training and development Flashcards

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induction training

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Induction training is offered to new employees when they join an organisation.

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pros and cons of apprenticeships

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  • apprentices are paid
  • receive professional qualifications
  • time consuming
  • may make mistakes
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apprenticeships

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An apprenticeship is on-the-job training that combines learning practical skills with theoretical knowledge.

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pros and cons of graduate training schemes

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  • business gains fresh ideas
  • graduate gains necessary skills
  • graduate might leave
  • business may not hire
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graduate training schemes

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Training programmes are offered by companies to university graduates.

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corporate training programmes

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Corporate training programmes are offered by an organisation to its employees.
Provides opportunities for employees to develop their skills and expertise

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pros and cons of corporate training schemes

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  • ensure employees are learning
  • training increases motivation
  • time consuming
  • expensive
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work based qualifications

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Formal qualifications that are gained while working.

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pros and cons of work based qualifications

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  • training is designed
  • takes place internally
  • graduates may leave
  • expensive
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Continuing Professional Development

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CPD is training that takes place throughout a career.

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pro and cons of Continuing Professional Development

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  • employees stay up to date
  • increase motivation
  • time consuming
  • expensive
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on the job training

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On-the-job training is training that is undertaken at an employee’s place of work.

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advantages of on the job training

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  • training is specific
  • work is not interrupted
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disadvantages of on the job training

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  • quality many be poor
  • workers can pick up bad habits
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examples of on the job training

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  • coaching
  • role play
  • job rotation
  • shadowing
  • demonstration
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Off-the-job training

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Off-the-job training is undertaken outside the place of work.

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advantages of Off-the-job training

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  • quality is higher
  • staff are able to concentrate
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disadvantages of Off-the-job training

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  • expensive
  • productivity may fall
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methods of Off-the-job training

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  • colleges
  • training centres
  • day release
  • distance learning
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staff appraisal

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Staff appraisal is a yearly performance review between an employee and their line manager.

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staff appraisal benefits

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  • good work can be acknowledged
  • training needs identified
  • targets can be set
  • improvements can be made