Assembly Electrician, Federal VET Diploma
You’re at work wherever electricity is flowing
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As an assembly electrician with Federal VET Diploma at Equans Switzerland, you ensure that electricity flows safely and everything is perfectly connected – be it in residential construction or in industry. With your manual skills and feel for technology, you create the basis for a modern, connected world.
Assembly electricians are true all-rounders when it comes to electrical installations. Whether it’s lighting, intercom systems or household appliances – you’re responsible for making sure everything works smoothly. Your job takes you to construction projects, residential buildings and industrial plants, where your technical expertise and team spirit enable you to overcome any challenge.
At Equans Switzerland, you learn everything you need to install the in-house cabling networks and devices of the future. A three-year apprenticeship, vocational college days and external courses lay the foundations for your job and provide you with exciting career prospects. Become part of a team that focuses on innovation and quality – and experience an apprenticeship that opens up a world of possibilities for you.
Your activities
As an assembly electrician with Federal VET Diploma, you lay the foundations for functioning electricity grids and connected devices in homes, commercial buildings and industrial facilities. Your work ensures that lights, communication and household appliances function reliably.
As an assembly electrician with Federal VET Diploma, you start every day with a clear mission. You prepare materials and tools, organise transport to the construction site and determine the positions for sockets, switches and distribution boards. But your job goes far beyond the basics – you route conduit, fit flush-mounted boxes and install security systems and electrical devices. Your precise measurements ensure everything works perfectly and meets the highest safety standards.
Installing lighting
From ceiling lights to complex lighting systems – you make sure every light source is connected correctly and works perfectly.
Installing intercom systems
Be it in apartment blocks or office buildings, you install intercom systems and ensure seamless communication.
Connecting household appliances
Stoves, boilers, washing machines and tumble dryers – you get the technology that makes everyday life easier up and running.
Routing cables and wires
You plan and install the infrastructure that takes electricity and data to where it’s needed, ensuring that everything is routed safely.
Checking systems and connections
Before commissioning, you perform measurements and ensure that everything meets the technical and safety requirements.
Technical documentation
After installation, you record all relevant data and ensure that the systems can also be optimally maintained over the long term.
Your entry
into the world of electrical engineering
Fascinated by technology and enjoy working with your hands? As an assembly electrician with Federal VET Diploma, you ensure that electricity gets to where it’s needed – from residential buildings to industrial plants.
What you need to bring
- Enthusiasm for technology and electrical installations
- Skill in using tools and enthusiasm for precision work
- Sec. B or A school-leaving certificate as an academic foundation
- Flexibility and willingness to work at a variety of different locations
- Good colour perception for safe working with cables and wires
- Enthusiasm for customer contact and working in a team
Your future
in the world of electrical engineering
An apprenticeship as an assembly electrician with Federal VET Diploma opens the door to a world of exciting development opportunities. Whether you want to specialise, continue your training or assume more responsibility as you progress – this industry offers a wealth of opportunities.
Your training and development opportunities
- Follow-on apprenticeship as an electrician with Federal VET Diploma or an electrical planning engineer with Federal VET Diploma
- Specialisations in pioneering areas such as building automation
- Federal Professional Examination, e.g. Electrical Project Manager – Installation and Safety
- Advanced Federal Professional Examination, e.g. Qualified Electrical Installation and Safety Expert
- Degree at a Professional Educational Institution, e.g. Qualified Technician, PEI, in Electrical Engineering or Building Technology
Your potential career pathways
- Responsibility as supervising installer
- Management responsibilities as team, project or department manager
- Planning of electrical, telecommunications or automation systems
- Work in sales, customer support or technical support
- Step towards becoming an independent contractor
Take the first step
into your future
Electricity is an integral part of our daily lives – and you can become a part of it! Find out all you need to know about an apprenticeship as an assembly electrician with Federal VET Diploma in our flyer – download it now and start shaping your future!
