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Chimney Sweep (EFZ)

Building Technology

Chimney sweeps clean and inspect firing installations, chimneys, and ventilation systems. They check fire safety, measure emissions, and advise property owners. In Switzerland, regular inspections are required by law.

Entry
~CHF 50'000
CHF 4'167/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 64'000
CHF 5'333/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 82'000
CHF 6'833/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)
Duration36 months

Your path to Chimney Sweep (EFZ)

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Secondary School

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Decision
ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School

Apprenticeship (EFZ)

Company + vocational school

3–4 years
Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship

Career Start

Qualified professional

Starting salary: CHF 50'000/year

📐 School Requirements (Curriculum 21)

Official competency requirements from anforderungsprofile.ch

🔢 Mathematics

Numbers & Variables
High
Shape & Space
High
Quantities & Measures
High
Functions
High
Data & Probability
High

📝 School Language

Reading
Medium
Listening
Medium
Writing
Medium
Conversations
Medium
Speaking
Medium

🔬 Science

Inquire & investigate
High
Access information
High
Order & structure
High
Assess & evaluate
High
Develop & implement
High
Communicate & share
High

🌍 Foreign Languages

Listening
Basic
Reading
Basic
Conversations
Basic
Speaking
Basic
Writing
Basic
Basic
Medium
High
📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10
x
🎨 Creativity2/10
x
🤝 Social Contact5/10
x
💪 Physical Demands8/10
x
📈 Career Growth5/10
x
🔮 Future Outlook6/10
x
🔥 Demand (current)6/10
x
✨ AI Risk2/10
x
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