09.12.2024

In the era of digitalization and technological progress, the employee’s contribution to the company’s development process is often omitted. However, we must remember that the employee is the foundation of technology and their competences are of great importance for operating advanced machines and analyzing data. The results of PwC’s research support this perspective, 73% of respondents are convinced that technology will never replace the human mind. Human capital, i.e. the total knowledge, experience and skills of employees, creates economic value for the organization. The totality of employee competences determines the competitiveness of the company and can contribute to its development on many levels. Therefore, conscious employers should put as much emphasis on this area as possible, creating opportunities for employees to improve their level of competence. Importantly, it should not be forgotten that this applies to every industry – employers from the manufacturing sector, who want to maintain their position, should also (or perhaps primarily) take care of the skills of their employees.

On-the-job training – a key investment in development

Conducting training in the workplace is one of the most effective methods of investing in team development. For current employees, it is often an argument for staying with the company for a longer period of time, which has a positive impact on financial matters. The amount allocated each year for the development of employee competences is much smaller than that associated with hiring and training a newly employed person. Lower costs also result from acquired competences – employees trained in the operation and servicing of the machine will not have to cooperate with the service for the smallest faults. Downtime will also be shortened – knowledge of the operation translates into faster and more accurate diagnoses. Training in the workplace stimulates creativity and increases employee innovation. The acquired skills encourage the search for alternative ways of improving processes and solving problems. The myth about the lack of motivation and commitment of employees to training can be dispelled by data from a PwC report, which indicates that 74% of employees are ready to learn new skills or retrain to maintain their competitiveness on the labor market. Investing in employee development also means greater flexibility and readiness for change throughout the organization. Thanks to regular training, employees are more open to potential changes and are better prepared to acquire knowledge about new solutions and models of operation.

What training to invest in?

Choosing training courses that are useful and interesting for the employee is important for the success of a development program. It affects the satisfaction of participation and the interest in the offer itself. It is important for the employer to approach employees with the initiative for development programs. This gives employees a sense of appreciation. In addition, they feel a greater sense of belonging to the company and responsibility for the tasks entrusted to them. Thus, training programs are not only a tool for raising the level of competence, but also a strategic element in building an organizational culture and engaged staff.

Specialized Control-Service training

At Control Service, we regularly provide our employees with opportunities to develop specialist skills. We have seen the positive impact of training on the development of a company from our own experience, which is why we have also created a training offer for our partners. The training program for diagnostics and maintenance of frequency converters supports companies that want to reduce downtime, save money, and avoid the need to call for service. The knowledge acquired during the training allows maintenance departments to repair simple faults on their own, understand the operation of converters and diagnose factors causing disruptions. The training consists of 4 modules, the order and scope of which we can adjust to the customer’s needs:

Construction, operating principle and application of frequency converters
Working with the device, software, parameter management
Exercises at training stations
Summary and transfer of certificates

We conduct stationary training at special stations that reflect real working conditions in the plant. Thanks to this, the participant knows exactly what to expect when operating the converter independently. During one of the modules, we invite you to visit the engine test stand and our drives rental. As part of the training cooperation, we also conduct several-hour meetings with service department employees, providing them with substantive support. For those who cannot attend in-person training, we offer online training that provides equally high value. Training helps to jointly develop the desired employee skills and then use them in action. After specialist training, the employee is able to perform simple service based on the operator’s instructions and in the case of advanced disruptions, report the need for service to specialists at the right time. By investing in training, we create a more versatile and change-ready team. This is especially important in the current times, when we are actively going through various changes. Visit our website and sign up for training: https://control-service.pl/en/offer/serviceofdrives/trainings