Setting Up a Structured On the Job Training (S-OJT) Program

Name: Setting Up a Structured On the Job Training (S-OJT) Program
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SOJT Vs. "The Buddy System" reduces errors, accidents and turnover. Gain control with a structured training system!

Created byKaty Caselli

Last updated 7/2021

English

What you'll learn

How to Set Up Structured On the Job Training With Step by Step Instructions and Tools.
Why your organization desperately needs S-OJT no matter how small, large, old, new and in which industry.
How to select your experienced people and turn them into expert trainers to spread their valuable knowledge effectively.
What tools you need to teach employees how to do technical tasks according to approved documents, verify they can do it competently and track their progress.
Measure the success of your incredibly valuable program.
Become an expert in Setting up Structured On the Job Training with expert, author and Organizational Psychologist Katy Caselli.

Course content

3 sections • 9 lectures • 38m total length

Which Organizations Need Structured On-the-Job Training? (S-OJT) And Why?5:41
Who needs Structured On-The-Job Training (S-OJT)? Organizations that have employees perform hands on work, technical work, work where instructions must be followed to the letter, jobs that are critical, any company where there is a high capacity to mess up, where there might be safety issues, or quality issues. Any company where databases or complex systems are used can definitely benefit from S-OJT.
A Case Study of a Successful S-OJT Project for inspiration:4:13
How I rolled out a Structured On the Job Training program in a large manufacturing plant and improved and enlarged it over time. A three year roll out and expansion plan.
Making the Case and Getting Approval and Resources to Implement Structured OJT4:23
This lesson is about everything you’ll need to prepare to get approval for your project so take careful notes and also download the gantt chart, you may have some steps to add to the ones I’ve listed. It is designed so you can see all the steps at once and plan them out so that you can be less overwhelmed and you can communicate a plan to leaders and get their support.
Let's gather data! Compile all the reasons why S-OJT would help!

Some Critical Tools: What They are For, and How to Use Them-And Downloads7:45
This lesson is about The structured part- Including documentation, assessments, tracking tools.
The reason for standard tools is to make sure everyone is both teaching the skills the, and that people are performing the tasks to the same minimum skill level, a level that should prevent most accidents, and quality defects.
Who Makes the Best S-OJT Trainer? What are They Like?4:50
You might be thinking that no one in your workforce qualifies or wants to be a good trainer. But, often workforce members feel invisible, like their incredible experience and brains are not valued by the company
What Do OJT Trainers Need? Certification, Authority, & Their Evaluations3:52
A big part of SOJT is a job task analysis. Because even if there is already a written SOP or other documentation available, they are going to need to learn how to break down a task into chunks and discover how to lead their trainee or trainees to competence.

Guiding and Communicating the Success of the Program: Constantly Showing Gains4:56
One way for you to spread the use of your brand new SOJT system is to find ways to channel all training through your trainers. At first leaders will continue to use the buddy system out of convenience and habit. But the more you show off your new group of trainers and remind others of their function, the more they will channel new employees and people who need cross training or skill strengthening to your trainers.
Continuous Improvement of Your SOJT System- Ways to Grow Value and Show Success1:02
When you start out, only take the bites that you can chew. In fact plan on this being a multi year project. You can always train more document writers and more trainers. You can always start in the most critical area of your organization and move out from there. You can always do an overhaul and redesign of your document structure and templates.
Bonus Lecture1:49

Requirements

Be in an HR, Training and Development or Quality Assurance Role

Description

Yes, your company needs a structured on the job training program to gain control of your technical areas and give your employees what they need: An orderly transition into the company and into their technical roles. Without the typical injuries, serious mistakes and frustrating turnover.

New and transitioning employees need an orderly plan. Unfortunately, many organizations toss them into their roles with a side by side training experience that leaves trainees feeling incompetent and neglected.

Provide your hard-won new hires what they need: A structured, on the job training program with trainers who are fully prepared to teach technical skills effectively, only stopping when trainees have proven their competence in doing error-free, safe work.

You will learn:

Why your organization desperately needs S-OJT no matter how small, large, old, new and in which industry. As long as your employees need to learn technical skills fast, and you have experts that can train others, you need this course to help you set it up painlessly.
How to select your experienced people and turn them into expert trainers to spread their valuable knowledge effectively.
What tools you need to teach employees how to do technical tasks according to approved standard documents, verify they can do it competently and track their progress.
Measure the success of your incredibly valuable program.
Become an expert in Setting up Structured On the Job Training with expert, author and Organizational Psychologist Katy Caselli.

Who this course is for:

Professionals in Human Resources, Learning and Development and Quality

Setting Up a Structured On the Job Training (S-OJT) Program

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Introduction to the Process-What is SOJT and Why Does Your Organization Need It?3 lectures • 14min

The Tools You Will Need to Implement Structured On-the-Job Training3 lectures • 16min

Guiding the Success, Building Momentum and Continuous Improvement of SOJT3 lectures • 8min

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