| methods of training | apprenticeship job rotation multimedia coaching demonstration roleplay |
| apprenticeship | employees learning skills from experienced staff whilst they work on the job eg plumber or mechanic |
| job rotation | employees learns the skills of the variety fo roles within the organisation |
| multimedia | dvds, powerpoints anad online tools are used to show/present information for the employees to learn |
| coaching | being taken through a process step by step by a skilled trainer |
| employee | employee watches a task being completed then performs it themselves |
| roleplay | acting out a role/scenario to show employees how to perform a particular task |
| types of training | induction on the job off the job |
| induction training | the training given to new employees to cover aspects such as health and safety procedures, organisational policies and overview of facilities |
| benefits of induction training | ensures new employees are following the expected policies/guidelines allows new employees to settle in before the pressure of the job starts |
| costs of induciton training | for highly complex jobs it may take weeks before the employee |s ready to start working on their own may use management ime as new employes is shown around/introduced to others |
| on the job training | the training carried out within the workplace whilst the employee is performing their normal duties |
| benefits of on the job training | employees are trained using their normal equipment training is tailored to the business needs and objectives is less expensive than off the job as courses don't need to be paid for |
| costs of on the job training | existing workers may not pass on best techniques
productivity may decrease while training takes place if experienced members of stafff and or equipment is being used for training purposes |
| off the job | training that occurs ouside the workplace for example at college or a training centre |
| benefits of off the job training | training is provided by experienced professionals/experts qualifications can be gained by employees allows training to take place away from the main function of the business meaning there are fewer distractions |
| costs of off the job training | other staff may need to cover the work of an employee who is sent on a course is more expensive than on the job due to having to pay for courses, professionals and qualifications the training course may not use the same equipment the business use |
| benefits of training | increased productivity improved quality of finished product fewer accidents will occur greater job satisfaction and motivation for employees lower staff turnover better candidates applying for posts due to the improved |
| costs of trianing | financial cost of training can be high once trained staff may leave for better paid jobs productivity may decrease as staff are trained some employees may not want to be trained |
