4 Tips to Improve On-the-Job Training for Construction Workers

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On-the-job training for construction workers provides hands-on teaching of the knowledge and skills required to perform tasks. This training may involve construction software, learning and development tools, machines, or equipment.

Senior coworkers typically provide on-the-job training. The goal is to help construction workers adapt to their roles as they learn.

On-the-job training for construction workers helps meet worker and company needs. It also positions workers for career advancement opportunities.

Providing on-the-job training helps attract and retain construction workers. It also promotes a team-oriented work environment. All of this encourages workers to remain long-term.

As a result, you must regularly provide on-the-job training for construction workers to remain with your organization. Investing in your most valuable assets increases worker engagement, productivity, and job satisfaction. This elevates your bottom line.

Implement these four tips to improve on-the-job training for your construction workers.

1. Evaluate Goals and Skills  

Write down your long-term goals and strategic objectives. Examples include productivity, team development, worker loyalty, and profit. Focus on these areas as you complete the rest of your assessment.

For each construction project, list the specific needs of each role. Include the essential certifications, knowledge, and hard and soft skills. This determines what your ideal worker is like.

Then, create a list of each construction worker’s certifications, knowledge, and hard and soft skills. Include whether you had to repeat directions, ask for rework, or handle another issue the worker was involved in that slowed down a project.

Next, identify the areas a construction worker needs to improve in. Determine whether the issue requires additional education, skill development, training on tools and systems, or another solution.

Finally, create a plan to implement the necessary on-the-job training for the worker to be successful in a project role. Repeat the process for each worker and project.

2. Develop a Training Program

Determine which formats and equipment are most effective for training your construction workers. Examples include classroom training, mentorship, or more formal programs.

Decide which coworkers will carry out the on-the-job training. Ensure the training is structured, task-oriented, and beneficial to perform the necessary tasks.

3. Create the Training Materials

Use your company handbook, worker knowledge base, internet resources, and other relevant sources to define your training objectives and guide. Include how frequently the on-the-job training will be conducted.

4. Request Feedback

Ask your construction workers for constructive feedback about their on-the-job training. You may want to send out a survey during and immediately after the training and several months beyond the completion date. Focus on what did and did not go well and concrete ideas for improvement.

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