Design & Media · EFZ
Beautician EFZ
Provide professional skincare, beauty treatments, and personal cosmetic advice to enhance the physical well-being of clients.
About this profession
Provide professional skincare, beauty treatments, and personal cosmetic advice to enhance the physical well-being of clients. 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
- ›Perform facial and full-body skin treatments
- ›Advise clients on skin types and skincare products
- ›Operate cosmetic devices and apply massage techniques
- ›Provide manicure, pedicure, and professional makeup services
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
Design studios, agencies, in-house creative teams or as a freelancer.
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 – 1’700/ Mt.
Future-readiness
Score 4/5Our take
The high degree of manual precision and emotional intelligence required makes this profession resilient against automation.
Sources
Early contract endings in this field
Across Design & Media apprenticeships, roughly 18–26% of contracts are ended early, compared with about 23% nationally. Most of those apprentices continue their training elsewhere.
Further education & career
- Federal Diploma (BP) Medical Beautician
- Advanced Federal Diploma (HFP) Master Beautician
- Specialization in Makeup Artistry
- Higher Education in Wellness Management
Learn more
Official sources and further information about this profession.