What training is provided to new employees when they first start a job?

• A. Induction training
• B. On-the-job training
• C. Refresher training
• D. Apprenticeship

Answer: (A)

Induction training is the initial introduction provided to new starters. It covers what the company does, its policies and ways of working, health and safety rules, the structure of the organisation, and the employee’s own role and responsibilities. Getting this information at the start helps someone settle in, know who to ask, and understand how their work fits into the business. On-the-job training is the learning that happens while actually doing tasks, often with a mentor, and continues after induction as they learn specific duties. Refresher training is for existing staff to refresh knowledge or update skills, not for someone who has just started. Apprenticeships are longer, structured programs combining paid work and study, but not every new starter will enter one right away. Therefore induction training is the first provision for new employees.