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What is a Berichtsheft?
A Berichtsheft is a report booklet/log in which an apprentice (Azubi) records their daily, weekly, or monthly activities during the apprenticeship period. It is used to document what they learned and what they completed both at the company and at vocational school (Berufsschule).
Why is the Berichtsheft important?
| Reason | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Legally mandatory | Required under § 13 BBiG (German Vocational Training Act) |
| شرط لدخول الاختبار النهائي | In most cases, you are not allowed to take the final exam (Abschlussprüfung) without a complete and signed report booklet |
| Performance evaluation tool | Helps teachers and trainers assess learning progress and development |
| Supports self-learning | Encourages you to review what you learned and notice your progress over time |
| Legal reference | Can serve as evidence of what training actually took place if disputes arise later |
What should you write in the Berichtsheft?
There are two common formats:
1) Daily/weekly reports (Tages- oder Wochenberichte)
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Daily tasks and activities
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Skills, tools, or methods you learned
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Theoretical lessons in vocational school (Berufsschule)
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Lectures, trainings, or workshops you attended
2) Monthly reports (Monatsberichte)
A comprehensive monthly summary, for example:
“This month I learned how to create invoices using SAP, attended a data protection course, and supported customer service at the information desk…”
Tips for filling in the Berichtsheft effectively
| Tip | Why? |
|---|---|
| Fill it out regularly (preferably weekly or immediately after tasks) | To avoid forgetting details and falling behind |
| Use clear, realistic language | No literary style needed—accuracy and professionalism matter |
| Mention tools/software used | e.g., MS Excel, Machine XYZ, or SAP |
| Link what you learned at the company and at school | Shows integration of practical and theoretical learning |
| Sign it yourself and obtain your trainer’s signature (Ausbilder) | This is usually required for official acceptance |
| Use the digital version if available (online Berichtsheft) | Many companies now use electronic formats |
Simple weekly report template
Week: 6–10 May 2025
Department: Accounting
Monday:
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Learned how to enter customer data in the SAP system.
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Reviewed 5 invoices under the supervision of Ms. Müller.
Tuesday:
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Prepared Excel reports for purchasing.
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Practiced digital archiving of documents.
Wednesday:
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Vocational school: Lesson on trade taxes and marketing.
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✍️ Apprentice signature: _______________
