This document defines and compares different types of training provided in business studies including on-the-job training, off-the-job training, retraining, and apprenticeships. On-the-job training involves coaching and demonstrating tasks while employees remain at work, while off-the-job training removes employees from the workplace for classes, self-study, or sandwich courses. Retraining adapts employee skills to new technologies, practices, or safety requirements. Apprenticeships formally commit employers to train young employees through work experience leading to an industry-recognized qualification.

1. Training
Business Studies
(A Level)

2. Provision of work-related
education, in the form of on-
the-job or off-the-job training
(Definition)

3. On-The-Job
Training
Off-The-Job
Training
Retraining
Apprenticeships

4. Employees receive training whilst remaining in
the workplace.
(Definition)
Methods:
• Coaching
• Demonstration
• Job Rotation
• Projects
Advantages Disadvantages
Low cost (cost effective) Disruption to production
Training relevant to work Quality depends on time and
ability of trainer
Productive employees Bad habits may be passed on
Learn while doing
Train with real colleagues
No employee absence

5. Employees are taken away from workplace to be trained.
(Definition)
Methods:
• Day release
• Evening classes
• Self study
• Sandwich courses
Advantages Disadvantages
Wider range of skills and
qualifications obtained
Expensive
Learn from outside experts and
specialists
Worker absence
More confident employee Employee may leave for better jobs
after training
Input new ideas

6. Employees may need to be retrained too adapt to
changing work environments.
(Definition)
This may be because of new:
Health and safety requirements
Working practices
Technology
Government training schemes.

7. A formal agreement between an employer and a young
employee that commits the employer to facilitate
training and work experience for the employee.
(Definition)
This will lead to a recognised qualification that is
accepted throughout the relevant industry. All
apprentices are paid a wage which is dependant on age.

8. Make sure workers are skilled to ensure they
provide the best quality
Creates flexibility
Motivates
Job enrichment and job enlargement
Assist in retraining high-quality staff
Helpful when recruiting