4) UNIT 2 - Training and Development Flashcards
what is induction training
when staff will be invited to a course which intends to:
- make them more aware of what is expected in the tasks they are expected to perform
- allow them to quickly develop an awareness of the organisation’s policy and practices
- allow them to become familiar with their surroundings.
list the 5 activities that could be included in an induction training
- welcome and intro by HR manager
- security procedures within the firm
- issue of passwords for IT systems
- tour of firm
- introduction to fellow collegues
what is on the job training?
training done while the candidate works and is usually managed by an experienced member of the team
give 2 advantages of on the job training
- get first hand experience of what the job entails
- cheaper
- more productivity for the business as employees are not away from the work place
give 3 disadvantages of on the job training
- could be detrimental on customer satisfaction as it may inconvenience them
- may be challenging to employee to handle learning and working
- bad habits from trainer could be passed to employee
what is off the job traning
training done outside outside of the working environment or business
e.g. college
give 3 advantages of off the job training
- uses specialist teacher/trainers so employee receives expert training
- employee can focus solely on learning - doesn’t have the distraction of working too
- gain a recognised qualification
give 2 disadvantages of off the job training
- expensive - teachers/colleges
* person is no longer in the workplace reducing the organisation productivity
describe the drawbacks/costs of training to an employer
- training costs are high
* working time and output are lost when staff take part in training
list 7 benefits to the employer of training
- increases staff efficiency as they become faster
- more flexibility as they can carry out a range of tasks
- better motivation and morale as staff have the ability to do their job well
- improves image of organisation
- better staff retention
- organisation becomes more attractive as an employer so recruitment is more successful - attract talented and ambitious candidates
- upskilling current work force so no need to recruitment - expensive
list 3 benefits to employees of training
- can result in opportunities for promotion
- increase salary/career advancement
- learning can be directly related to practical use in their job
what is a work based qualification
enables employees to gain qualifications whilst working. Often through apprenticeship programmes
e.g accountancy (deloitte)
benefits of work based qualifications/ apprenticeships?
- study towards a qualification whilst still earning a salary
- gaining practical skills and experience whilst still studying
- good if an individual cannot afford the cost of university
- does not require time away from the work place
what is a VLE
an electronic learning system that stimulates a classroom
may contain support content like lectures, notes, powerpoints
what are 3 advantages of VLE’s to the employer
- less time spent away from work place by employees increases productivity
- travel costs eliminated as employees can access the VLE anywhere providing internet
- Employee does not need to be sent away to colleges - save money on expensive training courses
- development of employee improves chances of career progression which improves motivation and retention
