Model Testing

Ian Appleby/Pamela StringerTransport & General

Workers Union

Testing Opportunities

- Training Needs Analysis (employer)- Redundancy Situations

- Company Training

Training Needs Analysis- company introduces testing- engages external consultancy- consultancy conducts diagnostic testing- identifies skills deficiencies- problems for workforce- job security threatened

Redundancy Situations

–company closure–transferable skills–initial assessment–skills needs analysis–design and develop training programme–deliver training programme –qualification and continuing training

Employability Workshops- further engagement with employers- structured assessment model- raising skills profile- improved employment prospects- job placement

Company training- introduced model to employer- identified learning and training needs- matching experience with industry needs- establish training programme- sourcing training provider- organising training

Company Training- nature of employer business- mapping the workplace- identified essential skills requirements- identified skills gaps- future job requirements- improving company training

Result of Model Testing- quality provider in automotive industry- proven track record in traditional skills- maintaining high level of skills- introducing in-company training- identifying training potential- training the trainers

Where we are now?

- company are developing skills database- company understand training gaps- company planning for expansion- developing training programmes- using existing skills to maintain quality- designing courses to support skills

Development using 3 stage model•Model used to manage company skills retention strategy•Company has identified essential skills competencies•Individual development and learning needs are managed•Identification of multiple skills and work flow planning•Skills competencies are measurable – planned training•Additional skills – anticipated change