Train | Keeping Track of Training Needs

Learning needs can arise for various reasons and can be identified by conducting a PESTLE analysis. PESTLE – Political, Economic, Sociological, Technological, Legal and Environmental – factors will continue to contribute to the learning strategies of organisations as laws, expectations and standards evolve and adapt.

Political and economic factors including tax policies, trade restrictions as well as interest, exchange, and inflation rates are likely to impact organisations, and then in turn, the learning strategies for their teams.

Within the construction industry the Legal factors of Health & Safety training, always has been, and always should be, at the forefront of training strategies for organisations - of any size. This will ensure that you and your team are not only competent in their role, but also compliant with the most up to date legislation.

Construction, and its supply chain, continues to offer attractive opportunities for graduates to enter the industry and close the skills gap we are currently facing. One such gap is the opportunity for progression, but is this something you as an organisation are ready for?

In order to effectively identify any learning needs three areas must be considered; the team members knowledge of the industry, the skills required to complete the role, and the level of ambition for personal development. Knowledge of the industry can come from each team member’s career experience, training history as well as transparent communication of changes and requirements from management and governing bodies. Skills required ultimately can be taken from a specific job description. However, as each role evolves, all competencies must be considered.

A direct comparison - in the form of a training matrix - of the team’s abilities ,and valid certificates, to the skills required for the role they are doing gives you a clear visual of each team members competency. The grid-like structure of a matrix also supports easy identification of skill gaps across a full organisation.

TFS are not only helping their customers gather the information needed to create up to date training matrices, but we are also providing ongoing management to ensure training continues to be prioritised throughout organisations across the UK.

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