GUIDELINES
In the KIM School of Management (KIMSOM) Diploma Curriculum Structure, all students MUSTsuccessfully complete the attachment programme before their graduation. The attachment programme is graded and considered as partial fulfilment for the award of Diploma. The purpose of attachment is to supplement KIM SOM's professional training and to instill in the student the right work attitude and professionalism.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY INTO ATTACHMENT
Those still in training shall qualify for industrial attachment after covering at least two-thirds of the course (After completing Section II).
Those who have completed course work should be placed for industrial attachment within 6 monthsafter SECTION III.
Industrial Attachment is a COMPULSORY UNIT for the partial fulfillment for the Award of Diploma in Management in all the options of specialization. Students should possess a valid insurance cover for the duration of attachment where applicable.
Duration & Placement- Industrial Attachment shall be for a continuous period of between 8-12 weeks for each attachment contract. It is the sole responsibility of the student to find attachment place at the appropriate time to enable them complete their course within the required time.
Deferment/Postponement/Change of Attachment- Students/Attachées are to report officially to KIM office when they defer or change their place of attachment.
Reporting for work- Students/ attaches’ are to report for work punctually according to the normal working hours of the company / organizations where they are attached.
Discipline- Students are to adhere strictly to their companies' / organizations' rules and regulations.
Medical Leave & Insurance- Students are to inform their companies and the mother branch if they fall sick or need to see a doctor. It iscompulsory for all the students to purchase an insurance policy before going for their Industrial Attachment.
ATTACHMENT REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
The following are the guidelines that will be followed during the attachment procedure.
Students will get Attachment letters from Attachment Office to assist them secure attachment placement.
Upon securing attachment place, the student should return a copy of the KIM attachment letter duly signed & stamped from the organization offering attachment in order to REGISTERand collect a LOGBOOK before commencement.
The WORKING STUDENT may not seek new placements and may be assessed from their places of work and should REGISTERwith the office before proceeding for attachment in line with the attachment procedure and schedule. In case they prefer to seek attachment away from their places of work, they are free to do so and the attachment requirement and procedureswill apply.
Where attachment opportunities are availed to any of the KIM branches for distribution to students, allocation to available places is as fairly as possible but based on merit, i.e. academic performance, discipline, character, attitude and area of specialization.
Students will seek own placement places but within the designated areas of KIM Branches. The respective Branch manager/executive must be informed to make necessary assessment arrangements. Trainees outside their mother Branches must fill transfer formsfrom the branch they are coming from and present them to the new branch.
Where applicable a medical certificate for the attaché should be availed to the company/organization as requested.
ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
The log book should be filled daily with the major dimensions of your work. You should then comment every end of week; your gains, challenges, what you've learnt e.t.c, the company supervisor should also give his/her Comments about your week's work.
The attachment should run for a minimum of 8 WEEKS, continuously without a break. If any break or delay occurs, you will repeat the whole process afresh.
You MUSTbe supervised over the attachment period by a supervisor from KIM in order to assess you. You should liaise with the supervisor allocated to you to supervise you before the 8 weeks period is over. You will be required to write & submit a typed & spiral bound report (minimum 15 pages) on the experiences acquired during attachment. REPORT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO SUPERVISOR BY THE LAST DAY OF ATTACHMENT.
Contact the attachment supervisor if you have not been assessed by the 7th WEEK.
Dress appropriately to portray high level of professionalism and comply with all the industrial attachment contract conditions.
Cooperate with the employer, obey rules and regulations of the organization and observe labor laws and other relevant legislations.
Candidates who fail to complete attachment within 6 months after SECTION IIIwill be required to pay a PENALTY FEE (Ksh 10,000).For more information refer to Industrial Attachment Guidelines (available in the library)