CVet of ivet trainers in austria

Trainer academies, networks and round tables – Continuing education of IVET trainers in the apprenticeship training in Austria Network of Trainers in Europe Conference 2010 Crossing Bounderies: The multiple role of trainers and teachers in vocational education and training Silvia Weiß

IVET trainers in apprenticeship training - characteristics
IVET trainer in apprenticeship training is a role, not a profession
Skilled workers, part-time trainers
Training role is not paid (IVET trainers get the salary for the profession as skilled worker)
Main reasons to become an IVET trainer: interest in young people, social recognition and prestige; IVET trainers do not expect a higher remuneration for the role as trainer
Main sectors: crafts and trade, commerce, tourism

Initial education for IVET trainers in the apprenticeship training
Compulsory
Requirements for access to trainer qualification: obtaining age of 18
Qualification: oral examination or 40-hour-course with interview
Qualification comprises:
Specification of the training objectives
Planning of the apprenticeship training
Preparation, implementation and monitoring of training
Attitude and behaviour towards the apprentices
The legal framework regulating vocational training (Vocational Training Act; other laws governing working with children and young people, etc.)

Initial education: Critical questions
Why are there no other preconditions for obtaining the IVET trainer qualification, ecxept beeing 18 years old (legal age)?
Austrian policy: more transparency within VET
Austrian policy: more attractiveness for young people to choose an apprenticeship training
Young people as IVET trainers understand the needs of young apprentices better than adults
Why does the IVET trainer qualification comprise only 40 hours and not more of pedagogical skills?
Low-thresholded to encourage as many people as possible

Continuing education for IVET trainers in the apprenticeship training
Not compulsory
Precondition: trainer qualification
Any CET offer or CET institute can be choosen
Special offers:
IVET trainer academies
Networks for IVET trainers

IVET trainer academies
Initiated by regional Austrian Chambers of Economy in Vorarlberg, Tyrol, Upper Austria, Vienna
Aim: promoting the professionalisation of IVET trainers and adhance the quality of apprenticeship training
No tertiary education; “academy” should underline the high standard of professionalisation of CVET
Supported by the CET provider institutions of the Chamber of Economy and Labour
By participating in CET offers IVET trainers achieve points and obtain a certain level of certification (e. g. certified/ licensed/ qualified apprenticeship trainer)

IVET Trainer academy in Vorarlberg
Steps of certifications (levels) show the professionalistion, steps depend from each other
Every level covers a portfolio of training activities
Training activities are awarded with points, a special number of points leads to the following levels:
Level 1: certified apprenticeship trainer/25 points
subject-specific topics, personal and social development
Level 2: licensed apprenticeship trainer/40 points
additional to level 1 - focus on methodological competences, project
Level 3: qualified apprenticeship trainer with diploma/70 points
additional to level 1 and 2 societal aspects

Network for IVET trainers in Tyrol
Founded by federal state and regional social partners
Aim: trainers can exchange ideas and experiences
Type: regularly round-table meetings in an formal and informal setting (company, part-time vocational schools, restaurants)
Every table gathering has a specific topic (e.g. „Difficult conversational situations with apprentices“, „Organising a successful training programm“ etc.)
Active participation can be credited with the portfolio of the IVET trainer academy to reach a certain level

Continuing education: critical questions
Why is CET for IVET trainers not compulsory?
Support autonomy in LLL of IVET trainers
Autonomous decision is a part of professionalisation of IVET trainers
Financial Support from Federal Chamber of Economy should support autonomous decisions for CET (only for pedagogical education)
IVET trainers are skilled workers, they should decide for themselves when they have time for CET
Why is the offer for CET activities disproportional wider than for IVET?
Austrian policy: low thresholded IVET-entrance to convince as many people as possible to become an IVET trainer. Comprehensive offer of CET is foreseen to deepen the social and pedagogical skills and competences of IVET trainers.
Why are informal meetings, like the round tables, part of an CET-certification?
Round table meetings are low-thresholded and may encourage skilled workers to take part
Informal meetings are considered as activities where people speak more open about real problems

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CVet of ivet trainers in austria

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