OJT Instructor Training

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As you review Appendices C, D, E, and F, certain competencies may appear to be repeated. These

competencies are required at different levels of comprehension based on the instructor's qualification

level. For instance, the concept of learning objectives should be introduced in instructional basics

training. An OJT instructor should know that learning objectives must be clear, concise, and

correctly sequenced to provide effective training. The classroom instructor should know what was

required of the OJT instructor and should be able to describe the factors that affect the proper

sequencing of objectives. The instructional technologist should possess the competencies of the

other two instructors (on this specific topic) and be able to develop learning objectives, group them

by training setting, and effectively sequence them.

4.2.1 OJT Instructor Training

The OJT instructor is typically a senior craftsman/operator/technician, subject matter expert (SME),

or a foreman/supervisor who conducts formal one-on-one training and performance testing. A

training course for the OJT instructor should emphasize the "how to" rather than the "why"; however,

some "why" should also be included. The OJT instructor is not normally expected to develop training

materials, but as an SME he/she should be directly involved in assisting the instructional

technologists as they develop and modify these materials. OJT instructors should have a basic

working knowledge of the concepts of a systematic approach to training. See Appendix D for

suggested competencies which are representative of those needed by an OJT instructor. Additional

information regarding OJT is contained in the DOE-STD-1012-92 Guide to Good Practices for On-

the-Job Training.

4.2.2 Classroom Instructor/Trainer Training

The classroom instructor/trainer is typically an individual who works part-time to full-time as an

instructor. This title covers a broad range of instructors varying from a line organization SME --

working part-time as a classroom instructor using instructional materials and strategies developed by

others-- to an individual who performs most of the duties of an instructional technologist. The

classroom instructor should have a working knowledge of the concepts of a systematic approach to

training. A training course for the classroom instructor should emphasize the "how to" and the "why."

It is not necessary to have completed OJT instructor training to qualify as a classroom instructor.

See Appendix E for suggested competencies which are representative of those needed by a

classroom instructor.