On-the-job training (OJT)
On-the-job training is structured task training performed at the workstation under qualified guidance.
On-the-job training (OJT) is training delivered while a person performs actual work tasks, typically under the guidance of an experienced operator, trainer, supervisor, or qualified peer. In manufacturing, it commonly refers to structured instruction at the workstation for job-specific activities, equipment use, process steps, inspections, material handling, or system transactions.
OJT is often used to transfer practical skills that are difficult to teach through classroom material alone. It may include demonstration, supervised practice, observation, questioning, and a documented competency check. In quality-sensitive environments, OJT records commonly identify the trainee, trainer, task or procedure, training date, applicable revision, and completion or assessment result.
OJT should not be confused with informal shadowing alone. Shadowing can be part of OJT, but OJT normally has a defined training objective and some form of verification. It also differs from off-the-job training, such as classroom instruction or e-learning, although those methods may support the same qualification path.
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