Self-test: Is the "Electrical project manager with federal certificate" course the right one for me?

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Analysis of the functions / activities of electrical project managers with a federal certificate

What does the day-to-day work of electrical project managers look like?

Electrical project managers are responsible for the entire process of electrical installations in buildings, commercial enterprises, agriculture or industrial plants. They design installation concepts, draw the plans and create the schedules and project plans. During installation, they supervise and monitor the work, deadlines and costs. They are also able to inspect existing electrical installations and provide safety-related advice.

 

Job descriptions in job advertisements for electrical project managers:

Main tasks Frequency in %
Make preliminary clarifications, develop concepts, prepare quotations, plan and coordinate orders 15
Organize, manage and control project execution Monitor costs, deadlines and correct execution and manage project administration 40
Personnel and technical management of project and installation teams, site visits and employee scheduling 25
Acquisition of new customers and orders, maintenance of customer relationships, contacts with architects, clients and suppliers 20

The weighting of the individual areas of responsibility can vary greatly depending on the job profile.

 

Typical requirements in job advertisements:

  • Basic electrical engineering training and further training as a project manager
  • Professional experience in the field
  • Personal initiative, great personal commitment
  • Management experience
  • Good interaction with customers

Question 1:

Do the activities of electrical project managers meet my expectations?

For whom is the "Electrical project manager with federal certificate" course suitable?

Target group:

  • Professionals in the electrical installation sector
  • Electrical safety consultants with a federal certificate

 

Personal requirements:
The following qualities are required for a successful job as an electrical project manager:

  • Good manners
  • Service awareness
  • Healthy assertiveness
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Organizational talent

 

Course description:
Further important key points of the "Electrical Project Manager (BP)" course are described here:

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Question 2:

Are you generally interested in this course?

Requirements at the time of the federal professional examination

  • Federal certificate of competence as an electrician or electrical fitter, electrical draughtsman or electrical planner or telematics technician
  • and vocational trainer course
  • and at least two years of practical professional experience under expert supervision in the planning, construction or inspection of installations in accordance with the NIV
  • and proof of the required module qualifications

Question 3:

Do I meet the requirements?

Financing of further training

The course fees for the "Electrical Project Manager" course are to be paid either at the beginning of the course or by the semester. However, in individual cases it is also possible to agree individual installment payments.

Since January 1, 2018, preparatory courses for federal professional examinations have been financially supported by the federal government. Graduates of these courses can therefore be reimbursed up to 50% of the course costs paid after taking the federal examination.Further information is available here.

Question 4:

Are you in a position to pre-finance between CHF 6,000 and CHF 9,000 for the course fee, depending on the provider and other general conditions, until you are reimbursed the federal contribution after taking the final examination?

Time spent on classroom teaching and learning (homework)

The course lasts 2 to 4 semesters, depending on the chosen variant or previous education. The time required for classroom teaching is up to 12 hours per week (there are different course models, such as evening courses or Saturday courses).

The learning effort (homework) amounts to around 8-12 hours per week in addition to school lessons.

Question 5:

Can I cope with the time and effort required for the face-to-face lessons and homework?

Conclusion

Will I graduate?

General success factors that significantly increase the chances of passing the final exam:

  • Interest in the topic and high motivation to achieve the goal
  • Active participation in lessons
  • Preparation and follow-up of the lesson material at home
  • Regular practice to get into the routine of solving tasks
  • Regular application of what you have learned in everyday working life
  • Contact and exchange with other participants, lecturers and successful former graduates of the course

Question 6:

Do I have the confidence to pass the final exams?

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