Training

Many organizations have training policies. They recognize the value of life-long learning. There are two types of training: in-house and out sourced.

In-house training could be the WHMIS Refresher course taught by a supervisor or co-worker. It could be training on a new machine or a new process. It happens on company time or paid time. Some training in workplaces is voluntary and is done on your time or half of your time. There may be up-grading courses or language classes offered. The decision to attend is yours to make.

If your company schedules information meetings, you can expect to be introduced to new information. This is informal in-house training.

Sometimes, you will be cross-trained. This means that you will be trained to do other tasks. When it is slow in your department or someone is on holidays, you will do that job.

Out-sourced training is conducted away from your place of business. The company may send you for training and pay for it. Or you might find a course that would help you in your work. You take it, and when you pass the course, you apply for tuition reimbursement.

Most companies will only pay after training has been successfully completed and if is related to the work you do.

There are many ways to receive training. In-house:

• some companies have a training department
• some companies use videos or on-line courses
• some hire outside trainers or instructors to deliver specific training
• some companies set up a training corner with print resources
• some companies encourage outside training

Out-sourced:

• college or university courses
• school boards (continuing education)
• private training groups
• apprenticeship programs
• distance education
  • on-line programs
  • correspondence courses

Communication Systems

There are many ways that you find out what is happening in a company.

• Bulletin Boards
  • There are different types of bulletin boards in most companies. There is usually a board for union information, one for health and safety information, one for company memos and one for casual postings. It is important to read these postings to make sure you get information you need.