“Actual work environments are created in a classroom and employees use the same materials, files and equipment.”
Which training method is depicted in this statement?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Vestibule Training
Option (1) Internship — Incorrect. Internship is a joint programme of an educational institution and a business firm. Students study and also work in a factory or office to gain practical knowledge. It takes place at a real workplace.
Option (2) Computer Modelling — Incorrect. Here a computer is programmed to imitate the job. There is no classroom copy of the real workplace with the actual files and equipment.
Option (3) Apprenticeship Programmes — Incorrect. An apprentice learns on the job, under a master worker, at the real workplace.
Option (4) Vestibule Training — Correct. In vestibule training, employees learn on the same equipment they will use, but away from the actual work floor. A copy of the real work environment is set up in a classroom. It suits jobs where expensive or risky equipment is used, because mistakes during training cause no real loss.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Off the Job Methods … (v) Vestibule Training: Employees learn their jobs on the equipment they will be using, but the training is conducted away from the actual work floor. Actual work environments are created in a class room and employees use the same materials, files and equipment. This is usually done when employees are required to handle sophisticated machinery and equipment.” “(iv) Computer Modelling: It simulates the work environment by programming a computer to imitate some of the realities of the job and allows learning to take place without the risk or high costs that would be incurred if a mistake were made in real life situation.” |