Training & Development Flashcards
Methods of Training
There are different ways to train staff and each method has its own costs and benefits. Different methods include:
- apprenticeships
- graduate training schemes
- corporate training schemes
- work-based qualifications
- continuing professional development
What is an Apprenticeship?
A method of paid on-the-job training that combines learning practical skills with theoretical knowledge.
Formal qualifications are gained while working and learning on-the job combined with days at college as required.
Costs and Benefits of Apprenticeships
COSTS:
- Involves a high degree of supervision from experienced staff
members which can be time consuming
- Apprentices may make mistakes while they are training which may
harm the reputation of the company
- Apprentices are paid a wage while they are training
- No guarantee of job security once apprenticeship is completed
BENEFITS:
- Professional qualifications can be gained
- Training is specifically tailored to suit the firms needs and job role
- Less costly as training takes place while performing the job
What are Graduate Training Schemes?
Programs offered by companies to people who have recently gained a degree qualification from university.
They normally last between one and two years and allow the graduate to experience different aspects of the business throughout their training.
Costs and Benefits of Graduate Training Schemes
COSTS:
- No guarantee of a job at the end of the training scheme
- Can be time consuming to carry out the on-the-job training required
- Graduate might leave once training is completed
BENEFITS:
- Gives graduates experience of a working environment
- Graduates can gain the skills required to work permanently for the organisation
- Graduates can experience different departments and gain a range of skills
- Organisation can decide where best to employ graduates at the end of the training scheme
What are Corporate Training Schemes?
Offered by organisations to employees within the company.
The employees will participate in training courses to further develop their skills within the organisation.
Ensures employees can learn new skills to enhance the quality of their work or to advance within the organisation. The training can take place at college, external training providers or within the organisation.
Costs and Benefits of Corporate Training Schemes
COSTS:
- Can be time consuming to carry out the training required
- Can be costly for the organisation to provide training and subsequent wage rises
BENEFITS:
- Standard of work can improve through training
- Employees will be more motivated
What is a Work-based Qualification?
Formal qualifications that can be gained while working, employees will learn the skills required to gain the qualification while carrying out their job.
Costs and Benefits of Work-based Qualifications
COSTS:
- Qualifications can take a long time if completed on a part-time basis
- Employee may leave the organisation once qualification is gained
- Costly to pay for people to carry out the training
BENEFITS:
- Training is specifically tailored to suit the firms needs
- Training takes place in the work place so minimal cost to the organisation
- Employees can gain a recognised qualification
Standard of work can improve through training
Employee has a better chance of promotion or a wage rise when qualification is gained
What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?
Training that takes place through a career to ensure that employees stay up to date with the knowledge and skills required to do a job or advance in their career.
CPD can take the form of on-line training, conferences, events, workshops or meetings.
Costs and Benefits of CPD
COSTS:
- May take people away from their work in order to complete training
- Can cost the organisation money to send workers on training courses
BENEFITS:
- Improves the skills of staff which can lead to better quality goods or service
- Motivates staff as they are better able to do their job and feel the company is investing in their training
Ensures the organisation keeps staff up to date with mandatory training requirements
What are the three main types of training carried out in the workplace?
- induction
- on-the-job
- off-the-job
What is Induction Training?
Offered to new employees when they join an organisation and usually includes:
- a tour of the premises
- health and safety information
- specific training on any duties/skills required to do the job
- company policies such as holiday entitlement and absence
procedures
- introduction to colleagues
Advantages and Disadvantages of Induction Training?
ADVANTAGES:
- Employees will settle quickly into the job
- Employees will be made aware of important health and safety
issues before starting the job
- Employees will understand who the main personnel in the
organisation are
DISADVANTAGE:
- Takes time so reduces output
On-the-job Training
Training that is undertaken in your place of work. Businesses can carry out several different types of on-the-job training:
- Coaching
- Role Play
- Job Rotation
- Shadowing
- Demonstration