On the Job Method: It refers to the methods that are applied at the work place, where the employee is actually working. It means “learning while doing”. It is economical and less time consuming. The following are the methods of On-the job training:
1. Apprenticeship Training: Under this, the trainee is placed under supervision of an experienced person (master worker) who imparts him necessary skills and regulates his performance. The trainee is given stipend while learning so that he/she can enjoy “earn while you learn” scheme.
2. Internship Training: Under this method an educational institute enters into agreement with industrial enterprises for providing practical knowledge to its students by sending them to business organizations for gaining practical experience.
3. Induction training is a type of training given to help a new employee in settling down quickly on the job by becoming familiar with the people, the surroundings, the job and the business. The duration of such type of training may be from a few hours to a few days. The induction provides a good opportunity to socialize and
brief the newcomer with the company’s overall strategy, performance standards etc. If carefully done, it saves time and cost (in terms of effectiveness or efficiency etc.).
Off the Job Method: They are used away from the place of work. It Meaning “learning before doing”. It is provided by experts either from within or from outside the organisation. It is more expensive and more time consuming.
Vestibule Training: The training is given a classroom, where actual work environment is simulated wherein employees are trained on dummy models instead of using original equipment. This method is extremely useful when employees are required to handle expensive, delicate and sophisticated equipment.
