The job profile: Production mechanic, Swiss Federal Certificate of Competence (EFZ)
Job description
- Programming and operating computer-controlled machines
- Operating and maintaining conventional milling, drilling, turning and grinding machines
- Measuring and controlling with the aid of the latest measuring and testing instruments
- Set up equipment, operate and monitor production facilities.
Prerequisites
- Graduated from basic primary and secondary eduction, middle level, good performance in physics
- Manual dexterity as well as precise and careful approach to work
- Interest in technical topics and mechanics
- Good spatial awareness
- Teamwork, reliability
Training
Training duration 3 years
Practical training
The practical basic training takes place in-house.
Basic training (first and second year of the apprenticeship)
Here you will learn the basics of manual production engineering, work on conventional turning, milling, drilling and grinding machines, measuring with various measuring and inspection equipment, assembly technology.
Main training (third year of the apprenticeship)
In the main training, your previously acquired skills and knowledge are deepened and consolidated by application in productive work. The choice of areas of application (competencies) depends on the options in our apprenticeship programme and on your inclinations and abilities. In this area, production mechanics build up at least one competence.
Theoretical training
One day each week, apprentices attend technical school for vocational training.
Subjects:
Technical foundations, mathematics, physics, materials engineering, technical drawing, joining technology, production and mechanical engineering, general education, sports
Inter-company courses
During the first two apprenticeship years, apprentices also attend inter-company courses, in which they acquire basic practical skills and are introduced to industrial methods.
The basic courses in the first two years of the apprenticeship last 28-32 days and comprise mandatory courses and mandatory elective courses.
The supplementary courses are the mandatory elective courses II, which can be taken dependent on the inclinations, interests and abilities of the apprentice.
Completion
After passing the final apprenticeship examination, you will receive a (Swiss) Federal Certificate of Competence with the title Production Mechanic, EFZ.
Career perspectives
Vocational baccalaureate
If you have very good school results, you can also attend the high school equivalency school during or after the initial vocational training. The vocational baccalaureate obtained there entitles access to the technical colleges, depending on the course of study, either without examination or with admission procedures.
Further training
The mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and metalworking industries are varied and global. Basic training as a production mechanic opens up many opportunities both in Switzerland and abroad.
The following diagram gives you an overview of the many further education options and gives examples of the qualifications received at different levels.
