competency-based and target-oriented training

What is it about?

Some firms have applied different in-house training models to keep up with new technological innovations in their specific fields. This study investigated how a target-oriented in-house training programme should be developed and how it should be evaluated for effectiveness. The aim of the study was to develop, implement and evaluate a competency-based and target-oriented training programme with the cooperation of both the academic and the automotive industrial sectors. During this process, 124 employees of Bosch Rexroth Company were trained via a specific target-oriented programme. The effectiveness of the training was assessed using pre- and post-tests, a course evaluation survey and peer evaluation performance analyses. At the end of the study, the success rate of the participants, according to the pre- and post-tests, had increased by 54 points on a 100-point scale. Furthermore, in a participant feedback survey, 93% of the respondents said that the programme had contributed positively to their working life. The most important result was that, according to performance analyses, 26% of the participants had improved their performance relative to an untrained cohort. The goals and outcomes proved to be encouraging for future programmes.

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Why is it important?

A key function of such programmes is to reduce the risk of error by providing appropriate training. Companies throughout the world are conducting internal training or purchasing training services from outside. The results of this study show that the role of training in overall performance was considered significant by both the employees involved and the company. When the goals and the outcomes were compared, the satisfaction of the participants and the improvements in performance were encouraging for the future of the course. Although they are difficult to implement, companies are advised to develop training programmes that involve a high level of competency.