Training
"A training plan? We do whatever comes up."
There is no written training plan; you are deployed as needed.
§ 5 BBiG / § 14 Abs. 1 Nr. 1 BBiG
The boss may NOT do that
A plan structured by subject and time is mandatory!
The training regulations (centrally defined for each occupation) provide for a training framework plan (§ 5 (1) no. 4 BBiG). From this, the company must derive a company training plan and document it in the training contract (§ 11 (1) no. 4 BBiG). The plan must be structured by SUBJECT (which content) and by TIME (when). Without a plan there is no proper training → this deficiency can lead to extraordinary termination by the trainee (§ 22 BBiG).
What the law says
§ 5 (1) no. 4 BBiG – Training regulations
The training regulations must set out the structure by subject and time of the transfer of vocational skills, knowledge and abilities (training framework plan).
§ 11 (1) no. 4 BBiG – Record of the training contract
The record must contain: the structure by subject and time of the vocational training.
§ 14 (1) no. 1 BBiG – Duties
Training companies must ensure that trainees are taught the vocational competence required to achieve the training goal, and carry out the vocational training in a form dictated by its purpose, planned and structured by time and subject, so that the training goal can be achieved within the intended training time.
What you can do
- The training framework plan for your occupation is available free of charge from the IHK/HWK.
- If there is no plan: request it in writing + set a deadline (e.g. 4 weeks).
- Keep your report booklet consistently according to the training-framework-plan structures — it documents gaps.
- For permanently missing content: involve the IHK training advisor.
Email template for your trainer
Subject: Request for the company training plan
Dear [name of trainer],
to ensure structured training in accordance with § 5, § 11 (1) no. 4 and § 14 (1) no. 1 BBiG, I request the written provision of the company training plan or the subject/time structure of my training.
I kindly ask for it to be provided by [date + 4 weeks].
Kind regards
[Your name]