Commentaries: Art. 3

Study programmes may be attended on a full-time basis or on a part-time basis in parallel with one’s professional activity.
The following minimum number of learning hours shall apply to the following study programmes within the meaning of Article 42 paragraph 1 VPETO (learning hours):
1. for study programmes building on competences acquired by holders of a Federal VET Diploma in the same field of study: 3600 learning hours; of which at least 2880 learning hours outside of practical training modules;
2. for study programmes building on competences acquired by holders of a different upper-secondary level qualification: 5400 learning hours; of which at least 3600 learning hours learning hours outside of practical training modules.
Practical training modules comprise traineeships or professional activity carried out in parallel to one’s studies. The latter is only valid if the professional activity in question relates to the field of study and the minimum workweek corresponds to at least 50 per cent of a standard full-time workweek.