How long does a career change to Drainage Technologist FSEA take?

Via the "Career change via experience (Art. 32 BBG)" route, expect 66–72 months.

What does a career change to Drainage Technologist FSEA cost?

Estimated costs are CHF 100–3'000.

Do I need a regular apprenticeship for Drainage Technologist FSEA?

Not necessarily. With work experience you can earn the qualification via Art. 32 VPETA, saving about 36 months.

How much do you earn as Drainage Technologist FSEA?

The median salary is ~CHF 69'600 per year (approximate).

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Career change to Drainage Technologist FSEA

You clean and maintain sewers and wastewater treatment plants.

You don't need a second youth apprenticeship. With work experience there's a realistic route to the Drainage Technologist FSEA 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 69'600

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

Salary progression

Entry

~CHF 52'800

Mid

~CHF 69'600

Senior

~CHF 86'400

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

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