Ausbildungsplans

Ausbildungsplans refers to a company-specific planning document used in the German dual education system to structure an apprenticeship. The term is commonly understood as the detailed plan derived from the official Ausbildungsrahmenplan and adapted to the individual trainee. The standard plural form is Ausbildungspläne, while Ausbildungsplan is the singular; Ausbildungsplans is sometimes encountered in practice as a variant spelling.

In Germany, the training of skilled workers is regulated by the Berufsbildungsgesetz (BBiG). The Ausbildungsplans plays a central role in ensuring that the trainee acquires the required knowledge, skills and competences within the agreed duration and that the training aligns with the occupation’s official framework. It translates the broad content of the framework plan into concrete learning targets, tasks and timelines that are feasible in the specific workplace.

Typical contents include learning objectives by training area, concrete training contents and tasks, a schedule with milestones, teaching and learning methods (on-the-job, classroom, e-learning), assessment and feedback arrangements, needed resources, and clear responsibilities (trainer, supervisor, trainee). The plan is usually based on the Ausbildungsrahmenplan and is adapted to the trainee’s progress, so it can be updated as development occurs.

Creation and use: the employer drafts the Ausbildungsplans in cooperation with the trainer and, where applicable, the apprentice. It may be reviewed or approved by the competent chamber (IHK or HWK) as part of quality assurance. The plan serves as a guide for daily training, supports monitoring of progress, informs performance evaluations, and helps prepare for the final examination.