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With the trainer aptitude test, you prove that you are suitable to carry out the vocational training of trainees.

As a trainer, you must prove that you have the basic pedagogical, organizational and legal knowledge required for vocational training and that you are familiar with the important training methods.

Instructor aptitude is indispensable in in-company training and further training and is an important additional qualification in many areas of companies. It is a component of numerous further training qualifications.

You demonstrate this aptitude in an examination. The examination consists of a written and a practical part.

In the written part of the exam, you have to work on case-related tasks from all fields of activity. The written exam usually lasts three hours. One examination set consists of approx. 70 tasks. This part of the exam usually takes place as a PC exam.

In the practical part of the exam, you have to work through a typical training situation in a role play or presentation and then explain your approach in a technical discussion.

The examination is passed if each part of the examination is graded as at least "sufficient". A failed examination can be repeated twice within an examination procedure. One part of the examination that has been passed can be taken into account.

You should prepare well for the exam. There are numerous private providers who offer preparation courses, for example. However, this is not a legal requirement for registering for the exam.

The examinations take place on fixed dates at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Chamber of Crafts and other bodies responsible for vocational training.

Official photo ID for identification during the examination

- No admission requirements

The examinations are subject to a fee and are based on the fee schedule of the respective competent body and can be viewed on the homepage of the respective body.

You register for the examination in accordance with the requirements of the relevant competent body.

• You will receive an invitation to the examination. The invitation serves as confirmation of admission.
• Late registration for the examination is generally subject to an additional administrative surcharge in accordance with the fee schedule.
• On the day of the examination, you must identify yourself using the invitation and an identification document.
• As a rule, the practical part of the examination is taken after the written part of the examination.
• Once you have passed the overall examination, you will receive a certificate.

The entire examination procedure takes about three months.

Are shown on the notices in the procedure (notice of non-existence, notice of existence, notice of fees)

• Instructor aptitude is essential for the training license
• Proof of the basic pedagogical, organizational and legal knowledge required for vocational training
• The aptitude is verified in an examination
• The examination consists of a written and a practical part
• The examination is passed if each part of the examination is assessed as at least "sufficient"
• In the written part of the examination, case-related tasks from all fields of activity must be completed
• The examination usually takes place as a PC examination
• The examination can be taken at chambers of industry and commerce (IHK), chambers of crafts (HWK) or other bodies responsible for vocational training.

• responsible: Chambers

Contact the responsible chamber. This can be, for example

• the Chamber of Skilled Crafts for vocational training in professions under the Crafts Code,
• the Chamber of Industry and Commerce for vocational training in non-trade professions (e.g. professions in the fields of industry, commerce, banking, insurance, services and industrial/technical professions),
• the Chamber of Agriculture for vocational training in agricultural and rural home economics professions,
• the Chamber of Lawyers, Patent Attorneys and Notaries as well as the Notary's Office for the vocational training of specialists in the field of law,
• the Chamber of Auditors and the Chamber of Tax Consultants for the vocational training of professionals in the field of auditing and tax consultancy,
• the Chambers of Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians and Pharmacists for the vocational training of healthcare professionals.

The responsible bodies in Saxony-Anhalt are

• the Chamber of Skilled Crafts for vocational training in professions under the Crafts Code,
• the Chamber of Industry and Commerce for vocational training in non-trade occupations and
• the State Administration Office for vocational training in agricultural and domestic professions.

• Form: Registration for the trainer aptitude test
• Online procedure: Online registration partially possible
• Personal appearance required: yes, for the examination
• Written form requirement: no