2.4 Types of training

1 - Training provided for new employees of the business.

• Induction
• On the job
• Off the job

2 - Training provided by mentors or colleagues within the workplace.

• Induction
• On the job
• Off the job

3 - Trainers may lack the most up-to date training experience and skills.

• Induction
• On the job
• Off the job

4 - Training that is conducted off-site.

• Induction
• On the job
• Off the job

5 - Conferences attended by key personnel of the business.

• Induction
• On the job
• Off the job

6 - Tour of the premises, including the new recruit’s main work space or area.

• Induction
• On the job
• Off the job

7 - Training carried out whilst in the place of work.

• Induction
• On the job
• Off the job

8 - The most expensive of the three methods of training.

• Induction
• On the job
• Off the job

9 - There are no distractions from colleagues at work with this type of training.

• Induction
• On the job
• Off the job

10 - Opportunity to meet key personnel (line manager and key team members).

• Induction
• On the job
• Off the job