What does a Buoy Tender do?

You place and maintain buoys and navigation marks on waterways.

What education does Buoy Tender require?

Apprenticeship (EFZ) (30 months)

How much does a Buoy Tender earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 51'600, mid ~CHF CHF 67'200 per year (approximate).

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Buoy Tender

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Buoy layers set and maintain navigation marks, buoys, and markers on lakes and rivers. They ensure that shipping lanes are safely marked and work on the water in all weather conditions.

Entry

~CHF 51'600

CHF 4'300/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 67'200

CHF 5'600/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 81'600

CHF 6'800/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)

Duration30 months

Your path to Buoy Tender

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Secondary School

You are here

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Decision

ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School

Apprenticeship (EFZ)3–4 years

Company + vocational school

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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 51'600/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics4/10

🔬 Science3/10

💻 IT3/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity3/10

🤝 Social Contact4/10

💪 Physical Demands8/10

📈 Career Growth3/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)1/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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