Trial Apprenticeship Polymechanic EFZ
Universität Bern
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:18 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
The University of Bern offers three annual positions as Polymechaniker/in EFZ. This is a great opportunity for hands-on training and technical skills development.
Tasks
- Gain foundational knowledge in manual and machine manufacturing.
- Learn CNC programming and operation in a focused training phase.
- Participate in a construction internship for CAD insights.
Skills
- Motivated students with strong math and physics skills are preferred.
- Technical interest and manual dexterity are essential.
- Reliability and patience are important traits for success.
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At the University of Bern, three apprenticeships as Polymechanic EFZ are newly filled each year. The training is offered at the three institutes Physical Institute, ARTORG, and DCBP.
Training
During the first half of the apprenticeship, a broad foundation of knowledge and skills is laid in basic training. In the workshop, work techniques such as manual and machine manufacturing technology, assembly technology, joining technology, maintenance, and job-specific safety are taught. In the extended basic training, the various work techniques are deepened through exemplary learning on and projects. The specialized training takes place in the second half of the apprenticeship. In this training phase, the operation and programming of CNC-controlled machine tools are taught. In a construction internship, insight into construction and CAD technology is provided.
The Requirements
We are looking for motivated, good secondary or very good intermediate school students with very good knowledge of mathematics and physics. In addition, interest in technical contexts, manual dexterity, good spatial imagination, as well as an exact and independent way of working are required. Endurance, perseverance, patience, and reliability are also important qualities. The profession requires that you are free from allergies to metals, oils, and fats.
The Trial Apprenticeship
Applications for a Trial Apprenticeship
Please send your application for a trial apprenticeship by e-mail to heinz.tschumi@unibe.ch. Please also attach current school certificates to your CV.
For further information, Mr. Heinz Tschumi is happy to assist you at Tel. 031 684 44 90.
www.space.unibe.ch
www.polymechaniker.space.unibe.ch
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