Develop OJT Blueprint

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OJT Blueprint

A quick guide to

"A structured OJT can be very useful to train specific tasks. Blend it with other workplace learning methods to achieve better results. "

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It consists of four parts

1. Blueprint components

OJT Blueprint is designed for a job role and usually consists of four parts as shown.

A high level plan

2. Start withCurriculum

An OJT Curriculum consists of all main tasks in sequence with other important information.

To break down curriculum into modules, you can refer to job descriptions.

Be thorough and specific

3. ConductTask Analysis

To see how to conduct Task Analysis, click on each icon in sequence.

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Describe the main activities of the task, and it should be competency focused. Start each sentence with a verb.

List the steps in each Main Task in sequence.

List the key points in each task element. Key points are important matters relating to each Task Element which should be highlighted to the trainee. For example, “tricks of the trade”, safety concerns, common mistakes, etc.

List the standards to which the tasks are to be performed. Task standards need to be discussed and agreed among all important stakeholders of the OJT process. Tasks standards needs to be piloted and adjusted.

List the guidelines for training delivery. Training Guidelines are NOT meant for trainees. The purpose is to standardise training for all instructors. Treat it as a simple lesson plan to include how to teach and how to assess.

List the knowledge, skills and attitude to be acquired. To get the knowledge and skills, study each of the task element and key points, and extract the underpinning knowledge and skills.

Provide the estimated time needed for training each Main Task.

Plan ahead

4. Developschedules

An planned and agreed upon schedule enables consistent and productive OJT training process. Click on icons to understand more.

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OJT is usually conducted on an one-to-one basis, or in a small group.

Duration of each training session should be manageable and sustainable. If unable to complete one Main Task within one session, consider dividing Main Task into shorter sub-tasks.

Provide and document Performance Rating after every training session. Performance Rating should be clearly defined and communicated to trainees.

In addition to Performance Rating, provide more specific feedback to trainees, such as strengths and areas for improvement.

5. DevelopAssessment Checklist

Assessment is a learning opportunity. Click on icons to see how to design it.

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Provide clear instructions to both assessors and candidates so ensure fair and consistent assessment process and results.

Assessment may consist of three parts: knowledge evaluation, process evaluation and product evaluation. Knowledge evaluation: you can ask candidate to explain or describe some knowledge required to perform a certain task. Process evaluation: you can ask candidate to apply knowledge to perform certain tasks. Product evaluation: you assess the product or outcome of performed tasks according to a set of specifications. Criteria of each evaluation must be discussed and agreed by all stakeholders.

At the end of assessment, provide an overall result and specific feedback to candidate.

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