Network of Trainers in Europe: Results of the Survey

Network of Trainers in Europe: Results of the Survey Presentation for the e-Conference on the Training of Trainers 5 November 2008

Background of the survey
Survey of training practitioners as core activity of the Network of Trainers in Europe
Paper and online questionnaire in 18 European languages
End of data collection on 27 October 2008
Multiple answers possible in most questions (percentages refer to responses unless stated otherwise)

Structure of the sample
Sample consists of 738 filled questionnaires (mostly online version) from 28 European countries
Largest group of respondents from Spain (107), followed by Greece (67) and Austria (56)
Most respondents work in public institutions (37.6%) or private companies (32.5%)
Most respondents work in initial VET, continuing VET and adult education

Occupational profile and work conditions
Traditional work profile of training practitioners in terms of training-related tasks and methods
Training practitioners cooperate mostly with colleagues in their own institutions
Respondents‘ work is subject to evaluation, which is mostly carried out by employers and learners

Qualifications and continuing learning
The majority of respondents have a formal qualification as a trainer (74.8%) and an IVET qualification at skilled workers‘ level (74.9%)
67.2% of respondents feel that their skills and competences are well matched to their tasks and 87.4% of respondents regularly update their knowledge and skills
Individual self-study is the most important source of learning
Continuing learning activities concentrate mainly on technical or subject-specific competences

Motivation and professional identity
Those who rely on formal training opportunities and are motivated by economic benefits are less active in continuing learning
Professional development of training practitioners is predominantly driven by personal interest and intrinsic motivation rather than economic incentives
The majority of respondents have a positive attitude towards their profession
The decision to become a trainer is in the first place motivated by personal interest

Network of Trainers in Europe: Results of the Survey

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