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Techniker/in HF Telekommunikation
You plan and maintain modern telecommunications networks for businesses and clients
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a specialist, you connect telephone, internet, and mobile networks and manage their operation
The world of communication changes rapidly. As Techniker/in HF Telekommunikation, you actively shape this development. You plan, implement, and maintain complex ICT systems. You combine technical expertise with business understanding. Whether in small companies or large corporations, you ensure reliable data and voice connections. Your expertise makes you an indispensable link between technology and application.
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryElectrical Installation
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Techniker/in HF Telekommunikation.
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 dipl. Techniker/in HF Telekommunikation
- ⏱ 2-3 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Typical training path
dipl. Techniker/in HF Telekommunikation
Prerequisites
- Completion of a vocational basic education of at least 3 years (e.g. Automatiker/in EFZ, Elektroniker/in EFZ, Elektroinstallateur/in EFZ, Elektroplaner/in EFZ, Mediamatiker/in EFZ) or gymnasiale Maturität
- At least 1 year of professional practice in the target field
- Professional activity of at least 50% during the training in a related professional field
Requirements
- Interest in technical connections
- Team and communication skills
- Resilience and stamina
- Willingness to take responsibility and to continuously further their education
- Leadership and social competence
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with a completed basic qualification and professional experience. Professional associations and vocational schools offer targeted training courses.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Project management
- Client advisory
- Teamwork
- Willingness to learn
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in front of several monitors and configure a new VoIP system for a client. At the same time, you check the stability of the existing corporate network and adjust the firewall settings.
- You plan and connect telephone and mobile networks for businesses.
- You implement internet and intranet applications according to client requests.
- You configure and program ICT systems for daily operation.
- You support multimedia and video conferencing solutions in daily use.
- You check the stability and security of existing networks.
- You plan costs and deadlines for new ICT projects.
- You advise clients comprehensively on suitable ICT solutions.
- You take on project leadership and management tasks in the team.
Working conditions
You work in offices, data centers, or directly at the client site. In smaller companies, you manage the entire system operation. In larger companies, you work closely with engineers.
Where to learn
- HBU Höhere Berufsbildung UsterKrämerackerstr. 15, 8610 Uster
- Schweizerische Technische Fachschule Winterthur (STFW) Schlosstalstrasse 95-1398408 Winterthur
- TEKO Schweizerische FachschulePilatusstr. 38, 6003 Luzern
- gibb Berufsfachschule BernLorrainestrasse 1, 3000 Bern
- E-Profi EducationBüechliberg 2, 8733 Eschenbach SG
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Project management
- Client advisory
- Teamwork
- Willingness to learn
Trade-offs
- Continuous training
- Responsibility
- Close client contact
- Complexity
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