Training Options
A lot of people are in business to offer you training. So how can you make the right choice? One important factor is to
ask whether the training on offer is nationally accredited. Nationally accredited training is backed up by a nationally
recognised quality standard and industry endorsement.
http://training.com.au/anta/cda/page/generalcontent/0,,a1534_b3016_d22773_f-why-use-accredited-training,00.html
Some things you may not know about training options for mature age workers:
- You can engage a person as an apprentice or trainee at any age
- You can start someone on an apprenticeship or traineeship even if they are already working for you. To find out more click here:
- You may be eligible for government funding to assist you with training costs. To find out more click here:
http://www.training.com.au/anta/cda/page/generalcontent/0,,a1534_b3143_f-funding,00.html
or -
- if you have staff who cannot read or write or who have difficulty communicating in English, your Registered Training Organisations can design training programs that take this into account by including literacy, numeracy or computer skills.
or you can -
- Call the Reading and Writing Hotline on 1300 6555 06 to find language, literacy and numeracy help in your local area.
- If you employee did not finish school or has no formal qualifications, it doesn't matter. Your Registered Training Organisation can assess their existing skills land plan a program that builds their skills from that point.
- If you don't want to pay for a full qualification you can talk to your Registered Training Organisation about customising a program that meets your needs.
Training Tools and Information
- Calculate the return on your investment in training
http://www.training.com.au/anta/cda/page/roi/0,,a1534_b3188_d35014_f-roi-calculator,00.html
- Identify your training needs
- Choose the right training - everything from course, delivery options, provider
- Find out if you are eligible for government assistance and/or funding
http://www.training.com.au/anta/cda/page/generalcontent/0,,a1534_b3143_f-funding,00.html
- Understand what investing in training involves for you and your staff
http://www.training.com.au/anta/cda/page/channel/subchannel/0,,a1534_b3152_f-obligations,00.html
See how others have done it
http://www.training.com.au/anta/cda/page/generalcontent/0,,a1534_b3164_f-case-studies,00.html
Good Communications
Good communications are key to any working relationship. This is not a complete guide but here are a few key tips:
- Talking about the future
- Being clear about goals
- Giving feedback
- New Apprenticeships Communications Kit - some specific tips if you have an apprentice or trainee of any age
