Apprentice network electricians working on a transmission tower.

Become a Certified Network Electrician (VET).

Take your first step into the professional world at cablex!

Certified Network Electrician (VET) with a focus on telecommunications.

As a Certified Network Electrician with a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (VET), you enable global communication and data exchanges between people and/or machines. You lay, install, connect and maintain data and communications networks – from the telephone exchange, to the customer's home connection, to mobile communication antennas.

You are often on the go with your team, mostly outdoors. As an apprentice at cablex, you will be let in on the secrets of copper and fibre optic technology and, at the end of your three-year apprenticeship, you will be able to carry out maintenance work on and analyse and solve faults with the data and communication networks.

by Marion Stulz

Human Resources

Key information at a glance.

This is what you can expect during your training as a Certified Network Electrician (VET).

A highly varied and engaging apprenticeship course with 50 apprentices across Switzerland and dedicated vocational trainers
3 year course
1 day of vocational training per week and a total of 10 inter-company courses
Supplementary support courses for your vocational training
Business mobile and/or iPad
Regular occupational health and safety training
Workwear and safety equipment are provided (incl. laundry service for orange-coloured high-visibility clothing)

Apprentice network electricians at work inside a building.

These are the benefits of an apprenticeship at cablex.

Up to 32 days of leave per year
41 hours per week
13 monthly salaries
Monthly flat-rate expenses for off-site meals and refreshments
GA Travelcard Youth 2nd class or half fare
Discount on private Swisscom products and services (up to CHF 50 per month)
Special conditions from various providers (sport, events, leisure, technology, etc.)

The day-to-day work of a Certified Network Electrician (VET).

Do you like the sound of that? This is what we need from you.

School leaving certificate: You have completed compulsory education with good to very good results. Your strengths lie in mathematics and physics. You have no problem communicating in German, whether spoken or written.
Reliable team player: People can rely on you – you are a team player who has no problem getting along with others.
A knack for technology: You are enthusiastic about technology and are good with your hands.
Weatherproof: Wind and weather don't knock you down easily and you have plenty of energy and enthusiasm for outdoor work.
A head for heights: Working in high places or narrow shafts doesn't scare you.
Sharpened senses: You have good vision and hearing and are not colour blind.
Conscientious: You work with concentration and precision.

Have we convinced you? Then apply now for a place on our Network Electrician (VET) apprenticeship course!

Incidentally: a taster course is part of the selection process when submitting an application, so you don't have to apply for a taster course separately.

Not ready to apply just yet? Keep reading.

Are you in the process of choosing a profession and would you like to experience your desired training profession in person with us?

Experience this exciting profession live and register with us for a taster apprenticeship.

Desired training profession + your academic strengths = are they a match?

Would you like to take a closer look at the academic requirements for our three training professions or compare them with other training professions? No problem – this site offers you the chance to do just that www.anforderungsprofile.ch.

Want to know more about this exciting profession?

If so, we recommend that you take a look at this site www.netzelektriker.ch. This will provide you with further information – including on possible career steps after your apprenticeship.

Still have questions? We’re here to help.

Sanja Knezevic – HR Business Partner

I will be glad to help answer your questions about an apprenticeship at one of the following locations: Schmerikon SG, S-chanf GR, St. Gallen SG, Zizers GR, Zürich ZH.

Tel: +41 58 223 54 56
E-Mail: sanja.knezevic@cablex.ch

Leyla Arabchahi – HR Business Partner

I will be glad to help answer your questions about an apprenticeship at one of the following locations: Fribourg FR, Genève GE, Neuchâtel NE, Penthalaz VD.

Tel: +41 58 223 78 66
E-Mail: leyla.arabchahi@cablex.ch

Karin Loosli – HR Business Partner

I will be glad to help answer your questions about an apprenticeship at one of the following locations: Brig VS, Gümligen BE, Inwil LU, Ipsach BE, Oftringen AG, Thun BE.

Tel: +41 58 224 03 51
E-Mail: karin.loosli@cablex.ch

Sheila Gianini – HR Business Partner

I will be glad to help answer your questions about an apprenticeship at one of the following locations: Giubiasco TI.

Tel: +41 58 223 60 16

E-Mail: sheila.gianini@cablex.ch

Not sure whether Certified Network Electrician (VET) is the right career for you?

Perhaps we could interest you in one of these training professions:

Certified Electrician (VET).

Certified Electrician (VET).

No matter whether it's for electricity, telephony, internet or TV/radio in commercial or industrial buildings, as an installation professional you bring the nervous system inside buildings to life! Take your first step into the world of work at cablex.

Certified Assembly Electrician (VET).

No matter whether it's for electricity, telephony, internet or television/radio in commercial or industrial buildings – as an assembly professional, you have all the connections firmly under control! Start your professional future with us.