ON THE JOB TRAINING (OJT) Guidelines
OJT Orientation: April 4, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m.
Venue: Laboratory 2
The Practicum is a hands-on experimental 250-hour course whereby the student undergoes Practicum training in a Corporation that will expose him to task, work situations and environment related to his course and to develop the necessary competencies and skills needed in their chosen fields.
A. Expectations during this orientation
Sign up in the attendance sheet: attendance today, forms part of the grade (10%) Be aware of the requirements to pass the subject
Internalize the objectives and description of the Practicum/OJT Program Be clarified on related issues/concerns
Identify the OJT host company immediately after this meeting
B. IT10A, IT10B, CS16
A requirement in the IT and CS Curriculum The Practicum or OJT part of the curriculum An off-campus activity
Enables the graduating students to experience the life in the workplace Provides an opportunity for future professionals to apply classroom learning Has certain requirements for students to pass the subject
Would be graded based on submitted requirements of the subject
C. OJT objectives
To provide workplace experience/exposure for graduating students in the Information and Computer Studies program
To enhance the department’s network and linkages with industrial companies & businesses vis-à-vis career placement for its graduates
To provide opportunities for future professionals relative to the labor market To enable the students to apply and appreciate the relevance of classroom learning To gain inputs so as to continuously improve the OJT/Practicum Program of the
department
Attendance requirements for the practicum/ojt program Physical presence in the OJT host company must be 250 hours
Arrange schedules and phasing of OJT duty with host company. OJT hours must be completed BEFORE end of May 2011.
D. Attendance requirements
Attendance to this orientation is 10% of the grade for this subject Practicum/OJT program requirements
OJT hours: 250 hours
Attendance to: orientation and/or special class meetings Submission of requirements on or before April 6, 2010:
a. Filled-up index card
b. Letter of Endorsement to OJT: submitted & received by host company; c. Resume;
d. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) duly signed by guardian/s. E. The index card (5” x 8”): contents…..
a. Name
b. 1 x 1 ID picture c. Course/year/section d. Home Address
e. Contact Numbers: Home & cellphone f. OJT/Practicum Host Company & its address g. Name of Direct/Immediate Supervisor
h. Location Map of the OJT host company (back of index card); provide landmarks
F. Requirements after OJT
Submission of Portfolio on or before May 31, 2011
The student should prepare a short size Clear Book (color coded) IT10A – White
IT10B – Blue CS16 – Gray
With the following requirements inside Cover Page
Table of Contents
Resume or Curriculum Vitae Certificate of Enrollment Letter of Endorsement to OJT* Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)* Narrative report
Journal*
One-page Learning Experience
Daily Time Record (DTR) (photocopy)** Evaluation form
Certificate of completion (2 copies if possible)** Pictures taken during OJT (4 shots/pcs.)
G. Narrative Report
To contain the following inputs: a. Introduction
b. Company profile i. Mission ii. Vision
iii. Organizational Chart iv. Core Values
v. Product Services Description vi. Stakeholders
vii. Company/Institution/Organizational History viii. Logo & its meaning
c. Classroom learnings/theories used during the OJT in the host company d. Issues and concerns about the company as noted during the OJT e. Recommendations to improve company as noted during the OJT
f. Summary of the OJT Experience and other functions accomplished during the OJT
(format: times new roman, font size- 12, spacing – 1.5, 1 inch margin in all sides)
H. The Journal
Contains daily record of OJT/Practicum tasks/responsibilities accomplished Each daily record should contain the following:
The date and time: Day 1 would be the day of the assumption of OJT duty as stated in the letter
The list of tasks performed Significant learning/s for the day Hour/s Rendered
Signature of the immediate supervisor
I. Important Reminders re: Journal
Be diligent in updating your record book Be truthful in your record
Journal inputs are vital in your grades computation
J. Other Reminders:
OJT Professor would conduct monitoring of OJT students
The OJT student would be evaluated by the host company supervisor by the end of the OJT program
For the students:
Project an ACCian image
Be on time in reporting daily to the host company
Wear the appropriate attire when reporting to the company Observe office rules, organizational culture, and protocols Communicate and be team-focused
Be obedient, courteous, and helpful to your co-workers and superior/s Observe ethics in the workplace
Apply classroom learning/s in the OJT workplace
Give your best since the OJT host is a prospective employer
The latest date for OJT/Practicum student placement is April 8, 2010. Otherwise, the student may be advised to just drop the subject due to time constraint.
The counting of the 250 hours required for the subject would commence on the date stated in the “Letter of Endorsement” as confirmed by the OJT host company supervisor. The Practicum shall be completed during Summer of AY2010-2011, from April 2011 to
May 2011. Monday to Friday, no more than 8 hours per day, for a total of 250 hours. The grade for the Practicum course will be credited 1st Semester of AY2011-2012.
K. Grade Computation
The Grades of the students will computed based on the following:
Supervisor’s Rating - 40%
Journal - 20%
Narrative Report - 20%
Practicum Coordinator Rating - 10% Orientation Attendance - 10% 100% Prepared by:
Noli G. Resterio
CS Practicum Coordinator
Approved:
Jeffrey A. Clarin