SwitzerlandSozialstaat, Arbeit und Alltag 21 · Welfare, work and everyday life
What is typical of an apprenticeship (Berufslehre) in Switzerland?
In the exam (German)
Was ist typisch für eine Berufslehre in der Schweiz?
- aYou only learn at a full-time school, without working in a company.Man lernt nur an einer Vollzeitschule, ohne Arbeit im Betrieb.
- bThe apprenticeship usually lasts six years.Die Lehre dauert in der Regel sechs Jahre.
- cYou first need an academic Matura (school-leaving certificate for university).Man braucht dafür vorher eine gymnasiale Matura.
- dYou work at the training company and also attend vocational school.Man arbeitet im Lehrbetrieb und besucht daneben die Berufsfachschule.Correct answer
Why?
Most apprenticeships are dual: apprentices work at the training company (Lehrbetrieb) and go to vocational school (Berufsfachschule) on certain days. In addition there are inter-company courses.
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Which qualification do you receive after a three- or four-year basic vocational education and training?Correct answer:the Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (EFZ)
Welchen Abschluss erhält man nach einer drei- oder vierjährigen beruflichen Grundbildung? — das eidgenössische Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ)
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What is the main purpose of the vocational baccalaureate (Berufsmaturität)?Correct answer:It opens the way to a university of applied sciences.
Wozu dient die Berufsmaturität vor allem? — Sie öffnet den Weg an eine Fachhochschule.
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Where can young people and adults get information and advice on choosing a career?Correct answer:at the career information centre (BIZ)
Wo erhalten Jugendliche und Erwachsene Informationen und Beratung zur Wahl eines Berufs? — im Berufsinformationszentrum (BIZ)
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Is there a statutory minimum wage for the whole of Switzerland?Correct answer:No, only some cantons and collective labour agreements have minimum wages.
Gibt es in der Schweiz einen gesetzlichen Mindestlohn für das ganze Land? — Nein, nur einige Kantone und Gesamtarbeitsverträge kennen Mindestlöhne.
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