WHAT IS TRAINING ACCORDING TO THE LABOR CODE

WHAT IS TRAINING ? ØACCORDING TO THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, TRAINING IS THE SYSTEMATIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE ATTITUDE/KNOWLEDGE/BEHAVIOR PATTERNS FOR THE ADEQUATE PERFORMANCE OF A GIVEN JOB OR TASK. Ø IT IS A DAY TO DAY, YEAR-ROUND TASK. Ø ALL EMPLOYEES ON A NEW JOB UNDERGO A LEARNING PROCESS WHETHER OR NOT FORMAL TRAINING EXISTS.

“COMMON TYPES OF TRAINING”

1. On-the-Job Training and Job Rotation - is normally given by a senior employee or supervisor. The trainee is shown how to perform the job and allowed to do it under the trainer’s supervision. - One method of on-the-job training is job rotation, sometimes called cross training.

2. Vestibule Training - procedure and equipment similar to those used in the actual job are set up in a special working area called vestibule. The trainee is then taught how to perform the job by a skilled person and able to learn a job at a comfortable pace without the pressure of production schedules.

3. Apprenticeship Training - this kind of training dates back to biblical times. it is frequently used to train personnel in skilled trades, such as carpenters, bricklayers, electricians, mechanics, and tailors. The apprenticeship period generally lasts from one month to one year. during this time, the trainee works under the guidance of a skilled worker.

4. Classroom Training - is an effective means of quickly getting information to large groups with limited or no knowledge of the subject being presented. It is useful for teaching actual material, concepts, principles, and theories. portions of orientation programs, some aspects of apprenticeship training and safety programs are usually presented with some form of classroom instruction.

5. Programming Instruction - the increased availability and lower cost of computers have made the use of programmed instruction more attractive. Program instruction requires the trainee to read material on a particular subject and then to answer questions about the subject. if the answers are incorrect, the trainee is required to read the material and answer additional questions. The material in programmed instruction is presented either in text form or on computer video displays.

6. Management Development Program - is a systematic process of training and growth by which individuals gain and apply knowledge, skills, insights and attitudes to manage work organizations effectively. there is a change of attitude to manage work organization effectively. management development needs to be a planned, systematic process that integrates the organization’s response to changing external and internal environments with the aspirations of individuals within.

Thank you for listening - Mirap