Benefits and responsibilities

Workplace-based training gives people the chance to gain qualifications while they work. It recognises you for the skills you gain on the job and helps you develop new skills, improving performance and career prospects.

This kind of training is great for people who are already working and can’t afford to take time out to study full time. It’s also hands-on training, based around the kinds of things you do in your job, so it’s achievable for people who have never done formal study before.

A few of the benefits to trainees include:

• Flexibility – training fits around your work and personal commitments, so you can complete it at your own pace
• It’s practical and hands-on. You’ll be learning on the job, rather than in a classroom, so your manager, supervisor or colleagues will be the ones training you
• You’ll be gaining nationally recognised qualifications
• If you’ve been in your job for a while, you’ll be gaining recognition of the knowledge and skills you’ve already developed
• You’ll gain new skills that will help you do your job better and progress your career
• It’s affordable – industry training is subsidised by the Government and your employer is likely to cover most of your training costs for you
• You’ll build your confidence and find your job is more satisfying, thanks to your new skills and qualifications

Your responsibilities

If you do decide to sign up for industry training, you are making a commitment. You will be expected to work towards completing your chosen qualification.

Workplace training is mainly practical, but there are still assessments, written tasks and some reading that you’ll need to complete. For most people, this is achievable and should not put you off signing up to a qualification.

ATTTO and your employer will support you to help you achieve, but you’ll also be responsible for ensuring you put in the work required.

Keen to know more? See Getting Started to find out how to take the first step into training