• Specific performance objectives, i.e. the skills, knowledge and attitudes to be attained must be specified;
  
• Schedule of training activities/lesson plans*;
  
• Specified duration of training;
  
• Guided instruction, i.e., conducted by qualified instructors; and
  
• Test(s) to assess attainment of training objectives.

*An On-the-Job Training (OJT) programme should be supported with an OJT Training Plan. An OJT Training Plan should contain information on the main tasks, task elements, key points, task standards, knowledge and skills required, training guidelines and OJT hours. In addition, the attendance of the trainees must be recorded in an OJT Attendance Log. The templates 'OJT Training Plan' and 'OJT Attendance Log' can be downloaded by visiting Forms & e-Guides.

• Seminars and conferences designed to stimulate discussions and/or keep participants abreast of the latest trends in skills upgrading
  
• Induction/orientation programmes
  
• Appreciation programmes of short duration
  
• Programmes specific to company procedures/policies
  
• Training for spiritual, cultural and social enhancement, eg. religious studies and appreciation of music
  
• Professional-training programmes, involving the upgrading of personnel such as doctors, lawyers, accountants and architects
  
• Postgraduate training programmes, involving the pursuance of higher education leading to the award of an advanced diploma, graduate diploma, degree or post-degree qualification
  
• Attachment of engineers and senior managers to advance their skills and knowledge in existing or new work areas