training lesson: this is a business powerpoint explaining the different types of training such as
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TRAININGBusiness Studies : Recruitment, training and human resources
STARTER
• Mind Map : in pairs , list down reasons why we need training.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Be able to define the term ‘training’.
• To understand the benefits of training.
• To explain the goals of using training in businesses.
• To identify the three main types of training .
Trainee
Training
Trainer
Training is the
process of learning
new skills
WHY WE NEED TRAINING ?
Training
Introduce new
process or equipment
Imrpoveeffeciency
For unskilled workers
Improve opportunity for internal promotion
Decrease chances of
error
Wh
at
are
we
try
ing
to
a
ch
iev
e ?
Increase skills
Increase knowledge
Change people’s attitudes
Raise awareness
Induction Training
On-the-job training
Off-the-job training
INDUCTION TRAINING
• Aim : used for training new employees , they will not know where things are or who people are or what is expected from them.
• Lasts: several days.
Remember ‘induction’ sounds
like ‘introduction’ , introduces
new employees.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
• This is where a person is trained by watching a more experienced worker doing the job.
• Aim : Semi-skilled or unskilled workers.
• The employee does not need to be sent away , saves travelling costs.
• However , the trainer will waste time and will reduce her/his productivity.
OFF-THE-JOB TRAINING
• College or specialist training center.
• More varied and complex tasks.
• Involve lectures, role play , case studies or computer stimulations.
• If carried in the evening ; it will be cheaper as the employees will still carry out their normal duties during the day.
• Variety of skills and employees will become multi-tasked.
GOVERNMENT SCHEMES
• Government schemes : government projects to train people to develop skills in their particular job.
IS TRAINING REALLY THAT IMPORTANT ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dMoK48QGL8
EXAM PRACTICE
• Evaluate the benefits and the drawbacks for a business to introduce :
• Off-job-training.
• On-job-training.
Advantages Disadvantages
Business Employer Business Employer
Off-job-training
On-job-training
