For which professions is the Multicheck required, and which one?
Anyone wishing to obtain an apprenticeship often also has to submit a Multicheck test to the desired training company. However, there are nine different Multicheck tests, each for a different occupational field, each encompassing several different occupations within the same area.
You can find out which Multicheck applies to which professions in the following article.
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Which multicheck for which professions?
The Multicheck-Test is an aptitude test for an apprenticeship or an aptitude analysis, which clarifies the suitability of a candidate for jobs in a specific professional field. The results of the Multicheck test make it easier for the training company to decide whether or not to sign an apprenticeship contract with the candidate. Whether a Multicheck test is required depends on the training company.
Since the requirements for different professions vary, the publisher of the Multicheck test, Gateway, has developed nine different Multicheck tests, each of which analyzes the test taker's suitability for a specific professional field.
Anyone looking for an apprenticeship in a specific profession must first check which Multicheck test applies to which profession, if the desired training company requires a Multicheck test. This Multicheck test must then usually be completed with an overall result of at least 60 percent, although some training companies require an even better result.
Below, we have listed the nine different occupational fields and created a list of the professions for which the respective Multicheck test analyzes the suitability of the examinee.
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Multicheck Attest (EBA)
The “Multicheck Attest (EBA)” test was developed for the so-called EBA professions or Attest professions, of which there are around 60 different types. According to Gateway, the “Multicheck Attest (EBA)” test applies specifically to the following EBA professions:
- Waterproofing practitioner EBA
- Agricultural practitioner EBA
- Assistant Health and Social Affairs EBA
- Automotive Assistant EBA
- Baker, Pastry Chef, Confectioner EBA
- Construction Practitioner EBA
- Clothing sewer EBA
- Basic vocational training EBA
- Chemical and Pharmaceutical Practitioner EBA
- EBA Hairdresser
- Roofing Practitioner EBA
- Decorative sewer EBA
- Retail Assistant EBA
- Drainage practitioner EBA
- Facade construction practitioner EBA
- Meat Assistant EBA
- Florist EBA
- Form practitioner EBA
- Forest practitioner EBA
- Gardener EBA
- Scaffolding practitioner EBA
- Plasterer practitioner EBA
- Track construction practitioner EBA
- Foundation engineering practitioner EBA
- Heating practitioner EBA
- Woodworker EBA
- Industrial and subfloor construction practitioner EBA
- Refrigeration installation practitioner EBA
- Merchant EBA
- Kitchen employee EBA
- Plastics practitioner EBA
- Painting assistant EBA
- Food Practitioner EBA
- Logistics Specialist EBA
- Ventilation system practitioner EBA
- Apprentice painter EBA
- Mechanics Practitioner EBA
- Metal construction practitioner EBA
- Dairy practitioner EBA
- Surface Practitioner EBA
- Horse keeper EBA
- Tiler practitioner EBA
- Polisher EBA
- Practitioner Hotel Housekeeping EBA
- Practitioner cleaning technology EBA
- Print media practitioner EBA
- Tire practitioner EBA
- Restaurant employee EBA
- Sanitary practitioner EBA
- Carpenter practitioner EBA
- Cable car operator EBA
- Plumbing practitioner EBA
- Stone setter EBA
- Installation practitioner for sun protection and stork technology EBA
- Road construction practitioner EBA
- Road transport practitioner EBA
- Textile trainee EBA
- Watchmaker EBA
- Maintenance practitioner EBA
Multicheck Retail and Service
According to Gateway, the “Multicheck Retail and Service” test applies to the following five EFZ professions:
- Retail Specialist EFZ
- Customer Dialogue Specialist EFZ
- Hotel Communications Specialist EFZ
- Restaurant Specialist EFZ
- System Catering Specialist EFZ
Multicheck Health and Social Affairs
According to Gateway, the “Multicheck Health and Social Affairs” test applies to the following ten EFZ professions:
- Optician EFZ
- Dental Assistant EFZ
- Druggist EFZ
- Pharmacy Specialist EFZ
- Care Specialist EFZ
- Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion EFZ
- Health Professional EFZ
- Medical Practice Assistant EFZ
- Podiatrist EFZ
- Veterinary Practice Assistant EFZ
Multicheck Business
According to Gateway, the “Multicheck Business” test applies to the following 43 EFZ professions:
- Waterproofer EFZ
- Plant and equipment engineer EFZ
- Plant operator EFZ
- Automatic mechanic EFZ
- Baker, Pastry Chef, Confectioner EFZ
- Construction machinery mechanic EFZ
- Clothing Designer EFZ
- Car Body painter EFZ
- Bodywork sheet metal worker EFZ
- Roofer EFZ
- Drainage Technologist EFZ
- Rail Transport Specialist EFZ
- Specialist in Facility Maintenance EFZ
- Specialist in Hotel Management EFZ
- Specialist in cleaning technology EFZ
- Specialist in sun protection and stork technology EFZ
- Vehicle mechanic EFZ
- Facade builder EFZ
- Meat specialist EFZ
- Florist EFZ
- Gardener EFZ
- Scaffolder EFZ
- Plasterer-Drywaller EFZ
- Track builder EFZ
- Heating installer EFZ
- Industrial painter EFZ
- Cook EFZ
- Food Technologist EFZ
- Logistics Specialist EFZ
- Ventilation system engineer EFZ
- Painter EFZ
- Bricklayer EFZ
- Metalworker EFZ
- Tiler EFZ
- Polydesigner 3D EFZ
- Interior Decorator EFZ
- Recyclist EFZ
- Sanitary installer EFZ
- Carpenter EFZ
- Tinsmith EFZ
- Road builder EFZ
- Road transport specialist EFZ
- Carpenter EFZ
Multicheck ICT
According to Gateway, the “Multicheck ICT” test applies to the following four EFZ professions:
- ICT specialist EFZ
- Computer Science EFZ Application Development
- Computer Science EFZ Application Development for Computer Science Secondary Schools (IMS)
- Computer Science EFZ Platform Development
Multicheck Media and Design
According to Gateway, the “Multicheck Media and Design” test applies to the following five EFZ professions:
- Advertising Designer EFZ
- Graphic Designer EFZ
- Interactive Media Designer EFZ
- Mediamatician EFZ
- Polygrapher EFZ
Multicheck Pharma and Chemical
According to Gateway, the “Multicheck Pharma and Chemical” test applies to the following three EFZ professions:
- Chemical and pharmaceutical technologist EFZ
- Laboratory technician EFZ
- Medical Device Technologist EFZ
Multicheck Technical
According to Gateway, the “Multicheck Technical” test applies to the following 25 EFZ professions:
- Automation technician EFZ
- Automotive Specialist EFZ
- Automotive Mechatronics Technician EFZ
- Electrician EFZ
- Electronics technician EFZ
- Building IT Specialist EFZ
- Building services planner EFZ (heating / ventilation / plumbing)
- Geomatics Engineer EFZ
- Designer EFZ
- Plastics Technologist EFZ
- Agricultural machinery mechanic EFZ
- Media Technologist EFZ
- Metal construction engineer EFZ
- Micromechanic EFZ
- Micro draftsman EFZ
- Motorcycle mechanic EFZ
- Multimedia electronics technician EFZ
- Network electrician EFZ
- Paper Technologist EFZ
- Polymechanic EFZ Profile E
- Polymechanic EFZ Profile G
- Production mechanic EFZ
- Textile Technologist EFZ
- Watchmaker EFZ
- Draftsman EFZ
Multicheck Business and Administration
According to Gateway, the “Multicheck Business and Administration” test applies to the following four EFZ professions:
- Digital Business Developer EFZ
- Information and Documentation Specialist EFZ
- Public Transport Specialist EFZ
- Merchant EFZ
The costs for the respective Multicheck test and the examination content vary depending on the professional field. In the following article, you will find the costs of the respective Multicheck tests and the respective exam content:«Multicheck costs: How much does the Multicheck test cost?»
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- Find your dream job with Multicheck® - gateway.one (last accessed: July 20, 2025)
- Which Multicheck® is right for you? - gateway.one (last accessed: July 20, 2025)
- Multicheck costs: How much does the Multicheck test cost? (last accessed: July 20, 2025)
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