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The relationship between the coach and the trainee is defined in either a written or verbal agreement. Both individuals understand and are committed to the goals, actions, and timeline of the process and understand their respective roles and responsibilities. 7.4 Parameters of a structured training program To establish a structured program, parameters must be set regarding issues such as who will conduct the training, what material will be covered, and how long training will last. In addition, the following topics should be considered.  Working with supervisors for successful implementation  Selecting and preparing OJT trainers/coaches  Developing and/or selecting training materials  Setting trainee prerequisites  Evaluating performance  Granting company certification to trainers/coaches and trainees  Implementation of the OJT Program  Evaluating the program Source: http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/aldi/business-expansion-through-training-anddevelopment/on-the-job-training.html#ixzz2U09B6x44 7.5 Working with supervisors for successful implementation Supervisors play a key role in this OJT program. They select and review coaches. For each trainee assigned to them, they develop a plan with the knowledge and skills needed by that individual in mind. They match trainees to coaches to accomplish the goals set forth in the plans. It is the supervisor's responsibility to conduct an official evaluation to determine when trainees have achieved an acceptable level of performance. Since OTJ is, by definition, taking place at a worksite, even supervisors who are not currently assigned trainees need to understand the importance of quality training