Step

What To Do

•   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.

•   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.

•   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.

•    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.