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ON-THE- JOB TRAINING CHART Step Purpose What To Do 1. Prepare the learner. To relieve tension.  To establish training base.  To stimulate interest.  To give the trainee confidence in performing the task.  Put the trainee at ease.  Find out what the trainee already knows about the task.  Relate task to overall objective.  Link task to the trainee’s experience.  Make sure the trainee is comfortable to see you perform the task clearly. 2. Present the task.  To make sure the trainee understands what to do and why.  To ensure retention.  To avoid giving the trainee more than he or she can absorb.  Tell, show and question carefully and patiently.  Emphasize key points.  Instruct clearly and completely one step at a time.  Keep your words to a minimum. Stress action words. 3. Try out trainee's performance  To be sure the trainee has learned the correct method.  To prevent poor habit development.  To be sure the trainee knows how the task is to be performed and why.  To test the trainee's knowledge.  To avoid putting the trainee on the job prematurely.  Observe the trainee perform the task without your instruction. If the trainee commits a substantial error, repeat Step 2.  Upon correct completion of the task, have the trainee repeat the task. This time, the trainee should explain the task as he or she performs it.  Ask questions to ensure that the key points are understood. 4. Follow-up  To show your confidence in the trainee.  To give the trainee self- confidence.  To be sure the trainee has been trained properly.  To foster a feeling of self- sufficiency in trainee  Make favorable comments about trainee's current work and progress to date.  Let the trainee work independently.  Frequently monitor trainee's work.  Gradually reduce trainee monitoring.