3.6 Training And Development

Question 1

Why do businesses train their workers?

Answer 1

To equip employees with the skills necessary to carry out their job effectively

Question 2

List the three types of training.

Answer 2

-induction training
-on the job training
-off the job training

Question 3

What is induction training?

Answer 3

-when someone’s new to the job
-provides the basic skills, environment, rules.

Question 4

What is on the job training?

Answer 4

-in the workspace

Question 5

What is off the job training?

Answer 5

-away from the workplace

Question 6

List three advantages of on the job training

Answer 6

-employees gain confidence with a mentor
- training carried out by employees (no extra costs)
-specific to the needs of the business

Question 7

List three disadvantages of on the job training

Answer 7

– May not have the skills required
– Bad habits may be passed on
– Takes trainer away from their own job

Question 8

List two advantages of off the job training

Answer 8

– Specialist external trainers
– Fewer distractions

Question 9

List three disadvantages of off the job training

Answer 9

– Expensive
– Cover needed for the time of work
– Not affordable for small businesses

Question 10

How is academic qualification (a formal education in a specific subject or area) good for staff development?

Answer 10

-Learners can gain a more in-depth understanding
-based on theory exams

Question 11

How is vocational qualification (a practical career- focused qualification) good for staff development?

Answer 11

-specific to a particular job
– Combining theory and practical

Question 12

How is an apprenticeship good for staff development?

Answer 12

-learning work based skills from staff in the workplace
-business pays and trains you
- leads to formal qualifications

Question 13

What are two disadvantages of an apprenticeship?

Answer 13

-lower initial pay compared to full- time employees
- less broad skills development than a university education.