The Importance of Training and Methods of Training
Importance of Training
Training helps a business to:
Learn new machines or processes
Work faster and better
Improve skills of unskilled workers
Reduce supervision
Increase chances of promotion
Reduce accidents
👉 Workers must know why training is useful, or they won’t take it seriously.
Aims of Training
Training is done to:
Improve skills
Increase knowledge
Improve attitude (accept change, better customer service)
Types of Training
There are three types of training:
Induction training
On-the-job training
Off-the-job training
1. Induction Training
Training given to new employees.
Advantages
Helps workers settle in quickly
Reduces mistakes
Improves health and safety
Disadvantages
Takes time
Wages are paid but no work is done
2. On-the-Job Training
Learning by working with experienced workers.
Advantages
Low cost
Training at the workplace
Some work is done while training
Disadvantages
Trainer may be less productive
Bad habits may be learned
No recognised qualifications
3. Off-the-Job Training
Training done away from the workplace (college, training centre).
Advantages
Many skills can be learned
Expert trainers teach
Workers become multi-skilled
Disadvantages
Expensive
Wages paid but no work done
Workers may leave for another job