On and off the job training

Question 1

What is on the job training

Answer 1

On-the-job training occurs when employees need to learn a specific set of skills to perform particular tasks in the workplace.

Question 2

What is off the job training

Answer 2

The conduct of training away from the workplace is known as off-the-job training. It usually involves sending individuals or groups of employees to a particular specialised training institution.

Question 3

Advantages of off the job training

Answer 3

*Availability to a wider range of skills and qualifications than those in the workplace
*Outside experts and specialists may provide broader experiences
*Can provide a formally recognised qualification for employees (such as food handling certificate)

Question 4

Disadvantages of off job training

Answer 4

*May be too theoretical without access to workplace tools or equipment
*More expensive, with fees charged, travel costs, ect
*May not directly relate directly to the exact skills required in the workplace

Question 5

Advantages of on the job training

Answer 5

*It is the most cost effective alternative, as no travel expenses or other costs are incurred
*Employees are often actually working while training, so they are more productive
*Trainees use the actual equipment that is required to do the job

Question 6

Disadvantages of on the job

Answer 6

*The quality of the trainer may vary-not everyone has the ability to teach others
*Bad habits of older staff may be passed onto younger employees
*The learning environment may be noisy, with distractions from other work activities