Become a certified trainer in the workplace
Support trainees in your company and actively contribute to the future of your profession.
A flexible training program
40 hours
Complete training within a single session
2 format options
Blended learning or 100% e-learning
All professions
Open to all professions
Funding
Training funded by the State for companies based in Vaud
What is a workplace trainer?
The trainer is responsible for the trainee from the beginning to the end of their vocational training.
Main responsibilities
- Recruit and hire the trainee
- Organize the training plan throughout the vocational program
- Train and support on a daily basis
- Assess knowledge and skills
What are the requirements to become a workplace trainer or to enroll in CFFE training?
Job-specific requirements are listed in the Training Ordinance.
This document is available on the SEFRI website (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation).
Minimum requirements to practice
- Hold a CFC or another recognized equivalent qualification, or have foreign diplomas recognized by the competent authority, in the same field as the apprentice’s training.
- Have at least 2 years of professional experience in Switzerland in this field after obtaining your own diploma (note: some professions require 3 or 4 years, or a higher diploma).
- Complete training in vocational pedagogy.
Admission requirements for the training
- Workplace trainers without pedagogical training
- Workplace instructors (with employer's approval)
- Candidates in higher education programs (e.g., federal diploma)
Important:
To register in the canton of Vaud, you must provide proof of employment and/or residence in Vaud. Applications not meeting the profession’s requirements will not be validated.
Structured and Comprehensive Program
This program covers essential skills for supervising trainees in the workplace.
Modules according to the training format
Blended Format
Alternating in-person and online sessions over several weeks.
- 1 in-person introduction day to training (8h)
- 3 online modules (M1 to M3) (~12h)
- 1/2 day of coaching via video conference (4h)
- 3 online modules (M4 to M6) (~8h)
- 1 in-person synthesis day (8h)
E-Learning Format
100% online training over several weeks.
- 1 introductory video call with a trainer (1h)
- 3 online modules (M1 to M3) (~10h)
- 1/2 day of coaching and deliverable presentation via video (4h)
- 5 online modules (M4 to M8) (~20h)
- 1/2 day of coaching and deliverable presentation via video (4h)
Registration Process
Follow the steps to register for the CFFE training and become a certified workplace trainer.
CEP Website
Visit the Centre for Continuing Education (CEP) website to start your registration.
Choose your format
Select your preferred training format (blended or e-learning) based on your availability.
Required documents
Complete your registration on the CEP website by submitting the required documents (CV, employer certificate, etc.).
CEP validation
Wait for your application to be approved by CEP.
e-cffe.ch Platform
After your registration is validated by CEP, you will receive an email from the company WorkStreams. It will explain how to create an account on www.e-cffe.ch and the deadlines to complete your training.
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