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On 11 March 2005 (State 1 Er January 2015)
1 This ordinance regulates the conditions under which post-graduate education and post-graduate studies are recognized by the Confederation.
2 It is applicable to the following areas:
3 Specific conditions governing certain areas defined in para. 2 are set out in the schedules to this order.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O du DEFR of 12 Dec. 2013, in effect since 1 Er Feb 2014 ( RO 2014 59 ).
2 New content according to the c. I of the O du DEFR of 20 seven. 2010, effective from 1 Er Nov 2010 ( RO 2010 4555 ).
3 Introduced by c. I of the O du DEFR of 20 seven. 2010, effective from 1 Er Nov 2010 ( RO 2010 4555 ).
1 The training courses and post-graduate studies of the higher schools provide their students with the skills they need to assume autonomous responsibilities in their area of technical responsibilities and Management responsibilities.
2 They are oriented towards practice and, in particular, encourage methodical and systemic thinking, the analysis of tasks related to the profession and the application of the acquired knowledge.
1 The dies shall include at least the number of hours of training within the meaning of Art. 42, para. 1, OFPr below:
2 A postgraduate course consists of a minimum of 900 hours of training.
3 Training benefits to be achieved may, on the basis of the number of hours of training, be converted to a recognised credit system. Balances remaining after conversion are rounded.
1 Training courses and post-graduate studies can be offered on a full-time basis or in the course of employment.
2 For in-service training courses, a professional activity of at least 50 % in the field of study is required. The specific regulations in the Annexes to this Order shall be reserved.
3 Professional activity on the margins of the on-the-job training courses is taken into account as follows:
4 Specific forms of education, such as distance education, decentralized education or teaching on the basis of modules, can be recognized.
National and English languages are the languages of instruction.
1 The training courses are based on Master Study Plans.
2 The plans of the framework studies are designed and enacted by the providers of training, in collaboration with the organisations of the world of work; the State Secretariat for Training, Research and Innovation (SEFRI) 1 Approves on a proposal from the Federal Commission of Higher Schools (committee).
3 Master plans may be drawn up for postgraduate studies, provided that the annexes to this order provide for it.
1 The framework study plans set out:
2 They may also determine which federal certificates of capacity or equivalent degrees of secondary level II are required for admission to training courses.
3 They take into account the current international standards governing the practice of professions.
4 They are reviewed periodically and adapted according to economic, technological and didactic developments.
1 Repealed by c. I of the O du DEFR of 20 seven. 2010, with effect from 1 Er Nov 2010 ( RO 2010 4555 ).
The providers of the training issue a regulation of the promotions.
1 The final qualification procedures in the training courses and post-graduate studies include at least:
2 Other requirements for final qualification procedures are set out in the Master Study Plans.
3 Training providers regulate the details of qualification procedures. When preparing the examination papers, they shall take into account the content of the teaching and the requirements defined by it in accordance with the relevant study plans.
4 Organisations in the world of work participate in the final qualification procedures through their experts.
1 If the training courses include traineeships, the training providers are responsible for the choice of the traineeship.
2 The requirements for the traineeship company are set by the training providers.
3 Internships are focused on the skills to be acquired and placed under the aegis of professionals as well as under the supervision of training providers. The student's field of assignment and his/her activities correspond to his or her level of training.
1 Those responsible for training and post-graduate studies must justify the relevant technical qualifications and managerial skills.
2 Equipment, teaching methods and auxiliary means must meet the requirements of a high level education both from a technical point of view and from the point of view of vocational education.
3 The Commission may also, outside the framework of a recognition procedure, periodically review in an appropriate manner whether providers of training meet the requirements.
1 Faculty members must justify:
2 Failing teachers who are graduates within the meaning of para. 1, let. A, the providers of the training may engage, in the branch to be taught, persons with relevant professional experience and knowledge.
3 A deemed activity is any activity within the meaning of s. 47, para. 1 and 2, OFPr.
4 The person teaching less than four hours a week on average is not subject to the provisions of para. 1, let. B.
5 The SEFRI enacts plans of framework studies for the qualification of faculty members. For this, it is based on art. 48 and 49, para. 1, OFPr.
1 Admission to training courses presupposes a diploma of secondary degree II and, provided that the corresponding annexes to this order require it:
2 The scope and content of the aptitude test are addressed by the training providers.
3 Admission on the basis of qualifications deemed equivalent is reserved.
1 The diploma refers to the training course or post-graduate studies, as well as the corresponding title with the term "graduate" or "graduate" and ES or EPD-ES supplements. The headings can be supplemented by the reference to the orientation.
2 The titles of the training courses are set out in the annexes.
3 The SEFRI maintains a list of recognised postgraduate studies and corresponding protected titles.
1 New content according to the c. I of the O du DEFR of 20 seven. 2010, effective from 1 Er Nov 2010 ( RO 2010 4555 ).
1 Anyone who wishes to have a training or post-degree course recognised must submit an application.
2 The application must be submitted to the competent cantonal authority. The latter shall take a decision and forward its position to the SEFRI, together with the request.
3 National private sector organisations active at the national level submit their applications directly to the SEFRI.
4 The request provides information on:
The SEFRI decides on recognition, on a proposal from the committee.
1 If the minimum conditions are not met, the SEFRI sets a deadline in which the deficiencies will have to be filled.
2 If this time limit is not used or if the deficiencies are not filled in such a way that the minimum conditions are met, the SEFRI shall cancel the recognition. In advance, the competent cantonal authority shall be heard.
1 The providers of training shall make available to the SEFRI, for purposes not relating to persons, the necessary data or figures concerning:
2 The DEFR sets out, in agreement with the Federal Statistical Office, the uniform rules for the entry of data in relation to lists and definitions of characters, periodicity and time limits.
1 A federal commission of the higher schools was established.
2 The Commission has a maximum of 15 members.
3 Branch organizations, schools, townships and confederation, as well as linguistic and gender regions, must be equitably represented.
4 The committee itself is itself.
5 The secretariat of the committee is provided by the SEFRI.
1 The Commission assesses, for the purpose of the SEFRI, the plans for the framework studies as well as applications for federal recognition of training courses and postgraduate studies.
2 It shall examine, in cooperation with the cantons, for the purpose of SEFRI, if the conditions for recognition under this order are met.
The following orders are repealed:
1 [ RO 2001 1167 ]
2 [RO 1984 95, 1998 1833 art. 2 let.
3 [ RO 1998 2283 ]
4 [RO 1987 326, 1998 1833 art. 2 let. I]
5 [ RO 2001 1175 ]
6 [ RO 2001 1183 ]
7 [RO 1992 1732, 1998 1833 art. 2 let.
8 [RO 1993 2412]
9 [RO 1996 2978 3246, 1998 1833 art. 2 let. N]
10 [RO 1994 1746]
11 [RO 1994 1156]
1 The training courses and post-graduate studies of the higher schools recognised by the DEFR under the former right are always regarded as recognised. The same applies to training courses and post-graduate studies in higher schools governed by intercantonal law.
2 Training courses and post-graduate studies initiated on the basis of federal or inter-cantonal law prior to the entry into force of this Ordinance and prior to the approval of the relevant Master Study Plans shall be completed according to the former Right.
3 Teachers who, at the time of the coming into force of this order, have taught at least five years in a training stream in a higher school or in traineeships meet the requirements under s. 12.
4 The holders of a title granted by a higher school recognized under the old federal law or governed by the former inter-cantonal law shall be entitled to carry the relevant new titles, provided that the annexes to this order Do not have otherwise.
This order shall enter into force on 1 Er April 2005.
(art. 1, para. 3)
(Technical ES)
Training courses and post-graduate studies are recognised in the following guidelines:
1 Holders of an appropriate federal capacity certificate are admitted without examination in a training stream.
2 Holders of other certificates of proficiency and other degrees of secondary degree II are admitted if they can, as part of an aptitude test, certify that they possess the basic knowledge required and justify an experience Work of at least one year in a corresponding professional field before admission to the training stream.
3 For in-service training courses, the admission procedure may be replaced by a six-month trial period.
4 Training providers may provide for additional admission requirements.
Only those who have followed the training course in its entirety are admitted to the qualification procedure.
The Technical SEs issue the protected titles "ES graduate technician"/"ES graduate technician" supplemented by the "en" preposition and orientation.
1 Update as per c. II al. 1 of the O du DEFR of 20 7. 2010 ( RO 2010 4555 ), c. II of the FR of 12 Dec. 2013 (RO 2014 59) and c. I of the O of the DEFR of Nov 25, 2014, in force since 1 Er Jan 2015 (RO) 2014 4575).
(art. 1, para. 3)
(ES hotels/restaurants and tourism)
Training courses and post-graduate studies are recognised in the following guidelines:
1 Holders of an appropriate federal capacity certificate are admitted without examination in a training stream.
2 Holders of other certificates of proficiency and other degrees of secondary degree II are admitted if they can, as part of an aptitude test, certify that they possess the basic knowledge required and justify an experience Work of at least one year in a corresponding professional field before admission to the training stream.
3 For in-service training courses, the admission procedure may be replaced by a six-month trial period.
4 Training providers may provide for additional admission requirements.
Only those who have followed the training course in its entirety are admitted to the qualification procedure.
The following protected titles are issued:
Training Subsidiary |
Title |
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"ES graduate hotel" / "Hotelier-restoring ES" |
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"ES graduate tourism manager" / "ES graduate tourism manager" |
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"Operator in facility management graduate ES" / "Operator in facility management graduate ES" |
1 Update as per c. II al. 1 of the O du DEFR of 20 7. 2010 ( RO 2010 4555 ) And c. II of the FR of 12 Dec. 2013, in effect since 1 Er Feb 2014 (RO 2014 59).
(art. 1, para. 3)
(ES economy)
Training courses and post-graduate studies are recognised in the following guidelines:
1 Every person who has a diploma of secondary level II and at least two years of relevant professional experience shall be admitted to the "enterprise economy" training stream.
2 Every person who has, in addition to a high school diploma II, at least one year of relevant professional experience, is admitted to the "management of a right-of-way" training stream.
The qualification procedure for training courses and post-graduate studies shall include at least:
The following protected titles are issued:
Training Subsidiary |
Title |
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"ES graduate farm" / "Agromerchant graduated ES" |
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"ES graduate bank economist" / "ES graduate bank economist" |
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"Enterprise economist graduates ES" / "Enterprise economist graduates ES" |
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"Registered drugist" / "Rightist ES" |
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"ES graduate marketing manager" / "Marketing manager graduate ES" |
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"Assistant in graduate law ES" / "ES graduate law wizard" |
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"Certified textile economist ES" / "ES graduate economist" |
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"ES graduate insurance economist" / "ES graduate insurance economist" |
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"ES graduate management computer" / "ES graduate management computer scientist" |
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"Certified customs expert ES" / "Customs expert diploma ES" |
1 Update as per c. II al. 1 of the O du DEFR of 20 7. 2010, effective from 1 Er Nov 2010 ( RO 2010 4555 ).
(art. 1, para. 3)
(Agricultural ES and Forest Economics)
Training courses and post-graduate studies are recognised in the following guidelines:
1 Holders of an appropriate federal capacity certificate are admitted without examination in a training stream.
2 In addition to a diploma of secondary level II, admission to the forestry and wine training courses presupposes a year of relevant professional experience and the success of the aptitude test.
Only those who have followed the training course in its entirety are admitted to the qualification procedure.
The following protected titles are issued:
Training Subsidiary |
Title |
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"Certified agrotechnician ES" / "Agrotechnician graduate ES" |
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"Certified ES" / "ES graduate forest" |
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"Certified wine technician ES" / "Certified wine technician ES" |
1 Update as per c. II al. 1 of the O du DEFR of 20 7. 2010 ( RO 2010 4555 ) And c. II of the FR of 12 Dec. 2013, in effect since 1 Er Feb 2014 (RO 2014 59).
(art. 1, para. 3)
(ES Health)
Training courses and post-graduate studies are recognised in the following guidelines:
Admission to a training course is carried out on the basis of a aptitude test.
1 The qualification procedures for training courses include at least:
2 Qualification procedures that sanction postgraduate studies include maintenance and at least a degree or project work.
1 The following protected titles are issued:
Training Subsidiary |
Title |
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"Specialist in graduate activation ES" / "Specialist in graduate activation ES" |
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"Certified dental hygienist ES" / "ES dental hygienist" |
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"Medical radiology technician ES" / "Certified medical radiology technician ES" |
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"Certified Biomedical Analysis Technician ES" / "ES graduate technician" |
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"Certified operating room technician" / "Technician in operating room graduate ES" |
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"Orthoptist ES" / "Orthoptist graduate ES" |
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"Registered nurse ES" / "ES graduate nurse" |
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"Certified podologist ES" / "ES graduate podologist" |
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"Graduated ES" / "Ambulance graduate ES" |
2 Former "nurse level I"/"nurse level I" holders are not permitted to carry the corresponding new title of "ES graduate nurse"/"nurse diploma ES". However, a procedure for determining equivalence is reserved. It must be approved by the SEFRI and organised by the training providers. The procedure is limited to 31 December 2011.
1 Update as per c. II al. 1 of the O du DEFR of 20 7. 2010, effective from 1 Er Nov 2010 ( RO 2010 4555 ).
(art. 1, para. 3)
(Social ES and Adult Education)
Training courses and post-graduate studies are recognised in the following guidelines:
1 Admission to a training course is carried out on the basis of a aptitude test.
2 In addition to the aptitude test, other qualifying conditions may be required such as:
1 The qualification procedures for training courses include at least:
2 Qualification procedures that sanction postgraduate studies include an interview and a minimum of a degree or final practice or project-based work.
The following protected titles are issued:
Training Subsidiary |
Title |
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"Trainer of adult graduates" / "Certified Adult Trainer ES" |
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"ECE graduate child educator" / "ECE graduate child educator" |
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"Certified social educator ES" / "ES graduate social educator" |
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"Socio-professional teacher graduates ES" / "Socio-professional graduate ES" |
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"Certified community facilitator ES" / "ES graduate community leader" |
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"Teacher of language diploma ES" / "Language teacher" ES " |
1 Update as per c. II al. 1 of the O du DEFR of 20 7. 2010 ( RO 2010 4555 ), c. II of the FR of 12 Dec. 2013 (RO 2014 59) and c. I of the O of the DEFR of Nov 25, 2014, in force since 1 Er Jan 2015 (RO) 2014 4575).
(art. 1, para. 3)
(ES visual arts, applied arts and design)
Training courses and post-graduate studies are recognised in the following guidelines:
1 Students who demonstrate outstanding artistic ability can be admitted exceptionally without a high school diploma II. Training providers set the conditions for admission.
2 Admission to a training course is carried out on the basis of a aptitude test. Attendance at a preparatory course may be prescribed in lieu of the aptitude test.
1 The qualification procedures for training courses include at least:
2 Qualification procedures for post-graduate studies include maintenance and at a minimum a practice-based diploma or project work.
The following protected titles are issued:
Training Subsidiary |
Title |
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"ES graduate designer in visual arts" / "Designer graduate ES in visual arts" |
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"Dancer interpreter ES" / "Dancer interpreter ES" |
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"ES graduate designer in visual communication" / "Designer graduate ES in visual communication" |
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"ES graduate musician" / "ES graduate musician" |
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"Designer diploma ES in product design" / "Designer diploma ES in product design" |
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"Qualified actress ES" / "Actor graduate ES" |
1 Update as per c. II al. 1 of the O du DEFR of 20 7. 2010, effective from 1 Er Nov 2010 ( RO 2010 4555 ).
(art. 1, para. 3)
(ES traffic and transport)
Training courses and post-graduate studies are recognised in the following guidelines:
1 The following persons are admitted to a training stream:
2 For in-service training courses, the admission procedure may be replaced by a six-month trial period.
3 Training providers may provide for additional admission requirements.
Only those who have followed the training course in its entirety are admitted to the qualification procedure.
The following protected titles are issued:
Training Subsidiary |
Title |
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"Specialist in air navigation services graduates ES" / "Specialist in air navigation services graduate ES" |
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"Certified air traffic controller ES" / "Air traffic controller graduated ES" |
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"ES graduate pilot" / "ES graduate pilot" |
1 Introduced by c. II al. 2 of the O du DEFR of 20 7. 2010, effective from 1 Er Nov 2010 ( RO 2010 4555 ).