What is a vocational training centre (Berufsbildungszentrum)?
Was ist ein Berufsbildungszentrum?
Correct answer: B
- A a job placement officeeine Arbeitsvermittlungsstelle
- B a location where various offerings contribute to vocational educationein Standort, an dem unterschiedliche Angebote zur beruflichen Bildung beitragen
- C a university of applied scienceseine Fachhochschule
- D a research centre for work technologyein arbeitstechnisches Forschungszentrum
Why
A vocational training centre brings together various offerings of vocational education in one place, for example vocational school and courses.
Common mistakes
- A: a job placement office
- Jobs are found through the RAV, not the vocational training centre.
- C: a university of applied sciences
- A university of applied sciences is a higher education institution. The vocational training centre is broader and mainly trains apprentices.
Topic
Vocational education and career information
Most young people in Switzerland do an apprenticeship after compulsory school. They learn at a company and also attend a vocational school. This is called dual vocational education and training. Anyone who wants to choose or change their occupation can get free advice. This applies to young people and to adults.
Living in Switzerland
Work
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 173 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.