Scaffolder, Federal VET Diploma (AFC) – Art. 33

The course is aimed at adults who are already working in the scaffolding construction sector without specific qualifications.

Be of legal age and live or work in Switzerland.
To be admitted to the federal examinations under Art. 33, it is necessary to demonstrate that you have accumulated 5 years of professional experience in Switzerland or abroad, of which 3 in the professional field of waterproofing (deadline: 31 December of the year preceding the examination session). Anyone intending to register for the examinations, and consequently for our specific training course, must submit a personal dossier with an up-to-date CV and certificates proving professional experience and any further vocational training. Admission to the course and to the examinations for the AFC as a scaffolder then takes place through an assessment procedure of the submitted dossier.

Theoretical lessons with individual and group exercises, individual study and exercises, practical lessons.
The training is designed for adult participants already working in the sector and takes into account their knowledge and professional experience.

By passing the federal examinations in accordance with Art. 33 of the Vocational Education and Training Act, you obtain the Federal VET Diploma (AFC) as a "Scaffolder".

At least 100 hours of individual study during the course are recommended, for regular revision of the topics covered in class, for exercises and in-depth study.