TYPES OF TRAINING

Advantage of off-the-job training

• Costs are high

• A broad range of skills can be taught

• Cheaper compare to other type of training

• Training at workplace so there is no need to send then away

Advantage of induction training

• Time-consuming  it can lasts to several days.

• Delays the start of work for the employee

• Workers are being paid while no work is being done

• Helps new employees settle into their jobs quickly

Disadvantage of off-the-job training

• Employees are taught by expert trainers

• Ensures there is some production while training - worker still doing their job while on training

• Costs are high

• Training take place in the workplace, so there is no need to send them away

Select the 2 reasons why off-the-job is high cost (expensive)

• Cover travel and accommodation costs

• No need to pay for attending the training

• Paying expert trainer

Often uses expert trainers who have up-to-date business practices and knowledge.

• Advantage of off-the-job training

• Advantage of induction training

• Advantage of on-the-job training

Select 3 disadvantages of on-the-job training

• Training tailored to the specific needs of the business.

• Trainers won’t be as productive because they are teaching employee

• Not recognized training qualifications outside the business - because it is not done by specialist

• High cost compare to other type of training

• The trainer might have bad habits and pass them on to the employee

Choose 2 disadvantages of induction training

• Maybe a legal requirement to give health and safety training at the start

• Delays the start of work for the employee

• Workers are being paid while no work is being done

• Workers are less likely to make mistakes

Select 2 advantages of on-the-job training

•  Not recognized training qualification outside the business – no formal recognition from others

• Less cost because training takes place at workplace

• The trainer's productiveness is decreased because he has to show things to the trainee

• Training tailored to the specific needs of the business

Select 2 limitations of off-the-job training

•  Workers are being paid out but not doing any work – miss work  - affect productivity at work

•  Employees are taught by expert trainers. Up-to date knowledge – can bring fresh ideas to workplace

• Less cost involved

• Additional qualifications mean an employee's chances of leaving for another job are high.

Which type of training can lead to delay of employee to start work?

• on-the-job training

• induction training

• off-the-job training