responsibility finder
Schleswig-Holstein

Monitoring vocational training is one of the mandatory tasks of the relevant chambers. These are tasked with appointing advisors who promote and monitor vocational training preparation, vocational training and vocational retraining in companies by providing advice.

During training, the training advisors are available to employers, trainees and their legal guardians, vocational school teachers, works councils and youth representatives as contacts for all questions relating to vocational training. The training advisors provide advice, for example

• on the prerequisites for vocational training, e.g. on training opportunities, training regulations, training contracts and training obligations, type and facilities of the training center, appointment of trainers,
• on the implementation of vocational training, e.g. on pedagogical issues relating to training, the use of training resources (teaching and learning materials), the selection and equipment of training places, the factual structure and timing of training, shortening or extending the training period, cooperation with those involved in the training and
• the trainees, e.g. on questions, rights and obligations arising from the training contract, admission, requirements and procedures for intermediate and final examinations, further training and funding opportunities. on youth employment protection or on possible difficulties in the company or at the vocational school.

The advisors are entitled to visit the training facilities, to request the information necessary for the fulfillment of their tasks and to inspect the relevant documents.

The advisors should meet the requirements placed on trainers in terms of their personal and professional aptitude. They should also have a good general education, extensive practical vocational knowledge, experience as a trainer, interpersonal skills, knowledge of the relevant legal regulations and organizational skills.