Your apprenticeship at tpg

Public transport officers performs a number of tasks in the area of vehicle operations and network event management. They are able to coordinate the driving staff and to inform the customers in case of disruptions, planned or not, on the network.

Specificities
- Training duration of 3 years
- Practical training in the company (3 to 4 days per week)
- Theoretical training (1 to 2 days per week)
- Inter-company courses (12 days over 3 years)

Required qualities
- Interest in the world of transport
- Strong knowledge of the canton of Geneva and the network
- Good team spirit
- Ability to work methodically
- Good stress management

During this apprenticeship, you will be the link between tpg and its clients. Using various communication channels (telephone, e-mail, etc.), you will provide clients with information on services and answer individual questions and complaints.

Specificities 
- Training duration of 3 years
- Practical training in the company (3 to 4 days per week)
- Theoretical training (1 to 2 days per week)
- Inter-company course (23 days over 3 years)

Required qualities
- Interest in the world of transport 
- Communication and customer service skills
- Interest in languages 
- Writing skills

Automaticians are in charge of the maintenance and repair of the electromechanical parts of our vehicles and the infrastructure on the network.

Specificities
- Training period of 4 years
- Practical training in the company (3 to 4 days per week)
- Theoretical training at the vocational school (1 to 2 days per week)
- Inter-company courses (48 days over 4 years)

Required qualities
- Affinity for the sciences
- Ability to adapt to technological changes
- Manual skills
- Ability to work methodically
- Good team spirit
 

Autobody repairers/painters carry out various painting jobs related to vehicle and infrastructure maintenance in order to protect them from damage (corrosion, rust, bad weather, etc.). They work in collaboration with the bodyworkers who have previously carried out the necessary repairs on the vehicles.

Specificities
- Training period of 4 years
- Practical training in a workshop (4 days per week)
- Theoretical training at the vocational school (1 day per week)

Required qualities
- Interest in technology
- Accuracy and ability to perform manual tasks
- Ability to withstand strong paint odors
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Physical endurance
 

Draftsmen in civil engineering prepare, according to the indications of the engineers, plans for studies and implementation in construction, plans of formworks and reinforcements, as well as plans of bearing structures for buildings (staircases, retaining walls, slabs, etc). 
They draw diagrams, sketches, and plans using computer-aided drafting. They may be responsible for controlling and coordinating the work.

Specificities
- Training period of 4 years
- Practical training in the company (3 to 4 days per week)
- Theoretical training (1 to 2 days per week)
- Inter-company course (16 days over 4 years)

Required qualities
- Good spatial vision
- Precision 
- Ease with math and geometry
- Computer literacy 

Commercial employees perform various administrative tasks, such as drafting documents, receiving and sorting mail, accounting and customer management. Two profiles are possible: B (basic) and E (extended). Profile E integrates the learning of a second language at school.

Specificities
- Training duration of 3 years
- Practical training in the company (3 to 4 days per week)
- Theoretical training at the vocational school (1 to 2 days per week)
- Inter-company courses (8 to 16 days over 3 years)

Required qualities
- Interest in administrative tasks
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Ability to work methodically
 

Computer scientist install, commission, and maintain computer systems and applications, as well as support the company's employees. They also intervene in case of breakdown for users.

Specificities
- Training period of 4 years
- Practical training in a company (3 days per week, on average)
- Theoretical training at the vocational school (2 days per week, on average)
- Inter-company courses (35 days over 4 years)
- Possibility of obtaining a professional certificate during the apprenticeship or upon obtaining the CFC

Required qualities
- Interest in computers and new technologies
- Skills in scientific subjects and English
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- Capacity for abstraction
- Communication skills
- Self-regulated work
 

At tpg, logisticians are in charge of stock management in the spare parts warehouses, as well as the reception and dispatch of goods to internal and external suppliers, while carrying out the controls provided for by the company's directives and procedures. Internships in private garages are organized to enrich the training.

Specificities
- Training duration of 3 years
- Practical training in a company (4 days per week)
- Theoretical training at the vocational school (1 day per week)
- Inter-company courses (16 to 20 days over 3 years)

Required qualities
- Self-regulated work
- Physical endurance
- Ability to work methodically
- Good memory
- Easy to contact
 

Automobile maintenance mechanics carry out inspection, maintenance and repair work on the company's vehicles in accordance with safety requirements.

Specificities
- Training duration of 3 years
- Practical training in the company (3 to 4 days per week)
- Theoretical training at the vocational school (1 to 2 days per week)
- Inter-company courses (40 days over 3 years)
- Possibility of obtaining a professional certificate during the apprenticeship or upon obtaining the CFC

Required qualities
- Interest in mechanics
- Manual skills
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Physical endurance
- Ability to work methodically
 

Mechatronics technicians carry out maintenance and repair of our company vehicles according to safety requirements. They may be required to use various computer diagnostic systems.

Specificities
- Training period of 4 years
- Practical training in the company (3 to 4 days per week)
- Theoretical training at the vocational school (1 to 2 days per week)
- Inter-company courses (64 days over 4 years)
- Possibility of obtaining a professional certificate during the apprenticeship or upon obtaining the CFC

Required qualities
- Interest in mechanics
- Manual skills
- Ability to adapt to technological changes
- Analytical skills
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Physical endurance
- Ability to work methodically
 

Computer operators install and configure the hardware, applications, and software that make up the company's computer infrastructure. They connect them to the network, maintain them and intervene in case of breakdowns or operating problems. They also assist users.

Specificities
- Training duration of 3 years
- Practical training in the company (3 to 4 days per week)
- Theoretical training (1 to 2 days per week)
- Inter-company course (24 days over 3 years)

Required qualities
- Interest in computers and new technologies
- Communication skills
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- Autonomy and ingenuity
- Skills in math and English

Printing technologists produce different media from analog or digital originals. They manage the preparation and parameterization of machines for the entire production process.

Specificities
- Training period of 4 years
- Practical training in the company (3 to 4 days per week)
- Theoretical training at the vocational school (1 to 2 days per week)
- Inter-company courses (12 days over 3 years)

Required qualities
- Interest in the creative environment and technologies
- Ability to discern colors
- Precision and meticulousness in work
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Good physical endurance