In this study, document analysis was used to investigate the developing role of supervisors in Germany. The industry plays a key role in dual system of vocational education and training, in which students receive apprentice-style training under an experienced supervisor. Germany passed the world’s first law regulating the qualifications of apprenticeship supervisors in 1972, and it had been expanded to cover all sectors of the economy by 1999. However, many companies found the qualifications too demanding, and ceased participating; as a result, these regulations had been suspended for five years. A revised set of regulations, the Regulations on Supervisor Qualifications, were adopted in 2009, reducing the difficulty of the entry-level examination, while adding an exam for qualifying as a supervisor at a higher level. At the same time, more supervisors have been appointed, but few were fully qualified, which raised the issue of legal effectiveness. Moreover, the continuing expansion of higher education and academicization of vocational education have impacted the supervisory system. In order to attract more students, the vocational education system in Germany has been made more academic and has begun awarding degrees at three levels. Yet, these modifications have not been received by many companies. © 2024, Department of Education, National Taiwan Normal University. All rights reserved.
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