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Training Materials and Job Aids

By utilizing training materials and job aids that visually demonstrate operational procedures, trainees retain more, experience an increased level of confidence and deliver enhanced standard work. Explainers, a leader among technical illustration companies, can provide training materials, computer based training (CBT) modules and working manuals which explain exactly how a process should be performed.



Problem

Eaton needed a top view introduction of the hybrid system for the fleet technicians and drivers, as well as a prerequisite for hands-on training for service technicians.

Solution

Instead of two separate trainings, we developed one computer-based training (CBT) program with video, animation and interactive exercises that successfully addressed the needs of both audiences.


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Simplified Warrant Arrest Procedures
Reduces Judicial Errors

Example of standard work procedures

Problem

The Michigan State Police procedures for warrant arrests were buried in a mountain of text, resulting in errors that ultimately affected the criminal justice process.

Solution

We developed a process flow with icons that clearly showed what each department needed to do and when they needed to do it. These job aids:

Compacted Training Materials Decrease Educational Sessions

Training materials that clearly demonstrates work standards

Problem

General Motors needed to train telecommunications coordinators on new software so they could manage 250,000 phone lines. They anticipated two weeks of off-site training for all 800 coordinators.

Solution

We uncovered the major tasks and removed unnecessary theory, then created a 60-page quick-reference guide. This approach reduced training to a 3-hour online session.

Operational & Safety Procedures Taught
Through Visual Work Instructions

Training manuals used as job aides

Problem

Our client wanted to train their workers quickly on the operations and safety features of packaging equipment.

Solution

We developed production work instructions that were used in training and as job aids on the floor. These captured the best practices and provided orientation to the equipment's safety features.

Enhanced and Additional Work Simulations Delivered in a Hurry

Simulated working manual

Problem

Eaton had a tight deadline to meet the training needs for the users of their automated transmissions.

Solution

We enhanced the existing formatting and animation with additional simulations and interactivity.


When employees, contractors, technicians etc. absolutely have to be trained correctly, why take a chance with confusing, boring job aids which are easily misunderstood and quickly forgotten? Let Explainers create self-explanatory visual training materials to make sure the job gets done right.