Facts about the apprenticeship

Your apprenticeship as a Plant Operator EFZ

For the apprenticeship as a Plant Operator with a Federal VET Diploma, you bring a basic understanding of technical equipment and mechanical processes. You enjoy working with your hands, carry out tasks accurately and carefully, and take responsibility. If you like to see what you have accomplished at the end of a working day, this profession is a good fit for you.

LocationsYou work in production facilities or in the workshop. As part of a team, you monitor machines, control processes and ensure that production continues reliably.DurationYour apprenticeship lasts 3 years.School daysYou attend vocational school one day a week.Inter-company courses (IC)During the three years of your apprenticeship, you attend a total of 28 days of inter-company courses.Many benefitsFor example, you benefit from bonuses for good performance, financial support for teaching materials, support courses, public transport subscriptions, your driving test or a laptop, as well as other discounts. The offer may vary depending on the training company and location. You will find out about the actual benefits during the recruitment process.Further optionsYou have further options during and after your apprenticeship – for example, a vocational baccalaureate, apprenticeship and sport, or suitable development steps.

During the taster placement, you will gain an insight into our varied working environment. Current apprentices will accompany you, show you their working day and give you an impression of typical tasks in everyday professional life as a Plant Operator EFZ.Request a Taster Placement

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Is Plant Operator EFZ your dream job? Then you’ll find the open apprenticeships at the BKW Gruppe here. If you have already got an idea of everyday working life in this profession, we look forward to receiving your application.

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