"Between a rock and a hard place" - structural dilemmas of workplace trainers in German apprenticeship training

Abstract

"In the context of the general policy debate on professionalisation of teachers and trainers in VET, the paper presents results of a number of case studies about the general situation of apprenticeship trainers in German companies. Starting from their personal accountsin interviews, competing demands of the work context are identified. These feed in a structural analysis of their position and status in the organisational setting. The resulting challenges eith regard to invidual professional development are described and further implications for VET policy suggested for discussion." (Autorenreferat, BIBB-Doku)