What is Training ? Explain any three methods of 'on-the-job training'.

Answer – On-the-job training teaches employees while they perform work in the actual workplace: learning by doing.

• Apprenticeship: a trainee works under an experienced expert for a prescribed period to acquire a skilled trade, such as electrical or mechanical work.
• Coaching: a superior personally guides, instructs and reviews a trainee's performance.
• Internship: educational institutions and business organisations combine classroom learning with practical work experience.
• Job rotation: an employee moves through different assignments or departments to gain broader experience and understanding of interdependence.

These methods provide realistic experience and immediate feedback, but require capable trainers and attention to safety and production quality.