FEDERAL VET DIPLOMA
Branch of Education : Services & Administration (S&A)
School-based initial training, concentrated model (FIEC)
You can get a professional degree with Lemania
The CFC d’Employé de Commerce is a federal diploma attesting to theoretical and practical professional qualifications in the commercial field.
It is awarded after three years, following successful completion of an apprenticeship in a commercial company and validation of the required skills in federal examinations.
Our training scheme provides two years of solid theoretical and practical training at school, supplemented by a year’s full-time apprenticeship at a training company.
The training covers areas such as administrative management, accounting, marketing, communication tools, IT and other essential commercial skills.
The CFC de Commerce is an invaluable professional qualification for those wishing to pursue a career in commerce, or to access further training in the commercial field.
Reference: SEFRI ordinance on initial vocational training for commercial employees CFC of August 16, 2021 (OrFO) and
Presentation of the curriculum
The program follows the ordinance of the SEFRI (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation) on the initial vocational training of commercial employees CFC of August 16th, 2021 (OrFO) and the associated training plan (PF).
The training programmes for the CFC in Commerce are based on four semesters of courses and one year of full-time (paid) work experience in a company. Particular attention is paid to dialogue and emphasis is placed on the essential values of reciprocity, respect and collaboration. The profile of the CFC de Commerce trainers is also of paramount importance, so that theory and practice combine to give you the best possible chance of success.
The Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) is obtained after successful completion of an initial vocational training course (also known as an apprenticeship).
Curriculum Timeline
Year 1
Courses at Ecole Lemania
Year 2
Courses at Ecole Lemania
Year 3
Practical company internship
Study plan
School training: 4 semesters at school
Business skills
- Accounting and Finance (and familiarization with Abacus software)
- General economics, law, political, cultural and social environment
- Corporate marketing
- Management planning (Calendar, Gantt, Smart)
- Personal organization
Information and communication technologies
- Word processing (Word) and spreadsheets (Excel)
- Presentation (PowerPoint)
- Page layout, flyer creation (Digital tools)
- Multi-channel communication (Zoom, Google Apps)
- Business correspondence and typing
Languages
- French
- English (level B1)
- German (level B1)
On-the-job training: 2 semesters with a 100% training company
- Inter-company courses (8-16 days)
- 22 practical assignments, 2 half-yearly assessments (= 2 skills checks), monitoring, self-assessment and assessment of the apprentice by the trainer on the Konvink platform.
Lemania is eduQua-certified
The success of your continuing training depends on the quality of your training institute: our continuing training courses meet all the Eduqua quality standards, which ensures our participants that the content is relevant to their needs and that the teaching is delivered by a trained and experienced team. You can find out directly from the certification body about the benefits for our participants of choosing Eduqua-certified training with Lemania.
Marie-Laure Jacquemond, Director of the Business Studies Division
Throughout your studies at Lemania, Marie-Laure Jacquemond will maximize your chances of success. As Director of the Business Studies Division, she guarantees the quality of your studies and ensures that you can express your full potential.
She answers some questions about professional studies in Lemania.
Marie-Laure Jacquemond's interviewThe advantages of the CFC at Lemania
Continuity with the compulsory school system
During the two years at school, a work environment and requirements modelled on the professional environment, but with a smooth transition thanks to a secure school environment and a work rhythm that respects school holidays,
A teaching programme that is useful for everyday life, prepares students for professional life, is exciting for understanding the business world and is delivered by teachers and trainers from both academic and practical backgrounds.
A curriculum that combines theory and practice
Because we train you in the realities of the field and the needs of the business world, we take care to combine practice and theory throughout your training: you will experience theoretical learning in the classroom in the professional life of our EPCO (Entreprise de Pratique Commerciale or training company). Here, our students carry out the procedures and tasks of a company’s six departments (HR, Accounting, Reception, Purchasing, Sales and Marketing).
A stress-free search for an apprenticeship
No apprenticeship, not yet or no longer available? With our 2 + 1 programme, finding an apprenticeship place is no longer a problem. You’ve got the time. Our course teaches you how to write a CV and covering letter, prepares you for interviews and helps you find a work placement.
At the end of your 2 years of stress-free training at school, you’ll embark on your placement in the real world of work. We will support you throughout your work placement right up to your final CFC diploma.
Preparation for the Maturité professionnelle exams
Our programmes are specially designed to meet the requirements of the SEFRI ordinance on initial vocational training for the CFC Employé-e de Commerce (OrFO of 16 August 2021), as well as the associated training plan (PF).
In addition to the training objectives of the CFC, Lemania’s courses focus on the knowledge required to pass the Maturité professionnelle entrance exams: French, English, German and mathematics. We are keen to ensure that our students do not lose touch with the knowledge they will need if they wish to pursue an academic career.
Student Life in our Lausanne downtown campus
Located in the heart of Lausanne, Ecole Lemania benefits from a dynamic environment connected to city life. In this vibrant city, where museums, theatres and restaurants coexist, students can draw positive energy for their academic career.
At Lemania, inspiration is not limited to classrooms. The city, recognized for its commitment to creativity, research and sport as the Olympic capital, offers an ideal setting for the personal and academic development of students.
Whether you aspire to join a specialised university (HES), obtain a bachelor’s degree in a Swiss university or aim for more specific sectors such as high school maturity or professional maturity, Lemania supports you on your journey. Thanks to a solid teaching program and a competent teaching team, you will be prepared for the required entrance exams and maturity exams.
In addition, thanks to close links with the local socio-economic fabric, students have access to opportunities for professional experience and practical training, which strengthens their academic and professional career.
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Boarding and catering
In the heart of Lausanne, Ecole Lemania has a welcoming boarding school for girls and boys from the age of 15.
In this boarding school, students benefit from a serene and comfortable living environment, conducive to concentration and well-being. They are supervised by qualified in-house teachers, available to support them in their studies and promote their personal development.
Whether for internal or external students, the school also offers quality catering, with meals prepared in the establishment’s kitchens under the supervision of a dedicated chef.
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Marie-Laure Jacquemond, Director of the Business Studies Division
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