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Unit 2: Strategic Training

The vast majority of large organisations have a separate training function, with a specialist Notes
manager, though it may be linked to other human resources such as personnel or employee
relations. The department has a staff function, i.e. it provides specialist input to line management
in the main area of programme formulation, advice, service and control. It has a similar list of
duties for the training officer, but more broadly based throughout the organisation including:
(i) Identification of training needs at all levels.
(ii) Formulation of plans and objectives in line with training policy.
(iii) Assignment of instructional responsibilities.

(iv) Training programme design in consultation with line management.
(v) Collection and preparation of training media and learning resources (materials, curricula,
visual aids, outlines, forms, trainee notes etc.).

(vi) Administration of course in-plant, and instruction where necessary.
(vii) Oversee apprentice and registered trainee programmes (Coordination of on-job, off-job
aspects).

(viii) Management development as per training policy.
(ix) Training of trainers (Line personnel and instructors).
(x) Monitoring and control mechanisms sufficient for effective evaluation or training.
The difference between the two set-ups can be seen diagrammatically as a model in Figure 2.1
below which clearly shows the autonomy of such a department with its attendant advantages of
overview, but inescapable divorce from the workforce.

Figure 2.1: Model Depicting Change of Location of Training

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