The job of polymechanic combines several different professions (mechanics, precision mechanics and machine mechanics). It brings together state-of-the-art technology and manual work: covering everything from traditional mechanics to digital control, including assembly, drafting and and measurment.

It is a very demanding job and requires : 

• very good grades in mathematics, French and physics.
• logical thinking
• good spatial reasoning
• very precise and meticulous working methods
• team spirit and the ability to work independently
• manual dexterity
• a taste for mechanics and machines

The training alternates between practical work (3-4 days/week) at CERN and theory (1-2 days/week) at the vocational school.
At the end of the training, a Swiss Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (CFC) is obtained. It is also possible to obtain a Professional Maturity qualification during the apprenticeship (provided that the requisite conditions are met).

Further information about the profession of polymechanic at www.orientation.ch
Vocational school (CFPT) : https://edu.ge.ch/site/cfpt