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Alpine Dairyman

Nature & Environment

Alpine dairymen and dairywomen manage alpine dairies and produce traditional Swiss alpine cheese. They tend livestock on the alpine pastures, milk the cows, process the milk into cheese and maintain the mountain meadows. This seasonal work combines tradition with nature.

Entry
~CHF 40'000
CHF 3'333/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 52'000
CHF 4'333/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 65'000
CHF 5'417/Mt.

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

📚 Education
LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)
Duration36 months

Your path to Alpine Dairyman

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 40'000/year
Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics3/10
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🔬 Science4/10
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💻 IT1/10
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🔧 Manual10/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance3/10
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🎨 Creativity5/10
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🤝 Social Contact3/10
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💪 Physical Demands9/10
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📈 Career Growth4/10
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🔮 Future Outlook6/10
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🔥 Demand (current)6/10
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AI Risk2/10
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