Which of the following is NOT a type of on-the-job training?

• A. Watching another worker
• B. Mentoring
• C. Job rotation
• D. Off-the-job training

Answer: (D)

The main idea is to distinguish learning that happens while the employee is doing their job from learning that takes place away from the job. On-the-job training happens right in the workplace as tasks are being performed, with real tasks and real supervision. Watching another worker fits here because the learner is observing and then applying what they see while still at work. Mentoring is another workplace-based method where a more experienced employee guides and supports the learner during actual work tasks. Job rotation involves moving through different roles within the same organization, all during work time, to gain hands-on experience.

Off-the-job training is not conducted at the work itself. It happens away from daily duties—such as external courses, seminars, or training sessions at a training center. So, the option that is not on-the-job training is off-the-job training.