The institution has offices in Zollikofen, near Bern (headquarters), Lausanne, and Lugano, with additional sites in Olten and Zürich.

[citation needed] SFUVET has led various projects funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and recently carried out the "At the heart of vocational training" project in the form of an interactive exhibition presented at various career and training fairs in French-speaking Switzerland.

The SFUVET holds a unique position as the sole educational institution in Switzerland with a mandate spanning four locations across three language regions.

Serving as a crucial link between professional organizations, the 26 cantons, and numerous vocational schools and colleges, SFUVET plays an essential role as a national institution.

Like ETH Zurich, for example, SFUVET is affiliated with the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER).

48 paragraph 2 of the Federal Act of 13 December 2002 on Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPETA) stipulates that the Confederation manages the Institute at the university level and sets corresponding objectives.

This council plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic objectives for SFUVET's development, operating within the framework of its performance mandate.

In the Fall of 2007, the division launched a unique academic qualification for university graduates throughout Switzerland: the Master of Science (MSc) in Vocational Education and Training.

With a total of 26 study programs recognized by the State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation (SERI), SFUVET annually trains over 1700 teachers and vocational trainers in the three language regions of Switzerland.

Through the magazine, SFUVET's goal is to facilitate the exchange of information and knowledge, as well as foster networking among all stakeholders in the field of vocational education and training.

[citation needed] The primary responsibilities of the SPIVE focused on the training and continuous education of teachers in the commercial and industrial sectors.

The SPIVE executed research and development projects in vocational education and training, as well as created expert reports and studies.

[10] On January 1, 2007, the SPIVE underwent a transformation and officially became the Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (SFIVET).

[10] With these two reforms and the newly assigned tasks and competencies, the structures and organization of the Institute were also adapted and the services were re-positioned throughout Switzerland.