FOCUSED TRAINING MODULES

HOW TO USE OUR FOCUSED TRAINING MODULES

STEP 1 Review the Lesson Content

Preview the video training lesson for the module to determine which employees at your
facility could benefit from this training. Focus on the following criteria:

· Who would benefit directly from learning this topic?

· Who should know about the concepts covered in this module?

STEP 2 Complete the Training Plan

List all the employees identified in STEP 1 in your TRAINING PLAN for the module. We
recommend that you identify your employees by job description (such as all the technicians or
operators) and use this to track their progress throughout the training initiative.

STEP 3 Have Your Employees Watch the Video Training Lesson

Have each employee on your training plan sit down and watch the video training lesson. We
suggest that you train from the top down: This will help you get everyone on the same page.

STEP 4 Carry out the On-The-Job Training

Identify a few knowledgeable employees who can take the others out to the plant floor and
cover the ON-THE-JOB TRAINING SHEET. Be sure to complete this step within a week of
completing STEP 3.

STEP 5 Quiz Your Employees

Have each employee on your training plan take the TRAINING QUIZ. To pass the test, your
employees must answer at least 3 out of the 4 questions correctly. If they fail the quiz, have
them repeat STEP 3 and STEP 4 before giving them another opportunity to pass the quiz.

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A Typical Molding Facility

TRAINING PLAN

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ON-THE-JOB TRAINING SHEET

Training Facilitator:

Training Participant:

Training Date:

Training Location: In the front office area with a diagram of the company
organizational structure. We suggest a top-down diagram –
starting with top level management and stepping down
through the different departments and positions.

Explain to the employees that the company is comprised of many different departments, each with
their own responsibilities. Help them understand that each employee in the company contributes to
the overall productivity of the molding facility.
Explain the role of each department in your company’s organizational chart as well as the employees
in each department:
• Management and Administration
• Sales and Marketing
• Engineering and Information Technology
• Quality Control
• Shipping and Receiving
• Maintenance
• Tooling and Mold Storage
• Material Handling
• Molding and Secondary Operations
• Any other departments in your facility

Take a tour around the facility and have a person from each department explain in their own words:
• Their main job responsibilities
• The equipment they work with
• What they do in a typical day

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TRAINING QUIZ

Facilitator Name:

Participant Name:

Date:

Question #1:
Robots can be used to perform which task: (circle one)
A. Part removal
B. Part assembly
C. Part labeling
D. All of the above are common applications for robotics

Question #2:
Plastic materials are typical shipped ‘ready-to-use’ and do not require further preparation.
(circle one)
True or False

Question #3:
Raw material is often stored in… (circle one)
A. Large boxes
B. Bags
C. Both boxes and bags are typically used

Question #4:
Briefly describe a department other than the one you work in. Be sure to include some job
descriptions, equipment, and daily routines. (write your answer in the space below)

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TRAINING QUIZ ANSWERS

Passing Score: 3 of the 4 questions must be answered correctly

Question #1:
Robots can be used to perform which task: (circle one)
A. Part removal
B. Part assembly
C. Part labeling
D. All of the above are common applications for robotics
Many machines also use robots to automate tasks such as part removal, assembly or labeling.

Question #2:
Plastic materials are typical shipped ‘ready-to-use’ and do not require further preparation.
(circle one)
True or False
Some plastics require specific heating and drying – and most plastics are blended with additives to
improve their performance.

Question #3:
Raw material is often stored in… (circle one)
A. Large boxes
B. Bags
C. Both boxes and bags are typically used
Most operations store bags or boxes of raw material on palettes or large racks.

Question #4:
Briefly describe a department other than the one you work in. Be sure to include some job
descriptions, equipment, and daily routines. (write your answer in the space below)
This is a plant-specific question requiring your input.

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