Guiding and motivating

Successfully supporting and motivating apprentices

Guiding and motivating apprentices are key elements in vocational training and decisive for the success of the training.
Vocational trainers can foster long-term motivation and commitment in apprentices through a providing supportive environment, setting clear goals and giving regular feedback. Use these guidelines as a foundation to effectively support and guide your apprentices’ development.

Guidelines

Basic principles of guidance

Strategies to promote motivation

Practical implementation in day-to-day life

Important tasks for vocational trainers

Being a role model: Your own behaviour and attitude have a major impact on the apprentices. Be aware of your role model function.
Show empathy: Try to understand the perspective of your students and show empathy for their situation.
Continuous further training: Keep up to date with the latest technical and educational developments to ensure a high-quality education.

Questions and Answers

FAQWhat entitlement do apprentices have to attend supplementary courses?

Supplementary courses provide time-limited additional tuition to help learners to improve their academic performance and close any gaps. They may not exceed half a day per week during working hours.

The vocational school decides together with the host company and the apprentice whether a supplementary course is necessary. Attendance takes place without salary deduction.

BBG Art. 22 para. 4; BBV Art. 20

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FAQWhat entitlement do apprentices have to take optional subjects?

Apprentices can attend free courses for a maximum of one half-day per week (e.g. the preparatory course for the vocational baccalaureate after completing basic education and training (BM2) if they perform satisfactorily at the company and vocational school. Attendance takes place without salary deduction.

In the event of a dispute, the relevant cantonal authority shall decide.

BBG Art. 22 para. 3; BBV Art. 20 para. 1

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