Training Flashcards
What is training
Training provides workers with knowledge and skills which enable them to perform their jobs more effectively.
Without training, workers are unlikely to reach their potential.
Types of training - On-the-job
Training can be on-the-job (learning while doing)
With on the job training an employee is shown or taught how to complete tasks by a more experienced workers. This takes place in the workplace
Mentoring, job rotation, apprenticeships and graduate training schemes can all be regarded as on the job training.
Off-the-job training
Training can be off-the-job - this it training that takes you out of the workplace to learn about your job. Training can be structured directly for the needs of the business
Benefits of on-the-job training
No distribution to the workplace through worker absence
Low cost
Training is directly relevant to the job
Disadvantages of on-the-job training
Management time is spent planning the training
Management or supervisor time spent doing the training
Potential reduction in quality of output as trainees complete work
Benefits to off-the-job training
A wider range of skills are gathered
Input of new ideas into the workplace
Employees gain worthwhile qualifications
Disadvantages to off-the-job training
Lost production and disruption to workplace as employees are absent
Costs of courses
Workers many use their qualifications to seek better employment elsewhere
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are formal agreements between an employer and a young employee that commits the employer to facilitate training and workplace experience for the employee.
Why businesses train
Training workers creates flexibility
Training motivates - allows workers to reach full potential
Inproves quality and efficiency
Leads to high quality staff
