Process of Supporting Employment

Assessment of PWDs Job Search Assessment of Workplace Job Matching

Negotiation & Consultation

Intensive Support at Workplace Natural Support Fading & Follow-up

1. 2.

Job Duty Analysis Systematic Instruction

(i) Task Analysis (ii) 4Levels of Instruction

(iii) Manual & Jig

SYSTEMATIC INSTRUCTION

What is Systematic Instruction?

What is Systematic Instruction?

Systematic instruction is an easy-tounderstand method to teach persons with disabilities to work in a self-reliant manner

5 Important Components in Systematic Instruction

Position & distanc e

Praise

Task Analysis

Minimum Interventio n

Manual & Jigs

Task Analysis

Task Analysis
Task analysis is a pre-teaching preparation to develop teaching procedures by breaking the task into smaller units or actions to enable the PWDs to understand and follow the work procedure for each task with minimal error. It is a method used to prevent inconsistent teaching approach.

When is Task Analysis needed?

Intensive support Fading and follow up if needed

Sample of Task Analysis

Operate laundry machine 1. Switch on the main button. 2. Open machine door. 3. Put in dirty laundry. 4. Put in 3 cups of soap powder. 5. Choose program the menu. 6. Press the Start button.

Why is Task Analysis needed?

For employees with disabilities: - Learn the tasks with self-reliance. For the trainer and co-workers: - Set an effective method for PWDs to carry out the task and identify the support needed

Importance of Task Analysis

For PWDs Easy to learn Able to work with clear perspectives Reduces the risk of making mistakes BE more independent

Importance of Task Analysis

For Trainer/Job Coach Easy to identify process with difficulty Consistent teaching methods & procedures Guide for visual aid/teaching manual compilation

Importance of Task Analysis

For Employer Easier for employer to identify the modified task Reduce intensive supervision Helps record & chart progress Helps create a good support system

Task Analysis Procedure

1. Gather information for other staff Observe how the task is carried out by other staff Ask for the staff to show how the task is done Request for a copy of instruction manual 2. Trainer/job coach try out the task Trainer/job coach should try out the task to understand and learn the procedure to carry out the task Note the steps/processes that may be difficult for PWDs Develop support that will help PWDs overcome the difficulties faced

Task Analysis Procedure

3. Prepare a task analysis - Note down the information/instruction given to carry out the task and arrange this information/instruction in order 4. Experiment, Assess and Modify - Test the completed task analysis and make sure that the instruction is easy for PWDs to understand. Modify it if necessary.

Important Points in Developing Task Analysis

Use simple instruction. Avoid detail instruction One unit of action per one line Indicate concrete standards Name the objects Name the actions

Punch Card

Punch Card

1. Take own card

Punch Card
1. Take own card 2. Enter card to the machine with the correct side

Punch Card
1. Take own card 2. Enter card to the machine with the correct side 3. Wait for a second

Punch Card
1. Take own card 2. Enter card to the machine with the correct side 3. Wait for a second 4. Take card from machine

Punch Card
1. Take own card 2. Enter card to the machine with the correct side 3. Wait for a second 4. Take card from machine 5. Put back the card at correct place