METHODS OF TRAINING

Methods.

  1. On-the-job method of training: -Where employees work in the actual work environment. Means learning while doing. Simple and economical method. Methods
    1. Apprenticeship Programmers
    2. Internship Training
    3. Induction training
  2. Off-the-job method of training. Methods are used away from the workplace. Means learning before doing. Expensive method of training. Methods
    1. Vestibule Training

Training Methods

On the Job Methods: On-the-Job methods refer to the methods that are applied to the workplace, while the employee is working

  1. Apprenticeship Programmers (On job method of training)
    • Meaning:-Practical form of training where the trainee is placed under an experienced supervisor for an agreed amount of time.
    • Advantage: - Trainee learns valuable skills which are in high demand in the market. Candidate may be paid, unpaid or partially paid.
    • Includes:-Plumbers, electricians, iron-workers.
  1. Internship Training: (on job method of training)
    • Meaning: - Joint program in which educational institutions and business firms cooperate.
    • Candidates work free to gain experience in a particular field.
    • Advantage organization gets experienced candidates and needless training when they begin full-time regular employment.
    • Includes  Medical representatives, law, accounting and finance
  2. Induction training(On job method of training)
  • Meaning: Provide  new employees by the employer to help in adjusting to their new job by
    • Introduction to the business/department and its personnel/management structure
    • Outline of the factory  buildings factory  and offices
    • Business rules and procedures
  • Advantage: - Help a new employee settle down quickly into the job by becoming familiar with the people, the surroundings, the job and the business
  • Includes–New employees
  1. Vestibule Training: (Off job method of training)
    • Meaning: Training is conducted away from the actual work floor and employees use the same materials and equipment.
    • Advantages: - relax from fear of mishandling sophisticated, costly machinery by untrained staff. Training is provided by experienced and expert staff
    • Includes:- A highly technical job like astronauts, train pilots and cabin attendants