Cécile Lerch
Nowadays, anyone applying for an apprenticeship is often expected to take a Multicheck test. This aptitude test provides information about how suitable you are for the profession. It enables training companies to assess whether you are suited to the apprenticeship and whether you are likely to complete it successfully. We will guide you through the most important information about the Multicheck test and give you tips on how to prepare and choose the right Multicheck test.
What is the Multicheck®?
Multicheck® is an aptitude test that assesses academic, cognitive, and job-specific skills. Academic knowledge includes subjects such as English, mathematics, and German. Cognitive knowledge is tested by assessing logical thinking, memory, imagination, short-term memory, and concentration.
These tasks are not typical tasks that you may be familiar with from school. You will be given completely different tasks that may be new to you. However, with practice, you can master these parts of the test. Finally, job-specific skills are tested. That is why it is important to choose the right Multicheck® for the right profession. Different skills are tested depending on the Multicheck®.
Why is the Multicheck® important?
Training companies can use Multicheck to determine how suitable you are for a specific profession. However, good school grades are also an important prerequisite for training companies. The test also allows students to determine for themselves whether this profession is really right for them.
What Multichecks® are available?
Depending on the profession, Multicheck® assesses different job-specific skills and weights them differently. For example, technical understanding is weighted more heavily in Multicheck® than in retail and service. Skills such as empathy, creativity, planning, and organization can be assessed in the various Multicheck® tests.
The following tests are available to you:
• Certificate (EBA)
• Retail and service
• Health and social services
• Pharmaceuticals and chemicals
• Trade
• ICT
• Media and design
• Technical
• Business and administration
There are two further tests, but these are specifically considered entrance exams. These two tests must be taken and included in the application process and are not relevant for the search for an apprenticeship:
• Health HF
• IMS aptitude test
Which Multicheck® should I choose?
It can sometimes be difficult to choose the right Multicheck®. Training companies often specify a particular Multicheck® and indicate this. If this is not the case, you will find an overview here of which Multicheck is suitable for which apprenticeship.
1st Multicheck® Business and Administration:
Suitable for:
• Digital business developer EFZ
• Information and documentation specialist EFZ
• Public transport specialist EFZ
• Business administrator EFZ
2. Multicheck® Technical
Suitable for:
• Automation technician EFZ
• Automotive technician EFZ
• Automotive mechatronics technician EFZ
• Electrical installer EFZ
• Electronics technician EFZ
• Building information technician EFZ
• Building services engineer EFZ (heating/ventilation/plumbing)
• Geomatics technician EFZ
• Design engineer EFZ
• Plastics technologist EFZ
• Agricultural machinery mechanic EFZ
• Media technologist EFZ
• Metal construction engineer EFZ
• Micromechanic EFZ
• Micro draftsman EFZ
• Motorcycle mechanic EFZ
• Multimedia electronics technician EFZ
• Network electrician EFZ
• Paper technologist EFZ
• Polymechanic EFZ Profile E
• Polymechanic EFZ Profile G
• Production mechanic EFZ
• Textile technologist EFZ
• Watchmaker EFZ
• Draftsman EFZ
3. Multicheck® ICT
Suitable for:
• ICT specialist EFZ
• Computer scientist EFZ application development
• Computer scientist EFZ platform development
4. Multicheck® Health & Social Services
Suitable for:
• Optician EFZ
• Dental assistant EFZ
• Pharmacist EFZ
• Pharmacy technician EFZ
• Care specialist EFZ
• Movement and health promotion specialist EFZ
• Health specialist EFZ
• Medical practice assistant EFZ
• Podiatrist EFZ
• Veterinary practice assistant EFZ
5. Multicheck® Retail and Service
Suitable for:
• Retail specialist EFZ
• Customer service specialist EFZ
• Hotel communications specialist EFZ
• Restaurant specialist EFZ
• System catering specialist EFZ
6. Multicheck® Media and Design
Suitable for:
• Advertising designer EFZ
• Graphic designer EFZ
• Interactive media designer EFZ
• Mediamatician EFZ
• Polygraph EFZ
7. Multicheck® Trade
Suitable for:
• Sealer EFZ
• Plant and equipment engineer EFZ
• Plant operator EFZ
• Automation technician EFZ
• Baker-confectioner EFZ
• Construction machine mechanic EFZ
• Clothing designer EFZ
• Car body painter EFZ
• Car body panel beater EFZ
• Roofer EFZ
• Drainage technician EFZ
• Rail transport specialist EFZ
• Maintenance specialist EFZ
• Hotel housekeeping specialist EFZ
• Cleaning technology specialist EFZ
• Sun protection and blind technology specialist EFZ
• Vehicle mechanic EFZ
• Facade builder EFZ
• Meat specialist EFZ
• Florist EFZ
• Gardener EFZ
• Scaffolder EFZ
• Plasterer/drywall installer EFZ
• Track layer EFZ
• Heating installer EFZ
• Industrial painter EFZ
• Cook EFZ
• Food technologist EFZ
• Logistics specialist EFZ
• Ventilation system installer EFZ
• Painter EFZ
• Bricklayer EFZ
• Metalworker EFZ
• Tiler EFZ
• 3D poly designer EFZ
• Interior decorator EFZ
• Recycler EFZ
• Plumber EFZ
• Carpenter EFZ
• Plumber EFZ
• Road builder EFZ
• Road transport specialist EFZ
• Carpenter EFZ
8. multicheck® certificate/ EBA
Suitable for:
- All EBA apprenticeships
What is tested in the Multichecks®?
Different skills are tested depending on the Multicheck®. To help you prepare specifically for the right Multicheck, we have listed the skills required for each Multicheck® here:
1st Multicheck® Business and Administration:
• German
• English
• Second foreign language (choice of French or Italian)
• Mathematics
• Logic
• Concentration
• Memory
• Digital skills
• Organizational skills
• Networked thinking
• Personal and social skills
• Writing
2. Multicheck® Technical
• German
• English
• Mathematics
• Logic
• Concentration
• Short-term memory
• Retention
• Imagination
• Technical understanding
• Organizational skills
• Writing
3. Multicheck® ICT
• German
• English
• Mathematics
• Logic
• Concentration
• Short-term memory
• Retention
• Imagination
• Basic IT knowledge*
• Organizational skills
• Networked thinking
• Writing
* No prior IT knowledge is required for this area.
4. Multicheck® Health & Social Services
• German
• English
• Second foreign language optional (choice of French or Italian)
• Mathematics
• Logic
• Concentration
• Short-term memory
• Retention
• Perception
• Organizational skills
• Networked thinking
• Natural sciences
• Writing
5. Multicheck® Retail and Service
• German
• English
• Second foreign language (choice of French or Italian)
• Mathematics
• Logic
• Concentration
• Memory
• Interdisciplinary thinking
• Personal and social skills
• Writing
6. Multicheck® Media and Design
• German
• English
• Second foreign language optional (choice of French or Italian)
• Mathematics
• Logic
• Concentration
• Short-term memory
• Retention
• Basic graphic skills
• Imagination
• Networked thinking
• Writing/creativity
7. Multicheck® Trade
• German
• Optional foreign language (choice of French, English, Italian)
• Mathematics
• Logic
• Concentration
• Memory
• Imagination
• Practical basic knowledge
• Writing
8. multicheck® certificate/ EBA
• Deutsch
• Mathematik
• Logik
• Konzentration
• Merkfähigkeit
• Praktisches Grundwissen
• Textschreiben
How much does the Multicheck® cost?
A Multicheck® costs between 60 and 100 Swiss francs. The Multicheck® Attest/EBA is the cheapest option, with the other Multichecks® costing between 85 and 100 Swiss francs.
Here is an overview of the prices:
- Multicheck® Business and Administration: 100 Swiss francs
- Multicheck® Technical: 100 Swiss francs
- Multicheck® ICT: 100 Swiss francs
- Multicheck® Health and Social Services: 100 Swiss francs
- Multicheck® Pharma and Chemistry: 100 Swiss francs
- Multicheck® Media and Design: 100 Swiss francs
- Multicheck® Trade: 85 Swiss francs
- Multicheck® Retail and Service: 85 Swiss francs
- Multicheck® certificate/EBA: 60 Swiss francs
When and where does the Multicheck® take place?
When you registered, you chose a time and place for the exam. So check carefully which slot you are taking your exam in and at which test location. Find out both and enter them directly into your calendar. When you register, you will find the test location and the corresponding address. You can use Google to see exactly where that is.
When should I arrive at the test location?
We recommend arriving 15–20 minutes before the exam starts. This will give you enough time to calmly discuss where you will ultimately take the exam. You are new to the location, so don't underestimate this. In addition, if any public transportation connections are canceled or delayed, you will still have enough time to switch to alternative connections. This will help you avoid stress before the exam.
How do I prepare for the Multicheck®?
On Gateway.one, you can find trial versions of the various Multichecks® to help you prepare for the test. However, these only provide a brief insight and therefore only prepare you for the Multicheck to a limited extent.
Studypeak therefore offers comprehensive preparation for all Multichecks®. We prepare you for the exam with a training area where you can practice all the skills required for the respective Multichecks®. Before the official Multicheck, you can test yourself once more on studypeak with a mock exam to see if you need more practice to achieve a satisfactory test result.
Studypeak has also developed on-site tutoring for Multicheck® to prepare you perfectly for Multicheck® and the exam situation.
When should I start preparing?
The motto “the earlier, the better” also applies here. It definitely makes sense to take a mock exam early on, as this will allow you to identify exactly where you need more practice. Depending on the results, you will need more or less preparation.
What should you bring with you to the Multicheck® exam?
Since the Multicheck® is conducted on a computer, you do not need to bring anything with you to the test. All the aids you may need will be provided.
How long does a Multicheck® take?
Depending on the Multicheck®, the test takes between 1.5 and 3.5 hours. As a general rule, the Multicheck lasts until you have completed all the tasks. There is therefore no time limit for the individual tasks. You can take as much time as you need to complete the tasks. However, the time taken will be noted when the Multicheck® is evaluated.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Where do I register for Multicheck®?
To register for a Multicheck®, you must register on the Gateway.one website. For more information, read our instructions on how to register for Multicheck®.
Do I get time off from school?
For the Multicheck®, an exemption may be requested from the teacher or school administration. The absence should normally be accepted.
What happens if I am ill?
If you are ill, please contact the GATEWAY Solutions AG hotline (+41 31 336 66 00). You can then reschedule your exam.
When will I receive the results of my Multicheck®?
You will receive the results 2-3 days after the test. You can then view the evaluation online with your login details.
How many points do I need for a good test result?
As with other tests, the higher the result, the better. A test result above 50 is certainly satisfactory. Ultimately, however, it depends on the training company. You decide what you consider to be a good Multicheck® result for your training company.
Can I retake the test?
Yes, you can repeat the test once per test period (for a fee). The test period runs from mid-May to the beginning of May of the following year. If you repeat the test during the same period, this will be noted in the evaluation of the second test run.
What should I do if I get bad results?
It may be useful to repeat the Multicheck® if individual parts of the test did not turn out as expected. If the test result is very low, it may be worth considering a different career. If you don't know which apprenticeships are suitable for you, you can seek advice from our experts.
