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Art. 1 Training objectives
1 Study programmes at professional education institutions provide students with competences that enable them to independently carry out challenging technical and/or managerial tasks in their field. 2 Study programmes place emphasis on practical training and encourage in particular the development of methodological and integrated thinking, analytical skills in relation to task formulation and the ability to apply acquired competences in real working situations. 3 Study programmes broaden and deepen general education competences.
Art. 2 Basic principles
1 Study programmes relate to core syllabuses within the meaning of Section 3. 2 Generally speaking, they build from the competences acquired by holders of a Federal VET Diploma.
Art. 3 Forms of study and scope
1 Study programmes may be attended on a full-time basis or on a part-time basis in parallel with one’s professional activity. 2 The following minimum number of learning hours shall apply to the following study programmes within the meaning of Article 42 paragraph 1 VPETO (learning hours): a. for study programmes building on competences acquired by holders of a Federal VET Diploma in the same field of study: 3600 learning hours; of which at least 2880 learning hours outside of practical training modules; b. for study programmes building on competences acquired by holders of a different upper-secondary level qualification: 5400 learning hours; of which at least 3600 learning hours learning hours outside of practical training modules. 3 Practical training modules comprise traineeships or professional activity carried out in parallel to one’s studies. The latter is only valid if the professional activity in question relates to the field of study and the minimum workweek corresponds to at l
Art. 4 Languages of instruction
Languages of instruction are a national language of Switzerland and English.
Art. 5 Final qualification procedure
1 The final qualification procedure is comprised of at least the following: a. a final essay or project relating to professional practice; and b. oral or written examinations. 2 Additional requirements relating to the final qualification procedure are established in core syllabuses. 3 The final qualification procedure will be carried out by examiners with professional experience in the given field. Examiners may be appointed by professional organisations.
Art. 6 Professional qualification and title
The professional qualification shall mention the study programme and the corresponding title [Name of profession] followed by the suffix «PEI» as shown in Annex 1.