On the Job Training

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On the Job Training
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Presentation Outline

• Define OJT
• Advantages of OJT
• The causes of ineffective OJT
• OJT learning system
• How to train on the job?
• Post OJT

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Quote from PM Goh

• Growth means change. We will not become better
  off just by doing the same jobs in the same
  businesses. To achieve higher standards of
  living, we have to learn new skills and absorb
  new technologies Workers must acquire the habit
  of on-the-job training and life-long education.
  Singaporean have the drive to upgrade themselves
  and are tireless in the pursuit of excellence.
  Let us give them the opportunity to do do.

(OJT Handbook, 1995)
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Discussion 1

• Discuss in your group the following
• what is your understanding of OJT.
• what do you think OJT involves.
• who should conduct OJT.

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What is OJT?

• Flexible, company-based learning system

• Involved systematic coaching.

• Conducted by superiors or skillful peers

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OJT Learning System
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Discussion 2

• Based on your understanding of OJT,
• what are the advantages of OJT ?
• in what circumstances should OJT not be used as
  the form of training ?

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Why OJT?
Immediate application Greater impact on
productivity more than any other kind of training.
Flexibility Provide a system to respond to the
rapid pace of change
Cost-effective Strong emphasis on skill
development.

• Closer attention
• Individualised or tailored to the age, education,
  and ability of the trainee.

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When not to have OJT?

• The trainer does not have the necessary training
  skills.
• The trainer does not have enough time.
• The trainer does not accept the responsibility to
  assist when asked.

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How to conduct a OJT session?

• Using the Skill-Session Model
• Before you start
• Task breakdown conduct task analysis.

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What is the Skill-Session Model?

• Introduction
• Orientation
• Motivation
• Prior knowledge
• State objectives

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What is the Skill-Session Model?

• Body
• Show S what is the standard?
• Show Tell ST step-by-step instruction.
• Check C question the understanding.
• Practice P ask trainee to perform the task
  under supervision.

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What is the Skill-Session Model?

• Conclusion
• Review
• Pay attention to difficult tasks
• Check for new techniques
• Empahsise safety standards
• Answer questions
• Finish the session

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What happen after OJT?

• Monitor performance and offer appropriate
  rewards.
• Reward schedule
• Should we give rewards all the time?
• Shaping
• Administering of rewards for successfully closer
  approximations to the desired behaviour.

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In a Nutshell

• OJT can be very effective and powerful if planned
  carefully and implemented properly.

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Finally..
Thank you for your participation!