Nature & Agriculture · EFZ
Poultry Specialist EFZ
Poultry husbandry and egg production.
About this profession
Poultry husbandry and egg production. Over 3 years you learn this profession in a host company, at the vocational school and in inter-company courses. At the end you receive a nationally recognised Federal VET Diploma (EFZ).
Day-to-day responsibilities
- ›Feeding, watering, and caring for poultry
- ›Ensuring hygiene in poultry houses
- ›Processing eggs and poultry meat
- ›Monitoring and maintaining technical systems
Skills you'll need
A typical week as an apprentice
Host company
3 days/week — you learn the trade hands-on alongside experienced professionals.
Vocational school
1–2 days/week — general education plus job-specific theory.
Inter-company courses (üK)
Several blocks per year — practise core techniques together with other apprentices.
Where you'll work
Farms, forests, gardens, food production — outdoors with the seasons.
Entry requirements
- Completed compulsory school (Sek A or B, depending on profession). Strong school report in relevant subjects helps.
- A 'Schnupperlehre' (1–5 day taster) is the best way to find out if the profession suits you.
What you earn at the end
Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) — a nationally recognised qualification that opens doors to higher VET (HF), the vocational baccalaureate (BM) and universities of applied sciences.
Apprentice wage
Typical monthly gross wage (CHF). Actual wages vary by sector and region.
Year 1
CHF 700 – 900/ Mt.
Year 2
CHF 950 – 1’200/ Mt.
Year 3
CHF 1’300 – 1’700/ Mt.
Future-readiness
Score 3/5Our take
Demand for skilled poultry specialists remains steady, despite automation. Adaptability and specialization offer good future prospects in this vital sector.
Sources
Early contract endings in this field
Across Nature & Agriculture apprenticeships, roughly 22–30% of contracts are ended early, compared with about 23% nationally. Most of those apprentices continue their training elsewhere.
Further education & career
- Federal PET Diploma (BP) Agriculture
- Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (HF) Agronomist
- Vocational Baccalaureate, Agricultural University of Applied Sciences
- Specialization in organic poultry farming
Learn more
Official sources and further information about this profession.