Types of training

Types Of Training

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Types of training

1. Induction or Orientation Training2. Job Training3. Safety Training4. Promotional Training5. Refresher Training6. Remedial Training7. Internship Training

Induction/Orientation

Introducing a new employee to the organization and its procedures, rules and regulations.

Every new employee needs to be made familiar with his job, his superiors and subordinates and with the rules and regulations of the Organization.

It is short and informative Given immediately after recruitment• Eg Induction programme at Cocoa Island by

COMO is a two day event which includes - Presentation Sessions and Interaction with Top management, games, team building approach and an Island tour at the last.

Orientation

The primary reason for orientation programs is that the sooner employees know basic information related to their job, the sooner they can become productive. It also reduces their nervousness and uncertainty,

and leads to more satisfaction so they are less likely to quit

Orientation training is used to develop a positive attitude in employees. The time spent conducting a session shows that

the organization values the new employees.

Use of Handbook

Employee Handbook: A document that describes an organization’s conditions for employment

(such as attendance, behavior on the job, performance of duties),

policies regarding employees (time off, hours of work, benefits),

administrative procedures (filling out timesheets and travel expense

reports), and related matters.

Job Training

To increase the knowledge and skills of an employee for improving performance on the job.

It may include Informing about machine and its handling Process of production Methods to be used The purpose is to reduce accidents, waste, and

inefficiency in performance

Safety Training

Training provided to minimize accidents and damage to the machinery

It involves instruction in the use of safety devices and in safety consciousness.

Eg. Basic Fire and Food Safety (HACCP) Training Programs Organized in all the resort in Maldives.

Promotional Training

It involves training of existing employees to enable them to perform higher level jobs.

Employees with potential are selected and are given training before their promotion.

Eg. When an RF level employee is to be promoted to Sup-A level.

Refresher Training Also called Retraining Purpose is to explain the existing employees

with the latest methods of performing their jobs and improve their efficiency further i.e. to avoid personnel obsolescence

It is essential because- To relearn To keep pace with the technological changes in

the field When newly created jobs are given to existing

employees

Remedial Training

To overcome the shortcomings in the behavior and performance of old employees

It may include unlearning certain inappropriate methods and techniques

Should be conducted by Psychological experts

Internship Training Under this educational or vocational institutes

enter in an arrangement with an industrial enterprise for providing practical knowledge to its students

The organization providing the training may even absorb the candidates post training

Eg Hospitality and Tourism studies students undergo such training