- Teaching Job Skills -

TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF OUR INDUSTRY

 STEP 1 - PREPARE THE APPRENTICE

Put the apprentice at ease, let them know how important they are and that you are sincerely concerned about them. Be sure they understand that they are...our future.

State the job task and determine what the apprentice already knows about it.

Get the apprentice interested in learning.

Position the apprentice to properly observe your performance of the job task.

 
STEP 2 - PRESENT THE JOB TASK

Tell, show and illustrate - ONE IMPORTANT STEP AT A TIME - Stress each key point.

Instruct clearly, completely and patiently; but never more than the apprentice can comprehend and master at one time.

 
STEP 3 - TRY-OUT PERFORMANCE

Have the apprentice do the job - correct errors as they perform the task the first time.

Make sure they understand each step.

Continue until you are confident that the apprentice can perform the task correctly.

 
STEP 4 - FOLLOW-UP

Allow the apprentice to perform the task on their own, designate what they should do if they need your assistance.

Encourage questions and safe work practices. Check performance frequently.

Taper-off on coaching and follow-up, as each task is mastered, and the apprentice begins to demonstrate confidence
and ability.

As a Journeyman, it is your responsibility to coach, mentor and discipline the apprentice - resulting in the
development of a proud, competent IBEW Journeyman.

  

PREPARING TO INSTRUCT

 ESTABLISH A TIMETABLE

How much skill do you expect the apprentice to develop in the allotted time.

ANALYZE THE JOB

List the important steps.

HAVE EVERYTHING READY

Assemble the necessary equipment, materials, supplies and mind set.

ARRANGE THE WORKPLACE

Instruct the apprentice in a work setting that reflects actual working conditions. Stress Safety and Good Housekeeping.

 

REMEMBER - "If the apprentice hasn't learned...the Journeyman hasn't taught!"