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Training and selection methods

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Training is a planned, practical, continuous process that improves knowledge, skill and attitude using on-the-job and off-the-job methods. Selection is an objective, valid, reliable, fair multi-step process that chooses the most suitable applicant and predicts performance. Good selection reduces the training needed.

Describe briefly the characteristics of training and selection method.

Training

Training is the planned effort to improve the knowledge, skill and attitude of employees for their present job. In construction, it is needed for new technologies, safety and quality.

Characteristics of training

  • Planned and systematic, with clear objectives.
  • Job-related and practical; short term.
  • Based on the needs of the organisation and trainees (training needs analysis).
  • Continuous process, with evaluation and feedback.
  • Uses on-the-job methods (job rotation, coaching, apprenticeship) and off-the-job methods (lectures, workshops, simulation, case study).
  • Improves productivity, quality and safety, and reduces wastage.

Selection

Selection is the process of choosing the most suitable people from the applicants for a job.

Characteristics of selection method

  • Objective and based on job description and specification.
  • Valid and reliable: tests measure what is needed and give consistent results.
  • Fair and without bias; equal chance to all candidates.
  • Multi-step (screening, tests, interview, reference, medical).
  • Cost and time effective.
  • Predicts future performance of the candidate.

Training develops the people who are chosen; good selection reduces the training needed.

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