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Anyone wishing to provide professional support to adults in companies, educational institutions or organizations and to shape learning processes will find the Federal Diploma of Higher Education for Trainers an established continuing education, higher education and further training course for adults. The trainingbuilds on the SVEB competenciesandfocuses in particular on the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of learning processes. Thanks toHigh practical relevance, recognition in many areas of education and modular structurethe training can be completed while working and close to the job. The following5 Factsshow which skills are required, how the Federal Professional Examination is structured and why the qualification is so important in adult education.

The "Instructor" course is aimed at people who have already gained experience in adult education. Admission to the Federal Professional Examination requires, among other things, the SVEB course instructor certificate or an equivalent qualification. The professional certificate is therefore the next step in professional adult education.

Structure:

The SVEB certificate (SVEB 1) is followed by further modules covering topics such as:

  • Learning processes
  • Group dynamics
  • Methodology didactics
  • Learning support
  • Online learning

deepen your knowledge. It is a modular system (AdA - Ausbildung der Ausbildenden) in which the SVEB certificate is the first module, followed by five further level 2 modules to obtain the Federal Professional Examination.

Trainers plan, design and evaluate learning events for adults. This involves not only specialist knowledge, but also learning support, methodology, group dynamics, communication and transfer into practice. The skills are based on real-life situations from adult education.

Contents:

The knowledge of

  • Concept
  • Planning
  • Implementation
  • Evaluation

of educational events.

Theory alone is not enough to qualify as an instructor with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education. Anyone wishing to take the Federal Professional Examination must demonstrate practical experience in adult education. This is to ensure that graduates are not only familiar with learning processes, but can also implement them professionally.

The most important practical requirements (for the specialist certificate):

  • At least 300 hours of practical experience:Proven experience in leading learning events with adults.
  • Period: These 300 hours must beover a period of at least 4 years(can also take place parallel to continuing education, further training).
  • Target group: Participants mustAdults(usually from the age of 16, after compulsory schooling).
  • Group size: At least two thirds (200 hours) of the lessons must be carried out in groups of at least 3 people.
  • Individual tuition: A maximum of one third (100 hours) can be credited as individual tuition or learning support.
  • Crediting: Hours that have already been credited for the SVEB certificate (level 1) count towards the 300 hours.

Trainers work in companies, further education institutes, public institutions or non-profit organizations. The Federal Diploma of Higher Education is an established qualification in adult education and is valued in numerous areas of education and HR.

  • Conclusion:After passing the Federal Professional Examination (FPE), you will receive the official title "Instructor with Federal Professional Certificate".
  • Recognition:It is a higher vocational education and training qualification (continuing education and training / tertiary level) that is firmly established in education and further training.
    • High priority:The qualification is regarded as proof of professional competence in adult education and is firmly established in the business world.
    • HR qualification:It is the standard for HR managers who design continuing education, further training and personnel development programs or work as vocational trainers.
  • Qualification:You are recognized as a qualified specialist for adult education.
  • Career:The specialist certificate provides access to further qualifications, such as the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) for a federal diploma.

The training takes place over several modules with certificates of competence. This means that participants can complete individual steps flexibly and often complete continuing education, further training while working. The modular structure is typical for qualifications in the AdA system (training of trainers).

  • Flexibility:Modules can be completed in a different order and with different providers (e.g. aeB, Lernwerkstatt, IBAW).
  • SVEB certificate for trainers (level 1):Mostly Module 1 (conducting learning events with adults).
  • Further modules (level 2):To obtain the Federal Diploma of Higher Education, further modules must be completed that focus on didactics, group processes and individual learning support.
  • Qualification procedure/examination:Preparation for the Federal Professional Examination, proof of experience and examination.
  • Crediting:Existing training and experience in adult education can be recognized (equivalence assessment).