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(a) Refresher training

(b) Apprenticeship training

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(a) Refresher Training:

Refresher training is designed to teach employees the latest developments in work methods and procedures. Technological advancements and the introduction of new tools and equipment have increased the need for such training.

Key features of refresher training:

  1. It is given to existing employees, not new recruits.
  2. Short-term refresher courses are organised for this purpose.
  3. It helps to avoid employee obsolescence and to refresh the memory of employees.
  4. It updates employees on the latest tools, technologies, and best practices.
  5. It is essential in industries where technology and procedures change frequently.

For example, computer professionals attending courses on new software, or doctors attending workshops on new medical procedures, are examples of refresher training.

(b) Apprenticeship Training:

Apprenticeship training is used in technical trades and crafts in which a long period (ranging from two to seven years) is required to become proficient. The worker is attached to an experienced or senior employee. He learns while observing and assisting his senior.

Key features of apprenticeship training:

  1. The purpose is to prepare employees for skilled occupations like plumbing, electrician, carpentry, mechanics, etc.
  2. It combines classroom instruction and on-the-job training.
  3. The trainee learns the intricacies of the job under the direct supervision of his master.
  4. During the period of apprenticeship, a stipend may be paid to the trainees.
  5. In India, apprenticeship training is regulated under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961.

This method ensures that the trainee acquires both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise needed for skilled trades.

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