Abstract
The impact of the Training Guarantee Scheme within the metals manufactures industry is assessed by comparison of outcomes with selected objectives. In particular, expenditure on training, employer attitudes towards responsibility for training, and support for continuance of the scheme are examined. Data from 66 companies collected in 1989 is compared with current data from 43 of the 58 companies still in business in 1992. Results suggest increased minimum levels of training expenditure but, concurrently, a narrowing of the range of expenditure. Subsequent to the scheme, a narrower range of training options was used, with increased emphasis on company training and off-site consultants rather than government-funded programs and on-site consultants. Employers were more likely to indicate they had responsibility. The majority of employers were not in favour of the scheme, citing administrative costs and failure to address quality of training. Possible reasons for the failure of the scheme to attain its objectives are examined.
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