William Nüesch
If you are looking for an apprenticeship, you will often come across the Multicheck. Many companies use this aptitude assessment tool to check whether you have the necessary skills for a particular training program. But which Multicheck is relevant for which profession? Here is an overview!
What is the Multicheck?
Multicheck is a computer-based test that assesses academic, cognitive, and job-specific skills. It is required by many training companies as a supplement to application documents in order to better assess suitability for the job.
What Multicheck tests are available?
The Multicheck is divided into different occupational fields. You should take the appropriate test depending on your desired apprenticeship. Here are the most important categories:
Multicheck Business and Administration
Suitable for:
- Digital Business Developer EFZ
- Information and documentation specialist EFZ
- Public transport specialist EFZ
- Merchant EFZ
Areas tested: 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
Multicheck Technical
Suitable for:
- Automation Engineer EFZ
- Automotive technician EFZ
- Automotive mechatronics technician EFZ
- Electrician EFZ
- Electronics technician EFZ
- Building IT specialist 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-drawing technician EFZ
- Motorcycle mechanic EFZ
- Multimedia electronics technician EFZ
- Electrician EFZ
- Paper technologist EFZ
- Polymechanic EFZ profile E
- Polymechanic EFZ Profile G
- Production mechanic EFZ
- Textile technologist EFZ
- Watchmaker EFZ
- Draughtsman EFZ
Areas tested: German, English, mathematics, logic, concentration, short-term memory, retentive memory, imagination, technical understanding, organizational skills, writing
Multicheck ICT
Suitable for:
- ICT specialist EFZ
- Computer Scientist EFZ Application Development
- Computer scientist EFZ platform development
Areas tested: German, English, mathematics, logic, concentration, short-term memory, retentive memory, imagination, basic IT knowledge*, organizational skills, networked thinking, writing
* No prior IT knowledge is required for this area.
Multicheck Health & Social Affairs
Suitable for:
- Optician EFZ
- Dental assistant EFZ
- Druggist EFZ
- Pharmacy specialist EFZ
- Care specialist EFZ
- Specialist in exercise and health promotion EFZ
- Healthcare specialist EFZ
- Medical practice assistant EFZ
- Podiatrist EFZ
- Veterinary practice assistant EFZ
Areas tested: 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
Multicheck Retail and Service
Suitable for:
- Retail sales specialist EFZ
- Customer Service Specialist EFZ
- Hotel communication specialist EFZ
- Restaurant specialist EFZ
- System catering specialist EFZ
Areas tested: German, English, second foreign language (choice of French or Italian), mathematics, logic, concentration, memory, networked thinking, personal and social skills, writing
Multicheck Media and Design
Suitable for:
- Graphic designer/advertising technician EFZ
- Graphic designer EFZ
- Interactive Media Designer EFZ
- Media technician EFZ
- Polygraph operator EFZ
Areas tested: 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
Multicheck Pharmaceuticals and Chemistry
Suitable for:
- Chemical and pharmaceutical technologist EFZ
- Laboratory technician EFZ
- Medical device technician EFZ
Areas tested: German, English, mathematics, logic, concentration, short-term memory, retentive memory, imagination, organizational skills, understanding of biology and chemistry, understanding of technology and physics, networked thinking
Multicheck Trade
Suitable for:
- Sealer EFZ
- Plant and equipment engineer EFZ
- Plant Operator EFZ
- Automatic mechanic EFZ
- Baker/Pastry chef/Confectioner EFZ
- Construction machine mechanic EFZ
- Clothing designer EFZ
- Car body painter EFZ
- Car body technician EFZ
- Roofer EFZ
- Drainage technologist EFZ
- Rail transport specialist EFZ
- Operations maintenance specialist EFZ
- Hotel housekeeping specialist EFZ
- Professional cleaning technician EFZ
- Specialist in sun protection and awning technology EFZ
- Vehicle mechanic EFZ
- Facade builder EFZ
- Meat specialist EFZ
- Florist EFZ
- Gardener EFZ
- Scaffolder EFZ
- Plasterer/drywall installer EFZ
- Railway track layer EFZ
- Heating engineer EFZ
- Industrial painter EFZ
- Cook EFZ
- Food technologist EFZ
- Logistician EFZ
- Ventilation system engineer EFZ
- Painter EFZ
- Bricklayer EFZ
- Metalworker EFZ
- Tile layer EFZ
- Polydesigner 3D EFZ
- Interior designer EFZ
- Recyclist EFZ
- Plumbing installer EFZ
- Carpenter EFZ
- Plumber EFZ
- Road builder EFZ
- Road transport specialist EFZ
- Carpenter EFZ
Areas tested: Getestete Bereiche: Deutsch, Optional eine Fremdsprache (wählbar zwischen Französisch, Englisch, Italienisch), Mathematik, Logik, Konzentration, Merkfähigkeit, Vorstellungsvermögen, Praktisches Grundwissen, Textschreiben
Multicheck Certificate/ EBA
Suitable for:
- Sealing technician EBA
- Agricultural technician EBA
- Assistant in Health and Social Care EBA
- Automotive assistant EBA
- Baker/Pastry Chef/Confectioner/ EBA
- Construction worker EBA
- Clothing sewer EBA
- Basic vocational training EBA
- Chemical and pharmaceutical technician EBA
- Hairdresser EBA
- Roofing technician EBA
- Decorative sewer EBA
- Retail assistant EBA
- Drainage technician EBA
- Facade construction technician EBA
- Meat assistant EBA
- Florist EBA
- Mold making technician EBA
- Forestry technician EBA
- Gardener EBA
- Scaffolding technician EBA
- Plasterer technician EBA
- Railway track construction technician EBA
- Basic construction technician EBA
- Heating technician EBA
- Woodworker EBA
- Industrial and floor covering technician EBA
- Refrigeration technician EBA
- Merchant EBA
- Kitchen employee EBA
- Plastics technician EBA
- Painting/coating assistant EBA
- Food technician EBA
- Logistics specialist EBA
- Ventilation system technician EBA
- Painter and Decorator EBA
- Mechanical engineering technician EBA
- Metal construction technician EBA
- Milk technician EBA
- Surface treatment technician EBA
- Horse care assistant EBA
- Turner/tiler technician EBA
- Polisher EBA
- Hotel housekeeping technician EBA
- Technician in Cleaning Technology EBA
- Print media technician EBA
- Tire technician EBA
- Restaurant employee EBA
- Sanitary technician EBA
- Carpenter technician EBA
- Cable Car Operator EBA
- Plumber technician EBA
- Stone mason/stone cutter EBA
- Sun protection and blind technology technician EBA
- Road construction technician EBA
- Road transport technician EBA
- Textile technician EBA
- Watchmaker EBA
- Maintenance technician EBA
Areas tested: German, mathematics, logic, concentration, memory, basic practical knowledge, writing
Costs
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. You can find all the important information in our article on Multicheck registration and the associated costs.
Here is an overview of the prices:
- Multicheck Economy and Administration: 100 Swiss Francs
- Multicheck Technical: 100 Swiss Francs
- Multicheck ICT: 100 Swiss Francs
- Multicheck Health and Social Affairs: 100 Swiss Francs
- Multicheck Pharma and Chemicals: 100 Swiss Francs
- Multicheck Media and Design: 100 Swiss Francs
- Multicheck commercial: 85 Francs
- Multicheck retail and service: 85 Swiss Francs
- Multicheck certificate/EBA: 60 Swiss francs
Conclusion
The Multicheck is an important prerequisite for many professions. Find out early on which test you need for your dream job and prepare yourself specifically for it. With good preparation, your chances of finding a successful apprenticeship are significantly better!
