2011
AMBATOVY SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
52
Labour Performance
Training and Education
We use a blended approach to learning that combines on-the-
job training, e-learning, and traditional instructor-led classes.
With this approach, employees can continuously develop skills,
allowing them to advance professionally with us.
The strategic foundation of our training program is investment
in local skill creation. Malagasy workers have received
construction, technical and administrative training for the
operations phase. We have a number of targeted training
programs to ensure that the technical know-how and leadership
qualities are developed within our local workforce.
3
During 2011, 67 maintenance technicians completed
training in skilled trades, such as electricians,
millwrights, instrument technicians, welders and
pipefitters.
3
We had our first wave of 43
students under the Technical
Excellence Program (PEXT),
which offers 18 months of
training and a two-month
internship for recent high-school
graduates in the Atsinanana
Region.
3
In 2011, we launched the
Ambatovy Leadership
Development Program, which
aims to give talented local
employees the skills and
development they need to grow
and advance in their career.
3
We also launched the Mentorship Program, which
pairs senior personnel with less experienced
employees to develop and assist in the transfer of
knowledge and experience.
Although our focus is on the transfer of skills and knowledge
to national employees, we also provided training to expatriate
staff who have been brought in for their technical expertise.
Examples include cultural learning development and effective
communication. These and other critical skills were a focus
for expatriates taking part in the Ambatovy Leadership
Development program.
significant employee training programs, Enrollment Per Year
AVERAGE
DURATION
Major Training Courses 2009
2010
2011 in 2011 (h)
10
Ambatovy General Induction
429
1403
714
8-16
11
Health & Safety Courses
155
10,540
36,501
4
(contractors included)
Languages
135
933
973
N/A
Office & Administration Software
123
765
990
N/A
Area Specific Training
N/A
216
943
24
Vendor Specific Training
N/A
335
721
42
Skilled Maintenance Training
102
83
67
840
Operators Training
N/A
328
340
N/A
Total
944
14,603
41,249
10
Average estimates of training are provided when possible. However, Ambatovy aims to be a learning organization and each employee has a tailored training plan. It is not currently
possible to give an accurate representation of training per employee, as some positions require more dedicated training time than others.
11
Dependent upon personnel type (expatriate – 8 hours; national – 16 hours).
Some of the 2010 data has been restated due to a difference in record-keeping methodology. Previously, students were
counted on the basis of the year they entered a training. Currently they are counted on the basis of the year of completion.
