Ausbilder

trainer, vocational training instructor

noun OWS-bil-der Rare

Usage Note

Ausbilder is the company employee responsible for training apprentices (Auszubildende). Legally, an Ausbilder must hold an AEVO certificate and be personally and professionally suitable.

Examples

"Der Ausbilder begleitet den Azubi durch alle Ausbildungsabschnitte."

Natural Translation

The trainer accompanies the apprentice through all training phases.

Literal Translation

The trainer accompanies the apprentice through all training-sections.

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