How to Develop an Effective Induction

The purpose of an induction is to ensure that all staff gain the confidence, skills and knowledge they need to begin performing effectively in the shortest time possible. It helps staff understand the aims of the organisation and the way their role contributes.

If workers’ induction training is unsatisfactory, this can lead to a host of problems, for example, accidents, low job satisfaction, costly mistakes, unsatisfactory performance and high demands on managers.

As a result, this course has been developed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to manage an effective induction. On completion, learners will understand the different stages of an induction, and be able to design an induction checklist.

On completion of this Virtual College course learners will be able to:

• Describe the key outcomes of an effective induction
• Identify the fundamental elements of an effective induction
• Appreciate the roles of different people within the process
• Design an induction checklist
• Recognise the different stages in an induction

Lesson Plan

Areas covered include:

• Welcome and Learning Outcomes
• Introduction
• Preparing for an Induction
• Induction Course
• Induction Checklist

Accreditation

The content of this Virtual College course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines

Certification

On completion of this course you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate.

Duration

Approximately 1 hour. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study and absorb the material. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like, and there is no limit on how long you can take to do the course.

Target Audience

This course is aimed at managers who have a responsibility for managing effective inductions.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.