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As a leading vocational and continuing education center in Eastern Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, we offer an attractive range of educational opportunities: from solid basic education to vocational baccalaureate and a wide range of continuing education. In doing so, we focus on the demands of the economy and society.

In continuing education, 180 lecturers teach more than 2,000 students per year in courses, seminars and courses at general continuing education and higher vocational education level.

Our study concepts are geared towards the requirements of the economy and the final examinations and are based on the latest didactic and methodological findings. Our students learn what they need in practice. We want our students not only to "know a lot", but also to "know a lot" and be able to put this into practice successfully.

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Die Ausbildung «Holzbau-Vorarbeiter» respektive «Zimmermann-Vorarbeiter» dient als Vorbereitung auf die Berufsprüfung. Sie dauert je nach Schule und Wahl der Unterrichtsform 1 Semester in Vollzeit oder 1 Jahr berufsbegleitend. Die praxisbezogene Ausbildung befähigt den Holzbau-Vorarbeiter, ein kleines Team von bis zu fünf Mitarbeitenden und Lernenden zu führen. Auf Baustellen oder in der Werkstatt verantworten sie damit die fachgerechte und effiziente Ausführung von Produktions- und Montagearbeiten. Eine interne Schlussprüfung dient als Standortbestimmung für die Lehrgangsteilnehmer und als Testprüfung für die anstehende Berufsprüfung. Abgeschlossen wird die Ausbildung Holzbau-Vorarbeiter (Zimmermann-Vorarbeiter) jeweils im August mit einer eidgenössischen Berufsprüfung. Wer diese besteht, kann den Titel Holzbau-Vorarbeiterin / Holzbau-Vorarbeiter mit eidg. Fachausweis tragen.

A survey was conducted by the education platform Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch among those interested in training as a foreman in timber construction. The survey revealed the following triggers for a school inquiry for training as a timber construction foreman with a federal certificate:

  • For 42%, a recommendation triggered the school inquiry
  • For 33%, the reason for the request is that they know the school
  • 25% made a request after reading an online review
  • One free text response states "Because I find the days on which the training is offered the most useful."

Personal requirements for carpenter foremen are:

  • Sense of responsibility
  • Leadership and social skills
  • Professional skills in theory and practice
  • Endurance
  • Physical resilience

As a timber construction foreman, you can attend the following advanced courses:

  • Courses from technical and vocational colleges, Holzbau Schweiz and the Bern University of Applied Sciences in Biel
  • Higher professional examination (HFP) for master craftsman in timber construction
  • Higher technical college for Dipl. Techniker/in HF Holztechnik
  • University of Applied Sciences e.g. Bachelor of Science (FH) in Wood Technology (check admission requirements)

In the timber construction foreman examination, various subjects are tested in writing over thirteen hours over two days. The federal professional examination is divided into three subject areas:

  • Personnel management and occupational safety
  • Preparation (work preparation, work planning, room and report)
  • Execution and supervision

Those who pass the professional examination can use the title "Timber construction foreman with federal certificate". This creates foremen with good qualifications for Holzbau Schweiz.

Im Gesamtarbeitsvertrag Holzbau sind folgende Mindestlöhne für 2020 definiert:

  • Holzbau-Vorarbeiter Lohn ohne Fortbildung und Berufserfahrung: 4'602 Franken
  • Vorarbeiter Holzbau Lohn ohne Fortbildung mit 3 Jahren Berufserfahrung: 5'135 Franken
  • Holzbau-Vorarbeiter Lohn ohne Weiterbildung mit 6 Jahren Berufserfahrung 5'403 Franken oder mit 10 Jahren Berufserfahrung 5'667 Franken
  • Holzbau-Vorarbeiter Lohn mit Fortbildung und ohne Berufserfahrung: 5'558 Franken
  • Holzbau-Vorarbeiter Lohn mit Fortbildung und 3 Jahren Berufserfahrung: 6'089 Franken
  • Vorarbeiter Holzbau Lohn mit Weiterbildung und 6 Jahren Berufserfahrung: 6'358 Franken
  • Zimmermann-Vorarbeiter Lohn mit Weiterbildung und 10 Jahren Berufserfahrung: 6'622 Franken

Im GAV Holzbau finden Sie jeweils alle Mindestlöhne als Holzbau-Vorarbeiter respektive Zimmermann-Vorarbeiter mit oder ohne Weiterbildung für die Erfahrungsjahre 0 bis 10 ausgewiesen. Natürlich richtet sich der Lohn aber auch nach dem betrieblichen Leistungsverhalten und weiteren Kriterien wie beispielsweise Arbeitsregion und Unternehmensgrösse. Den individuellen Lohn können Sie mit dem Lohnrechner des Bundesamtes für Statistik Salarium unter Eingabe Ihrer persönlichen Eckdaten ermitteln.

As a carpenter, participants in a timber construction foreman carpenter training course already have good technical knowledge and a broad basic knowledge. For this reason, the focus of the timber construction foreman (or carpenter foreman) training lies in the areas of management, organization and refined technology. The subject matter of the timber construction foreman or foreman carpenter training course includes

  • Personnel management, occupational safety
  • Planning the material
  • Coordinating logistics
  • Managing the construction site
  • Sophisticated timber construction work
  • Implementing quality standards

Through the timber construction foreman or foreman carpenter training course, participants expand their basic knowledge in the areas of technical calculations, statics, materials and construction. They also acquire. Timber construction foremen acquire and deepen their knowledge in the areas of correspondence, communication, marketing and IT. They know the factors of successful company management and have skills in work preparation, production and assembly.

We can answer this question thanks to the results of a survey conducted by Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch. This revealed the following findings:

  • 69 % are interested in further training for timber construction foremen in order to match this with their own needs
  • 19 % do this because this qualification has been requested more frequently in job advertisements
  • 12 % show interest in further training in timber construction as a foreman following a recommendation
  • An optional text response says "I would like to create alternatives in the building."

Die Zielgruppe der Ausbildung Vorarbeiter Holzbau sind Zimmerleute und Fachkräfte im Holzbau-Bereich mit einer Berufslehre als Zimmermann/Zimmerin bzw. Holzbau-Fachmann/-Fachfrau mit eidgenössischem Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ), die auf der Baustelle oder in der Werkstatt gerne ein Team leiten und als kompetente Ansprechperson im Holzbau auftreten möchten. Der Kontakt zu Mitarbeitenden, Bauherren, Architekten und anderen Projektpartnern verlangt gute Umgangsformen und Organisationstalent. Auch Verantwortungsbereitschaft ist für die Ausbildung Vorarbeiter Holzbau erforderlich, da einfache Probleme selbständig zu lösen sind. Wer als Holzbau-Vorabeiter tätig sein möchte, arbeitet als ausführender Teamleiter zwischen den Teammitgliedern und dem Holzbau-Polier respektive -Meister. Dazu braucht es Freude am Werkstoff Holz, Bauen und Konstruieren, gutes räumliches Vorstellungsvermögen sowie technisches Verständnis. Wer sich in dieser Funktion sieht, für den ist die Ausbildung zum Vorarbeiter Holzbau mit der anschliessenden Berufsprüfung im Holzbau der richtige Weg.

The aim of further training as a carpenter foreman or timber construction foreman is to lead a team of two to five carpenters including apprentices. As team supervisors, timber construction foremen are responsible for the professional execution of the work in accordance with the available plans. They also ensure compliance with occupational safety. After further training as a carpenter foreman, graduates continue to actively assist with workshop work, joinery and assembly. They share responsibility for the time schedule and the quality of the completed buildings. Timber construction foremen efficiently implement work plans and associated documents for project execution with the team and their own active support. They act as independent and team-oriented leaders who can spur on and motivate the team. After successfully completing further training from carpenter to foreman, you are an important link between the architects and the client. The specific activities include

  • Discuss the work to be carried out in the area of renovation or new construction with the architects
  • Accept the wishes of the client
  • Inform customers about the feasibility of the plans
  • make quick decisions when problems arise and solve minor problems immediately
  • Obtain support from the timber construction foreman for major challenges
  • Always ensure occupational health and safety
  • ensure environmental protection, energy efficiency and the careful use of natural resources

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