The learning is not taking place in the normal work environment, therefore it may be difficult to apply to their job. For example, equipment/tools used may not be the same as that used in the business

May not be a formal qualification

Training may not be specifically related to an individual firm’s needs

Since the training is carried out by specialists it is usually of higher quality, meaning employees should be properly trained

The trainee may make mistakes which might be costly for the organisation

Need to select a suitable employee to carry out the training. The person needs to have the ability and willingness to conduct the training or they may not be able to teach the proper skills

Training may not be specifically related to an individual firm’s needs

It is relatively cheaper method than off-the-job training

The costs of training are easy to calculate

The employees are trained using their own equipment so it will help build their competence and confidence

Off-the-job training is more expensive than on-the-job training, due to the costs of taking part in a training course and time off work

Since the training is carried out by specialists it is usually of higher quality, meaning employees should be properly trained

The employees are trained using their own equipment so it will help build their competence and confidence

The trainee may make mistakes which might be costly for the organisation

It is relatively cheaper method than off-the-job training

Since the training is carried out by specialists it is usually of higher quality, meaning employees should be properly trained

The training will allow the employees to concentrate, especially since they are away from the distraction of work.

Training may not be specifically related to an individual firm’s needs

May not be able to focus as doing job at same time

Off-the-job training is more expensive than on-the-job training, due to the costs of taking part in a training course and time off work

Effective if the experienced worker is efficient

May not be a formal qualification

The costs of training are easy to calculate

Training is tailored specifically to the firm. It gives the business greater control over the content of the training programme and the processes used

The training will allow the employees to concentrate, especially since they are away from the distraction of work.

The trainee does not need to take time off as the training is happening in the workplace meaning no loss of output

Employees have the opportunity to meet people from other organisations and can exchange ideas. They may also be introduced to new equipment, they can bring this experience back to their own place of work

Causes disruption to normal work patterns as employees may need time off – leading to a loss of productivity

Training is tailored specifically to the firm. It gives the business greater control over the content of the training programme and the processes used

The employees are trained using their own equipment so it will help build their competence and confidence

Need to select a suitable employee to carry out the training. The person needs to have the ability and willingness to conduct the training or they may not be able to teach the proper skills

The trainee does not need to take time off as the training is happening in the workplace meaning no loss of output

Training may not be specifically related to an individual firm’s needs

Off-the-job training is more expensive than on-the-job training, due to the costs of taking part in a training course and time off work

Trainee may pick up bad habits

The learning is not taking place in the normal work environment, therefore it may be difficult to apply to their job. For example, equipment/tools used may not be the same as that used in the business