To think this is a shit way to train someone?

[Hearfreedomcalling]

When it’s something new in the job I’ve never done before or come across then surely its just easier to tell/show me what to do.

Instead I get asked what do you think? Well I clearly don’t know that’s why I’m asking you.

If it was the second time asking then 100% don’t just give up the answer.

Even when I offer what I think, I get very noncommittal answers back. It’s just really frustrating.

In many jobs it would be a relevant response, because the job itself is working out what needs to be done and not just the process of doing it...if that makes sense.

And some have strict processes that need to be followed, and don't allow for freestyling.
It would help if op had been clearer on what she's actually been trained on.