Training and development at Kulevi Oil Terminal is an ongoing effort within the organization to improve the performance of its employees.  This is an integral part of every employee at the terminal, as it is believed that qualified and motivated employees are the precondition for success in the industry of oil and gas.  

Training courses are the best way of improving the effectiveness of the current workforce, and its productivity and adherence to quality standards. It is also helps employees develop their skill sets and allows them to undertake greater variety of work, implement and realize specific goals and increase their ability to respond effectively to change.

The yearly training plan and budget at the terminal was created based on performance appraisals, organizational goals and objectives, training requirements, suggestions and recommendations from the heads of various departments, succession and adaption procedures. These training courses, which are planned in advance of the upcoming year, can always change based on the current circumstances and situations.

A number of training methods are followed at Kulevi Oil Terminal:  

• External training:  classroom, computer based virtual training  
• Internal training
• On the job training
• Coaching
• Induction training 

External training: These trainings are organized based on the necessary certifications and qualifications required for working in specific positions. Accordingly, the training courses are planned and conducted in a timely manner with the leading training companies, and experienced, qualified and certified trainers from different parts of the world. The main training courses organized in this method are based on compliance and safety requirements for the development of skills and knowledge. Most of the external training courses are class room based but certain training courses are also organized computer- based.

Internal training: This is an effective training method that helps improve the qualifications of the employees, as the trainings and their contents are customized based on company requirements and are conducted by qualified and experienced personnel from various fields of expertise. This method enables the organization to control the time and duration of the training course, as it never overlaps with the working schedule of the employees and so employees never fall behind schedule in their work. It is also considered to be the best team-building method, as it mostly involves members from different departments.

On the job training, coaching and induction training:  These training methods are mainly reserved for new recruits or internally rotated employees new to the departments. These methods offer employees the best chance to use a range of tools and resources, to gain a better understanding of their roles and to perform their duties more effectively. These training courses are considered as an excellent way to immerse new recruits into the company’s culture, fast-tracking their networking into our organization and introducing them to our values and practices.

Most of these training methods are role-specific and seek to train the employees comprehensively on the duties. They also highlight what is required for the employees to work efficiently and successfully among a team and within the organization. More than ever, these training course help to close the ever-widening skills gap that among employees and allows them to remain competitive.

The main aim and benefits of the above training courses are:

1. Increased productivity: Well-trained employees increase the quantity and quality of their performance and this in turn saves time, money and resources and directly improves the efficiency and productivity of the employees.
2. Less Supervision: Proper training improves the employee’s skill sets and empowers them to address tasks independently without the need of additional supervision.
3. Reduction of errors and accidents: Errors occur when there is a lack of knowledge and a lack of the skills needed to undertake a job. So, training and development ensures that employees receive the right skills at the right time.
4. Talent pool: Creating a pool of cross-trained employees helps to bridge the gap when someone unexpectedly leaves the company or in the case of someone getting transferred or moved to a new position.
5. Discovering employee potential: Training and development provides a platform for employees to share their ideas with management. Thus,  management has a better opportunity to spot the leaders of tomorrow within the current workforce.
6. Job satisfaction: When employees have a feeling of satisfaction in the role they play, they have a greater ability to execute their duties well and reward the company by giving the best they can and this is possible through proper training and development.
7. Reduction of turnover and absenteeism:  Training creates a feeling of confidence in the minds of employees and gives them a sense of security. As a result, labor turnover and absenteeism rates are reduced.
8. Address employee weaknesses: It is the best way of eliminating the weaknesses of the employees and strengthening their skills and dissolving inner barriers. Through the training and development program, employees are able to gain analogous skills and knowledge, which makes the whole workforce more reliable, allowing the company to rely less on one specific employee.
9. Increased consistency: A regular training and development program ensures that all employees have a consistent experience and consistent knowledge of tasks and procedures, especially when it comes to company policies and procedures. This also ensures that the tasks are completed on time and without issue, ensuring that no questions are raised about how things are to be done.
10. Team Spirit: It helps instill a sense of teamwork, team spirit and team-collaborations, and this helps in inculcating the zeal to learn within the employees.
11. Skills development: Increases the job knowledge and the skills of employees at different levels and also helps in expanding the horizons of the human intellect and the overall personality of the employees.  
12. Optimum resource utilization: Creates an opportunity for the development of technical and behavioral skills of the employees, which ultimately results in optimum resource utilization. Moreover, it helps the employees to attain personal growth.

Training and development always creates a positive attitude and fosters effective decision making and problem solving. It also helps the employees in understanding company policies and thereby developing leadership skills, motivating, creating loyalty, better attitudes and all others aspects required for their jobs. 

Through training and development, Kulevi Oil Terminal demonstrates its commitment to keep employees on the cutting edge of knowledge and practice.