Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training (SFUVET)

The Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training (SFUVET) is the competence centre of the Confederation for teaching and research. Its core activities include the provision of basic and continuing training to professionals (in particular examiners) working within the Swiss VPET system, the pursuit of research and development in this field as well as the development of occupations. SFUVET also carries out contract research on behalf of third parties.

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