Training for Everyone Involved

As indicated in the outlined literature, training and development is an integral

component TPM strategy. Training enables organisations to ensure people develop

and are constantly updated with required competencies for managing the given

organisation (Wakjira and Singh, 2012:4). Training helps in initiating change and

absorbing newer technologies and can be viewed as a systematic development of

knowledge, skill, attitude and behavioural patterns that will help a person achieve a

higher level of competence (Srivastava, 2005:97).

Srivastava (2005:100) suggests that a training needs analysis should be performed

for the different people working in the plant as it’s more effective in identifying gaps

in areas of knowledge and skill. Once the training analysis is complete appropriate

training material must compiled into friendly modules to ensure that the training

facilitator can adequately transfer the knowledge (Angeles, 2011:9 and Srivastava

2005:102). According Kumar and Suresh (2008:224) and Wakjira and Singh

(2012:4), both propose that TPM training should be carried out in four phases.

Pahse1: Lack both theoretical and practical ability (needs to be taught)

Phase 2: Knows theory but not in practice

Phase 3: Has mastered practice but not theory

Phase 4: Mastered both practice and theory (Suresh, 2008:224 and Wakjira and

Singh, 2012:4).

For effective transfer of learning’s, Wireman (2009:157), recommends the use of

methods such as role plays, simulations, lectures, panels, demonstrations, on the job

training, and case studies. Training is expensive and must be evaluated to meet

multiple outcomes such as participant satisfaction, applicability of training,

performance improvement, training impact, and return on investment (Wiseman,

2011:28). In a TPM environment, education and training is a continuous process

and an important step in meeting the business objectives (Angeles, 2011:9).

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Wireman, T. (2009). Training Programs for Maintenance Organisations. Industrial

Pres Inc.: New York.

Wiseman, M.L. (2011). Evaluating the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Continuous

Improvement Training. Masters Thesis. Oregon State University. Available from:

http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1957/21737/

WisemanLindsayM2011.pdf?sequence=3 [Accessed 22 June 2013].

Srivastava, D. K. (2005). Strategies for Performance Management. Excel Books:

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