How to Coach Yourself and Others How To Perform On The Job Coaching | Page 49

The last element is to document the training. Facility training procedures should specify how the
coach documents completion of training. One method is to document the training on the individual's
OJT checklist.
Assessing the effectiveness of the training
Assessment of the effectiveness of the training is often poorly carried out, if at all. The purpose of
this stage is to see whether the training has not only worked but also to identify any modifications
and improvements that could be made to make the training more effective. Using the feedback loop,
you can easily identify any problems or deficiencies in all the stages of 'The Training Cycle'. It also
enables you to measure the level of cost of the training and its 'value-for-money'.
Evaluating performance
During the evaluation phase of OJT the coach (evaluator) administers a performance test to assess
the trainee's performance against predetermined performance standards. The evaluation phase
should be separate and distinct from the training phase. However, OJT for low-hazard tasks may be
conducted and evaluated simultaneously. During the evaluation phase, the coach tests the trainee.
The time for instruction has ended.
Performance Testing
A performance test (sometimes called a practical factor) is a hands-on demonstration by the trainee
of the knowledge and skills required to perform a task. Performance tests should be given a