Depending on your previous education, you can shorten your apprenticeship. With an EFZ in a related profession, such as a building technology profession or another construction profession, or with a high school diploma, you can skip the first year of your apprenticeship. If you have an EFZ in a building envelope profession, you can even skip the first two years of your apprenticeship.
Check with your training company and the vocational training office in your canton to see what your options are. In order to be admitted to the shortened apprenticeship, you must have at least six months of professional experience.
The shortened apprenticeship is possible for the following professions: Sealer EFZ, Roofer EFZ, Facade Builder EFZ, Tinsmith EFZ, Carpenter EFZ
