Training Methods
Classroom
Classroom training is instruction in a classroom setting, provided to a group of trainees, and conducted by a qualified instructor.
Laboratory
Laboratory training is practical instruction or experience conducted in a non-productive environment by a training agency, qualified training vendor, an employer, or a group of employers acting jointly.
Distance Training
Distance Training falls into two categories. Computer-based training is training which occurs when a trainee uses a computer to access and learn training material through computer associated media, such as the Internet, intranet, local area network, and CD-ROM. Video Conference training is live, interactive instruction provided by a trainer through a video communications session between 2 or more locations.
Class Sizes
For classroom, laboratory, and videoconference training, the trainer to trainee ratio is 1:15 for new-hire classes and 1:20 for retraining classes.
Types of Training
ETP can fund a wide variety of training programs. Historically, the following have been the most commonly funded types of programs:
- Quality Management Principles
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Production Techniques
- Computer Skills
- Materials Resource Planning (MRP)
- Customer Service
- Management Skills
- Sales Techniques
- Computer Numerical Control
Funding is not limited to these types of training, however. Your company can decide what types of training will be provided. Training can be provided in house, by a training agency, or by a third party. Training providers should be California based, unless the training is so unique that a training provider cannot be found in California. Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) requires evaluation of trainee's English ability and may not typically exceed 45 percent of the remaining total skills training per trainee.
