also complete a postgraduate course.

What do students learn on the course for the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) in Electrical Installation?

Students are prepared for the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) for electrical installation and safety experts and learn the skills needed to run an electrical installation business.

How is the continuing education, further training to become a qualified electrical installation and safety expert structured?

The continuing education, further training to become a certified electrical installation and safety expert has a modular structure. These are the following modules:

  • Project management II
  • Planning and technical processing II
  • Installation and security expertise
  • Corporate management

In addition to theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge as an electrician is also taught in accordance with EIT.swiss specifications.

What is expected in terms of preparation and follow-up work in addition to lessons?

The student can benefit more from the lessons with appropriate preparation and follow-up work.

What support do participants receive?

Students on the Electrical Installation and Safety Expert course can use the IBZ infrastructure free of charge to study subjects in greater depth or prepare for examinations.

Do learning assessments take place during the training to become a qualified electrical installation and safety expert (electrician)?

Yes, there are learning assessments during the semester of the diploma in electrical installation and safety (formerly diploma in electrical installation). Learning assessments. The module examinations take place at the end of the semester. All of this helps to monitor learning progress.

How much does the electrical installation and safety expert (electrician) course cost?

The course for qualified electrical installation and safety experts costs a total of CHF 19474, including registration fees, tuition fees, teaching materials, licenses and all examination fees (including the federal examination). After deduction of federal subsidies, however, the cost is only CHF 9,737, which includes the federal examination.

What makes the training locations of Aarau, Bern and Zurich particularly interesting for students?

The training locations in Aarau, Bern and Zurich are centrally located for continuing education, further training to become a certified electrical installation and safety expert. They are easily accessible by public transport. They also have the infrastructure to ensure successful learning.

Why should prospective students choose IBZ schools?

At the IBZ, lecturers teach who work in the electrical installation industry and therefore have a very high level of expertise. This is a clear advantage for the certified electrical installation and safety expert continuing education, further training.

What is your experience of the participants in the continuing education, further training course for electrical installation and safety experts?

The participants in the continuing education, further training course for electrical installation and safety experts are very interested and motivated to successfully complete the course in preparation for the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) and then pass the examination with the association.

How do exams work?

The module examinations take place at the school, the final examination is taken at the EIT.swiss association.

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