Training

Question 1

What is the aim of training

Answer 1

Give employees knowledge and skills to do job effectively
Motivate employees

Question 2

2 methods of training List methods

Answer 2

1 on the job - shown how to complete tasks by a more experienced worker in the workplace

Through mentoring, job rotation, apprenteship, graduate schemes

2 off the job - employee attends college or internal courses

Question 3

Benefits of on the job training

Answer 3

1 no distruprtion to workplace through absence
2 low cost
3 training is directly relevant to the job

Question 4

Disadvantages of on the job training

Answer 4

1 management time spent planning training
2 time spent supervising training
3 output or quality of work could reduce whilst trading

Question 5

Benefits of off the job training

Answer 5

1 wider range o skills are gathered
2 input of new ideas into work space
3 employer gains qualifications

Question 6

Disadvantages of off the job training

Answer 6

1 lost production and disruption to workplace when employee is absent
2 cost of course
3 may use qualification to leave and get a Better job

Question 7

Why do businesses train staff

Answer 7

1 to ensure they have the skills to give the best service possible
2 employees can contribute more to the business
3 motivates employees
4 helps future recruitment

Question 8

Why is retraining necessary

Answer 8

1 new health and safety requirements
2 new working practices
3 new technology
4 new government training

Question 9

What are apprenticeships

Answer 9

Formal agreements between employer and a young employee that commits the employer to facilitate training and workplace experience
Leads to a recognized qualification
All apprentices are paid a wage,