On-the-job Training: In this method, the trainee is placed on a regular job and
taught the skills necessary to perform it. The trainee learns under the guidance and
supervision of the instructor. The trainee learns by observing and handling the job.
Therefore, it is called learning by doing. The following techniques are used for on the
job training of the employees.
Coaching: This technique is used to train generally the manager level employees. It
is also applied to the other categories of employees. It is a person to person
interaction. The superior or expert in a particular area observe the performance of an
employee closely and initiates corrective action. This technique focuses identifying
weaknesses and finding the areas of improvement.
Mentoring: The junior employees are attached to seniors for training. . The seniors
will provide guidance and understanding of various issues related to the organization,
job performance techniques, culture and traditions, vision and mission, team work and
group behavior, etc to the juniors..
Committee assignments: The employees are nominated as a member of committee
to facilitate learning under this method. This method provides an opportunity for the
employee to participate in decision making process, observe the activities of other
members and investigate organizational problems.
Vestibule Training: In this method, a training centre called vestibule is set up and
actual job conditions are simulated in it. Expert trainers are employed to provide
training with the help of equipment and machines which are identical with those in use
at the workplace.
Apprenticeship Training: In this method, theoretical instruction and practical
training learning are provided to trainees in training institutes. In India, the
Government has established Industrial Training Institutes for this purpose. The main
aim is to develop all round craftsmen. Generally, a stipend is paid during the training
period. Thus it is also known as “earn when you learn” scheme.
Classroom Training: Under this method, training is provided in company
classrooms or in educational institutions. Lectures, Case studies, group discussions
and audio visual aids are used to explain knowledge and skills to the trainees.. SomeCompanies maintain their own training institutes or schools. Classroom training is
suitable for teaching concepts and problem solving skills.
Internship Training: It is basically a joint programme of training in which
educational institutions and business firms cooperate. Selected candidates carry on
regular studies for the prescribed period. They also work in some factory to acquire
practical knowledge and skills. This method helps to provide a good balance between
theory and practice. This method is used in professional work, i.e. MBBS, CA,
ICWA, etc.
taught the skills necessary to perform it. The trainee learns under the guidance and
supervision of the instructor. The trainee learns by observing and handling the job.
Therefore, it is called learning by doing. The following techniques are used for on the
job training of the employees.
Coaching: This technique is used to train generally the manager level employees. It
is also applied to the other categories of employees. It is a person to person
interaction. The superior or expert in a particular area observe the performance of an
employee closely and initiates corrective action. This technique focuses identifying
weaknesses and finding the areas of improvement.
Mentoring: The junior employees are attached to seniors for training. . The seniors
will provide guidance and understanding of various issues related to the organization,
job performance techniques, culture and traditions, vision and mission, team work and
group behavior, etc to the juniors..
Committee assignments: The employees are nominated as a member of committee
to facilitate learning under this method. This method provides an opportunity for the
employee to participate in decision making process, observe the activities of other
members and investigate organizational problems.
Vestibule Training: In this method, a training centre called vestibule is set up and
actual job conditions are simulated in it. Expert trainers are employed to provide
training with the help of equipment and machines which are identical with those in use
at the workplace.
Apprenticeship Training: In this method, theoretical instruction and practical
training learning are provided to trainees in training institutes. In India, the
Government has established Industrial Training Institutes for this purpose. The main
aim is to develop all round craftsmen. Generally, a stipend is paid during the training
period. Thus it is also known as “earn when you learn” scheme.
Classroom Training: Under this method, training is provided in company
classrooms or in educational institutions. Lectures, Case studies, group discussions
and audio visual aids are used to explain knowledge and skills to the trainees.. SomeCompanies maintain their own training institutes or schools. Classroom training is
suitable for teaching concepts and problem solving skills.
Internship Training: It is basically a joint programme of training in which
educational institutions and business firms cooperate. Selected candidates carry on
regular studies for the prescribed period. They also work in some factory to acquire
practical knowledge and skills. This method helps to provide a good balance between
theory and practice. This method is used in professional work, i.e. MBBS, CA,
ICWA, etc.