OJT Steps Here are some steps to help ensure OJT success Step 1: Prepare the Learner 1. Put the learner at ease. 2. Explain why he or she is being taught 3. Create interest, find out what the learner already knows about the job. 4. Explain the whole job and relate it to some job the worker already knows. 5. Place the learner as close to the normal working position as possible. 6. Familiarize the worker with equipment, materials, tools, and trade terms. Step 2: Present the Operation 1. Explain quantity and quality requirements. 2. Go through the job at the normal work pace. 3. Go through the job at a slow pace several times, explaining each step. Between operations, explain the difficult parts, or those in which errors are likely to be made. 4. Again go through the job at a slow pace several times; explain the key points. 5. Have the learner explain the steps as you go through the job at a slow pace. Step 3: Do a Tryout 1. Have the learner go through the job several times, slowly, explaining each step to you. Correct mistakes and, if necessary, do some of the complicated steps the first few times. 2. Run the job at the normal pace. 3. Have the learner do the job, gradually building up skill and speed. 4. As soon as the learner demonstrates ability to do the job, let the work begin, but don't abandon him or her. Step 4: Follow Up 1. Designate to whom the learner should go for help. 2. Gradually decrease supervision, checking work from time. 3. Correct faulty work patterns before they become a habit. Show why the learned method is superior. 4. Compliment good work. 33 OJT Steps Here are some steps to help ensure OJT success Step 1: Prepare the Learner 1. Put the learner at ease. 2. Explain why he or she is being taught 3. Create interest, find out what the learner already knows about the job. 4. Explain the whole job and relate it to some job the worker already knows. 5. Place the learner as close to the normal working position as possible. 6. Familiarize the worker with equipment, materials, tools, and trade terms. Step 2: Present the Operation 1. Explain quantity and quality requirements. 2. Go through the job at the normal work pace. 3. Go through the job at a slow pace several times, explaining each step. Between operations, explain the difficult parts, or those in which errors are likely to be made. 4. Again go through the job at a slow pace several times; explain the key points. 5. Have the learner explain the steps as you go through the job at a slow pace. Step 3: Do a Tryout 1. Have the learner go through the job several times, slowly, explaining each step to you. Correct mistakes and, if necessary, do some of the complicated steps the first few times. 2. Run the job at the normal pace. 3. Have the learner do the job, gradually building up skill and speed. 4. As soon as the learner demonstrates ability to do the job, let the work begin, but don't abandon him or her. Step 4: Follow Up 1. Designate to whom the learner should go for help. 2. Gradually decrease supervision, checking work from time. 3. Correct faulty work patterns before they become a habit. Show why the learned method is superior. 4. Compliment good work. 33