Training

What is the purpose of training?

• Introduce old employees

• Introduce new equipment or methods

• Improve efficiency

• Lessen possibility of accidents

What is induction?

• Training that takes place outside of the business

• Introduction of staff to the workplace/colleagues

• A tour of the workplace

On-the-job training is...

• distance learning

• learning by doing

• training provided by a specialist

Disadvantages of On-the-job training include...

• trainee may pickup bad habits

• can be expensive

• trainers may forget important information

• time off can cause disruption

Advantages of Off-the-job training include...

• higher quality training

• tends to be cheaper

• may lead to formal qualification

• meeting other people from other organisations

What are the benefit(s) of training for employees?

• Training of new technology

• Chance of promotion

• Increase staff motivation

• Health & safety awareness

What are the benefit(s) of training for Employers?

• Continued professional development

• Increase productivity

• Aware of any legislation

• Less supervision needed

What is continued professional development?

• lifelong learning for employees

• training in new technology

• awareness of health & safety procedures

Shadowing an employee is part of....

• Health & Safety

• Induction

• Legislation

Off-the-job training includes...

• coaching and mentoring

• external courses/lectures

• demonstrations at training centres