BBZ-CFP Biel-Bienne

Located in Biel/Bienne, one of Switzerland’s historic centres of watchmaking, BBZ-CFP Biel-Bienne offers a complete pathway into professional horology through its technical and vocational programmes. Students can train as Horloger/Horlogère CFC over four years, combining theoretical instruction with extensive practical work in movement assembly, servicing, adjustment, diagnostics and precision repair. The school also offers three-year training for Horloger/Horlogère de production CFC and a two-year pathway for Opérateur/Opératrice en horlogerie AFP, allowing students to enter different areas of the Swiss watch industry according to their skills and professional goals. Its programmes lead to federally recognised qualifications and are closely aligned with the technical standards of Switzerland’s watchmaking sector. Through this combination of structured vocational education, practical workshop experience and its location within the Biel/Bienne horological ecosystem, BBZ-CFP prepares graduates for careers in Swiss manufactures, after-sales service, production and professional watchmaking.