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Training at Familycare Basel

It is important for us to integrate our apprentices into all work processes from the very beginning. Every year, we offer apprenticeships in our nine daycare centers, where apprentices are given plenty of space for valuable experience, varied care tasks and professional guidance. They are individually supported and specifically prepared for their professional life by being accompanied in everyday life and in regular instruction sessions. 

Our nine daycare centers are run according to the guidelines of the umbrella association for childcare kibesuisse (Kindertagesstätten Schweiz). A well-trained care staff, a child-friendly environment and a proven pedagogical concept build the basis for our high quality work. Vocational trainers are employed in every daycare center; they in turn are supported by an experienced senior vocational training officer. A superordinate Head of Training ensures the implementation of consistent and progressive training standards and the quality assurance of our training.

We currently offer generally the following training positions:

  • Specialist Childcare EFZ
  • Higher technical school Child education (HF)
  • Backlog (Art. 32) FaBe Child EFZ
  • Shortened basic education FaBe Child EFZ
  • Pre-apprenticeship Care

Familycare Basel does not consistently offer training positions in all categories at all daycare centers, this is only an overview. All currently vacant positions can be found under the link: Open positions

Cross-border, we also offer the possibility of completing in our daycare centers, under professional supervision, the recognition year, which concludes the German training as a state-recognized educator.

Study-accompanying practical semesters for students of social pedagogy, social work or early childhood pedagogy are also welcome.

 

Child educators HF (HF= Höhere Fachschule, higher technical school) accompany, educate and support children in care facilities. They take on pedagogical, conceptual and administrative tasks, lead teams and are in contact with parents, schools and authorities.

 

Prerequisites

 
  • Completed training at secondary level 2 (apprenticeship or recognized secondary school) and passing an aptitude test
  • Professional practice/pre-practical training in the field of child education of at least 6 months or 800 hours

 


Semester modules

 
  • Perceiving and documenting development
  • Cooperation in teams, with parents and professionals
  • Leading groups
  • Understanding, designing and implementing pedagogical concepts
  • Identifying and mastering pedagogical challenges
  • Work on own questions professionally and practically (diploma thesis)
 

Duration

Three or four years:

  • 3-year studies for persons with an EFZ certificate or similar education in a pedagogical profession
  • 4-year studies for persons without an EFZ or similar training in a pedagogical profession
 

Graduation

Federally recognized title "Dipl. Kindererzieher/in HF" (Higher technical school graduation in Child education)

 

 

 

In the area of childcare, the holistic development of children is crucial. Childcare specialists EFZ accompany children attentively and benevolently in their everyday lives. They support and promote the individual development of the children according to their needs and interests. They offer the children a variety of learning experiences in the linguistic, cognitive and motor areas and thus promote their personal development and social behavior. Childcare specialists EFZ design everyday life according to age and situation with guided activities, free play, individual and group activities. They cultivate a trusting cooperation with the child's relatives and with industry-specific professionals. 
The training to become a childcare specialist EFZ lasts three years. Apprentices who have reached the age of 22 and already have two years of professional experience in this field can complete the shortened basic education FaBe Child EFZ or the back-log training (Art. 32) FaBe Child EFZ. In the case of very good school performance, the vocational school-leaving certificate (Berufsmaturität) can be attained during the training period.

 

Prerequisites

Completion of compulsory schooling

 


Requirements

 
  • Pleasure in dealing with people, particularly with children
  • High sense of responsibility
  • Strong empathy and helpfulness
  • Good manners
  • Team, conflict and communication skills
  • Talent for organizing and planning
  • Ability to distance oneself from others
  • Good powers of observation and ability to react adequately in changing situations
  • Good knowledge of German
  • Patience and respect
  • Sense of cleanliness and order
  • High load-bearing capacity
  • Flexibility
 

Graduation

Federal Certificate of Proficiency "Specialist Childcare EFZ" (Eidgenössisches Fähigkeitszeugnis Fachfrau/Fachmann Betreuung Kind EFZ)

 

 

 

The backlog training is aimed at persons (adult education) who have professional experience in the care sector but have not yet obtained a vocational qualification. The content of the training to become a childcare specialist (Fachfrau/Fachmann Betreuung Kind EFZ) is taught in two years in the backlog course (Art. 32).

 

Prerequisites

 
  • At least 5 years of professional experience before the final exam, thereof at least 4 years in the area of childcare
  • A level of employment of at least 50%; an employment of 60% or more is recommended
  • Approval from the teaching supervisor of the canton of residence

 


Requirements

See specialist childcare EFZ as well as

  • Quick comprehension
  • Willingness to develop learning content independently and on one's own responsibility
  • Ability to understand theoretical content and to put it into practice in professional situations
 

Accountability

The overall responsibility lies with the person completing the training.
There is no legal entitlement to accompaniment or paid leave. Operational support is regulated in advance in binding arrangements.

Graduation

Federal Certificate of Proficiency "Specialist Childcare EFZ" (Eidgenössisches Fähigkeitszeugnis Fachfrau/Fachmann Betreuung Kind EFZ)

 

 

 

Adults (after the age of 22) with at least 2 years of experience in caring for people have a training opportunity that has been shortened by one third. Prerequisite is an apprenticeship relationship with an apprenticing company. The shortened basic education for adults usually lasts two years and is completed with the Federal Certificate of Proficiency.

 


Requirements

 
  • Pleasure in dealing with people, particularly with children
  • High sense of responsibility
  • Strong empathy and helpfulness
  • Good manners
  • Team, conflict and communication skills
  • Talent for organizing and planning
  • Ability to distance oneself from others
  • Good powers of observation and ability to react adequately in changing situations
  • Good knowledge of German
  • Patience and respect
  • Sense of cleanliness and order
  • High load-bearing capacity
  • Flexibility
 

Graduation

Federal Certificate of Proficiency "Specialist Childcare EFZ" (Eidgenössisches Fähigkeitszeugnis Fachfrau/Fachmann Betreuung Kind EFZ)

 

 

 

The vocational school (Berufsfachschule BFS Basel) offers a one-year pre- apprenticeship as a bridging offer to facilitate the transition to working life and to prepare young people specifically for their apprenticeship. The pre-apprenticeship Care is aimed at young people who would like to get to know this professional field. The job-oriented bridging programme enables young people to go to school two days a week and work three days in practice.

In addition to consolidating and deepening previous school education, first practical experiences are placed in a professional context in vocational lessons. In order to facilitate the entry into the apprenticeship, pedagogical topics are dealt with, and the development of self-competence, social competence and methodological competence are also trained during the pre-apprenticeship year. 

 

Prerequisites

 
  • Pre-apprenticeship training contract
  • Eligibility to register for a bridge offer
 


Requirements

 
  • Pleasure in dealing with people, especially with children
  • High sense of responsibility
  • Strong empathy and helpfulness
  • Good manners
  • Team, conflict and communication skills
  • Talent for organizing and planning
  • Ability to distance oneself from others
  • Good powers of observation and ability to react in changing situations
  • Good knowledge of German
  • Patience and respect
  • Sense of cleanliness and order
  • High load-bearing capacity
  • Flexibility
 

 

Contact person

Anna Ronchi

Head of Training
Tel. +41 61 261 52 82
anna.ronchi(at)familycare.ch

«During my apprenticeship at Familycare Basel, I was challenged and encouraged. If I had any questions, there was always someone available to answer them with expertise. The apprenticeship at Familycare Basel filled my life. The children beamed, greeted me and fun was never neglected. In such situations or during excursions I learned a lot. The professionals explained to me the situation and the actions of the children based on pedagogical theories.»

Mahisha Eigenmann, Co-educator (training as care specialist successfully completed in summer 2021)