The deployment of digital assistance systems (DAS) can support the occupational competence development of trainees in extra-company training. This article describes the development and piloting of a DAS within the scope of the “EvAMEI” project conducted by the Arnsberg Joint Apprentice Workshop (Gemeinschafts-Lehrwerkstatt Arnsberg GmbH, GLW). Background information, the objectives of the project and conceptual considerations are all presented.