Most training in small shops is on the job, and it works when it is structured. The four steps that have stood the test of time are simple: explain the task and why each step matters; demonstrate it; let the trainee do it with the trainer watching and correcting; then let them do it alone with the work checked, until they are assessed.
| Do | Why |
|---|---|
| Train against the current document and revision, and record which | So training stays tied to the method in use, and a revision triggers retraining |
| Pick trainers at level 4, and give them time | A good operator rushed between jobs is not a trainer |
| Train on real parts, at the real machine | Classroom knowledge rarely survives the first difficult setup |
| Explain the why: what the feature does, where the part goes | People hold onto steps they understand |
| Set the target level and date on the training plan | Training without a target never finishes |
| Train everyone on a changed method, on every shift | The method changes for everyone, not just for whoever was there when it failed |
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