Where do I work as an electrical installation and safety expert (HFP)?
What further training does the degree enable me to do?

Career prospects / job opportunities

The electrical industry is of central importance for both regional and national economic development, and plays a key role in the area of renewable energies and the energy transition in particular. Qualified electrical specialists have the technical know-how to ensure that the corresponding electrical infrastructure is safe and functional, such as the installation of photovoltaic systems on rooftops without the risk of electric shocks and short circuits.

Electrical installation and security experts with a federal diploma act as professionals in this field - either as self-employed persons or as employees at middle to lower management level in an electrical company. They assume both technical and business management responsibility and are the central point of contact for various stakeholder groups, from their own employees, clients and architectural firms to the respective building owners, etc. With their broad technical expertise and sound business management skills, they are in high demand on the job market.

Further training opportunities

The Federal Diploma for Electrical Installation and Security Experts opens doors to further training at the following levels:

Higher technical college (HF) - studies:

University of Applied Sciences (FH):

(If you have the necessary previous education or professional experience), degree programs in related fields, e.g:

Postgraduate courses (HF and HF):

Courses offered by universities of applied sciences (HF) and universities of applied sciences (FH) in a related field, e.g:

Admission criteria may vary depending on the course and school. Find out directly from the provider of your choice.

Provider of training courses for electrical installation and safety experts (formerly electricians)