Introduction
During the last quarter of a century, considerable research
has been carried out into the nature of learning and the techniques of
teaching. Much has been discovered of the psychological factors, but the most
significant development in the field of industrial training has been the
development of AAMT.
These are based mainly on a thorough analysis of the skills
and methods of a job followed by a carefully controlled programme of itemised
instruction and practice on each separate part of the job.
Aims of AAMT
It has been developed by KURT SALMON, associates to provide
the easiest, most efficient and most rapid method of training operators. The
aims are as follows:
1. Base of Learning: Learning any job is difficult and requires hard work concentration,
attention and willingness to learn. AAMT helps to make learning less difficult
by training a new operator in each aspect of the job.
2. Efficient Learning: Only the correct methods, the correct pace and co-ordination
and the correct quality are trained. In addition each new operator follows its
own programme and training, suited to own ability.
3. Rapid Learning: According to AAMT operators are trained to achieve high
production and good quality in only about one third of the normally taken. This
streamlined learning process greatly reduces the make up cost of new operator
and helps the learner to achieve a high level of earnings.
4. Retraining: It helps the experienced operators to improve the quality
of their work.
5. Cross Training: Its approach eases the transition from the old job to the
new and helps the employee makes a full contribution. Improved methods
discovered make the operations new and improved methods to reduce he cost of
the arrangement.
Result of AAMT:
1. Reduced learning times: Traditional learning time can be reduced to 50% to
70%. Result in increased productivity.
2. Increasing productivity: For new operators during first six months
can be raised to 30% to 60% can lead to substantial savings in the recovery of
fixed overhead costs specially when company is expanding.
3. Reduced turnover among new operators: The stream lining of training
process and achievement of high earnings in short time contribute to reduction
in the loss of new operator. Although other external factors also effects turnover
shall be kept in consideration.
4. Increased productivity of experienced operator: A thorough training improves the
skills and increase the productivity and performance to 10% to 15%.
Basic Principles of AAMT
Following are the main principles are effective:
1. Operation Analysis: Each operation and procedure is analysed in detail
in order to find the best method and discover the skills require to do the job.
2. Separate training course: A detail and lined training
procedure is developed to ensure the trainee to learn each aspect of the job
finely.
3. Skill Development: Special exercises are designed to develop individually and
progressively the skills required in the job.
4. Break down into Parts: The job is broken into parts which the trainee
learns separately and gradually combines as become proficient.
