Training Flashcards
Describe induction training
training given to new employees
meet colleagues and shown the building
given background info on the company
shown whole company rules and procedures
Describe on the job training
training given at the employees everyday place of work
another employee could train the employees or someone from outside the organisation could come in
Describe off the job training
training at a different place from their normal work
Describe methods of on the job training
coaching
shadowing
demonstration
Advantages of on the job training
employee is still performing their job so cover staff is not required
organisation can tailor the training to their own needs
travel costs do not need to be paid
training is flexible for the trainer and the organisation
Disadvantages of on the job training
training is not provided by an experienced trainer
can pick up bad habits of the trainer
production levels are reduced
Describe the benefits of work based qualification
a qualification is achieved
limited or no time out of the organisation
increased confidence in job performance
both employee and employer gain from this type of training
Advantages of off the job training
trained by an experienced trainer
allows undisturbed training
often taken more seriously than on the job
Disadvantages of off the job training
production is lost
expensive for the course and for staff cover
can take years to complete training
Describe continuing professional development
training given to professionals to develop, enhance and keep them up do date in their field of work
Describe graduate training scheme
offered to graduates to help them enter the world of work
new recruits can settle into a profession whilst gaining skills and hands on experience
Overall advantages of training
changes are easier to introduce
increase staff motivation as they are more competent in the job
staff are more productive
image received of being a good employer
staff are more flexible
less wastage or accidents
Disadvantages of training
staff are being paid as well as the cost of training and the cover staff
loss of production time
increase in work of other staff as they are covering for other
training must be high quality
staff can demand a pay rise after they have receive the training
staff could leave for a promoted post once they have received the training
Describe an apprenticeship
Provides an entry point to become qualified in an industry
Employer has to provide a structured training programme to give the apprentice skills, abilities and qualifications to perform a job
Government often provides financial support to businesses offering these schemes
Have to also attend college or university in the first few years
