On The Job Training Methods

Group 2 Jaspreet Singh Nandre (20) Shakti Chhotaray (45) Sudhal Sethy (54) Surjya Das (55)

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Trainee is separated from the job environment Study materials Fully concentrate on learning rather than performing Freedom of expression

Types of Off the Job methods    

Lecture Methods Video Presentation Vestibule Training Outbound Training

Vestibule Training   

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Actual work conditions are simulated Materials, files and equipments are used Used for training people for clerical and semi skilled jobs. Duration ranges from few days to a few weeks Theory can be related to practice here

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Training becomes more reality-based Directly applies to jobs after training. Increases the chances of retention

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Time consuming Trainer has to be very skilled There has to be elaborate setups for the same

Outbound Training 

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Outdoor and action-oriented programs through experiential learning Develops Leadership, teamwork and risk-taking abilities Interesting as compared to classroom leaning Conducted by professionals who are very cooperative

PROS –  Trainees can immediately see the consequences of wrong actions  Materialistically enhance their thinking and behaviour CONS –  Work time has to be allotted for it  Interest of the participants is required

Lecture Method 

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Lecture is traditional & direct method of instruction. It is a verbal presentation of information by an instructor to a large audience. The lecture must motivate & create interest among the trainees in order to become effective It is presumed to posses a considerable depth of knowledge of subject at hand. This method is used mainly in college and universities

PROS –  Less time required for preparation  Provides lots of information quickly  Cost per trainee is very low CONS –  Does not involve trainees too much  Trainees may forget the teaching as it is presented only orally

Video Presentations 

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Content for the training experience comes primarily from a videotape or computer-based program. Interest of the audience can be maintained by showing them audio visuals Easy to handle and explain Provides a lot of content to talk about

PROS –  Easy to train and the trainer can follow up with questions and discussions  Assured to provide same information to all the trainees CONS –  Expensive to develop 

Such type of training has to be outsourced which may make the training less content specific.