Implementation of the OJT Program

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Maintaining communication with the instructor(s) regarding the OJT program and the

qualification progress of individual trainees.

3.4.2 Implementation of the OJT Program

Implementing an OJT program involves evaluating entry-level knowledge and skills,

tailoring the program to the individual trainee, providing the trainee with an overview of the

OJT program, preparing instructors, delivering the training, and evaluating trainees.

DOE contractors should evaluate the knowledge and skills of trainees entering an OJT

program. Evaluation is used to determine if they meet the entry-level requirements for that

specific OJT program and to identify necessary remediation prior to program entry.

An advantage of a formal OJT program is the ability to tailor it to the individual

trainee to provide the training that is actually required. Personnel previously qualified at

other facilities who have satisfactorily completed training programs with comparable content

and performance standards may be granted an exception from portions of training on a

case-by-case basis. Exception from training should be based on a review of their previous

training records, personal interviews, and may include a pre-test based on the objectives

stated for the training program. Pre-tests readily support exceptions from training when the

trainee can demonstrate mastery of specific learning objectives. (The pre-test results of many

trainees may provide useful data to justify modification of an OJT program based on

common strengths and weaknesses.) All exceptions granted should include written

justification and appropriate line and training management approval.

When the trainees have entered the OJT program, they need to learn how that program

operates and what will be expected of them. They should be provided with an OJT checklist,

a Qualification Standard, and other supporting self-study materials.

It is important to remember that OJT consists of two separate and distinct parts

(phases); training and evaluation. Section 4 of this guide contains detailed information on

conducting on-the-job training and Section 5 contains detailed information on evaluating

performance.

Key factors in successful OJT instruction and performance testing are as follows:

The learning objectives should be clearly understood by the instructor and the trainee

The standards for successful completion of the training should be clearly understood

by both the instructor and the trainee