unit 4.4 Flashcards
training
a range of activities which gives employees skills and knowledge related to their job role
induction training
the first initial training received by an employee when they start a new job
on the job training
employees DONT leave their place of work
trained by colleagues
off the job training
employee leaves business to train at different location
vocational courses
courses/training that give people knowledge and give theoretical qualifications
induction training (features)
talk about the company
tour of workplace
health and safety
introduce workmates
on the job training (examples)
work shadowing (watching an experienced colleague)
computer based training
formal training sessions (led by experienced employees)
off the job training (examples)
degree
college courses
GCSE/ a level
vocational courses
benefits of on the job training:
CHEAPER option, no travel costs ect
employees can work whilst they train
targeted specifically to the business
E-LEARNING (computers) flexible w time and cheap
drawbacks of on the job training
unlikely to bring new ideas to the business
BAD habits could be passed down
could result in more employees being unavailable to do their job effectively
benefits of off the job training
brings NEW IDEAS to the business
better quality of training as it is being done by experts
drawbacks of off the job training
employee could leave when trained and work for the competitor
expensive
INCREASED costs and REDUCED profits
