Question
Differentiate between on the Job and Off the job training?
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Basis of Distinction
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On the Job Training
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Off the Job Training
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| 1. |
Principal adopted
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On-the-Job methods refer to the methods that are applied to the workplace, while the employee is actually working. It means, learning while doing.5
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Off-the-Job methods are used away from the work place. It means learning before doing.
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| 2. |
Place of training
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The employees are trained on the job at their workplace.
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The employees are trained away from their actual workplaces.
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| 3. |
Techniques of training
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The Techniques of on the job training include:
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The techniques of off the job training include:
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| 4. |
Trainers
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Experienced workers, first line supervisors and specially qualified instructors serve as trainers in on the job training.
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Usually, the academicians, Professionals and technicians from outside agencies serve as trainers in off the job training.
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| 5. |
Merit
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It helps trainees to learn things by doing and quickens the process of self-learning and self-correction.
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It helps trainees to learn things in a steady and systematic manner without any job pressure.
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| 6. |
Demerit
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It requires trainees to learn under job pressure.
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It does not quicken the process of self-learning and self-correction.
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