Training - a real bloody struggle

Question 1

Apprenticeships definition

Answer 1

A form of paid on the training where a business combines learning practical skills with theoretical knowledge, where the trading is both on the job and off the job at an external college, and the employee will gain a qualification for this training.

Question 2

Apprenticeships advantage

Answer 2

A qualification is gained
it is less costly for the business since the employee that is doing the apprenticeship is doing work for the firm.

Question 3

Apprenticeship disadvantage

Answer 3

Involves a high level of supervision due to unqualified staff being on the business sites
Reputation could be tarnished by the apprentices mistakes.

Question 4

Graduate training schemes

Answer 4

Graduate training schemes are programs offered by companies to people who have recently gained a degree qualification from university, which normally last between one and two years and allow the graduate to experience different aspects of the business throughout their training.