Evaluation of Engineering Training: Survey the Effectiveness of Resistant Welding Training Course Based on Kirkpatrick Model, Irankhodro Co. as a Case Study

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of training program of Irankhodro Co. based on Kirkpatrick model. To do this, the training program of resistant welding in Peugeots 206 production line was selected for evaluation on the basis of Kirkpatrick model. Four indices in this program include the reaction of learners to the training program, the rate of learning, the amount of changes made in the behavior of trainees, and the results of training program. The findings indicate the good reaction of learning to this training program in respect of the significant components in the program. Moreover, this program results in better learning of learners. In terms of the changes in learner's behaviors, the findings indicate that the changes are effective. It was concluded that this program reduced the duplication in working by 13 percent. Finally, the findings were analyzed and aggregated using SPSS software, suggesting that this training program had the efficacy of 45 percent which is considered satisfactory by training professionals and the managers of production lines.