Production mechanic EFZ
Production mechanic EFZ has been a basic vocational training course and an official job title in Switzerland since 2008 . The direct predecessor occupation was the mechanical engineer.
Swissmechanic is responsible for this apprenticeship . Since 2008, the designation of the qualification has been “Production mechanic with federal certificate of proficiency (EFZ)”.
Work area
Production mechanics are proficient in metalworking techniques such as drilling, turning, milling and use them to manufacture high-tech workpieces. If parts are mass-produced on computer-controlled machines, they monitor the production process, intervene if necessary and check the manufactured parts with modern measuring instruments.
Requirements for learning the profession
Young people who are interested in the world of mechanics are combined with manual skills, knowledge of mathematics and a good perception are suitable for an apprenticeship as a production mechanic. Good performance in mathematics and physics is required. Of course, this apprenticeship is also suitable for women.
The training period is 3 years.
The school requirements are somewhat below those of the polymechanic .
In-company training
Basic training
1st and 2nd year of apprenticeship: acquire basic skills and knowledge in manual production technology. Process metal and non-metal semi-products with the most important manufacturing and joining processes such as drilling, welding, soldering, screwing and gluing. Check workpieces with various test and measuring tools and document the test results. Manufacture workpieces with conventional lathes or milling machines.
Focus training
1st to 3rd year of apprenticeship: In parallel to the basic training, basic skills and knowledge in the operational area of the company are deepened and consolidated. The choice of areas of application (practical skills) depends on the possibilities of the teaching company and the inclinations and skills of the learner. The production mechanics build up at least one competence.
Vocational school
The apprentices attend vocational school one day a week . Be taught:
- technical basics
- mathematics
- physics
- Materials engineering
- Drawing technique
- Connection, manufacturing and machine technology.
- General knowledge
- Sports
Inter-company courses
During the first two years of the apprenticeship, the learners attend inter-company courses in which they are taught the basic skills. Most of these are carried out in a Swissmechanic course center.
Training opportunities
- Professional examination z. B. Production specialist, manufacturing specialist
- Technician TS / HF z. B. Mechanical engineering
- Specialist
- Group, department, plant, manager, company owner
- Springboard for attractive secondary professions such as train driver , gunsmith , aircraft mechanic , technical merchant , various IT professions, etc.
- higher subject examination e.g. B. Federal Dipl. Industrial master
- Trainer / in
- Internal promotion opportunities
Web links
- Production mechanic on the Swissmechanic website
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d Production Mechanic EFZ ( Memento of the original from October 16, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. on the website of the Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology. Retrieved March 15, 2011.
- ↑ field of work. Swissmechanic website. Retrieved March 15, 2011.
- ↑ requirement. Swissmechanic website. Retrieved March 15, 2011.
- ↑ http://www.swissmechanic.ch/xml_1/internet/de/application/d2727/d2757/d3098/f3099.cfm#Schulische%20Vorauslösungen_polymech
