METHODS OF TRAINING

• As training is essential at all levels of

organization. Different methods are used for
training the employees of different levels.
There are two methods of training:
1. On the job method
2. Off the job method
 DIFFERENCE

ON THE JOB METHOD OFF THE JOB METHOD

Training is provided by superiors to Training is provided by experts from
subordinates. within or outside the organization.

It is less costly. It is more costly.

It is less time consuming. It is more time consuming.

It is used where jobs are simple. It is used where jobs are complex.
 ON THE JOB METHODS
• It means “Learning while doing”.
• It is less costly and less time consuming method.
• It includes:
I. Apprenticeship Training
II. Induction Training
III. Internship Training
IV. Job Rotation
 APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
• The trainer is appointed to guide the worker.
• The trainer performs the job and the learner observes.
• When the learner learns all the skills then he slowly starts
taking up the job step by step and the trainer now becomes
the observer.
• This method is suitable for people seeking to enter skill traits
for example plumbers and electrician.
 INDUCTION TRAINING
• It is the process of receiving and welcoming an employ when
he first joins the company and giving him the basic
information so that he settles down quickly.
The objectives are to:
• To build up confidence and prevent any nervousness.
• To bring a sense of loyalty.
• To develop cordial relationship between superior and
subordinate.
 INTERNSHIP TRAINING

• Under this method technical institutions and business

organizations jointly impact training to their members.
• The objective of the training is to strike a balance
between theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Educational institutions impart only theoretical
knowledge to their students and for the practical
knowledge they are sent to business organizations.
 JOB ROTATION

• This method involves shifting the trainee from one

department or job to another.
• Suppose a person is appointed in production department when
he comes to know everything of that department, he is shifted
to another department.
• The motive is that during any circumstances the person is
capable of taking charge of various departments.
 OFF THE JOB METHODS

• It means “Learning before doing”.

• These methods are used away from work place.
• It includes:
I. Vestibule Training
II.Films
III.Case Study
IV.Class room lectures
 VESTIBULE TRAINING

• In this method the employee learns their job on the

equipment, which is placed far away from the work place.
• It is usually done when employees are required to handle
sophistication machinery and equipments.
 FILMS
• They can provide information and the demonstrate the skills
required for performing the jobs.

CASE STUDY
• Trainees study the cases to determine the problem, analyze
the cause, develop alternate solutions, select the best
solution and implement.
 CLASS ROOM LECTURES

• Under this method, theoretical knowledge of the managers is

brushed up. They are informed of the latest techniques for tracking
different problems.
• In large organizations, permanent experts are appointed to pass on
such information.
• Small organizations which cannot afford to appoint
permanent experts, invite experts from educational
institutions to deliver lectures.