Training

Training is a vital element in the development of your team and it is important to look at this as an investment rather than a cost.

Induction Training

For employees to know what is expected of them it is important that it is communicated in a clear and efficient manner, an initial induction training session provides an excellent opportunity for employees to learn about their new company and procedures and systems that the organisation operate. It is also a good time to cover important subjects such as health and safety and the terms and conditions of employment contract click here to see how we can help.

Induction Training should be comprehensive as possible, here is a list of areas you might to wish to cover:

• The Company – what does it do
• Meet the Management
• Health & Safety (to include the following sub headers)
• Fire evacuation procedures
• Hazard reporting
• Fire aid
• Use of chemicals
• Company Policies (to include the following sub headers)
  
• Smoking, Alcohol & Drug Abuse
  
• Equality & Diversity
• Grievance & Disciplinary Procedure

This list gives the foundation of what should be included in your induction however more specific sections may be required.

Job Specific Training

Training should not end at the induction and should be ongoing in order to meet organisations needs. There is a wide variety of routes you able to follow when implementing a staff development and training plan, below are methods of implementing training in your workplace.

• College led, some part time courses are run in the evening or on a day release system, this will enable your team to continue their current role while updating their professional skilles
• Training Providers, these are able to obtain a wide range of government funding enabling you to access training for your organisation at a small or nil cost, this type of training is normally delivered in the workplace
• In House, should your training be specific to the organisation it is sometimes beneficial to carry out the training yourself, it would be good practice to hold a training/teaching qualification in order to do this and be up to date in your professional development.

External Agencies will often come in a assist you in identifying you training needs and development and save you a large amount of time while ensuring to cover all areas.

Follow link for details on government funded providers - www.lsc.gov.uk