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Career change

Career change to Elevator Installer

You install, maintain and repair elevators and lifts.

You don't need a second youth apprenticeship. With work experience there's a realistic route to the Elevator Installer qualification — here are the duration, costs and how your experience is recognised.

Career change via experience (Art. 32 BBG)
Duration
66–72 months
Costs
CHF 100–3'000
Salary after
~CHF 74'000
Art. 32 VPETA· saves ~36 months

Typically 5+ years of relevant work experience let you sit the final qualification exam directly — without a regular apprenticeship.

How the path works

  1. 1
    Work experience
    60 months
  2. 2
    Final apprenticeship exam (Art. 32 BBG)
    6–12 months · CHF 100–3'000

Salary progression

Entry
~CHF 57'000
Mid
~CHF 74'000
Senior
~CHF 90'280

Approximate values — they vary by region, employer and experience.

Is Elevator Installer really right for you? Find out in a few minutes.