Asked to train Apprentice - should I refuse?

Starrystarrynight1

Before refusing, I think you need to ask for much more information on what would be expected of you. Being a line manager might not be part of it. I've trained loads of new starters in places I've worked, and I'm a bit shocked that people don't think that's the norm, but I've never been expected to line manage anyone. How did you learn to do the job. Colleagues should be helping each other out, surely. It benefits everyone in the operation/company etc if people are well trained and proficient at their jobs.

Helping to successfully train a new employee would look great on your year end assessment, if nothing else, and you could include it on your CV.

mustang121

I agree with others. It would be incredibly petty of you to refuse.


If somebody asks for your help (in and out of work) do you just simply ignore them?

shortcrust

R_P_W wrote: »

Surely offering help advice and guidance to your coworkers is implied and expected from any normal human being!?

If you worked for me and refused a reasonable request just because it isn't in your job description......well I wouldn't plan on you being around much longer.

My thoughts, too.

fishybusiness

Have you considered what may happen if you refuse?

Would your line manager go some way to impose the responsibility on you?

Job descriptions are not everything, would you refuse to answer a colleagues phone because it is not in your job description?

Mostly I go along with other's sentiment, it is a privilege to be asked and actually take the responsibility - accept and perhaps learn a little about training....

mattcanary

rosiecomelately wrote: »

Hi

At my workplace we've recently had new Contracts and new Job Descriptions issued to us. I've been asked to train an Apprentice we're going to employ, but I've never trained anyone before. Also my new Job Description makes no mention of any requirement for me to undertake line management of anyone, nor does it say I must offer advice/help/guidance to other members of staff.

My gut feeling is to refuse, as it's not in my new job description - what do you all think?

Rosie

You've a very helpful person, aren't you?

Undervalued

rosiecomelately wrote: »

Hi

At my workplace we've recently had new Contracts and new Job Descriptions issued to us. I've been asked to train an Apprentice we're going to employ, but I've never trained anyone before. Also my new Job Description makes no mention of any requirement for me to undertake line management of anyone, nor does it say I must offer advice/help/guidance to other members of staff.

My gut feeling is to refuse, as it's not in my new job description - what do you all think?

Rosie

Pretty much all employment contracts have something to the effect of "such other duties as the company may require". Even if this is not specifically spelt out it is arguably an implied duty.

ScorpiondeRooftrouser

I started a new job once and on checking the contract and job description there was nothing to say I was expected to walk to my desk and sit down upon entering the building, and nothing saying I should speak to any other members of staff. I therefore stood just inside the door for the entire day and ignored anybody who attempted to talk to me about it.

I say "the entire day" because they wouldn't let me in again after that.