Industry training refers to learning skills and studying while undertaking 'on the job' experience in a specific industry or sector. Industry training can include short skill-specific development such as till training, or longer-term training such as a professional qualification.
Skills Development Training
There are so many different skills that you may be required to learn or develop within a workplace. We have covered some of these on our pages about Phone Skills, Customer Service, Health & Safety and Food Safety. Another commonly needed skill is being able to use a till.
Till training
If you work in retail or hospitality, you may be required to use a till to take payment from customers. There are many different types of tills and they can all work differently, but it is important that you use it correctly. Although tills may seem daunting at first, they can be easy to use. Till operators can often scan customer purchases, or select the correct item from a list. The till will add up how much the customer owes and show you how much change to give.
If you would like more support with till training, talk to your Employment Coordinator as they can work with you to help you with any issues you have in work, or anything you may be worried about if you are starting a new role.
Industry Training
Industry Training is a scheme offered through Back to Work which is designed to include training, support and work experience. Courses are in specific areas such as care, fund and trust administration, business administration and retail. Training is normally for 2 to 4 weeks - with placement this can extend to between 6 to 8 weeks.
Industry Training is available to anyone who is registered as 'Actively Seeking Work' and 'Locally Qualified for Work'. Applicants are expected to prove that they are keen to improve their skills in one of the training areas and that they are committed to finding a job.
More information can be found here:
Industry Training
Internships
JET can, at times, provide internship opportunities to our clients which involves a short-term paid contract with an employer, usually between 2 - 3 months. You need to have been on placement with the employer beforehand, and show you are dedicated and committed to developing your skills and career further.
If you are interested in the above or have any questions, please speak to your Employment Coordinator for further information.