An initial training needs analysis should be conducted by the supervisor and the contract researcher within one month of beginning the contract. The analysis should identify training needs in computing and information technology skills, personal effectiveness, generic skills and subject specific skills. Appendix 1 gives the record sheets to use for the Initial Needs Analysis. A tick the box approach has been used to help make the staff development and training needs as explicit as possible. The researcher and his or her supervisor should discuss each part of the Initial Needs Analysis in turn, aiming to identify the skills and abilities that the researcher will need to develop during the first year of the contract.
Space is included for additional information and comments to be recorded.
The researcher and supervisor should retain copies of the completed sheets. The Staff Development Unit will be responsible for organising internal training events in computing and information technology, personal effectiveness and Health and Safety within a reasonable time-scale. The researcher and the supervisor are jointly responsible for designating time for the training activities and for reviewing the learning achieved.