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On-the-job training

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On-the-job training takes place in the working environment using equipment and machinery present there. It can happen during regular duties or at the workstation.

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Methods of on-the-job training

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- Coaching, tutoring, mentoring - Role modelling - Apprenticeship - Job rotation

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Advantages of on-the-job training

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- Cost-effective with no travel expenses - Employees work while training, increasing productivity - Use of actual job equipment - Familiar environment with colleagues - Immediate feedback from experienced colleagues

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Disadvantages of on-the-job training

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- Trainer quality may vary - Bad habits of older staff may be passed on - Noisy learning environment - Real tools may disrupt production - Trainer may leave their duties for training

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Off-the-job training

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Occurs when employees learn skills in a location away from the workplace.

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Advantages of off-the-job training

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- Availability of a wider range of skills and qualifications - Outside experts and specialists provide broader experiences - More structured and organized with clear assessment processes - Can provide a formally recognized qualification - More intense without workplace distractions

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Disadvantages of off-the-job training

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- May be too theoretical without access to workplace tools - More expensive with fees and travel costs - Lost working time while absent from the workplace - Employees may leave for better jobs with new qualifications - May not relate directly to workplace skills