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Puppet Maker

Crafts & Construction

Puppet makers design and craft puppets and marionettes for theatre, film, art collections or sale. They work with various materials such as wood, fabric, papier-mache and plastic. In Switzerland, there is a vibrant puppet theatre scene, and handcrafted puppets are valued as art objects.

Entry
~CHF 42'000
CHF 3'500/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 55'000
CHF 4'583/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 72'000
CHF 6'000/Mt.

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

📚 Education
LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)
Duration48 months

Your path to Puppet Maker

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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Career Start

Qualified professional

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Starting salary: CHF 42'000/year
Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics3/10
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🔬 Science3/10
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💻 IT2/10
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🔧 Manual9/10
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🎨 Artistic9/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10
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🎨 Creativity9/10
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🤝 Social Contact5/10
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💪 Physical Demands4/10
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📈 Career Growth3/10
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🔮 Future Outlook6/10
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🔥 Demand (current)1/10
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AI Risk2/10
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