Workplace Training Benefits
There are three key benefits from workplace training
- More accountable employees – staff can meet expectations when they know what they are
- Better engaged employees – your people want to be given an opportunity to make a difference
- Increased profits – through better productivity, reduced waste and improved performance
Workplace Training Options
Competitive Solutions can customise training to meet a defined need. We understand there is no ‘one size fits all’ model because each workplace is unique and has its own unique challenges. We have a suite of delivery options for employers
- Nationally recognised vocational training (face to face)
- Nationally recognised vocational training (Online training)
- Nonaccredited Short courses (face to face)
- Blended training – Blended training combines elements of the above options to create a bespoke program to meet your unique situation. Talk to us about designing a blended program for your workplace
Choosing the right training provider
Many businesses choose to enter training arrangements with external providers without really thinking through what they are doing. Of course, we understand that our people are our greatest asset and investing in them is the right thing to do.
So, when an offer of free (government subsidised) training comes along it seems like a low-risk proposition. We’re not paying for it so anything we get out of it is a bonus, right?
Here are three things to consider before you engage in training with an external provider.
Sounds obvious, right? We want better trained employees. But how will training help?Many businesses enter training off the back of a cold call from a training provider. Often these cold calls promote ‘free training’ – a reference to the government subsidies available to support training initiatives
Businesses can fall into the trap of seeing a ‘free’ or low-cost training initiative as low risk and worth a try. But they are setting themselves up for failure for a simple yet obvious reason. They have forgotten to ask themselves ‘what are we hoping to achieve’. There are only three things a training program can achieve
- Add new skills/behaviours
- Remove behaviours that are present but unproductive
- Reinforce existing behaviours
Ask yourself what you want from a program
Government Funded Opportunities
Both state and federal governments offer financial incentives for employers who enrol their people in accredited training.
Competitive Solutions can assist you to identify relevant funding streams and help you manage the process
