Elektro-Ausbildungszentrum Zentralschweiz EAZ

What Elektro-Ausbildungszentrum Zentralschweiz EAZ does

Elektro-Ausbildungszentrum Zentralschweiz (EAZ) is a privately held vocational and continuing education institution headquartered in Horw, Canton Luzern, Switzerland, operated jointly by the regional electrical trade associations EIT.zentralschweiz and ZEV/EIT.zug. Founded in 1995, EAZ delivers standardized inter-company practical training (überbetriebliche Kurse, ÜK) for five Swiss electrical apprenticeships — Elektroinstallateur/in, Montage-Elektriker/in, Elektroplaner/in, Gebäudeinformatiker/in, and Telematiker/in — and is the officially recognized EIT.swiss Fachschule for the Central Switzerland region, with a statutory mandate spanning six cantons (Luzern, Zug, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Uri, and Schwyz). The institution is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2018 certified.

The educational portfolio comprises three tiers: (1) base ÜK training for apprentices, (2) three higher vocational diploma programs — Elektro-Teamleiter/in (E-TL), Elektroprojektleiter/in Installation und Sicherheit (BPEL), and Elektroinstallations- und Sicherheitsexperte/in (HFPEL) — which confer federal certifications including inspection and control authority (Kontrollberechtigung), and (3) a continuing education (Weiterbildung) catalog covering Arbeiten unter Spannung, Blitzschutz (VKF), Hubarbeitsbühnen (VSAA), Matter Smart-Home, QV preparation workshops, and Berufsbildner certification courses. Pricing is differentiated between EIT.zentralschweiz/EIT.zug members and non-members, with federal subsidies covering up to 50% of higher vocational tuition and additional PKZSE training refunds available.

Revenue mechanics rest on per-course and per-semester tuition, individual self-registration via the myEAZ digital portal, in-person delivery at the Horw campus (with external use of Campus Sursee for elevating work platform training), and referrals from EIT.swiss and the six cantonal Berufsbildungsämter. Distribution is direct and event-driven: courses run on fixed Swiss academic calendars, enrollment is per-course via myEAZ, and Besuchstage (visitor days) engage prospective apprentices' parents and sponsoring Berufsbildner. The 31 internal staff and pool of 50+ external Dozierende collectively deliver approximately five apprenticeship streams, three multi-semester diploma programs, and roughly a dozen recurring continuing-education courses, with no private equity, venture capital, or public-market ownership signals.

Name

Elektro-Ausbildungszentrum Zentralschweiz EAZ

Legal name

Elektro-Ausbildungszentrum Zentralschweiz EAZ

Website

https://eaz.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EAZ is a privately held, association-backed EIT.swiss-recognized Fachschule in Horw, Switzerland, delivering inter-company vocational training, federal diploma programs (E-TL, BPEL, HFPEL), and continuing education for the electrical trades across six cantons in Central Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronics Technician Training (Analog/Digital) (EDAOABAG)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Electrical apprenticeships
• Continuing education
• Higher professional education
• Inter-company training

Headquarters

HQ city

Horw

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vocational Training Course Fees (Überbetriebliche Kurse): EAZ charges course fees for inter-company vocational training courses (ÜK) across five electrical trades (Elektroinstallateur, Montage-Elektriker, Elektroplaner, Gebäudeinformatiker, Telematiker). Fees are charged per course/module and differentiated by membership status (member vs. non-member).
2. Higher Vocational Education (Höhere Berufsbildung) Tuition: EAZ charges tuition for four-semester diploma programs (HFPEL, BPEL, E-TL) with per-semester fees, module examination fees, and material/learning resource costs. Total program fees range from CHF 6,400 to CHF 21,000 before government subsidies. Federal subsidies (50%) are available, reducing net cost to students.
3. Continuing Education (Weiterbildung) Course Fees: EAZ generates revenue from short professional development courses (e.g., Arbeiten unter Spannung, Blitzschutz, Hubarbeitsbühnen, QV-Workshops) with per-course registration fees ranging from CHF 125 to CHF 1,200, differentiated by membership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EAZ is a vocational and continuing education training center for the electrical industry in Central Switzerland. It delivers initial apprenticeships (Grundbildung) for Elektroniker/in EFZ, Montage-Elektriker/in EFZ, Elektroplaner/in EFZ, and Gebäudeinformatiker/in EFZ, alongside higher vocational education (Höhere Berufsbildung), continuing education courses (WBK), inter-company courses (ÜK), and federal qualification procedure (QV) preparation.

Product overview

Elektro-Ausbildungszentrum Zentralschweiz (EAZ) operates as a vocational and professional training center for the electrical industry in Central Switzerland. The organization offers a multi-tiered educational portfolio centered on five vocational training programs (ÜK - überbetriebliche Kurse) for Elektroinstallateur*in, Montage-Elektriker*in, Elektroplaner*in, Gebäudeinformatiker*in, and Telematiker*in, providing practical skill training across 1-4 year apprenticeships. Above this foundation, EAZ delivers three higher professional education programs (HBB - Höhere Berufsbildung): BPEL (Elektroprojektleiter*in), HFPEL (Elektroinstallations- und Sicherheitsexperte*in), and E-TL (Elektro-Teamleiter*in) leading to federally recognized certifications. The continuing education catalog (WBK - Weiterbildung) includes specialized technical courses such as Arbeiten unter Spannung, Matter Smart-Home, lightning protection systems, and working platform training. Supporting products include QV examination preparation workshops and orientation programs like StartUP! and Level UpQV. The institution integrates with the myEAZ digital learning portal for course management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elektroinstallateur/in EFZ Apprenticeship (Grundbildung EI)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• EIT.zentralschweizcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIT.zentralschweiz is the primary regional electrical trades association that co-sponsors EAZ. It is a founding member and key strategic partner. Together with EIT.zug, EIT.zentralschweiz carries EAZ and appoints its leadership.
• EIT.zugcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIT.zug is the regional electrical trades association of the Canton of Zug that co-sponsors EAZ alongside EIT.zentralschweiz. It is a co-founder of EAZ and participates in governance.
• EIT.swisscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIT.swiss is the national umbrella association for electrical trades in Switzerland. It officially recognizes EAZ as a Fachschule, sets the curricula and examination standards for BPEL, HFPEL, and E-TL programs, and issues the corresponding certificates.
• PKZSE (Paritätische Kommission Zentralschweiz Elektro)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPKZSE provides financial training refunds to eligible graduates of EAZ's higher vocational programs (BPEL, HFPEL, E-TL), reducing net tuition costs. It also provides continuing education refunds for short courses. PKZSE is a key financial support mechanism for EAZ students.
• ZEV (Zweckverband Elektroversorgung)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZEV is listed as a supporting organization of EAZ alongside EIT.zentralschweiz, contributing to the institutional structure and mandate of the training center for Central Switzerland.
• Kantonale Berufsbildungsämter (Luzern, Zug, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Uri, Schwyz)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix cantonal vocational training authorities officially mandate and support EAZ's inter-company courses (ÜK) for electrical apprentices in their respective cantons. These are regulatory/governmental partners that validate EAZ's mandate.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• EIT.zürich: EIT.zürich operates the equivalent Fachschule and ÜK mandate for the electrical trades in Canton Zürich under the same EIT.swiss umbrella. Same business model (vocational training for electricians), same industry recognition (EIT.swiss Fachschule), and same statutory positioning — making it the closest direct peer for EAZ.
• Campus Sursee: Campus Sursee is a major trade education campus in Central Switzerland that already partners with EAZ for Hubarbeitsbühnen practical training. It offers broader construction and trades vocational training, including adjacent disciplines that overlap with EAZ's electrical mandate.
• EIT.vaud (EIT Vaud): EIT Vaud operates the electrical trade Fachschule and ÜK mandate for Canton Vaud under the EIT.swiss national umbrella. Same regulatory positioning and program portfolio as EAZ, but in the French-speaking Romandie region.
• EIT.bern: EIT.bern is the regional electrical trade association and Fachschule for Canton Bern, offering the same apprenticeship ÜK, higher vocational diploma (BPEL/HFPEL), and continuing education portfolio as EAZ under the EIT.swiss umbrella. Direct analogue in a different canton.
• TBZ Technische Berufsschule Zürich: TBZ is a leading technical vocational school in Zürich offering apprenticeship training in electrical and related trades under cantonal mandate. It is comparable in offering and regulatory positioning, but serves a different canton.

Regional players

• BBB Baden (Berufsbildung Baden): BBB Baden is the cantonal vocational education center for Canton Aargau, providing apprenticeship training across trades including electrical. Comparable as a cantonal vocational training institution but broader in scope.
• GIBZ (Gewerblich-industrielles Bildungszentrum Zug): GIBZ is the cantonal vocational school for Canton Zug, one of EAZ's six mandated cantons. It delivers similar apprenticeship and technical education across multiple trades including electrical, overlapping with EAZ's regional footprint.
• Handwerkskammer Bildungszentren (Germany): The Handwerkskammer network operates vocational training centers for skilled trades across Germany, including electrical installer (Elektroinstallateur) apprenticeships. While German rather than Swiss, they offer the closest international analogue in terms of trade-based vocational training structure and content.

Broad incumbents

• WIFI Luzern: WIFI Luzern is the regional branch of Switzerland's largest private continuing education provider. While not specialized in electrical trades, it competes for the same continuing education budget across Central Switzerland, including technical and IT-related adult education.

Others

• U-ASA (Union der Schüler- und Elternorganisationen): U-ASA is the umbrella organization for Swiss apprentice associations, providing advocacy and support services to apprentices across all trades. Adjacent ecosystem player that influences apprentice policy and Berufsbildung framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EAZ_EIT.zentralschweiz-m1b
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elektro-ausbildungszentrum-zentralschweiz-eaz

Compliance1 record

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Profiles1 record

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