How long does a career change to Heating Installer take?

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

What does a career change to Heating Installer cost?

Estimated costs are CHF 100–3'000.

Do I need a regular apprenticeship for Heating Installer?

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

How much do you earn as Heating Installer?

The median salary is ~CHF 82'000 per year (approximate).

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Career change

Career change to Heating Installer

You install and maintain heating systems and heat pumps.

You don't need a second youth apprenticeship. With work experience there's a realistic route to the Heating 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 82'000

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

Salary progression

Entry

~CHF 64'000

Mid

~CHF 82'000

Senior

~CHF 100'040

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

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