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IA - IBSP

Induction to students

Sep 2016

Contents

• Introduction

• Objectives

• Timeline

• IA-IBSP Allocation Mechanism

• Announcement of Allocation

• Support from IVE

• Further points to note

• FAQ2

Introduction

• IA & IBSP are two separate modules

• Industrial Attachment: 91 hrs

• Industry-Based Student Project: 117 hrs

• Assessments required

• Student can apply learnt knowledge in real workplaceand gain working experience

• Company can train up and select potential studentsfor future employment

• Students fail in either modules would not be able tograduate with the intended award of programme

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Introduction

Expectations on student:

• Gain real workplace experiences

• Build up personal networks

• Try your best to complete the tasks assigned

• Not always be helpful, could be burdens

• If no paid, still have to do

• Good conduct: representative of IVE

• Build up the reputation of IVE together!

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Introduction

Previous successful cases:

• Student attached to company

• Worked out student project in company

• Employer satisfied with good performance

• Student graduated with offers from both the CUHKand the attachment company

• Student chose to work rather than further study

[Some companies do provide scholarship / allowance toemployee studying degree programmes]

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Objectives

Industrial Attachment (IA):

1. relate learnt knowledge and technical/professionalskills to practice in a real working environment andapply trade specific knowledge to solve problems;

2. handle assigned tasks in the workplace withappropriate work attitude and key skills;

3. identify their own strengths and weaknesses throughthe attachment;

4. develop a personal development plan and make aproposal for Industry-Based Student Project (IBSP).

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Objectives

Industry-Based Student Project (IBSP):

1. integrate and apply knowledge and skills learned inthe course and experience gained from industrialattachment to solve engineering problems;

2. implement relevant aspects of project management;

3. perform project tasks to solve encountered problemswith due reflection on safety, energy andenvironmental issues;

4. produce formal written reports and give oralpresentations explaining the project work.

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Timeline

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Period Event

Sept IA / IBSP induction to student

Sept

Invitations to companies to join the IA / IBSP

Preparation of CVs by students (download from

web)

Sept Submission of student CVs via web

Oct - Dec List of companies offering placements

Oct - Dec Arrange interviews to students

JanAnnouncement of placement result & IVE

supervisors

Jan Workshop before placement

Jan-Feb IA - Assessment

Feb - April IBSP - Interim & Final Assessments

MayAssessment results

Graduation for employment / articulation

IA-IBSP Allocation Mechanism

• A company list with company name, post, location,allowance, no of placements would bedisseminated through web

• Students need to check web constantly for theupdated list (https://st-eng.vtc.edu.hk/Internship/)

• Students interested in the post should apply viaweb

• Academic results would be a basic criteria to selectthe application

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https://stei.vtc.edu.hk/Internship/Students/


• Each student will normally be allocated 2companies for interview each round

• Company would decide which students to gofor interview and placement

• 3 to 4 rounds would be arranged within theallocation period, depending on surplus ofplacement

• Unallocated students would be arranged forin-house placement

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• Company list (example)Company

No.Company Name Nature of Business Project Description Allowance

Company

Location

(District)

No. of

Vacancies

1Kai Shing Management

Services Ltd.Property Management Energy Management and facilities improvement works

without

payKwai Fong 10

2CLP Power Hong Kong

LimitedPower Company

1) Power system security assessment and contingency plan

formulation.

2) To produce a simulator for LV board heat monitoring.

3) To develop training videos on our HV

$6500/mthYuen Long, Tai

Po, Shatin5

3 CLP Engineering Limited E & M contractingvarious E&M project i.e. MTR projects, AA projects, Lighting

project…..$6500/mth Kwai Chung 8

4 Housing Society Building Services Installation project $150/day Causeway Bay 5

5 Housing Authority Building ServicesProject co-ordination, testing & commissioning and relevant

documentation

without

payHomantin 2

6Fungs E&M Engineering

Co., Ltd.E & M contractor TBC

$2000 -

$3000/mthHunghom 7

9 Shiu Wing Steel Ltd.Manufacture of steel

round bars

Practice in electrical maintenance works on steel rolling

Industrial machines; Programming in PLC automation system

and CAD drawing

$300/day +

free lunchTuen Mun 5

10 Southa Technical Ltd. E & M engineeringEngineering design, drawing, technical documentation &

project coordination$250/day Chai Wan 3

11 Pentac Engineering Ltd.Building Services

ConsultantDesign drawing (AutoCAD), perform calculations. $3000/mth North Point 4

13Gammon Construction

LimitedEngineering Electrical system ro BS system $270/day Quarry Bay 5

14 Kenworth Engineering Ltd. E & M contractor Maintenance works $4500/mth Kwun Tong 3

15Johnson Controls Hong

Kong LimitedBuilding Services Tender preparation & site supervision TBC Kowloon Bay 4


Student considerations:

• Personal interests

• Training areas

• Profile of the company

• Location

• Allowance & benefits

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Start

Select companies & Submit CV

Arrange interview?

Job offer?

Accept offer?

with valid

reason?

Accept the offerEnd

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N Y

N

Work flow of

Allocation


Preparation list for application

• Updated academic results with CGPA

• CV

• Photo

• Application form (as required by specificcompany)

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Interview - preparation

• Arrive on time or a little bit earlier

• Prepare for tests (if applicable)

• Tidy and pleasant look

• Correct dress code, depending on post

• True copy of transcripts

• Study the backgrounds of the company, businessnatures and the job duties from their websites

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Interview – DOs during discussion

• Correct attitudes

• Show how you fit for the post

• Show your eagerness to the post

• Good listener with appropriate acknowledgements and replies

• Inform employer you need to come back to school to attend classes 1 day per week and no. of RS modules if it is applicable to you

• Smile 16


Interview – clarify on

• Duties

• Working hours

• Working days – 5 days / Sat / alternate Sat?(Institute holidays ≠ company holidays)

• Date of the reporting duty (avoid overlap withexam period: 3 Jan 2017 – 11 Jan 2017)

• End of the IA-IBSP period (28 Apr 2017) beforeexam

• Allowance17


In-house attachment

• No paid

• Unallocated students:

• Too many Restudy modules

• Failed in all interviews

• Unallocated students will be arranged to in-house attachment as mandatory arrangement

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Announcement of Allocation

• Mark the date of reporting duty to the diary

• Meet the IVE supervisor

• Must attend a Workshop* before attachment

• Work attitudes, ethics, conduct & professionalism

• Safety issues, Insurance

• Assessments: log book & report templates

• Submission schedules

• Emergency contacts

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Announcement of Allocation

Documents

• Statement of Understanding – Company, department and student tripartite agreement

• Confirmation of “student intern” status under the Minimum Wage Ordinance (Cap. 608)

• Other agreements with the company need to be reviewed by the IVE supervisor

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Support from IVE

• Templates of CV

https://st-eng.vtc.edu.hk/Internship/

• Questions on the company – IA coordinator or Lecturer concerned

• CV writing and review: LC / SDO

• Interview skills: SDO

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Further points to note

• Confidential information – need the permission from company before disclose

• If applied financial support, be aware of the total family income. Consult advice from SDO and make necessary arrangement with the company since allowance may be considered as income.

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Further points to note

• Termination of attachment

– by IVE supervisor: SAFETY of student come first!

– by company: misconduct?

– by student: boring? irrelevant training? Illness?

Should discuss with supervisor first!

Worst case scenario could be FAIL in IA/IBSP!

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FAQ

1. Can students solicit their own placement?

Answer: It can be discussed with IA coordinators and programme leaders. Should be fine as long as MILOs are matched and assessments can be made.

2. Is “Statutory Minimum Wage” (SMW) applicable?

Answer: SMW does not apply to student intern. Department would prepare a “Confirmation of ‘student intern’ status under the Minimum Wage Ordinance (Cap. 608)”.

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FAQ

3. Does the company need to enroll MPF for the student?

Answer: As long as there is an employment relationship (employment contract) between the student and the offering company for a continuous period of not less than 60 days, the enrollment of MPF is required. The employers need to decide whether IA arrangement will involve an employment.

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FAQ

4. Is student covered by insurance?

Answer: Students joining industrial attachment are covered under the VTC Group Personal Accident Insurance and a Personal Liability Insurance. Students are suggested to purchase additional insurance depending on the nature of work and risk of specific industry.

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Q&A

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https://stei.vtc.edu.hk/Internship/Students/