How training with practical applications supports your business

The sad reality is that most training does not include practical applications to cement learning and allow for continual recall of information.

Practical training provides hands-on experience, teaching key skills which are crucial for understanding real-world scenarios and challenges. Engaging with practical tasks enhances problem-solving skills, preparing learners to tackle actual issues they might encounter in their professional roles.

A key component of effective training is being able to apply the theory that has been studied. By applying theoretical knowledge to practical situations, there is an increase in retention of concepts and understanding is stored into long-term memory. This increases the learner’s job readiness and successfully builds confidence, making candidates more appealing to potential employers.

Practical training often involves the latest tools and technologies, keeping learners up to date with current industry practices. This exposure to the latest technologies through practical work enhances adaptability, an essential skill in the ever-changing cloud industry.

Practical projects often involve teamwork, helping individuals develop the skills needed to work with others which are required in most professional environments. Having realistic challenges enables learners to troubleshoot effectively and foster innovative thinking and creative problem-solving. Including practical applications during training sessions is also cost-effective for employers as it reduces the time and costs associated with induction training.

As an example, legal compliance requires that staff are properly trained and appointed in writing. But what happens when your appointed firefighter who has never used a fire extinguisher, or the first aider who has never practised CPR? In an emergency, where emotions are already high, will they have the confidence to perform the task? Trainees are initially nervous but after a few rounds of practice and a lot of laughter, those fears subside, and their confidence increases.

Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal launched the Master Builders KZN Institute of Learning, where focus will be given to the practical application of theory to ensure learners have fully understood the training, they have received so that they will be competent in the workplace. Choosing the Master Builders KZN Institute of Learning for your staff’s training needs ensures that your staff will be trained by experienced facilitators, who include practical applications leading to the achievement of learning objectives. This is what makes us different – trainees can ask questions and get ‘real world’ responses from the facilitator who has been there and done that. They gain confidence to use equipment and practise techniques. If emergencies arise, they are prepared and can effectively support your business.

Heidi Kilian

Head: Master Builders KZN Institute of Learning.