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Hearing System Acoustician EFZ

Fit hearing aids and advise customers.

About this profession

Fit hearing aids and advise customers. Over 4 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

  • ›Analyze customer hearing needs
  • ›Fit and adjust hearing systems
  • ›Train clients in usage
  • ›Perform maintenance and repairs

Skills you'll need

Technical understandingCommunication skillsEmpathyFine motor skillsPatience

A typical week as an apprentice

Host company

3–4 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

Hospitals, nursing homes, home-care services (Spitex), social institutions, day-care centres.

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 900 – 1’150/ Mt.

Year 3

CHF 1’200 – 1’550/ Mt.

Year 4

CHF 1’500 – 1’950/ Mt.

Future-readiness

Score 4/5
StrongHighly future-proof
Demand trend4/5
Adaptability4/5
Automation risk2/5

Our take

Demand remains stable; technological advancements and an aging population secure the future of this profession.

Sources

Early contract endings in this field

Across Health & Social apprenticeships, roughly 16–24% of contracts are ended early, compared with about 23% nationally. Most of those apprentices continue their training elsewhere.

Further education & career

  • Federal professional examination
  • Higher vocational school (medical technology)
  • VET Baccalaureate, then university of applied sciences
  • Specialization in pediatric audiology or tinnitus

Learn more

Official sources and further information about this profession.