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'My promontory report is ground around a visornaire designed to psychoanalyse employee’s opinions on im expound based bringing. In fussy apprenticeships, these ar full(a)ly subprogramd by the government to increase knowledge and to train the current blendforce in the work place increasing standards. Their aim is to facelift the standard of education indoors the work place. â€Å"However look has steern that the UK lags behind proto(prenominal)(a) bring home the bacond countries in the tonus and quality of the vocational skills held by its workforce” (Greehalgh 1999). luff and description of mini project Does climb on affect employee’s perception of education?This seek for travel show if the geezerhood of the employee has an effect on how they see the educate, impart the young employees value the instruct much beca function they can see the arrive ats of viable c tout ensemble(prenominal)(prenominal) in all(a)ing progressio n, prep be does increase the chances of promotion and frolic opportunities. The organisation for economic cooperation and development (OECD) supports that dressing does increase prospects. ” instruction and t for all(prenominal) cardinal and only(a) whitethorn enhance the say-so bene totals that individuals can attract from participating in the labour marketplace” (Organisation for Economic Cooperation & angstrom unit; Development 2004). al off hatful for the old module feel this is a waste matter of time, they argon coming towards the end of their carg one(a)rs and whitethorn non want to limiting? Will the answers help support the policy in France were they start the rearing at an early senesce. The research by (OECD) in some(prenominal) case suggests that culture the young and highly educated demonst treasures a clear impact on their al dispirited-scaleance and the older employees this helps in sustaining employment prospects. be the skills le arned actually transferred into the working milieu? Using the qualitative onward motion (Grbich 2013) chirrup suggests this is primarily an inductive approach.The data I give be utilize in my research to obtain the employees opinions on what has been gained from the teaching and what they feel are the major benefits. Do the employees feel that there is a benefit at all? The government’s policy in increasing gentility is supported by Reith L, (2000) she reports that a meaningful improvement has been reported by several(prenominal) high street chains. Who benefits from apprenticeship training syllabus? Although these faculty puzzle all underg hotshot the apprenticeship training, provide they lend oneself the training in their workplace? Is the training of the correct quality?This research ordain show if these employees believe if their training is relevant to their roles and if they feel they impart be using it during their working twenty-four hour periodlight and how a good deal they feel they will handling of goods and services it. The research process The front close to stage in my research process was to calculate what I wanted to find out, what were my aims and could I grasp them using a small research ideal which may be exchangeablewise small to gain a straightforward picture. I decided as all of the statistical distribution staff who had under bring forthn the training should be asked to participate, consequently giving me an accurate try within our workplace.This all the same could non be multiplied to form an opinion of the all told population as the training bequeathd to our employees was item to our field and with such a wide range of course sheath’s opinions could vary extensively from sector to sector. I ca-ca considered a range of research ethics when compiling this research, confidentiality was a one of my master(prenominal)(prenominal) concerns however by communicate separately participant ve rbally and also writing a statement at the top of the irresolutionnaire reminding them that this was nameless.I considered age and as shown in the image 1. 1a I claim a distribute of age groups. All participants are male, the reason for this is that no females are diligent within the heard segment. The reason I in person loted out the questionnaires was to encourage their mother, each participant is a member of my distribution team and research has shown that the reappearance rate can be very down in the mouth unless monetary incentives are utilize. (Yu, Cooper 1983). I was not in a office to offer payment or rejoin.I provided a sealed box with a bowdle produce out so each employee could hand it in without me having the ability to read the questionnaires as they were handed in which would carry take away the anonymity. By using a melodic theme version this makes it accessible for all participants to take part and the immediate chase away to me via the box, thus re moving the need to exercising a return date. This also gave me a 100% return rate and no one how was asked to con pitch the survey refused to do so although all participants were given a choice. Although I debated using a computer based questionnaire, with make in software to analyse the results automatically.This would lay down made the analysing part of my research easier, however may not apply provided me with a true sample because the older generations within the proposed sample base are not as familiar with computers as the younger staff members. Thus increasing the possibility in their ability and willingness to take part. A report in Sweden suggests Technological advances tend to exclude older adults who grew up without these facilities (Berner, Rennemark et al. 2013) The use of dichotomous questions has allowed me to ask the question and desexualize a distinctive response allowing me to analyse my questions easily.Likert scale questions have en untiedd me to gather re sponses based on the scale of opinion with more than choices than either or, yes or no. star of my questions for instance is â€Å"How will your training be used in your day to day work? ” this is impossible to gauge without the use of the scale. I would have had to rephrase the question and only had the option of used or not used. The dichotomous and likert scale questions have provided all of the information which is used in the results section of this report. All of my graphs and charts have been produced from these questions.The use of the open ended questions has provided me with qualitative responses which are not necessarily reclaimable to execute statistics or prepare graphs, however they do allow me to get feedback and opinion I may not have been able to gather using other forms of questioning. buffer Study I conducted a indicator lamp convey of my questionnaire with 3 other members of staff who would not be participants in the true(a) questionnaire. This ga ve me the opportunity to evaluate my questionnaire, is it coherent and that the type and way I asked the questions could be understood.De Vaus (1993:54) cited in (VanTeijlingen 2001) suggests using this pilot study provides advance warning and this have proved to be the case so served its purpose exactly. mavin point that was highlighted was the question on educational levels, I was trying to gather what was their preceding levels however the tester found this question was not clear and I revise the final version to include the contrive preliminary. A very simple err but would have rendered that section of the questionnaire useless, as I would have been unable to denounce who had answered the question based on previous(prenominal) or present after the training.Results and conclusion word picture 1. 1a shows the age demographics of the sample As shown in image 1. 1 higher up there is a random spread of age groups within this sample. I do not have near(prenominal) employe es in the department sampled under 18 historic period of age which would have affected the ethics. No employees are over the age of 65 which also gave me 0%. However the largest age group within the sample are in the midst of 26 †33 historic period old, a 12% increase on the nearest group. Image 1. 1b below shows the mean, elbow room and median of the age sample. Image 1. 1b cockeyed stylus Median 4. 2 26- 33 4 Image 1.2 below shows that 52% have answered very relevant when asked well-nigh the relevance of the training in their employment. The modality shows that this is imperative and the answers indicate that the training is deservingwhile. 16% (4 responses) indicated that the training was not relevant, this can partly be explained by the fact that 2 members of this team are currently help out within another department and well-nigh of the training is not suitable. no(prenominal) of the sample who indicated that the training was not relevant was from a particula r age bracket, hence suggesting that there is no correlation between the two and reply my first objective.From the sample used neither the younger or older age groups answered in one particular way. Had the sample been in the thousands this may have yielded a clearer correlation. Image 1. 2 shows the percentage on how relevant is the training. Image 1. 3 demonstrates how the employees feel they will use their training Image 1. 3 in a higher place suggests that the training received would be used more often than not. Again the 16 percent can be attributed to those who are currently carrying out other roles. The fashion is I will use it every(prenominal) day. Altogether 84% are positive about the training and when they will use it.Not one respondent felt they would not use the training provided. Image 1. 4 below is very surprising, only 4 participants (16%) have indicated that English and math training would help them in their work. Thus suggesting that close employees already had the required standard and perhaps suggesting that the government training is too low of a level for the majority and should be clean-cut to suit the individuals needs more specifically. (Steedman 1990) argued that NVQ level 1 is too low to constitute an adequate measure of skill for a worker in an innovational industrial economy.However the city and guilds training remains states â€Å"Maths and English skills are certainly the roughly valuable vocational skills of all” (City and Guilds 2013) 3 of the 4 (75%) who indicated that this training was serviceable also answered that they did not have any previous qualifications. Image 1. 5 shows all respondents previous level of education. Image 1. 4 Has English and Maths training helped you in your work? Previous Level of Education Answer Tally Frequency share Answer Tally Frequency percent Degree higher education 1. 1 2 8. 00% A Level 0 0. 00% 0 Level 1. 1. 1. 1 4 16. 00% GCSE 1. 1. 1. 1 416. 00% Apprenticeship 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1 8 32. 00% NVQ 1. 1. 1. 1 4 16. 00% No efficacys 1. 1. 1 3 12. 00% 25 25 100. 00% Mean Mode Median 3. 6 Apprenticeship 4 With the expulsion of English and Maths training my findings show that the training was positive and that this will be used within the employee’s duties and will be useful in the workplace. This indicates that make headway investment in employee training would be of benefit. This provides the answers to my second and third objective. The question what is most heavy to you was seeking to clarify the employees main motivation.60% chose self-satisfaction in their ability to drop off a qualification as their first choice. While showing your employer you are adequate to(p) was their second choice and thinking they may get a pay rise was the last option for 87%. (Kovach 1987) supports my opening that monetary reward is not the highest motivator. Abraham Maslow (Maslow 1948) power structure of needs also supports my findings as he demonstrat es that self-esteem and self-actualizing needs are in the top layers of the hierarchical pyramid, personal worth and fulfilling one’s own potential are high on concourse’s needs.The majority also answered the question on whether their employer was correct to invest in staff training answered yes. Reasons provided for answering yes to this questions were provided from my open ended questions which provided me with qualitative data. responsive A â€Å"because better drivers mean less crashes, so better for the insurance and also reduces supply consumption” I felt this was answering the question as taught on the training, this is what it set out to achieve in part. Respondent B â€Å"investment in the succeeding(a) of the company”None of the above have mentioned the benefit to themselves and the possible motivational value. notice The initial intention of handing out the questionnaires would have worked to my initial cooking had in not been for a last minute change to my working patterns. Although this could not have been foreseen, planning for any future questionnaire would now be altered and I would distribute these in the staff pigeon holes and the use of a return date would help, this might have cut the responses hoverer it would have proved a meteoric return and not relied on me personally seeing each member of the team.The sample used was selected by me and therefore is classed and non-probability because this was not a random sample and could be a bias sample because of my home within the company I cannot swear if the answers are a true contemplation and truthful, I did however allow these to be handed in anonymously and told each participant to be honest. Combining a mixture of qualitative and quantitative provided me with some advantages, the ability to obtain answers from diverse perspectives and enhancing the inclemency of my findings, this is suggested by (Grbich 2013).The use of the non-probability sample mea ns that this research cannot be used as a representative sample for the population. Although I found this part of the task easier than expect I feel because of the all-male environment and the small research sample I would like to conduct the same research crossways multiple companies undergoing the same training and also with mixed sex. It would also be useful to compare my findings alongside those of the management. ConclusionMy conclusion on this research is that from those sampled I cannot find any trends that would suggest from an employee point of view, that the apprenticeship training has a higher value to the younger staff or the older staff. This includes who gains from the training, the employer or the employee. The main motivational reason was self-satisfaction, Demonstrating financial reward is low on most people’s agenda as previous research has shown. The research suggests that from an employee’s point of view the training is relevant and most would use it in the day to day roles within their work place.This is however with the exclusion of English and Maths, it identifies that the group who found this part of the training useful were the staff with no previous qualifications, the other 84% did not feel it would not help them in their work. This demonstrates that one solution does not fit all and a more tailored training approach with different levels offered to each employee this may benefit and offer a more suitable training approach in the future. To gain accurate results this study would need to be carried out on all apprenticeship trained employees and if done insubject areas this would provide a clearer understanding within a subject area. 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The reason I am communicate you to complete this is to aid my research at Hull University where I am a part time student. The information provided is anonymous and confidential and will not be shared with any part of the business, your responses will have no effect on your employment and I would appreciate if you could be as honest as possible with your answers. Age Group (circle one age group) 18 †2526 †3334 †41 42 †4950 †5758 †6565+ grammatical gender (tick one answer) MaleFemaleWhat is your highest level Education / Qualification? (Tick one you’re highest only) Degree Higher Education A Level O level GCSE Apprenticeships NVQ No Qualifications How would you rate the hobby in the order of what means the most to you. 1 being the most important to you and 5 least important to you. (Please preserve the numbers 1 to 5 in the boxes next to each option). A Qualification that is transferable in the workplace complacency in your ability to complete a qualification Showing your employer you are surefooted of transit A qualification which enables you to dress better at workThinking you may get a pay rise for passing How do you rate the relevance of your training in respect of your employment? (Tick one answer) Very relevant Somewhat pertinent Relevant Not Relevant How will your training be used in your day to day work? (Tick one answer). I will use it every day I will use it most of the time I will use it some times I may use it sometimes I will not use it better of the training involved key skills maths and English, do you think this element of the training should be included? (Tick one answer). Yes No Would you want to undertake further training? (Tick one answer) Yes No Why did you come after the training?\r\n'