Operational Training and Development in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
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Appendix 1 - Difference between Training and Development
Basis |
Training |
Development |
Meaning |
Training refers to the process of increasing the knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees for doing work. |
Development refers to the overall growth of the employees. These are learning opportunities that are designed for employees to grow. |
Aim |
Its main aim is to help the employee to do the job better. |
Its main aim is the overall growth of employees. |
Orientation |
It is job-oriented. |
It is career-oriented. |
Scope of learning |
It has a narrow scope as it is a part of development. |
It has a broader scope as it includes training. |
Suitability |
It is more suitable for technical staff. |
It is more suitable for managerial staff. |
Skills |
It involves teaching technical skills. |
It involves teaching technical, human, and conceptual skills. |
Duration |
It is a short-term process. |
It is a long-term process as it is career oriented. |
Level of trainees involved |
Trainees are non-managerial here. |
Trainees are managerial here. |
Depth of knowledge imparted |
Knowledge is imparted for doing a specific kind of job. |
Knowledge is imparted for the growth of an employee in all respects. |
Initiative in learning |
Employers take the initiative in providing training to their employees. |
Individuals take initiative by themselves for their growth and development. |