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In short, what does a Federal VET Diploma computer scientist do?
Information and communication technologies are everywhere today and frequently influence our everyday lives - for example through Instagram or weather forecasts. A Federal VET Diploma computer scientist plans, develops, installs and operates computers and other IT systems - from smartphones and networked cars to large industrial plants. Their activities also include implementation, testing and operation. He or she can use their IT knowledge to work in the company during the four-year computer scientist apprenticeship. The area of responsibility is geared towards the specialization of the Federal VET Diploma computer scientist apprenticeship: Application development (programming apps, interactive websites and other software applications), systems engineering (installing hardware and software and setting up computer networks) or business informatics (providing support with IT problems using computers, servers and networks). The work is therefore very exciting and varied. Federal VET Diploma computer scientists also attend vocational school 1 to 2 days a week throughout their apprenticeship to build up and expand their IT knowledge. They also attend 35 days of inter-company courses (ÜK) over the entire apprenticeship period.
What usually arouses interest in an apprenticeship as a "computer scientist (EFZ)"?
The results of a survey by Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch show what usually arouses interest in an IT apprenticeship. 77% of all respondents are interested in the job and would like to find out whether it is the right apprenticeship for them. 10% of respondents stated that their interest arose from a recommendation. 13 % showed interest due to good job opportunities because of frequent mentions in advertisements. Free text responses also show other reasons for interest in an apprenticeship as a computer scientist (EFZ):
- I've always had a flair for computers and software and feel that now is the time for a new direction.
- Professional reorientation
- 2. training
- I am very interested in PCs in general and would like to build up some background knowledge
- I like this course
What if I can't find an IT apprenticeship?
The IT apprenticeship is also available as a full-time school-based course. Or as a second course for adults. The professional practice is then deepened in an internship in an IT company. The IT apprenticeship takes place in modules according to the guidelines of ICT Vocational Training Switzerland and the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).
Federal VET Diploma in Computer Science: What do you need for the Federal VET Diploma in Computer Science?
Prospective Federal VET Diploma computer scientists need appropriate personal and academic qualifications. The personal requirements for the Federal VET Diploma as a computer scientist are:
- Enthusiasm for computers and technology
- Enjoy working with computers
- Enjoy solving tricky problems
- Quick comprehension
- Logical-abstract thinking
- Systematic way of working
- Curiosity, perseverance and patience
- Open to teamwork and communicative
- Independence, reliability and a sense of responsibility
The school requirements for the Federal VET Diploma in Computer Science are:
- Secondary school leaving certificate (ideally secondary level A) or comparable qualification
- Good grades in math and science subjects
- Good grades in German and English
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