Which activities appear in trainer job advertisements and how often? What is required?

Implementation of training and continuing education, further training:

• Planning, preparation and implementation of practice-oriented training courses
• Imparting specialist knowledge and skills to trainees
• Use of different teaching methods (presentations, group work, individual support)

Examination and performance assessment:

• Creating and evaluating checks and tests
• Assessing the performance of trainees during training
• Documentation and feedback on learner development

Individual support and advice:

• Accompanying and supporting trainees during their professional development
• Conducting individual discussions to promote strengths and address weaknesses
• Advice on professional challenges or problems

approx. 20% of the time

Further development of training materials and methods:

• Adaptation of training content and methods to new requirements and developments in the occupational field
• Development or adaptation of training documents and learning materials
• Integration of new technologies or teaching approaches

Coordination and communication with internal and external partners:

• Communication with superiors, colleagues and external partners (e.g. examination organizations or educational institutions)
• Organization of external internships or learning locations
• Participation in the organization of events or further training measures

• Completed basic education
• Training as a trainer with Federal Diploma of Higher Education
• Professional experience

• Sound specialist knowledge in your own professional field
• Industry-specific knowledge
• Knowledge of the vocational training system
• Vocational training competence
• Pedagogical and didactic knowledge
• Knowledge in digital learning methods
• Methodological competence
• Ability to assess examinations and performance
• Knowledge on the promotion of apprentices and professionals
• Project management skills
• Language competence

• Motivation and commitment
• Patience and empathy
• Communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and flexibility
• Conflict resolution skills
• Time management skills

• Willingness to learn: Willingness to undergo continuous training and further education in order to integrate current developments and new pedagogical methods.
• Self-reflection: The ability to regularly question and improve one's own behavior and teaching methods.
• Take diversity into account: Being sensitive to learners' different cultural backgrounds and needs in multicultural learning environments.