Published on 8 January 2024

Information Technologist

You are responsible for the creation and operation of computer systems and for fixing any malfunctions. 

In short

• Diploma: Information Technologist, Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training Specialism System and Network Technology
• Duration: 4 years (1st year of training at the WISS basic training provider in Berne)
• Vocational school in Berne
• Specialisations: System and Network Technology

Your apprenticeship at swisstopo

• Information Technologist apprenticeship specialised in systems technology

  Information Technologists specialising in systems technology create and operate computer systems. As a system technician, you will install notebooks, desktop systems and networks, extend device configurations and carry out software installations. You will also be responsible for their maintenance and the correction of any malfunctions. The training lasts 4 years. In case of very good school results, the vocational baccalaureate (BMS) may be taken during basic training. After passing the final exams, you will obtain the Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training as a Information Technologist in System and Network Technology.

  

  Together with his instructor, an apprentice computer scientist replaces a ventilator in a server.

• What conditions must I fulfil to secure a information technologist apprenticeship at swisstopo?

  • Secondary school certificate or
  • Very good comprehensive school certificate with 10th school year 
  • Good grades in mathematics and English
  • Networked thinking
  • Talent as a fast learner
  • Keen readiness to learn
    
  • Systematic working methods
  • Flexibility, stamina and patience
  • Teamwork skills
  • Enjoyment in working with computers

• What can I expect during the apprenticeship?

  • 19 apprentices, of whom 15 specialising in cartography and 4 in geoinformatics 
  • market-oriented remuneration: CHF 834.20 (1st year apprentice), CHF 1'027.55 (2nd year apprentice), CHF 1'568.50 (3rd year apprentice), CHF 1'868.55 (4rd year apprentice) per month and 13th monthly salary
  • 7 weeks of vacation per year
  • Working hours: 8 hrs 18 mins per day, 41.5 hrs per week
  • Training locations: Swiss Federal of Office of Topography swisstopo in Wabern, vocational school in Zurich and internship at the Land Surveying Office of the City of Bern and in the Geodesics Department
  • Excursions and apprentice camp

• What further training is available after the internship?

  • ICT system and network technician with Swiss Federal Specialist Certificate
  • Business computer scientist with Swiss Federal Specialist Certificate
  • Mediamatician with Swiss Federal Specialist Certificate
  • Other specialisations, e.g. in IT security
     

• Can I do a trial at swisstopo?

  The swisstopo computer team organises about 4 one-day trial events per year. The number of participants is limited to 3 trial apprentices per event. The dates of the trial days are set on request 1 to 2 months in advance.
  Interested individuals can apply in writing with a short covering letter and CV to Felix Zumwald ([e-mail]).
   

• Where can I apply?

  Our available apprenticeship positions are published at www.stellen.admin.ch (German). You will make it easier for us by applying online via this website.

• Who can answer my questions?

  Felix Zumwald (phone [phone] / [e-mail]), Head of Computer Vocational Training, will be happy to answer your questions.