Industrial Training Quick Guide. Bachelor of Science (Hons) Quantity Surveying

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1 Faculty of Engineering and Science Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Industrial Training Quick Guide Bachelor of Science (Hons) Quantity Surveying Particulars of Trainee Name of Trainee Student ID No. Student Tel. No. Name of Company Company Tel. No. 1

2 No. Information on Individual Course 1. Subject Name: Industrial Training 2. Code: UEBQ Status: Core 4. Credit Hour: 6 Industrial attachment of 26 weeks to a quantity surveying firm or construction related company of approved nature. 5. Semester and Year Taught: 2/3 6. Pre-requisite (If Any): Nil 7. Method of Delivery: Industrial Training 8. Assessment System and Breakdown of Marks. Report on Training (%) Introduction 10 Related learning outcomes 40 Monthly report 30 Conclusion 10 Presentation of report (Converted to 70%) 9. Industrial training student appraisal Teaching Staff: All lecturers Subject Objective: The industrial training enables a student to:- relate quantity surveying concepts to the real world develop soft skills like team-work, leadership, problem solving and communication in the work environment enhance their understanding and application of knowledge and skills in the work place 11. Learning Outcomes: On completion of the unit, a student shall be able to: Get himself / herself ready to face future challenges in actual work environment 12. Subject Synopsis: During the industrial training, students are encouraged to apply quantity surveying concepts to solve the practical problems faced. Every student is to submit the Report on Training by the end first week of Semester 1, Year 4. Credit Hour 6 2

3 Industrial Training Guidelines for Students Students are required to participate and work as industrial trainees in the industry of their chosen discipline. Industrial training is a credited course programme, and thus is compulsory in order to satisfy the degree coursework requirements for graduation. Background Industrial training provides the impetus for students to comprehend and appreciate real-life working experiences. Students may realise their ambition and ascertain their career path from the experience gained during industrial training. The attachment provides students the opportunity to meet and network with people in the industry, and the industry the opportunity to identify talents and potential skilled workers. Students may also get the opportunity to specialise in niche areas. Objectives The objectives of the Industrial Training programme are as follows: 1. To provide an opportunity for students to discover, learn about, and familiarise with the industry of their discipline, and with organisations within the industry. Students will acquire interpersonal skills through meeting with professionals in their field of study. 2. To provide an opportunity for students to observe real-life practises and implementation of theoretical lessons and principles. Students will acquire practical skills and experience working on projects and alongside industry experts. 3. To provide the opportunity for the industry to identify potential employees from among the industrial trainees and to feedback comments on the programme. Students will benefit from coursework tailored to meet training expectations of the industry. 4. To ensure coursework and training programmes satisfy the expectations of the industry, and ensure the programmes are relevant and up to date. Pre-Requisites You must satisfy all the requirements stipulated by the Industrial Training course syllabus. 3

4 Procedures Students may apply for positions advertised by the University, or apply for industrial training placement to companies of their choice by themselves. It is better for students to apply to companies they are familiar or keen to work with, in their resolve to achieve their ambition. 1. The Faculty will inform students when it is time to apply for vacancies arranged by the University. Students may apply for vacancies posted on notice boards through the Faculty Office. 2. The Faculty will notify short-listed applicants. The companies may interview the students or may just accept the students sent by the University. a. Students may apply in private for vacancies through personal relations. Regretfully, the Faculty will not be able to assist with any official correspondence. 3. Inform the Faculty your industrial training appointment as soon as you received it. Fill up the appropriate form available at the Faculty Office. 4. Inform the Faculty if you failed in your attempts to secure a placement. Conditions 1. The discretion of whether or not to accept you as an industrial trainee lies entirely with the company and not with the University. You should prepare yourself conversantly for the job interview, e.g. the company may test you on your skills and your knowledge of the relevant subject domains. 2. You are required to comply with the contract of industrial training that stipulates the terms and conditions of industrial training between you and the company. In no way should you breach the contract entered into by yourself and the company. 3. You are required to observe and follow the prevailing corporate practice of the industry and that of the company. You should present yourself at all times as a respectable industrial trainee of the company and practitioner of your chosen discipline. 4. You must at all times abide by the laws of Malaysia and/or the laws of the designated country of your industrial training, rules and regulations of the University, the Company and the industry. 5. You should contact your industrial training supervisor or the University if you encounter any personal problem whatsoever. You should contact the company first if your problem concerns the company. 6. You should seek assistance if you encounter any problem relating to your training. You may contact your industrial training supervisor or the Faculty. Document completely and clearly the technical problem or problem, and its resolution. 7. You should inform the company and the Faculty as soon as possible should any sickness or accident occurs during the industrial training period that requires medical care. You should 4

5 endeavour to take care of your health and well being at all times. Most companies would not provide medical care to industrial trainees and would require you to obtain medical, hospitalisation and surgical insurance policies. 8. You must document your working experience, log your activity daily, summarise it weekly and record your progress monthly. On completion of your training programme, you must submit a written report. Your company supervisor will submit a report on your performance at the end of the industrial training. 9. In order to comply with the requirements of industrial training you and/or your parents/guardian are required to: a. Give an undertaking that you and/or your parents/guardian will not hold the University responsible for any misfortune or accidents and/or personal injuries involving you (whether fatal or otherwise). b. Should any other person or body suffer such accidents and/or personal injuries and/or damage to property during the course of industrial training as a result of negligent act whatsoever or omission on your part, you and/or your parents/guardian will take and/or undertake full responsibility. c. Indemnify and keep indemnified the University against any demands, claims and/or lawsuits made against the University in relation to such accidents and/or personal injuries and/or damage to property. d. In consideration of the company affording industrial training for you, you and/or your parents/guardian shall be liable for and will indemnify the company against any liability, loss, claim or proceeding in respect of personal injuries (whether fatal or otherwise) to you and/or to anybody and/or property damage arising out of or caused by any negligent act or omission on your part during the course of industrial training in the company. e. Prior to the commencement of the industrial training, you and/or your parents/guardian are required to obtain and keep valid the following insurance policies for the duration of the industrial training: i. Personal Accident Policy. ii. Personal Liability Policy. iii. Medical, Hospitalisation and Surgical Policy. iv. *Travel Insurance Policy. [*industrial training outside Malaysia] f. All of the above documents and copies of insurance cover notes/policies must be submitted to the university to be verified before you could start your industrial training with the company. g. In the event that your industrial training is outside Malaysia, you are required to obtain additional insurance coverage including but not limited to personal accident policy, personal liability policy, medical, hospitalization and surgical policy and travel insurance; and to keep these insurance policies valid throughout the period of your stay/industrial training within and outside Malaysia. 5

6 10. The Rules and Regulations of the University govern your conduct during the industrial training period. Your industrial training contract with the company governs your time and effort that you will spend with the company. 11. You are reminded to uphold the good name of the University, abide by the code of conduct of the University, the Company, the industry, the terms of your industrial training contract, and any other relevant rules and regulations at all times during the course of the industrial training/placement. 12. You should also keep abreast with developments on campus. 13. For industrial training/placement outside Malaysia, in addition to the above requirements, you and/or your parents/guardian are required to bear all the costs and expenses including but not limited to visa fees, medical check-up fees, travelling expenses, your personal maintenance and stay expenses, repatriation expenses and any miscellaneous expenses as stipulated by the relevant authorities or the University or the Company. 14. You are required to fulfil the immigration requirements of the designated country of your industrial training/placement; find your own sponsor for the application of training pass or permit; keep the permit valid throughout the course of your industrial training/placement and to undertake to return home upon expiry of the permit. Kindly contact the International Division of the University should you require any assistance or clarifications on immigration matters. 15. In exceptional cases subject to conditions, the university may consider acting as sponsor such as application of travel visit pass to Singapore. Breach of Terms and Conditions of Industrial Training 1. The Rules and Regulations of the University govern your conduct during the industrial training period. Your industrial training contract with the company governs your time and effort that you will spend with the company. 2. You are reminded to obey the Rules and Regulations of UTAR, the terms of your industrial training contract with the company, and the Universities Act at all times. You should also keep abreast with developments on campus. 3. You will be served a written warning and/or subject to disciplinary action if you breach any term and condition of the industrial training or any of the University Rules and Regulations. 4. You may appeal against any written warning that has been issued to you and/or appeal against any disciplinary action taken against you by notify the Faculty Dean in writing and providing a full explanation of the reasons for appeal. Such notification must be received by the Faculty Dean within seven (7) days of the date of the letter informing you of the disciplinary action to be imposed on you. 6

7 Evaluation of Performance You will not be graded if your industrial training is optional but required to submit the industrial training reports. A mature or part-time student does not have to take up industrial training but will have to submit an industrial experience report. Important Contact Particulars Personal particulars change often. It is imperative you keep the following contact particulars and update the University of your company and current contact particulars: 1. Full name and contact of your University supervisor. 2. Full name and contact of your company manager, immediate supervisor and at least one colleague of your workplace. 3. Inform the University your current contact particulars and the contact particulars of your next-of-kin. 4. Inform your next-of-kin of the contact particulars above whenever possible. 7

8 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FINAL REPORT MARKING SCHEDULE Name of Student : Total Marks Examiner : A. INTRODUCTION (10%) This section constitutes 10 % of overall total. Short introduction of the following: 1. Objective of the report 2. Description of report structure Total for section A B. RELATED LEARNING OUTCOMES (40%) This section constitutes 40 % of overall total 1. Company background 2. Description of tasks setting (refer to appendix A) 3. Report on achievement of tasks set 4. Limitations and recommendations 5. Expectation after graduation and career Total for section B C. MONTHLY REPORT (30%) This section constitutes 30 % of the overall total. To provide a summary of monthly activities, photo, etc. Total for section C D. CONCLUSION (10%) This section constitutes 10 % of overall total. Total for Section D 8

9 E. PRESENTATION OF REPORT (10%) This section constitutes 10 % of overall total. 1. Structure of the report. 2. Language is acceptable. 3. Relevant use of diagrams/tables/graphs, etc. 4. References are properly cited. 5. Relevant appendices Total for section E OVERALL REPORT : A + B + C + D + E F OVERALL REPORT (F) x 0.70 G INDUSTRIAL TRAINING STUDENT APPRAISAL x 0.30 H TOTAL MARK (100%) = G + H 9

10 Industrial Training Student Appraisal Name of Student: Company: Please assess the performance of our student trainee with your company. A. General impression Very Poor Fair Good Very Poor Good Interpersonal relations General appearance Effort B. Attitude Very Poor Fair Good Very Poor Good Timeliness Initiative Resourcefulness Interest in work C. General knowledge Very Poor Fair Good Very Poor Good Business understanding Use of technology Learning and discovery D. Contribution to the company Very Poor Fair Good Very Poor Good Completion of assigned tasks Quality of work Contribution/work performed E. General comments Company s Supervisor Name and Signature: Company Cop: Appendix A 10

11 Tasks setting The students are expected to write on some of the following functions and roles during the training which include at least one of the following phases of works. Sample documents to be attached to support your works. A) Preconstruction phase (involvement in at least one of the following) 1) Estimation during initial stages of the process of construction procurement. 2) Preparation of Bill and Quantity from architectural, engineering and other specialist drawings. 3) Preparation of specification 4) Tender analysis and tender report 5) Cost data analysis and update of cost data 6) Calling quotation 7) Feasibility studies 8) Work scheduling 9) Others B) Construction phase (involvement in at least one of the following) 1) Preparation of interim valuation 2) Assessment of the variation work 3) Preparation/Evaluation of contractual claim 4) Preparation of subpackage document 5) Measurement of work done 6) Others C) Project Close Out (involvement in at least one of the following) 1) Processing of Defect list 2) Processing of Penultimate certification 3) Finalisation of quantities/star rate 4) Processing Final account 5) Others 11