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Catch-up training - The federal apprenticeship qualification for professionals with practical experience
Questions and answers
What is an adult apprenticeship?
Under certain conditions, adults over the age of 22 can shorten their basic vocational training (apprenticeship). The duration of training is then generally shortened by 1 year. This educational pathway requires an apprenticeship contract and existing work experience.
Do I have to pay the costs of catch-up training myself?
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.
Do I need previous work experience for adult education?
If no vocational education and training (VET) has been completed and you wish to obtain an Federal VET Certificate or Federal VET Diploma as part of adult education, you must have at least 5 years of professional experience at the time of the final examination.
Of these, 2 years (at least 80%) must have been completed in the desired profession.
Part-time employment is taken into account accordingly.
The preparatory courses are designed in such a way that this required professional experience can be acquired or extended "on the side" during the training period.
What is catch-up training Art. 32?
Catch-up training Art. 32 is a shortened apprenticeship for adults with professional experience that leads to a federal qualification in basic vocational training.
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