*  Training gives you skills and knowledge that you will have for a life-time

*  You get to learn on the job - while you're still earning!

*  Gives you a sense of achievement

*  May make you more employable - employees like to see that you are keen to learn and are  
    dedicated to your job

*  Makes you more aware of safety issues and therefore keeps you safe for you and your family

*  A lot of the skills and knowledge you may already have can go towards you
    achieving a certificate (recognition of current competency)

*  Having a qualification and a certificate to show proves your knowledge, understanding and
    skills.

*  Training = Improved safety awareness

*  Less expensive breakdowns due to staff being fully trained in plant and equipment operation

*  Creates a more positive workplace

*  Creates a team environment

*  Training motivates staff to perform and better themselves

*  Increases productivity - staff learn new and better ways of doing things

*  Employees learn everything about the equipment and machinery they
    operate and so are able to use it to its full potential