Process specialist (FPE)  (Region Ostschweiz):
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The process specialist training for the Federal Diploma of Higher Education usually takes three to four semesters while working. The training institutes will provide information on the exact duration. Those who pass the Federal Professional Examination are awarded the federal certificate and protected designations.

The preparatory course for the Federal Diploma of Higher Education (FPE) Process Specialist prepares prospective specialists for work in companies involved in parts and product process development, manufacturing, procurement and maintenance. There they are responsible for the partial optimization and adjustment of control loops and processes, collaboration in project and work teams and the presentation of results and solution approaches; the systematic solution of problems in day-to-day business; the analysis of processes and control loops as well as their solution development, evaluation, implementation and application. Process specialists with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education apply tools and methods appropriately in every situation, instruct employees and acquire independent knowledge as required.

At least five years of professional experience are required for continuing education, further training as a process specialist, two years of which must be in the process specialist's field of work for persons with a Matura or equivalent qualification. Persons with a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (VET) require at least six years of professional experience, whereby the duration of the vocational education and training is counted towards the practical activity. A vocational certificate or other prior vocational training requires at least 8 years of professional experience, including 2 years in industrial production.

To be admitted to the final examination for Process Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education, you must have completed the following modules during your training: Mathematics and technical statistics; work methodology and systematics; contract and general law; marketing, sales and customer service; operating resources and maintenance; business management and personnel management; product development and maintenance; quality and environmental management; time management and product cost accounting; materials management and production logistics; work design and production planning; production planning and control.

After passing the Federal Professional Examination, process specialists have various further training options.
Continuing education, further training as a process specialist can take place at leadership, specialist or management level. Popular options are

• Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) (e.g. logistics manager, maintenance manager)
• Graduate process technician CHE or graduate mechanical engineering technician CHE
• Degree programs at Universities of Applied Sciences in related fields such as systems engineering, mechanical engineering or business administration

These continuing education, further training courses deepen business, organizational or strategic skills. The choice depends on individual career goals. Continuing education, further training for process specialists strengthens your position in the company and expands your career prospects. Find out about admission requirements and suitable training courses at an early stage.

The process specialist training concludes with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education and is therefore federally recognized. The training is part of higher vocational training and is not part of higher education (UAS, UTE, university). Afterwards, there is the option of completing an Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) as a logistics manager or maintenance manager or studying process technology or mechanical engineering at a College of Higher Education.

After training as a process specialist, there are several follow-up options.

After training as a process specialist, you can continue your education either professionally or at school. Typical options are

• Assumption of management or project functions
• Continuing education, further training at Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) level
• Entry to a course of study at a University of Applied Sciences

Many graduates take on responsibility in production, planning or quality assurance. After completing the Process Specialist course, the career path is highly practice-oriented and career-enhancing. There are different development opportunities depending on the industry. Find out about suitable follow-up solutions and next steps.

The process specialist training program teaches practice-oriented specialist areas.

The process specialist subjects cover central topics of industrial organization and production. These include, among others:

• Production and process management
• Business administration and cost accounting
• Quality assurance and lean management
• Work organization and leadership

The content is supplemented by project work and practical case studies. The aim is to plan, control and optimize processes efficiently. The process specialist subjects prepare students specifically for responsible tasks in industry and commerce. Find out about exam content and recommended preparation courses. Simply use our contact form.