08) Field of Electricity

Most professional activities relating to electricity are regulated in Switzerland.

This table contains a list of professional activities that require specific qualifications in order to be carried out in Switzerland: Field of electricity (PDF)

The Federal Inspectorate for Heavy Current Installations (ESTI) issues authorisations for installation and inspection work: www.esti.admin.ch

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If an employer wishes to know the equivalence of the qualifications held by its current or prospective employees, it may have the person concerned contact the SERI to obtain recognition of his/her qualification. More detailed information can be found under «Procedure at SERI».