Metal construction workshop manager: training, continuing education, further training, information, self-test and schools at a glance

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Can you imagine taking on a management role in metal construction? Leading a team in the metal construction company? Coordinating production processes in the workshop and assembly work on the construction site?

Here you can quickly find suitable providers for your continuing education as a metal construction production and assembly manager (formerly metal construction workshop and assembly manager or metal construction workshop manager) as well as further information and decision-making aids for choosing the right training.

Metal construction workshop manager: How to train apprentices in the future

Do you think it's time to take another step forward in your career? One way to do this is, for example, continuing education, further training to become a metal construction workshop manager. The correct name of the course is Metal Construction Production and Assembly Manager (FPE) (formerly Metal Construction Workshop and Assembly Manager (FPE)).

With continuing education, further training in metal construction production and assembly management, you will become a specialist with completely new perspectives in a wide range of activities. For example, you will be able to train apprentices, take over the workshop management of an SME company or take charge of implementation planning. As a manager, you will be responsible for the smooth running of production work in the workshop itself as well as on site during assembly work. They are also involved in practical work. They use plans to design steel and aluminum profile systems. They are professionals in welding, brazing, fitting assembly, straightening and assembly. Metal construction workshop and assembly managers manage and support their subordinate employees. They are responsible for occupational safety, maintenance and any repairs to equipment and transporters. They also support the management in administrative tasks such as preparing quotations.

If you are interested in continuing education, further training to become a metal construction workshop manager, the education portal Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch will be happy to help you. Here you will find various schools, as well as a College of Higher Education or a University of Applied Sciences, which offer courses, seminars or training to become a metal construction workshop and assembly manager. Accordingly, you can complete this continuing education, further training with a diploma and thus significantly increase your career opportunities.

Questions and answers

The “Metal Construction Production and Assembly Supervisor” Federal Professional Examination itself lasts 17 hours.

The continuing education, further training program to prepare for the Federal Professional Examination consists of approximately 800 instructional units spread over two years. In addition, there is an approximately equal amount of time dedicated to self-study.

According to Metaltec Suisse, the responsible body for the Federal Professional Examination, the continuing education, further training program can be completed while working up to 70% of full-time hours.

Are you asking aboutWorkshop Manager Courses in Metal Fabrication? Then look up the new name of the Federal Professional Examination or the Federal Diploma of Higher Education:

"Metal Fabrication Production and Assembly Supervisor"

Class schedules are determined by the schools. Classes are often held on full or half Saturdays, plus 1–2 evenings during the week. In addition, many providers include a few intensive weeks (for Module 4: Practical Training and Networking).

You can learn more about this continuing education, further training program in ourSelf-test.

To participate in the continuing education, further training program to become a metal fabrication workshop manager with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education, applicants must either have completed an apprenticeship as a metal fabrication designer / metal fabrication designer with a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (EFZ), as a metal fabricator (EFZ), or in a related profession with several years of professional experience in metal fabrication.

To be eligible for the final examination to become a Metal Fabrication Production and Assembly Supervisor, a candidate must:

  • holds a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training as a metalworker or in a related occupation;
  • can demonstrate at least 2 years of professional experience in metal fabrication since completing an apprenticeship;
  • can provide proof of successful completion of a course for vocational trainers;
  • has the required module certificates or certificates of equivalence.

You can find out more about the continuing education program for “Metal Construction Production and Assembly Manager with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Professional Bachelor” in ourSelf-test.

Upon successful completion of the Federal Professional Examination, graduates receive a Federal Diploma of Higher Education and the legally protected title “Metal Construction Production and Assembly Manager with Federal Diploma of Higher Education” or “Metal Construction Production and Assembly Manager with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education,” as well as the optional English title suffix “Professional Bachelor.”

The following module certifications are required for admission to the FPE program for Metal Fabrication Workshop and Assembly Supervisor:

Module 1: Technology

  • 1.1 Design
  • 1.2 Materials Science and Process Engineering
  • 1.4 Statics and Strength of Materials

Module 2: The Market and People

  • 2.1 Customers and Acquisition
  • 2.2 Cost Estimation
  • 2.3 Human Resources Management

Module 3: Business

  • 3.1 Project Management
  • 3.2 Operations Management
  • 3.3 Law

Module 4: Practical Application and Networking

  • 4.1 Manufacturing
  • 4.2 Installation
  • 4.3 Safety
  • 4.4 Service and Maintenance

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