Classroom Training
Step #4 - Develop Learning Activities
Decide what types of activities you're going to use to train your employees. How are you going to get across to them the skills and knowledge they need? Different people require different types of training; some visual, some hands-on, etc. The most common and effective learning activities that ensure students gain adequate KSAs are step-by-step instructor demonstration followed by student practice. Examples include:
- donning and doffing a fall protection harness;
- proper operation of a fire extinguisher; and
- proper use of a portable ladder.
Prepare your training materials and aids after deciding on the learning activities. Arrange objectives and activities in the sequence that corresponds to the tasks actually performed on the job, and if possible, use hands-on demonstrations followed by practice. Employees will retain training information if it is related to their job tasks.
Step #5 - Conduct the Training
The actual training is crucial for the overall safety training process to be successful. Begin your training with a short review of the key training subjects and activities. After each objective is taught, draw a relationship between the employee's goals, interests, and experiences to the objective. Reinforce what the employee has learned by summarizing objectives and key points.
Make sure employees have an opportunity to participate in hands-on practice in a safe environment. After instruction and practice, the trainer should:
- evaluate each student's KSAs;
- use the results of the evaluation to verify the student's competency, and
- certify in writing that the student successfully achieved adequate KSAs.
After training is completed, the supervisor should evaluate and certify in writing that the student is qualified to perform the learned task on the job.
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6-7. Which learning method is used most effectively to ensure students gain adequate KSAs?
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