10 Advantages of a qualification as a "Caretaker (BP)"

The janitor course with a federal certificate of competence teaches skills in the areas of maintenance of residential and commercial buildings as well as public buildings, cleaning and maintenance, maintenance work, gardening and employee management.

Summary of the most important advantages of the janitor course:

  1. The course is designed for part-time work
  2. The course leads to a federal qualification that is recognized throughout Switzerland.
  3. The course lasts 2 to 2.5 years, depending on the provider, so the time required for further training remains manageable.
  4. The job market opportunities are very good - janitors are sought-after specialists on the job market.
  5. The lecturers are usually professionals from the field
  6. Successful completion of the course will enable you to find an interesting job, and in most cases you will be able to organize your working day as you wish, giving you a great deal of freedom at work.
  7. With the federal qualification, you have the opportunity to complete interesting further training at the higher professional examination or college level.
  8. Since January 1, 2018, preparatory courses for federal professional examinations have been financially supported by the federal government. Graduates of these courses can therefore be reimbursed up to 50% of the course costs paid after taking the federal examination.
  9. The course prepares you for the federal professional examination for janitors with a federal certificate.
  10. As a janitor, you will be working between properties, technology and people - a varied working day is therefore guaranteed.

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