Group 2 -Jaspreet Singh Nandre (20)

Shakti Chhotaray (45)

Sudhal Sethy (54)

Surjya Das (55)

Off the Job Training Methods Trainee is separated from the job

environment Study materials Fully concentrate on

learning rather than performing

Freedom of expression

Types of Off the Job methods Lecture Methods Video Presentation Vestibule Training Outbound Training

Vestibule Training

Actual work conditions are simulated Materials, files and equipments are used Used for training people for clerical and

semi skilled jobs. Duration ranges from

few days to a few weeks Theory can be related to

practice here

PROS – Training becomes more reality-based Directly applies to jobs after training. Increases the chances of retention

CONS – Time consuming Trainer has to be very skilled There has to be elaborate setups for the

same

Outbound Training

Outdoor and action-oriented programs through experiential learning

Develops Leadership, teamwork and risk-taking abilities

Interesting as compared to classroom leaning

Conducted by professionals who are very cooperative

PROS – Trainees can immediately see the

consequences of wrong actions Materialistically enhance their thinking and

behaviour

CONS – Work time has to be allotted for it Interest of the participants is required

Lecture Method

Lecture is traditional & direct method of instruction.

It is a verbal presentation of information by an instructor to a large audience.

The lecture must motivate & create interest among the trainees in order to become effective

It is presumed to posses a considerable depth of knowledge of subject at hand.

This method is used mainly in college and universities

PROS – Less time required for preparation Provides lots of information quickly Cost per trainee is very low

CONS – Does not involve trainees too much Trainees may forget the teaching as it is

presented only orally

Video Presentations

Content for the training experience comes primarily from a videotape or computer-based program.

Interest of the audience can be maintained by showing them audio visuals

Easy to handle and explain Provides a lot of content

to talk about

PROS – Easy to train and the trainer can follow up with

questions and discussions Assured to provide same information to all the

trainees

CONS – Expensive to develop Such type of training has to be outsourced

which may make the training less content specific.