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Employee Onboarding and Induction Training

SAQA US AATICD-0066 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 5 Days
From $1,242 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to design and implement effective employee onboarding and induction programmes. It covers the legal, organisational and interpersonal aspects of integrating new employees into the workplace, ensuring compliance with South African labour legislation and fostering early engagement.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the purpose and benefits of structured employee onboarding and induction within a South African organisational context.
  • Apply relevant South African labour legislation, including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Employment Equity Act, to induction practices.
  • Design a comprehensive induction programme that covers organisational culture, policies, procedures, and job-specific requirements.
  • Implement the induction programme, ensuring effective communication, documentation, and support for new employees.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of an induction process using feedback and performance indicators, and recommend improvements.

Target Audience

This course is intended for HR practitioners, line managers, supervisors, and team leaders responsible for orienting new staff. It is also suitable for anyone involved in developing or delivering induction processes within their organisation.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Onboarding and Induction

Objectives:
• Understand the purpose and importance of onboarding and induction
• Differentiate between onboarding, induction, and orientation
• Identify key stakeholders and their roles in the process
• Recognise legal and compliance requirements in South Africa

Topics:
• Definition and scope of onboarding vs induction
• Benefits of effective onboarding for employee retention and productivity
• Roles of HR, managers, and mentors
• Overview of relevant labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, Employment Equity Act)
• Psychological contract and employee expectations
• Organisational culture and values integration

Day 2: Planning and Designing an Onboarding Programme

Objectives:
• Develop a structured onboarding plan aligned with organisational goals
• Create a pre-arrival checklist and first-day schedule
• Design induction materials and resources
• Incorporate diversity and inclusion principles

Topics:
• Needs analysis and stakeholder consultation
• Pre-employment documentation and system access
• First-day agenda: welcome, facilities tour, IT setup
• Induction pack contents: policies, organogram, emergency procedures
• Inclusive onboarding: accommodating disabilities and cultural differences
• Communication plan for new hires and teams

Day 3: Delivering Effective Induction Sessions

Objectives:
• Facilitate engaging induction presentations and activities
• Use adult learning principles to enhance retention
• Manage questions and address common concerns
• Evaluate induction session effectiveness

Topics:
• Presentation skills and public speaking for trainers
• Interactive techniques: icebreakers, group discussions, role-plays
• Handling nervousness and difficult questions
• Using visual aids and handouts effectively
• Feedback collection methods: surveys, quizzes, observation
• Continuous improvement of induction content

Day 4: Integrating Onboarding into Performance Management

Objectives:
• Link onboarding to performance expectations and goal setting
• Implement buddy systems and mentoring programmes
• Monitor progress during probation period
• Address underperformance and provide support early

Topics:
• Setting SMART goals during onboarding
• Role of line managers in ongoing support
• Designing a buddy programme: selection, training, responsibilities
• Probation reviews and check-in schedules
• Identifying red flags and intervention strategies
• Transition from onboarding to continuous development

Day 5: Evaluating and Sustaining Onboarding Success

Objectives:
• Measure onboarding ROI using qualitative and quantitative metrics
• Conduct post-onboarding surveys and exit interviews
• Create a continuous improvement plan
• Present a final onboarding programme proposal

Topics:
• Key performance indicators: time-to-productivity, retention rates
• Employee engagement surveys and net promoter score
• Cost-benefit analysis of onboarding investment
• Case studies of successful onboarding in SA companies
• Final project: design and present a complete onboarding plan
• Action planning for implementation

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
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10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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