SVEB certificate examination for trainers: Assessment criteria

What assessment criteria are used for the SVEB certificate examination for trainers (former course instructors)?

The SVEB certificate examination for trainers (former course instructors) assesses various areas of competence that reflect professional activity in adult education. The assessment is carried out according to a clearly defined assessment scale that includes social, personal, didactic and reflective skills. This ensures that participants are able to perform their role as course leaders or practical trainers in a holistic manner.

The following criteria are included in the assessment:

  • Social competence
    • Group perception
    • Management and moderation
  • Personal competence
    • Appearance, impact and charisma
    • Linguistic expression
  • Didactic and methodological approach
    • Formulation of learning objectives
    • Content delivery and role design in teaching and moderating
    • Selection of materials to suit the target group
    • Choice of methods and media and use of visualization forms
    • Compliance with the time frame
  • Ability to reflect (documentation and self-evaluation)
    • Planning and preliminary considerations
    • Self-assessment, interpretation of feedback and drawing conclusions

These assessment criteria ensure that graduates of the SVEB certificate course for trainers can present themselves convincingly both professionally and pedagogically and continuously develop their teaching practice.

Suitable training courses/seminars: