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Small Engine Mechanic EFZ
VehiclesPower tool mechanics repair lawn mowers, chainsaws and other motorised equipment.
Entry
~CHF 52'000
CHF 4'333/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 65'000
CHF 5'417/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 79'300
CHF 6'608/Mt.
Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.
📚 Education
LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)
Duration36 months
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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
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Qualified professional
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Starting salary: CHF 52'000/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
High
Listening
High
Writing
High
Conversations
High
Speaking
High
🔬 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-Balance6/10
x
🎨 Creativity4/10
x
🤝 Social Contact4/10
x
💪 Physical Demands7/10
x
🔮 Future Outlook5/10
x
🔥 Demand (current)6/10
x
✨ AI Risk3/10
x
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