ON THE JOB VS OFF THE JOB
TRAINING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
disadvantage of off the job training - Answer-- expensive
- work time wasted if they are trained during working hours and if wages are paid to
the workers then money wasted
- fully trained workers who receive qualifications may leave for a higher paid job
induction training - Answer-induction training is an introduction given to a new
employee, explaining the business's activities, customs and procedures and
introducing them to their fellow workers
induction training advantages - Answer-- workers are less likely to make mistakes
- helps new workers settle into their job quickly
- may be a legal requirements may be given (health & safety)
induction training disadvantages - Answer-- time consuming
- delays working time of employees
Training - Answer-Process of teaching staff how to do their job more efficiently and
effectively by boosting their knowledge and skills
On the job training - Answer-Occurs in the working environment and involves the use
of equipment, machinery and documents in that workplace
Advantages of on the job training - Answer-cost effective (no travel costs or other
expenses incurred), more productive (working while training), use actual equipment
that is required for the job (become more familiar and better off than others), familiar
workplace (working with colleagues they are used to working with)
Disadvantages of on the job training - Answer-Quality of trainer may vary (not all
trainers can teach), bad habits of older staff may be handed down, noisy workplace
(distractions from other workplace activities), trainer may have to leave their actual
job to train employees (delays their job)
Disadvantages of off the job training - Answer-May be too theoretical (no practical
involved), more expensive, may not relate to exact skills need in workplace,
employees with externally recognised qualifications may be tempted to leave and go
to another job
on the job training - Answer-occurs by watching a more experienced worker doing
the job
advantage of on job training - Answer-- saves business time and money because
they don't have to send the workers away (cheaper than off the job)
- the training is tailored to the specific needs on the business
disadvantage of on the job training - Answer-- trainers may pass down bad habits to
the trainee
- training qualifications not recognised outside the business
TRAINING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
disadvantage of off the job training - Answer-- expensive
- work time wasted if they are trained during working hours and if wages are paid to
the workers then money wasted
- fully trained workers who receive qualifications may leave for a higher paid job
induction training - Answer-induction training is an introduction given to a new
employee, explaining the business's activities, customs and procedures and
introducing them to their fellow workers
induction training advantages - Answer-- workers are less likely to make mistakes
- helps new workers settle into their job quickly
- may be a legal requirements may be given (health & safety)
induction training disadvantages - Answer-- time consuming
- delays working time of employees
Training - Answer-Process of teaching staff how to do their job more efficiently and
effectively by boosting their knowledge and skills
On the job training - Answer-Occurs in the working environment and involves the use
of equipment, machinery and documents in that workplace
Advantages of on the job training - Answer-cost effective (no travel costs or other
expenses incurred), more productive (working while training), use actual equipment
that is required for the job (become more familiar and better off than others), familiar
workplace (working with colleagues they are used to working with)
Disadvantages of on the job training - Answer-Quality of trainer may vary (not all
trainers can teach), bad habits of older staff may be handed down, noisy workplace
(distractions from other workplace activities), trainer may have to leave their actual
job to train employees (delays their job)
Disadvantages of off the job training - Answer-May be too theoretical (no practical
involved), more expensive, may not relate to exact skills need in workplace,
employees with externally recognised qualifications may be tempted to leave and go
to another job
on the job training - Answer-occurs by watching a more experienced worker doing
the job
advantage of on job training - Answer-- saves business time and money because
they don't have to send the workers away (cheaper than off the job)
- the training is tailored to the specific needs on the business
disadvantage of on the job training - Answer-- trainers may pass down bad habits to
the trainee
- training qualifications not recognised outside the business
