Construction & Trades · EFZ
Insulation Sheet Metal Worker EFZ
Clad industrial insulation with metal sheeting.
About this profession
Clad industrial insulation with metal sheeting. 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
- ›Read plans, cut and shape metal sheets
- ›Manufacture and assemble metal insulation jackets
- ›Apply thermal, cold, and sound insulation
- ›Quality control and maintenance of insulation 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
Workshops, construction sites, industrial production halls — often working outdoors and on customer sites.
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 – 1’200/ Mt.
Year 3
CHF 1’200 – 1’600/ Mt.
Future-readiness
Score 3/5Our take
Demand remains stable; adaptability to new materials and methods ensures good long-term career prospects.
Sources
Early contract endings in this field
Across Construction & Trades apprenticeships, roughly 25–35% of contracts are ended early, compared with about 23% nationally. Most of those apprentices continue their training elsewhere.
Further education & career
- Federal VET Diploma (advanced) Specialist Insulation
- Higher VET Diploma (HFP) Insulation and Sheet Metal
- VET Baccalaureate, then university of applied sciences
- Specialization in energy efficiency or industrial construction
Learn more
Official sources and further information about this profession.