Design & Media · EFZ
Draftsperson EFZ — Architecture
Plan buildings and draw in CAD/BIM — the link between architect and site.
About this profession
Plan buildings and draw in CAD/BIM — the link between architect and site. 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
- ›Draw plans in CAD/BIM
- ›Build models
- ›Support site management
- ›Prepare permits
Skills you'll need
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
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 600 – 850/ Mt.
Year 2
CHF 800 – 1’050/ Mt.
Year 3
CHF 1’050 – 1’350/ Mt.
Year 4
CHF 1’350 – 1’700/ Mt.
Future-readiness
Score 3/5Our take
BIM and AI tools reshape drafting. Those mastering tools and concepts stay in demand.
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
- Building draftsperson (BP)
- Architecture (FH)
- Site manager (HF)
Learn more
Official sources and further information about this profession.