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Are you interested in audio engineering for radio, music, film, cinema, theater and television productions as well as in web streaming and live event production? Are you looking for a suitable school for sound engineering training or further education?

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Whether in TV, radio, recording studios, musicals, concerts or plays, at sound reinforcement companies or in the film and music industry in general - professional sound engineers work everywhere to ensure that sound recordings via loudspeakers or headphones are musically, technically and artistically professional and balanced. They are responsible for ensuring that recordings, broadcasts, sound reinforcement and soundtracks run smoothly and without interference, while at the same time installing and technically maintaining elaborate and complicated audio systems. In addition to extensive technical knowledge, the profession also requires a flair for art and an ear for music, sounds and tones. Training as a sound engineer therefore includes musical education as well as numerous technical specializations.

Anyone working in this field also needs a flair for people. Those responsible for sound and event technology work closely with directors, performers, artists and conductors and have the task of realizing their ideas within the scope of the technical possibilities. This also requires a high degree of empathy and imagination. The ability to react quickly is also very important, which is why sound technician graduates learn to react immediately to the smallest tonal changes, disturbances or distortions, to recognize the problem or area of disturbance and to eliminate it accordingly.

Would you like to find out more about sound engineer training or are you looking for specific offers from the best schools in this field? On Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch you can quickly and easily find the best training programs in Switzerland. Order free and non-binding information material directly from the schools via the education portal or arrange a personal consultation so that you can clarify any unanswered questions about the course or job profile.

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Yes, at present the sound technician course can only be completed at the Zurich Technical Vocational School in collaboration with FFTON Fachschule für Tontechnik in Zurich, at CFMS in Lausanne and at CESMA in Biggio.

In addition to a good ear, good mental and physical resilience, technical understanding, an interest in music and a high level of concentration, participants in continuing education, further training as a sound technician are expected to have either completed vocational education and training VET in a related field (multimedia electronics technician Federal VET Diploma, computer scientist Federal VET Diploma, electronics technician Federal VET Diploma, event specialist Federal VET Diploma or mediamatician Federal VET Diploma) and at least 1. 5 years of professional experience in professional audio technology or, in the case of other vocational training or a Baccalaureate, at least 2 years of relevant professional experience. Without this prior training, at least 6 years of relevant professional experience must be demonstrated.

After passing the Federal Professional Examination (FPE), graduates receive the federally recognized qualification "Sound Technician with Federal Certificate".

Of course, sound engineers can also continue their education, for example in specialized courses offered by schools, companies and professional associations, at private schools, Colleges of Higher Education or Universities of Applied Sciences. For example, sound engineers can study for a Bachelor of Science in multimedia production or electrical engineering, a Bachelor of Arts in music with a specialization in sound engineering, audio design or media art, or other interesting courses of study.

In the continuing education, Higher Education for the Federal Diploma of Higher Education, participants will acquire extensive knowledge in the following areas:

  • Recording technology
  • Studio technology
  • Audio design
  • Broadcast / Film
  • Electronics
  • Digital Audio
  • Digital Media
  • Music
  • Sound reinforcement technology
  • Acoustics
  • Electro-acoustics

The sound technician training with Federal Diploma of Higher Education is completed in 2 years while working.

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After passing the Federal Professional Examination (FPE), graduates receive the federally recognized qualification "Sound Technician with Federal Certificate".

Of course, sound engineers can also continue their education, for example in specialized courses offered by schools, companies and professional associations, at private schools, Colleges of Higher Education or Universities of Applied Sciences. For example, sound engineers can study for a Bachelor of Science in multimedia production or electrical engineering, a Bachelor of Arts in music with a specialization in sound engineering, audio design or media art, or other interesting courses of study.

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