Training by simulation
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Computer simulation systems are being used for training programs in process industries. The benefits of the simulation approach to training include learning effectiveness, repeated practice, fault handling, and the potential for built-in assessment. Simulations can help learning by providing a concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract generalization, and active experimentation. Simulation programs offer repeated practice of skills without interruption of work in progress. Simulation offers more complete training in areas of fault diagnosis and repair. Computer simulated assessment of work skills may eventually be used across an industry for standardization of skills assessment. Use of these systems at United Biscuits is described.
Publication Name: Personnel Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5761
Year: 1988
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YT funding and the TECs: a tragedy in the making
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Training and Enterprise Councils (TECs) in the UK will be faced with dimmer prospects as organizers of Youth Training (YT) as a result of a dispute with the UK government concerning YT funding. In the Yorkshire and Humberside region, TECs have been offered a nine percent reduction in unit price per training week, equivalent in real terms to a 14% reduction. TECs are faced with the option of using surplus finds to finance unit price increases to offset impending reductions at the expense of reducing financing capacity for other areas of human resources development. Adding to the dilemma faced by TECs is the growing inability of UK employers to provide a suitable training ground for 16- and 17-year olds due to redundancies.
Publication Name: Personnel Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5761
Year: 1992
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Double, double toil and trouble: YTS in the melting-pot
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The launch of Britain's two-year Youth Training Scheme was met with much fanfare in January 1986, but the plan has not fared as well as hoped. Some youngsters cannot be helped by the program, which is controlled by the government although most program costs are funded by the private sector participants. Local governments are penalized in the current set up, as well. The operators of the scheme have not put their view forward in an organized and effective way.
Publication Name: Personnel Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5761
Year: 1986
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