The fountain maker creates contemporary or classic basins and fountains using cut and sculpted stones. It uses new technologies to regulate electronically programmed water jets. Fountain managers are specialists in the planning, construction, operation, maintenance and monitoring of the drinking water supply.
The creation of a stone fountain is acquired through apprenticeship with obtaining a CFC stone cutter . Duration 4 years. Improvements are possible.
A federal fountain worker certificate is possible via a preparatory course for the exam at the SVGW. This course is made up of several modules. Each module ends with a module exam (oral, written or practical). As soon as all module exams have been passed, candidates are registered for the federal professional exam. Duration 54 days.
You will find all the information on orientation.ch or on the SVGW website.