On-job training (OJT) is stage III (competency) of the four-stage training structure. The goal of OJT is to render trainees competent--meaning they can capably perform job tasks without supervision.
We can best define OJT by contrasting it with classroom courses:
CLASSROOM COURSES OJT COURSES
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LOCATION |
training facility |
work environment |
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ORIENTATION |
knowledge |
performance |
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RESOURCES |
resource manuals |
standard procedures |
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CONTENT |
subjects/topics |
steps |
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TASKS |
thinking |
doing |
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EVALUATION |
tests/quizzes |
job performance |
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RESULT |
educated |
trained |
OJT is designed for teaching job tasks in a logical, consistent manner. The general format of an OJT course is:
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explanation,
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task demonstration,
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supervised practice,
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and evaluation.
OJT materials are as follows:
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OJTG (on-job training guide) template
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OJTG (on-job training guide)
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Job performance measure (JPM) or on job performance qualification (OJPQ)
Descriptions of these materials follow.
Document: BRIDGEWORKS
Section 5: Developing OJT Materials
OJTG TEMPLATE
The OJTG (on-job training guide) template identifies and defines the elements of an OJTG. The training steering committee determines and approves the OJTG template. Figure 5.1 is an example for an OJTG template.