Training refers to the process of skill development for a particular purpose (that is, learning how to do something). Training can also be used to increase awareness and understanding.
Training can be undertaken on the job, off the job (a course of study) or a combination of both. Training courses can vary in the way they are delivered, depending on the needs of the learner. For instance they can be:
- assessable (work needs to be completed to pass or attendance only)
- flexible or self paced (for example, via the Internet) or structured
- part time or full time
- short (for example, a few hours) or of a longer duration (for example, over a year).
There are also many different types of training courses currently available including:
- accredited certificate and diploma vocational courses
- apprenticeship and traineeship training
- disability awareness training courses
- industry specific short courses
- literacy and numeracy (reading and writing) courses
- refresher courses (example, first aid)
- staff induction courses (example, safety training)
Services provided
The Employment Assistance Fund provides financial assistance for people with disability to purchase a range of work-related moficiations and services including Auslan services and adaptive technology. More information about the Employment Assistance Fund is available at the following link:
References and resources
Carey, P 2006, The Changing Work Context and Demands on Workers In the 21st Century and its Impact on the Role and Work of Career Practitioners, The Australian Association of Career Counsellors, Adelaide, viewed 27 May 2007, <http://www.aacc.org.au/documents/article_CareerManagement.doc>.
Sense-Ability 2006, Disability Equality Training, Sense-Ability, UK, viewed 28 May 2007, <http://www.sense-ability.co.uk/disability.htm>.
Links to suppliers of training for co-workers
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