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Learning on the Job

The purpose of this module is to introduce the occupational competency of learning on the job. The goal is to develop an occupational skills set in how to learn on the job. This involves:

  • Engaging in formal and informal training
  • Using the five steps of informal learning on the job
  • Learning from job experience
  • Developing positive work habits
  • Seeking apprenticeship training
  • Understanding the related body of knowledge
  • Using pertinent terms accurately in context
  • Appreciating the value of technical growth
Learning on the Job

Key Questions - Learning on the Job

  1. What is Learning on the Job?
  2. Why is it important to know how to learn on the job?
  3. What terms are commonly used with learning on the job?
  4. What are some examples of technical occupations where learning on the job is important?
  5. What is self-directed learning? Formal training?  Informal training?
  6. What are the five steps of learning on the job?
    1. How should you ANTICIPATE?
    2. What’s your TARGET?
    3. What’s your PLAN?
    4. How will you LEARN?
    5. What does it mean to KEEP CURRENT?
  7. How can you learn from your experience on the job?
  8. Isn’t learning from experience just learning from your mistakes?
  9. Why do some people seem to have trouble learning from experience?
  10. What about work habits?
  11. How can you temporarily override a habit?
  12. What is cross training?
  13. What do we know for sure about learning on the job and how do these tenets apply?
  14. What is the Standard Operating Procedure and Job Aid for apprenticeship-type training?
  15. What is your attitude toward learning on the job?
  16. What have you learned?
  17. How should you declare your competence in learning on the job?
  18. How can you continuously learn more on the job?

This module on Learning on the Job is one of four topics in the Cluster of GETTING TO WORK.  The other topics are Standard Operating Procedure, Job Aids, and Dress for the Job.  Your digital credential for mastering this topic is shown here.  Get credentialed now for only $80, reduced for this introductory offer from $350.

Standard Operating Procedure

The purpose of this module is to introduce the occupational competency of using standard operating procedures or “how-to steps.” The goal is to develop an occupational skills set in using standard operating procedures (SOPs) on the job. This involves:

  • Exploring different forms of flow charts, decision trees, and/or verbal, written, or graphic algorithms
  • Analyzing characteristics of SOPs
  • Creating SOPs
  • Understanding the related body of knowledge
  • Using pertinent terms accurately in context
  • Realizing the importance of SOPs on the job
Standard Operating Procedure

Key Questions - Standard Operating Procedure

  1. What is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?
  2. Why is it important to know and use SOPs?
  3. What terms are commonly used with SOPs?
  4. What are examples of technical occupations that use SOPs?
  5. What are characteristics of SOPs?
  6. What is the difference between an SOP and a flow chart? A decision tree?
  7. Are SOPs verbal, written, or graphic?
  8. How does one learn unwritten SOPs?
  9. How are SOPs established?
  10. When and where did SOPs get started?
  11. Can SOPs be misused?
  12. What is a Job Aid?
  13. What is the Standard Operating Procedure and Job Aid for creating and using SOPs?
  14. What is your attitude toward SOPs?
  15. What have you learned?
  16. How should you announce your competence in SOPs?
  17. How can you continuously improve your competence in SOPs?

This module on Standard Operating Procedure is one of four topics in the Cluster of GETTING TO WORK.  The other topics are Learning on the Job, Job Aid, and Dress for the Job.  Your digital credential for mastering this topic is shown here.  Get credentialed now for only $30, reduced for this introductory offer from $350.

Job Aid

The purpose of this module is to introduce the occupational competency of using Job Aids or “memory joggers” for doing work procedures on the job. The goal is to develop an occupational skills set in creating and using job aids on the job. This involves:

  • Exploring forms such as phrases, acronyms, mnemonics, rhymes, alliterations, checklists, etc.
  • Analyzing characteristics of job aids
  • Creating personal job aids
  • Assessing application and memorability
  • Understanding the related body of knowledge
  • Using pertinent terms accurately in context
  • Appreciating the value of aids
Job Aid

Key Questions - Job Aids

  1. What is a Job Aid?
  2. Why is it important to know how to create and use Job Aids?
  3. What terms are commonly used with Job Aids?
  4. What are examples of technical occupations that use Job Aids?
  5. What are examples of Job Aids?
  6. What is the difference between a standard operating procedure and a job aid?
  7. What is a phrase?
  8. What is an acronym?
  9. What is a mnemonic?
  10. What is a rhyme?
  11. What is an alliteration?
  12. What is a checklist?
  13. What is the Standard Operating Procedure and Job Aid for creating Job Aids?
  14. What is your attitude toward Job Aids?
  15. What have you learned?
  16. How should you announce your competence in Job Aids?
  17. How can you continuously increase your competence in Job Aids?

This module on Job Aid is one of four topics in the Cluster of GETTING TO WORK.  The other topics are Learning on the Job, Standard Operating Procedure, and Dress for the Job.  Your digital credential for mastering this topic is shown here.  Get credentialed now for only $20, reduced for this introductory offer from $350.

Dress for the Job

The purpose of this module is to introduce the occupational competency dressing appropriate for the job. The goal is to develop an occupational skills set in dressing for the job. This involves:

  • Complying with attire codes (military/ safety/ sports/ etc.)
  • Grooming
  • Looking professional
  • Selecting and maintaining personal protective equipment
  • Understanding the related body of knowledge
  • Using pertinent terms accurately in context
  • Valuing the importance of wearing the right “duds”
Dress for the Job

Key Questions - Dress for the Job

  1. What is Dress for the Job?
  2. Why is it important to dress correctly and appropriately for the job?
  3. What terms are commonly used with dressing for the job?
  4. What are aspects of work-related dress?
  5. What are examples of how various workers dress for their jobs?
  6. What about costumes?
  7. How do you learn how to dress for the job?
  8. Who pays for specialized clothing and equipment?
  9. How should a technician dress for an occupation/ career of interest?
  10. Of what does a dress code usually consist?
  11. What is a North Dakota space suit?
  12. What about tattoos?
  13. What are occupations that provide apparel for others?
  14. What is the Standard Operating Procedure and Job Aid for dressing for the job?
  15. What is your attitude toward dressing for the job?
  16. What have you learned?
  17. How should you declare your competence in dressing for the job?
  18. How can you continuously improve your competence in dressing for the job

This module on Dress for the Job is one of four topics in the Cluster of GETTING TO WORK.  The other topics are Learning on the Job, Standard Operating Procedure, and Job Aid.  Your digital credential for mastering this topic is shown here. Get credentialed now for only $30, reduced for this introductory offer from $350.