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Orthopaedic Technologist (Federal Diploma)

Health & Medicine

Orthopaedic technologists manufacture prostheses, orthoses and orthopaedic aids. They take measurements from patients, model plaster casts and work with modern materials and technologies. A profession at the intersection of craftsmanship and medicine.

Entry
~CHF 52'000
CHF 4'333/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 70'000
CHF 5'833/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 92'000
CHF 7'667/Mt.

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

📚 Education
LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)
Duration48 months

Your path to Orthopaedic Technologist (Federal Diploma)

Secondary School

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Decision
ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School
Apprenticeship (EFZ)3–4 years

Company + vocational school

Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship
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Starting salary: CHF 52'000/year
Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics5/10
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🔬 Science6/10
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💻 IT4/10
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🔧 Manual8/10
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🎨 Artistic5/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10
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🎨 Creativity5/10
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🤝 Social Contact7/10
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💪 Physical Demands5/10
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📈 Career Growth6/10
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🔮 Future Outlook9/10
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🔥 Demand (current)7/10
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AI Risk2/10
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