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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | 2013 23 Training and Engagement Qatalum has two major training systems which apply to all employees: the functional and competency training system and the performance training system. the frst of these systems develops a training programme based on the skills and functions required by a specifc job. the second system assesses an employee’s skills and competencies and develops an individual training programme based on his/her skill-set and career development plan. together with these systems, all our employees receive regular career development and performance reviews. Qatalum began a competency gap analysis in september 2013 to identify learning gaps and trainings needed to address them. the top priorities from this analysis will be determined in 2014 and the process to close the learning gaps will begin in 2014 and continue for 3 years. Training 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total hours of training for total workforce 880,000 179,200 147,408 147,376 Average hours of training per employee 774 146 118 118 Training Cost 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total cost of training (USD) 5,022,029 3,428,006 1,724,116 1,611,106 Average cost of training per employee (USD) 3,570 2,856 1,326 1,286 IN HOUSE TRAINING in 2013 Qatalum moved many of its trainings in house. this included offering new english courses for its employees to improve their language skills. this move has had several positive impacts including: • Improving and standardizing training quality • Easily accessible development opportunities • Reducing associated costs including travel .