May 10, 2017

Why your Company needs to Invest in Workplace Instructors

Workplace instructors are important for in-house training and are a cost-effective way to enhance the skill set of your employees. However, in any workplace, it is often difficult to justify to the directors, the accounts dept., or anybody else with their fingers on the purse strings to secure funding for further education and training.

Your directors or budget managers might say, “Why should money be spent on training instructors?” After all, there are likely team members who already fulfil the role of instructor for induction training, staff updates, and in-service training. These individuals, no doubt, are experts, and that’s why they got chosen and promoted. So, why should funds be allocated to them?

When such questions arise, you might feel a sense of dread, especially when you know that investing in instructor training will benefit the company. However, convincing those in charge of the budget can be difficult.

To address this, it’s important to clearly outline the reasons for investing in instructor training so that it’s easy for those in power to say yes. Once people understand the benefits, they’ll be keen to support the initiative. Given that every company has a budget, one of the most compelling reasons to invest in instructor courses is the potential financial return. Here are some financial points to discuss with budget holders:

Save Money by Improving Efficiency

Getting it right the first time with training will have a big impact on workplace efficiency, reducing mistakes and errors and cutting down on the time needed for employees to get to grips with their tasks. Getting instructors and workplace trainers up to the latest standards via a recognised qualification, like the Continual Professional Development Course (CPD), will make the company run smoothly and efficiently.

Get More Value for Money 

A lot of people will compare things they buy on a value-for-money basis, but hardly anybody looks at people in this way. And they should. After all you are buying peoples’ time, skills and effort, so why not look at the value you are getting compared with other companies and departments? A boost in the quality of the training which your staff get will help them work to the very best of their abilities. You’ll find that getting people’s skills enhanced by professionally planned and taught training sessions will soup-up their abilities and enable you to get much more out of the workforce on a permanent basis. Words like “multi-skilling”, “up-skilling”, and “versatility” are all great ways to describe some of the benefits of this approach to training.

Save Money by Reducing Staff Turnover

When staff leave, whether they have been poached by a rival, left the sector for a new career or for personal reasons, the impact on your organisation is costly and time-consuming. New hires always take time to recruit and fit in with the existing team, plus there are always teething problems, errors and glitches which go with any change of personnel.

Remember that the days of a “job for life” are over, and today’s fast-changing, interconnected world means that people can move jobs and careers with much more ease – you need to give people reasons to stay. Training is part of the staff’s professional development, which is an opportunity for people to keep up with current developments, skills and techniques in their industry.

Qualified trainers versed in modern, up-to-date training techniques can really show people that they are valued members of a team. Not all companies see this, so if you can get your instructors up to scratch, you’ll help the company get ahead of the curve. Remember, good training is something people look forward to and helps build their confidence, self-worth and improves morale – all of which improve staff retention.

Exceed Industry Standards

It’s a company’s prerogative to operate to industry standards, whether in technical fields where IT and engineering skills are apparent or in the creative fields where creativity and innovation are called for. However, many firms struggle to meet these standards.

You have an opportunity to get ahead of your competitors by building a team of trainers, managers and supervisors well versed in how to train people and to meet and exceed the accepted standards in your sector. By doing this, your company will be able to enhance its reputation and become an industry leader. This could be just what is needed to give you the edge in a competitive and changing marketplace.

Invest in Workplace Instructors with Carlton Training

To make your investment count, consider the Level 3 Award in Education and Training course. This training course is designed to teach the skills needed to deliver training and carry out assessments in post-16 education or adult education. The AET qualification provides trainers, instructors and teachers, or those wanting to teach in the adult, post-compulsory sector, a recognised and highly acclaimed award. This course can be taken online or face-to-face on a four-day onsite course for a group at your workplace.

Contact us today to get started and become an employer who is proudly dedicated to their employee’s professional development.

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