Becoming an apprenticeship host company

Prerequisites and requirements

As a host company, you play a decisive role in vocational training. Host companies enable young people to gain practical experience in their chosen profession during their apprenticeships. This commitment is not only an investment in the future of your industry, but also offers many benefits for your company.

Important steps to take when becoming an apprenticeship host company:

Find out more: Find out about the requirements and obligations of a training company.
Select vocational trainer: Specify one or more in-company vocational trainers who will assume responsibility for the training.
Lay the groundwork: Organise your business according to the training requirements.
Submit an application: Apply for a training permit to the responsible vocational education and training office in order to be recognised as a host company.
Recruit apprentices: Recruit suitable applicants for your apprenticeship positions.
Train your apprentices: Guide, support and asses s the apprentices during their training.

Becoming a host company is a rewarding undertaking that requires commitment and careful planning. Investing in training young professionals yields substantial benefits for your company and society as a whole.

Benefits as a host company

As a host company, you secure qualified specialists at an early stage, gain a financial advantage, benefit from the latest trends and innovations from apprentices and strengthen your corporate image.

Obligations as a host company

Host companies are responsible for providing high-quality training that meets legal and educational requirements. This includes creating a training plan, providing learning opportunities and supporting the growth and development of apprentices.

Host company networks

A host company network is a special form of vocational education and training organisation. Two or more companies carrying out complementary activities join together to form a host company network and train apprentices together. The aim of this collaboration is to provide apprentices with training that complies with the ordinances by using shared resources and to optimise the training efforts of the individual companies. This will also make it possible for specialised companies to take part in vocational training.

Further information can be found here .

Questions and Answers

FAQHow many apprentices can a company train at the same time? Expand

FAQIs it possible for several companies to train apprentices together?

Yes, multiple companies can jointly provide training in professional practice. If the basic vocational education and training takes place in within a group of host companies of this kind, the leading company or organisation concludes the apprenticeship contract with the apprentices. The lead company or lead organisation is responsible in all cases for the fulfilment of all contractual obligations.

BBG Art. 16 Abs. 2 letter a; BBV Art. 8

In order to ensure systematic training and compliance with the training plan, an agreement between the participating companies is required. The content and duration of the individual training components are set out in an agreement.

BBV Art. 14 para. 1

It is also possible that the training in professional practice takes in different companies consecutively and contracts are concluded for the duration of each stage of the training. The probationary period for each part of the course generally lasts one month. At the start of basic VET training, all apprenticeship contracts must be concluded with the various companies.

BBG Art. 14 para. 2; BBV Art. 8 para. 3

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FAQWhat requirements must a company meet in order to train apprentices? Expand

FAQWhat is the cantonal apprenticeship supervisory authority responsible for?

The cantonal apprenticeship supervisory authority advises and supports companies that want to create a new apprenticeship or that want to improve their training in professional practice. It takes action if the contracting parties cannot agree or cannot find a way out of a procedural situation. This may be the case if the in-company training deviates from the statutory provisions or if apprentices are unable to meet the requirements or only partially meet them. In particularly serious situations, the supervisory authority can terminate an apprenticeship contract or revoke the vocational education and training permit that was issued.

BBG Art. 24; BBV Art. 11

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