Self-test Process Technician HF (formerly Company Processes HF/Technician HF Company Processes): Is this course the right one for me?
Are you thinking about training as a process technician or completing further training?
Take our self-test to find out whether the job of Process Technician HF (formerly Technician HF Corporate Processes) matches your interests and whether you would be taking the right path by studying at a university of applied sciences (HF).
What does the day-to-day work of a Process Technician HF (formerly Technician HF Corporate Processes) look like?
Process technicians HF (formerly technicians HF company processes) work in production, trade and industrial companies in areas such as production control, organization or IT. They take on management tasks in the design of operational processes, whereby the aim is always to ensure economical and competitive operations.
Your most important tasks are
- to organize workflows and work processes as efficiently and economically as possible
- Analysis of the flow of goods, money and information
- Creating cost-benefit calculations, determining key figures
- Comparison and evaluation of various possible solutions
- Planning and help with the implementation of the chosen solution
- Leading a team or managing a department
(Note: The distribution of tasks (weighting and frequency) may vary depending on the task profile/job profile or function and company).
Question 1:
Do the activities described meet your expectations? Would you like to work as a Process Technician HF?
Great! Then you've come to the right place with this course. We wish you lots of fun and success.
By the way: If you are looking for further suitable training opportunities after successfully completing the HF degree course in Business Processes HF, take a look at theEducational counseling offerfrom Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch.
Based on the information you provide in the questionnaire, our education advisors will make suitable suggestions for courses, seminars or training programs, provide an overview of the different levels and types of education and assist you with questions about the Swiss education system. You will thus receive an initial overview based on the information you provide. This can support you in your search for or decision on the right education or further training.
If you don't like all the jobs, think about which ones interest you the most. Also take a look at relevant job advertisements. You may find that there are only jobs that you are more suited to, in which case you are in the right place with this training.
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Target group and skills: Who is the HF Process Technician HF degree program suitable for?
The "Process Technician HF" courses are aimed at professionals who are just as interested in business management issues as they are in operational procedures and processes.
Process technicians HF should have the following personal qualities and skills:
- Interest in economic and technical contexts
- Logical-abstract thinking
- Enjoy numbers and calculations
- Analytical skills
- Quick comprehension
- Good knowledge of English
- Systematic way of working
- Ability to concentrate
- Enjoy solving problems
- Communicative skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Organizational talent
Question 2:
Do you belong to one of the target groups for this training course and do you have the necessary personal qualities?
Great! Find out in the next step whether you meet the admission requirements to start the Business Processes degree program.
- If you do not belong to the target group, you cannot aim directly for the HF diploma for HF process technicians. In this case, take a look atfollowing page.You may come across further training courses here that are aimed precisely at people like you.
- If you don't have the necessary personal qualities and skills, you won't be happy in this role. Look out for training opportunities that offer a technical specialization that better suits your skills.
- If you are unsure whether you are well suited to such a role, it is best to discuss this with your line manager or career advisor. You can find suitable providers of career advice and career coaching here:
Requirements for admission to the Business Processes HF:
The higher technical colleges (HF) decide independently who is admitted to the HF Process Technician course (formerly HF Business Process Technician) and the admission procedure. For this reason, there may be differences between the providers. The admission procedure is set out and regulated in the study regulations of the respective HF. It must be based on the relevant legal principles*.
The following requirements generally apply for admission to a "Business Processes HF" degree program:
- Apprenticeship certificate (EFZ) as:
- Plant operator
- Automation technician
- Electrician
- Logistician
- Polymechanic etc.
Or
- Apprenticeship qualification with EFZ in another profession and corresponding professional experience
Or
- High school diploma and relevant professional experience
Or
- Equivalent qualification as listed above and relevant professional experience
Further conditions:
- During the part-time process technician HF training: at least 50% employment in the relevant field.
- Depending on the school: entrance examination or aptitude test and/or attendance of a preliminary course, for example in mathematics.
Note: In some cases, it is possible to have educational achievements already completed credited. The school of your choice will provide detailed information.
* The courses offered by the universities of applied sciences (HF) are based on framework curricula developed jointly by education providers and industry associations and approved by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). If the PET colleges adhere to existing framework curricula in the detailed design of their courses, their PET courses are federally recognized and lead to a protected title.
Question 3:
Do you meet the requirements for admission?
Great! Then you can start the Process Technician HF course.
- If you do not have the necessary basic vocational training, then look for a suitable training opportunity. It is also possible to obtain the Federal Certificate of Competence (EFZ) or an equivalent qualification as an adult. You can find out more about catch-up training for adults in ourGuide "The Swiss education system at a glance".
- If you are not sure whether you have a relevant EFZ, please contact theSponsorshipRLP HF Business Processes Association c/o ORTEC Management AG.
- If you are not sure whether your professional experience will count as work experience for the Business Processes HF course, clarify your chances directly with the school of your choice.
- If you have too little or no (relevant) professional experience, you have the following options:
- Use professional job boards to search for suitable jobs where you can gain experience.Hereyou will find helpful information.
- If someone in your private or professional environment is already working in the relevant field, ask them for tips and whether they would support you in your job search. He/she will certainly have the relevant contacts and connections.
- If you do not have the necessary basic vocational training, then look for a suitable training opportunity. It is also possible to obtain a federal certificate of proficiency (EFZ) or an equivalent qualification as an adult. You can find out more about catch-up training for adults in ourGuide "The Swiss education system at a glance".
- If you are not sure whether you have a relevant EFZ, please contact theSponsorshipRLP HF Business Processes Association c/o ORTEC Management AG.
- If you are not sure whether your professional experience will count as work experience for the Business Processes HF course, clarify your chances directly with the school of your choice.
- If you have too little or no (relevant) professional experience, you have the following options:
- Use professional job boards to search for suitable jobs where you can gain experience.Hereyou will find helpful information.
- If someone in your private or professional environment is already working in the relevant field, ask them for tips and whether they would support you in your job search. He/she will certainly have the relevant contacts and connections.
Subject matter and content of the training
The learning content taught in the HF process technician training program (formerly HF corporate processes technician) is generally based on the "Process technology" framework curriculum. The framework curriculum is backed by a sponsoring body, which is responsible for creating the framework curriculum and for periodically checking that it is up to date and of high quality.
Nevertheless, the universities of applied sciences have a certain amount of leeway when designing their process technician training courses. Which course content is ultimately covered and how it is structured or deepened can therefore vary from college to college. For example, the universities of applied sciences can also offer specializations (e.g. logistics).
The following learning content is taught:
- Design and responsibility of corporate and management processes
- Effective and situation-adapted communication
- Reflection and advancement of personal development
- Targeted use of development methods for problem solving and innovation development
- Planning, management, execution and evaluation of projects in the field of process management
- Development and introduction of business processes
- Collaboration in demanding processes
- Optimization of processes
- Use of innovative information technologies
- Optimization of internal and external supply chains
- Acting in the spirit of sustainability
Question 4:
Are you interested in this content, would you like to acquire knowledge in these subject areas?
Great! An interest in the subject is the best prerequisite for successfully completing further training.
You can look forward to exciting and informative hours in which you will broaden your knowledge horizon and skills - aspects that are in demand on the job market and increase your career and salary opportunities.
If there are a few individual subjects or topics that you could do without: don't take it too tragically. Most people do. However, if you have difficulties with a large number of subjects or cannot imagine studying an entire subject area, you should attend an information event about your studies and clarify your questions with the school management. Find out exactly what is actually taught and how deeply you need to familiarize yourself with the subject matter. And ask about support options.
If you struggle with a lot of these subjects, this may not be the right course for you. Take a look at other further education courses or attend an information event about the course and clarify whether you really think these subjects are right for you.
Costs and financing of further training
The costs depend on the provider, the training location and the training model and can therefore vary. In general, the following costs must be expected for the 4-6 semester HF course to become an HF process technician (formerly HF business process technician):
- Tuition feesThe semester fee depends on the school and your canton of residence. On average, you can expect to pay around CHF 13,000 to CHF 22,800 for students residing in the canton of training*. The costs for the examinations and diploma thesis are usually included in the course fees.
- Fees for additional certificatesFor example, in English or project management (IPMA) etc. Whether you can complete additional certificates during your studies varies depending on the provider.
- Other extra costsSome providers charge extra costs for the registration fee and the student ID card, preliminary courses, teaching materials, special software, licenses, internships, training documents, exams/diploma papers and exam retakes. Find out about the additional costs directly from the HF of your choice.
* Courses at universities of applied sciences are financially supported by the cantons. Students from outside the canton pay higher tuition fees. The following requirements apply in order to receive cantonal funding:
- at least two years of residence in the canton
- The course is listed on the EDK (Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education) list of eligible courses (you will find the link to the list in the answer texts).
Question 5:
Are you able to pre-finance approx. CHF 13,000 - CHF 22,800 for your studies and examination/diploma thesis?
Great! Here's another tip: If you are able to pay the full amount in advance, ask the school of your choice whether they offer a special discount if you pay in full in advance. Some schools also offer a special price if you book very early.
- You can find information on financial support options from your employer, the federal government, the canton, foundations or loans from the EducaSwiss Foundation in ourGuide "How to finance your further training properly".
- Aboutthis linkto access the EDK list of HF courses eligible for funding.
- Hereyou will find an overview of IPMA training courses.
- Most schools allow you to pay the course costs in installments. The schools usually charge a small surcharge for payment in installments.
- Ask your employer whether they will contribute to the costs.
- Perhaps there is someone in your private circle who will support your further education project with a loan. A bank or credit institution may also be able to support you with an educational loan.
- You can find information on financial support options from your employer, the federal government, the canton, foundations or loans from the EducaSwiss Foundation in ourGuide "How to finance your further training properly".
- Information on financial support for temporary workers through "temptraining", the further training fund of the temporary employment sector, is available athere.
- Aboutthis linkto access the EDK list of HF courses eligible for funding.
- Hereyou will find an overview of IPMA training courses.
- Most schools allow you to pay the course costs in installments. The schools usually charge a small surcharge for payment in installments.
- Ask your employer whether they will contribute to the costs.
- Perhaps there is someone in your private circle who will support your further education project with a loan. A bank or credit institution may also be able to support you with an educational loan.
- You can find information on financial support options from your employer, the federal government, the canton, foundations or loans from the EducaSwiss Foundation in ourGuide "How to finance your further training properly".
- Information on financial support for temporary workers through "temptraining", the further training fund of the temporary employment sector, is available athere.
- Aboutthis linkto access the EDK list of HF courses eligible for funding.
- Hereyou will find an overview of IPMA training courses.
Duration of study, number of teaching hours, teaching times, teaching format and learning effort
- Duration of studyProcess technician HF training can be completed part-time (6-8 semesters) or as a full-time course (4 semesters). In order to attend the part-time course, students must be employed in the relevant field with a workload of at least 50%.
- Number of lessonsThere are different curricula for people with a relevant occupation and those with other occupations, which therefore differ in terms of the total number of hours. With a relevant EFZ, the course comprises at least 3600 learning hours. For courses without a relevant EFZ, the number of learning hours usually increases to 5400 learning hours, please contact the school of your choice. The learning hours are divided into the following study elements: Contact study, guided self-study, individual self-study, practical training/internship, qualification procedure and other learning assessments, diploma thesis.
- Lesson timesThe part-time Business Processes HF course is offered at different times. These can be, for example, two evenings per week, one morning and one afternoon per week, one afternoon/evening per week and individual Saturdays, etc.
- Teaching formatMany schools offer a mix of face-to-face and online courses (online, hybrid teaching, blended learning). Please contact the provider directly to find out which forms they offer.
- Learning effort: You should allow sufficient time to prepare for and follow up the lessons and for self-study - how much depends on your prior knowledge, working style, learning speed and chosen training model. We recommend that you allow at least 4-6 hours per week for the part-time model.
Note: Some schools offer so-called "taster lessons"/"trial lessons". This gives you the opportunity to gain an insight into the lessons and the learning atmosphere. Important aspects on the way to a successful graduation. Take the opportunity and contact the school of your choice directly.
Question 6:
Can you find the time for lessons and self-study?
Great!
Tip for self-study: Set yourself realistic daily or weekly targets and think about a small reward when you have achieved them. A good study strategy not only motivates you, but also protects you from chaotic, stressful study days and nights shortly before the exam.
If you do not have that much time, contact the providers and clarify whether you can possibly complete the course over more than six or eight semesters.
If you still don't have enough time, check whether you can create space for yourself elsewhere. Perhaps someone close to you can take on certain tasks for you for the duration of your training?
Degree, diploma and title
The degree course in Process Technology HF (formerly Technician HF Business Processes) generally concludes with a practice-oriented diploma thesis and oral or written examinations. The details of the implementation are regulated by the respective HF in its study regulations. The final qualification procedure is often as follows:
- The results of the previous semester examinations and/or assessed semester papers
- Diploma thesis: The diploma thesis is practice-oriented; candidates have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and networked thinking. The thesis is written individually on a topic relevant to process management. It is usually written at the end of the course. Here too, the time frame is determined by the respective HF in its study regulations.
- The thesis will also be presented to a group of experts (expert panel) and then defended in a discussion.
Diploma and title
Graduates of the course receive an HF diploma and are entitled to use the federally recognized and protected professional title "Dipl. Prozesstechniker HF / dipl. Prozesstechnikerin HF".
- In French: "Technicien diplômé ES en processus / Technicienne diplômée ES en processus"
- In Italian: "Tecnico dipl. SSS di processo / Tecnica dipl. SSS di processo"
- In English: "Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Process Engineering" (Attention: not a protected title, this is only a recommended translation)
Question 7:
Do you have the confidence to pass the higher technical college for the HF diploma?
Great!
Here are some general success factors on the way to a new training qualification:
- Regular attendance of lessons
- Actively contribute your questions, don't leave anything half-understood in the room!
- Interest in the topic and active participation in class
- Detailed preparation and follow-up of the lesson material at home
- Committed cooperation in group work, processing of case studies, etc.
- Participation in learning groups for regular exchange
- Intensive exam preparation: practise exam situations and gain exam experience, e.g. in simulation exams
If you are unsure, we recommend that you contact aInformation eventto attend this course.
Arrange apersonal consultation appointmentwith the school of your choice. Explain your interest and your concerns and see how your counterpart reacts to which points and what they recommend.
Ask the school management aboutSupport options. Also consider whether you would like other support, for example from learning therapists or coaches, autogenic or mental training.
You can find suitable offers here:
Here are someGeneral success factorson the way to a new training qualification:
- Regular attendance of lessons
- Actively contribute your questions, don't leave anything half-understood in the room!
- Interest in the topic and active participation in class
- Detailed preparation and follow-up of the lesson material at home
- Committed cooperation in group work, processing of case studies, etc.
- Participation in learning groups for regular exchange
- Intensive exam preparation: practise exam situations and gain exam experience, e.g. in simulation exams
If you are not at all confident of passing the final examination, but would like to complete the training, it is best to arrange apersonal consultation appointmentwith a school. Explain your interest and your concerns and see how your counterpart reacts to which points and what they recommend.
Ask at the school of your choice whether there areSupport optionsfor you.
You should also consider whether you mightOther supportfor example by learning therapists or coaches, autogenic or mental training. You can find suitable offers here:
No, the process technician course leading to a federal HF diploma does not suit you. What a pity? - Perhaps not, because there are so many other options for further training. One or the other would certainly suit you much better.
Check which other further training courses are suitable for you. OnEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a large selection of offers.
Process Technician HF (formerly Technician HF Company Processes HF) is probably not the right further education goal for you.
Are you surprised or disappointed? Perhaps take the test again and see where your ideas or possibilities deviate from the ideal job. Perhaps this will point you in the direction of more suitable further training.
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This is a half-hearted result: working as a Process Technician HF (formerly Technician HF Corporate Processes HF) does not seem ideal for you. Or is it perhaps the form of training that doesn't appeal to you or isn't a good organizational fit?
See which other further training courses are suitable for you. OnEducation-Further-Education.chyou will find a large selection of offers.
Training as a process engineer at a university of applied sciences (HF) is not ideal for you - or is it?
If you are unsure, it is best to attend the providers' information events. There you can find out more about further training and discuss your personal options and questions directly with the specialist representatives present.
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This training seems to suit you.
As a next step, we recommend that you attend an information event at suitable schools and obtain details of the exact costs and dates.
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This course seems to be made for you!
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