UEGE 3114
Industrial Training (3E/EC)
Oct 2013 (short semester)
Coordinators:
ECMr. Ng 016-6815328
3EMr. Francis Lau 019-3996100
ITP website:
(click on Industrial Training)
Programme Objectives
1 / The graduates will use the latest knowledge and techniques in developing, maintaining, servicing, sales and marketing, and research of electrical and electronics technologies.2 / The graduates will assume technical, managerial and ethical roles effectively in the organizations they work in.
3 / The graduates will be involved in the affairs of professional institutions and keep abreast of the nation’s needs and developments, and provide services to the engineering communities and the nation.
Unit Outcomes
1 / Apply knowledge of engineering fundamentals2 / Demonstrate in-depth technical competence in the specific engineering discipline during the industrial training
3 / Demonstrate problem identification and solving skill
4 / Apply the relevant references, guidelines and code of ethics related to engineering practices
5 / Apply systems approach to design and evaluate operational performance
6 / Demonstrate soft skills in the work place
Why Industrial Training?
1) Part of the EAC requirements for the accreditation of all engineering programmes. (EAC also specifies that such programme must not fall in the final semester of study.)
2) An opportunity for University and Industry to measure students’ achievements of unit outcomes and programme objectives.
So, you should understand these requirements and work towards that.
Unit Details
Credit Hours: 4
Eligibility: Credit hours 60
CGPA ≥ 2.0At end of Jan semester 2013
GPA ≥ 2.0
Students are NOT allowed to defer industrial training till the final semester.
Appeal procedure: Email appeal letter with proof of latest result (to show that you have fulfilled all pre-requisites after September results released.)
Training Period:1 Oct 201331 Dec 2013 (minimum 12 weeks)
Assessments:Pass (50 marks) or fail
- Report, daily records(70%)
- Oral presentation
- Industrial appraisal form (30%)
What You Have To Do?
(A) Obtain an industrial placement before October.
(B) Undergo industrial training during the Oct semester.
(C) Submit report and appraisal form after training.
(D) Give an oral presentation after training.
A – Industrial Placement
1) Update your particulars and resumes
Log-on to industrial training management portal
Login: student ID number
Password: IC number this is temporary, please change it
Update your particulars and resumes as early as possible.
2) Select companies for practical attachment
You can find companies from Jobstreet, Jobsdb, newspapers, etc.
The coordinators may have a list of companies actively looking for
students. Please refer to your coordinator.
Call the company to check for internship availability, and find out who is the contact person in charge (get his/her title/name/email/fax). Then, decide carefully on your company preference (ignore companies that has no openings or opportunity).
Overseas Internship Opportunities
There are universities which may provide the internship to our students.
* National Chiao Tung University (NCTU), Taiwan
* other MOU partners
Local MOU partners
Local institutes/industries which may provide the internship:
If you are interested, please see Dr Lai Soon Onn or email Ms. Furnny Ong ()
- What Are The Suitable Company’s Fields Of Industry?
The environment should be engineering, or technical managerial, under the various fields of engineering, e.g. electrical, electronics, computers, telecommunications, etc. The training nature could fall under:
a) System analysis, design, development, implementation, installation.
b)Technical marketing, documentation, presentation, consultation.
c) Planning, scheduling, organization, execution, management.
d) Machine operation, troubleshooting, verification, service and repair.
e) Learning, discovery, investigation of technical skills and knowledge.
3)Send an application to the company
You may request a pdf version of your resume from your coordinator.
Apply by email or fax to get a quick response. A sample letter/email is:
4)Wait for the company’s response
Once applied, wait for 2 to 3 weeks, then call the company to check on
your application status. Only if no hopes, then target another new
company. Do not apply to too many companies in one go, because then
you would have to reject many possible offers, giving UTAR a bad image.
5)When a company has confirmed your placement
Fill in and submit the “Letter of Undertaking and Indemnity” (from website) to coordinator. Submit company details (company, address, contact person, position, Tel, Fax, email, nature of work, site location, availability, allowance) to coordinator. Once you have accepted a company placement, you are not allowed to change without university’s approval. Company placement should be obtained before 15 Sept 2013,after which, the university may place you in any company available.
6)Register for the unit and pay fees
B – Undergo Training
1) Undergo industrial training at the registered company
- Be present and punctual at the company
- Take part in team works and projects
- Willing to take up new challenges (with adequate safety measures)
- Demonstrate technical/soft skills
- Learn new skills/knowledge (by asking, observing, reading)
2) Fill up the “Area of Work” in the Industrial Training Plan and Student Self-Assessment Form in discussion with your industrial supervisor. Email the form to your ITP coordinator by end of 2nd week.
3)Keep daily/weekly records of what you do during the training (records must be signed by the industrial supervisor).
4) During your training, an academic supervisor lecturer will be assigned to you (constantly check the website). He/she will evaluate your report later. Please contact him to update regarding your training (e.g. which department you’re assigned to, who is your industrial supervisor).
5)A lecturer (could be your academic supervisor or other staff) may visit you at your company during your training to monitor your training progress.Submit him/her a copy of the Industrial Training Plan and Student Self-Assessment Form. The visiting period is approximately from mid November to end of December.
6)The following will result in heavy penalty or possible failure:
- Unapproved change of training company
- Absence without notice (any leave must be approved by company, and inform UTAR coordinator by email)
- Late/no submission of report
- Incomplete report or appraisal form
- Inappropriate company (unrelated field, parent’s company, etc.)
6) SAFETY ISSUES!
If you feel you are being exposed to dangerous situations during training:
- Reaching high-up places without safety harness
- Put in a challenging environment without an experienced supervisor
- Poor working conditions, extreme heat, fume, darkness
- Under mental stress
- Heavy travelling requirement
- Not given protective equipment or safety training as required
Please inform the coordinator/ academic supervisor lecturer immediately for advice. But do not abuse this by taking it as an excuse not to perform your duty during training.
UTAR insurance does not cover risks in construction sites. Students who are required to enter construction sites need to have a Green Card from CIDB. Students should ensure their employers send them for 1-day course to obtain the Green Card (fee is RM50).
C – Submit Report And Appraisal Form
1)Towards the end of your training, give the Student Appraisal Form to your industrial supervisor/manager for him/her to evaluate your performance during the training period, and get the completed form back in a sealed envelope. Also, evaluate your achievements in the Industrial Training Plan and Self-Assessment Form.
2) Write up the Report (should follow guidelines and formats available on the website) together with Daily/Weekly records (attached to appendix of the report) and submit it to your academic supervisor together with the Student AppraisalForm andSelf-Assessment Form.
D – Oral Presentation
1)After completing your training, you are required to prepare and give a short oral presentation on your training experience to your academic supervisor.
2)Due date for report and oral presentation will be the weekbefore the new semester in January (check website for submission due date).
(The End)