Vocational training as a housekeeper; application for examination of suitability as a trainer

You must apply to the relevant government for an assessment of the suitability of persons to train as housekeepers.

To ensure the quality of training and to protect the trainees, training as a housekeeper may only be carried out by trainers who are professionally and personally suitable.

The examination of suitability is carried out by the responsible government.

• You will receive a compilation of the required documents from the responsible government after a consultation.

Suitability is recognized if the following requirements are met:

• Personal suitability: Presentation of an extended certificate of good conduct for submission to an authority
• Professional suitability:
  • Proof of professional and occupational aptitude through:
    • Examination in accordance with the Instructor Aptitude Ordinance (AEVO) or
    • Master craftsman's examination in the home economics profession
  • Proof of professional aptitude through:
    • Master craftsman's examination in home economics or
    • Graduation from a technical college/technical school for nutrition and supply management or
    • Degree from a university/college (relevant) with professional experience in the field of home economics

Interested persons are requested to contact either the local Office for Food, Agriculture and Forestry or Department 61 of the responsible government by telephone or e-mail in advance.

You will receive a compilation of the required documents and the application form from the responsible government after a consultation.