Social security clerk (certified) (Region Liechtenstein):
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What content does a social insurance clerk course teach?
The social security clerk course provides in-depth knowledge in the field of social security in Switzerland. Many schools base their course content on the Edupool certificate, which is a recognized standard throughout Switzerland. The topics are wide-ranging and cover key areas of social security law:
- Basics of social security and social assistance: Introduction to the social security system in Switzerland, including tasks and financing.
- 1st pillar: AHV, IV, supplementary benefits and income replacement scheme (maternity allowance, paternity allowance), family allowances.
- Pillar 2: Occupational benefits insurance (BVG) and accident insurance (UVG) as well as related topics such as health insurance (KVG), unemployment insurance (AVIG) and daily sickness benefits insurance (VVG).
- Labor law and payroll: Relevant provisions of labor law and the basics of payroll accounting
This course content provides a solid foundation for anyone who works in administration, social security or HR departments, or would like to do so.
Important: Schools that issue their own certificate can define the course content individually. Therefore, there may be differences in the content depending on the provider.
Tip: The exact course content can be requested directly from the respective school. A contact form (button under the FAQs) is available for this purpose, which can be used to forward questions directly to the desired educational institution.
How long does continuing education, further training in social insurance take?
The social insurance clerk continuing education, further training is not a federally regulated course, so the content, degree and duration can vary depending on the school. At most schools, however, this continuing education, further training takes about 2 semesters. Please enquire about the duration at the school of your choice.
What is the purpose of training as a social security administrator?
The purpose of the social insurance clerk training course is as follows:
- Solid knowledge in the areas of social insurance
- Work at the interface between labor law, human resources and payroll in the private sector or public administration
- competently answer questions about social insurance in Switzerland
- Knowledge gained at school can be applied immediately in everyday working life
- act independently in the field of social insurance and deal with practical problems as the situation demands
- First step on the way to becoming a social insurance specialist (professional examination)
For whom is further training as a social insurance administrator suitable?
The social insurance clerk course is aimed at people who already work for a health insurance or social insurance company and would like to improve their knowledge of social insurance. The target group also includes people who work in administration in SMEs, as well as people from accounting or human resources who would like to delve deeper into this subject. If you come from a completely different sector and have had no previous contact with the field of social insurance, this is not normally an obstacle to enrolling on the clerk course. It is best to enquire directly with the individual training providers about the target group.
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