Which tasks appear in SVEB course instructor job advertisements and how often? What is required?

Job advertisements for course instructors contain all the requirements that a company places on new employees for the vacant job profile. Jobseekers will find all the important information about the vacancy in the job advertisements, such as

  • the activities
  • the employer's requirements such as previous education, professional experience, personal skills and characteristics
  • Further employer information

This information on the SVEB course instructor job varies from company to company. We have collected the information from the relevant job advertisements from various recruitment agencies, looked at it and compiled it for you*:

 

Different job titles:

  • Instructor
  • Lecturer
  • Trainer
  • Coach
  • Seminar leader
  • Instructor
  • Teacher
  • Tutor
  • Workshop leader
  • Training manager
  • Facilitator
  • Instructor
  • Speaker
  • Moderator
  • Mentor

 

Distribution of the individual tasks in an SVEB course instructor job:

Teaching and supervising - this is of course the main task of a course instructor. He or she must convey the curriculum, deliver didactically prepared teaching units and actively involve the participants

 approx. 40% of the time

Preparation and planning - before each course or lesson, the instructor must ensure that all necessary materials and resources are ready

 approx. 20% of the time

Assessment and feedback as well as communication and interaction - an instructor will often need to conduct tests, exercises and other assessment methods to gauge participant progress and understanding, as well as interact regularly with participants, colleagues and, where appropriate, supervisors to clarify issues, provide feedback or receive support

 approx. 20% of the time

Continuing education and updating course content - To ensure that the course remains current and relevant, the instructor must regularly undergo continuing education and update the curriculum

 approx. 10% of the time

Problem management, administration and organization - proactively responding to challenges or conflicts that may arise during the course and finding solutions. This may include managing registrations, maintaining participant lists or organizing course materials

 approx. 10% of the time

Requirements mentioned in job advertisements for an SVEB course instructor job

Professional requirements
  • Completed basic training
  • Completed further training as a course instructor with certificate
  • Several years of professional experience
Specialist knowledge for an SVEB course instructor job
  • Didactic knowledge and practical experience in the relevant subject area
  • Good general knowledge and high level of competence in your own specialist area
  • Good knowledge of German
  • Foreign language skills an advantage or required depending on direction
  • Basic knowledge in the use of educational technologies or specific software applications
Personal characteristics
  • Enjoy working with adults
  • Pedagogical talent and intercultural skills
  • Organizational and communication skills
  • Good appearance and presentation skills
  • Time flexibility for irregular assignments and working hours
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Didactic skills, communication, empathy and patience - i.e. the ability to convey content in a way that is understandable and interesting for the participants. The ability to communicate effectively and clearly with participants of all ages and backgrounds. It also requires the ability to put yourself in the participants' shoes and recognize their needs, especially when they are having difficulties.

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*The information listed here comes from a specific ad hoc study to give you a unique insight into the job market and desired employment. So that you know what is currently required in a course instructor job.

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