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This type training is also known as job instruction. Training is the most
commonly used method. The individual is also placed on a regular job and taught the
skills necessary to perform that job. The trainee learns under the supervision and
guidance of a qualified worker or instructor. On the job training has the advantage of a
giving first hand knowledge and experience under the actual working conditions. While
the trainee learns how to perform a job, he is also a regular rending the services for which
he is paid the problem of transfer of trainee is also minimized as the person learns on the
job. On the job training methods include job rotation, coaching, job instruction or training
through step by step and company assignments.
1.Job rotation
This type of training involves the movement of trainee from one job to
another. The trainee receives job knowledge and gains experience from his supervision of
trainer in each of the different job assignment. Through this method of training is
common in training managers for general management positions, Trainees can also be
rotated from job to job in working jobs. This method gives an opportunity to trainee to
understand the problems of employees on other jobs and respect them.
2. Coaching
3.Job instruction
This method is also known as training through step by step. Under this method,
the trainer explains to the trainee the way of doing the jobs, job knowledge and allows
him to do the job. The trainer appraises the performance of the trainee, provides feed
back information and corrects the trainee.
4. Committee assignment
Under the committee assignment , a group of trainees are given and asked to
solve an actual organization problem. The trainee solves the problem jointly. It depends
team work.
OFF THE JOB TRAINING METHODS
Under this method of training the trainee is separated job situation and his
attention is focused upon learning the material related to his future job performance since
the trainee is not distracted by job Requirements, he can place his entire concentration on
learning the job rather than spending his time in performing it. There is an opportunity for
freedom of expression for the trainees. Companies have started using multimedia
technology and information technology in training off the job training method.
1. Vestibule training
2. Role playing
3. lecture method
4. Conference
In recent years, this method has become popular. The subject matter to be
learned is presented in a series of carefully planned sequential units. These units are
arranged from simple to more complex levels of instructions. The trainee goes through
these units by answering questions or filling the blanks. This expensive and time
consuming.
He has taken a sample of 349 skilled workers randomly. His findings on his
research are:
• All the 349 respondents have reported that there is a post training evaluation.
• About 89% of the respondents have started and they are able to work with more
commitment.
• Similarly 81% have reported that they have adopted a more proactive nature as a
result of the influence of training received.
• On the other hand, about 29% have stated that the training, they are able to have
better understanding with their co-workers.
• Nearly 61% of the respondents have reported that the training has helped them in
removing all the barriers for better job performance.
• 46% have said that they had good exposure to new ideas and ways of performing
the job and a result they can improve their performance.
• 23% said that after the training, they have developed better interaction and
involvement in job and are able to perform better.