To be able to work as a trainer, you must have the necessary vocational and educational skills. You can provide the necessary proof by taking an aptitude test.
The examination consists of a written and a practical part.
In the written part of the examination, you must complete case-related tasks from all fields of activity. The written exam lasts 3 hours.
In the practical part of the examination, you must work on a typical training situation in a presentation or role play and then explain your approach in a technical discussion. This part of the examination lasts a maximum of 30 minutes. The presentation (or role play) lasts 15 minutes.
In the areas of agriculture and home economics, the practical part can last up to 60 minutes.
Participation in a preparatory course is not a legal requirement for registering for the examination.
You have passed the examination if you achieve at least an "adequate" in each part of the examination. You can repeat each part of the exam twice. If you have passed the other part of the examination, you do not have to repeat it. This applies if you apply to retake the exam within 2 years.
You can apply to be exempted from the obligation to provide proof. You will be exempt from the obligation to provide proof if you can prove your suitability in another way. Please contact the relevant office before starting your training.
This applies to all training occupations under the Vocational Training Act, with the exception of the liberal professions. The liberal professions include, for example
- Medical assistant or medical assistant
- Pharmaceutical and commercial clerk or pharmaceutical and commercial clerk
- Assistant tax consultant or assistant tax consultant
- Legal assistant or paralegal
Alternatively, you can also acquire the trainer qualification as part of numerous further training courses.