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Treatment Plant Operator VSA

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Sewage treatment plant operators are in charge of a smaller sewage treatment plant (approx. 2,000 population equivalents) or operate parts of a complex plant under overall management (e.g. pre-treatment, biological wastewater treatment, sludge treatment).

Entry
~CHF 58'000
CHF 4'833/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 74'000
CHF 6'167/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 90'280
CHF 7'523/Mt.

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

📚 Education
LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)
Duration36 months
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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 58'000/year

Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics5/10
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🔬 Science6/10
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💻 IT4/10
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🔧 Manual5/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10
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🎨 Creativity3/10
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🤝 Social Contact3/10
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💪 Physical Demands6/10
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🔮 Future Outlook6/10
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🔥 Demand (current)7/10
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AI Risk4/10
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