2 B USINES S
F UNCTIONS
An expression that is sometimes used in business is:
“Hire for Attitude, Train for Skill”
To what extent do you agree with this saying?
WJEC/EDUQAS
Business
3 P EOPLE IN ORGANISATIONS
2.3 D T RAINING
2.3 D T RAINING
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In this topic you will learn about
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Explain what is meant by training
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Explain the role of training in developing appropriate skills
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Explain the different methods of training including induction,
on-the-job, off-the-job and apprenticeships
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Evaluate the importance and impact of training for a business
and its stakeholder
T RAINING
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Training is the process of equipping employees with
the skills and knowledge necessary to carry out
their job effectively
Training can fulfil different roles within a business:
 Incentivise applicants to apply for a job
 Lead to internal promotions influencing the
internal flow of workers
 Result in trained employees seeking alternative
jobs elsewhere
Training is essential to ensuring all employees have
the skills necessary to carry out their day to day job
roles effectively
T RAINING
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Apprenticeships.
Methods of training include:
 On-the–job where an employee learns in the
workplace from experienced employees
 Off-the–job which is any form of education that
takes place outside of the workplace
 Induction which is introductory training for
employees new to an organisation
 Apprenticeships are schemes that allow young
people to train and study in a workplace supported
by experienced colleagues
IN
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Complete the table below to show the possible
advantages and disadvantages of on-the-job and
off-the-job training
Advantages
On-the-job
Should teacher
training be
provided on-thejob or off-thejob?
PAIRS
Off-the-job
Disadvantages
T RAINING AND
STAKEHOLDERS
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How important
are
apprenticeships
to the UK
economy?
How is the
Government as a
stakeholder
affected by
training?
Business
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Employees
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Workforce who can meet customer needs
Increased labour productivity
Motivated workforce
Adds to costs
Equipped with the necessary skills to carry ut their
jobs efficiently and safely
Given confidence
Feel valued and therefore motivated
May be able to apply for promotions either
internally or externally
Community
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Educated and trained society
Generally more happy, better paid, positive knock
on effects
T EST YOURSELF - 5 MINUTES
1. Distinguish between on-the-job and off-the-job training.
2. What is meant by induction training?
3. Explain how an apprenticeship can help an employee develop appropriate skills.
End
2.3 D T RAINING
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In this topic you have learnt about

Explain what is meant by training

Explain the role of training in developing appropriate skills

Explain the different methods of training including
induction, on-the-job, off-the-job and apprenticeships

Evaluate the importance and impact of training for a
business and its stakeholder