Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 75'800 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 75'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 75'325 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 88'000 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Ausbilder/in BP
You train adults in companies and institutions. You cover technical skills and teaching methods.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan and lead training events for adults. You guide learning processes. You help organisations develop new skills.
As an Ausbilder/in BP, you actively shape adult vocational training. You analyse training needs. You design custom learning formats. You lead courses in companies, training centres, or online. Your focus is on guiding participants well. You prepare complex topics clearly. You share knowledge effectively. You help people grow professionally. You support skill sharing across Switzerland.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryHuman Resources & In-house Training
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Ausbilderin. Based on 961 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 85'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 75'325 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 84'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 81'900 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 90'000 | 25 |
| Zurich | CHF 83'000 | 209 |
| Geneva | CHF 79'875 | 32 |
| Solothurn | CHF 79'340 | 24 |
| Aargau | CHF 79'000 | 64 |
| Berne | CHF 78'000 | 108 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 100'000 | 26 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 94'575 | 24 |
| Insurance | CHF 93'702 | 34 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 93'333 | 25 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 90'168 | 35 |
| Industry various | CHF 88'925 | 51 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Ausbilder/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 4 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
This is a four-year part-time course. It prepares you for the federal exam. You will become an Ausbilder/in mit eidg. Fachausweis.
Curriculum
- Lernveranstaltungen mit Gruppen von Erwachsenen
- Durchführen ODER Lernbegleitung mit erwachsenen Einzelpersonen
- Durchführen Lerngruppen und einzelne Lernende
- Begleiten Lernveranstaltungen für Erwachsene didaktisch
- Konzipieren und gestalten Gruppenprozesse in Lernveranstaltungen
- Begleiten ODER Online-Lernangebote didaktisch
- Konzipieren und gestalten ODER Qualifikationsverfahren kompetenzorientiert
- Planen und gestalten Professionsverständnis im Arbeitsumfeld entwickeln
- Lerntransfer
- Gestalten und ermöglichen
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ), Matura or equivalent qualification
- Required modules or equivalence confirmations
Requirements
- Enjoyment of working with adults
- Interest in educational issues
- Communication and conflict resolution skills
- Presentation skills
- Time flexibility due to irregular assignments
- 1Lernveranstaltungen mit Gruppen von Erwachsenen
- 2Durchführen ODER Lernbegleitung mit erwachsenen Einzelpersonen
- 3Durchführen Lerngruppen und einzelne Lernende
- 4Begleiten Lernveranstaltungen für Erwachsene didaktisch
- 5Konzipieren und gestalten Gruppenprozesse in Lernveranstaltungen
- 6Begleiten ODER Online-Lernangebote didaktisch
- 7Konzipieren und gestalten ODER Qualifikationsverfahren kompetenzorientiert
- 8Planen und gestalten Professionsverständnis im Arbeitsumfeld entwickeln
- 9Lerntransfer
- 10Gestalten und ermöglichen
Where this can lead
A career change is possible. You need relevant work experience. You must prove teaching skills in related education fields.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Teaching skills
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Flexibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand before a group of adults in a seminar room. You explain key topics with practical examples. You moderate discussions in between. You give personal feedback. You adapt your methods to the participants.
- You work with clients to find training needs. You set clear learning goals from this.
- You design solid course materials. You choose teaching methods that fit your audience.
- You lead in-person or online courses. You motivate participants. You encourage active discussion.
- You support learners individually. You give constructive feedback. You track skill development systematically.
- You review course feedback. You adjust future formats. This keeps training quality high.
Working conditions
You often work on the go. You visit clients, seminar hotels, training centres, or work online. With more experience, you can get a permanent job. This happens in large institutions or companies.
Where to learn
- SVEB Schweizerischer Verband für WeiterbildungHardstrasse 235, 8005 Zürich
Strengths
- Teaching skills
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Flexibility
Trade-offs
- Heavy travel load
- Part-time models
- High responsibility
- Constant adaptation
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