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C C M I A 4 0 1 - INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT PROGRAM (IAP)
CCMIA401 Integrate the workplace
REQF Level: 4 Learning hours
Credits: 30 300
Sector: All
Sub-sector: All
Issue date: November, 2017
Purpose statement
This module describes the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to integrate the
learners/internee in workplace for an industrial attachment program. The module will allow
the learner to investigate and secure industrial attachment place, deal with workplace
challenges, comprehend the whole process of the industrial attachment program and be able
to demonstrate the competencies acquired at school in the real workplace.
Learning assumed to be in place
All the modules covered at REQF level 4.
Elements of competency and perfomance criteria
Learning units describe the essential outcomes of a competency.
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement
of the learning unit.
By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:
Elements of competency Performance criteria
1. Investigate and secure industrial
attachment place
1.1 Accurate description of types of industries
1.2 Appropriate mapping of the industry organizational
structure
1.3 Proper identification of importance of industrial
attachment
1.4 Accurate collection of information on different
industries where one can carry his/her IAP
1.5 Proper selection of industrial attachment place based
on training package
1.6 Appropriate application of correspondences
2. Deal with workplace challenges 2.1 Proper identification of industrial attachment
challenges
2.2 Careful development of ways/ strategies to overcome
industrial attachment challenges
2.3 Regular creativity and innovation in accordance with
work situation
3. Get briefed on industrial attachment
program
3.1 Proper setting of industrial attachment goals.
3.2 Proper description of IAP documents
3.3 Clear explanation on how IAP assessment is conducted.
4. Develop one’s competencies on the
workplace
4.1 Expected competencies are fully developed
4.2 Trainee logbook is completely and well filled
4.3 Proper description of gained work experience
LU 1: Investigate and secure industrial attachment place.
1
Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe types/categories of industry. 2. Map the industry organizational structure 3. Identify importance of industrial attachment 4. Collect information on different industries 5. Select industrial attachment place based on training package 6. Apply correspondences 10 Hours
Learning Outcome 1.1: Describe types/categories of industry.
Definition of terms Firm Sector Industry Company Organization Factory Enterprise
Industry classification Primary industry Genetic industry Extractive industry Manufacturing industry Construction industry Service industry
Industry sectors
o Small group work
o Large group discussion
o Observation of pictures
o Presentation of videos
o Group discussions
o Group work on the industry
classification.
o Site visit
- Pictures and videos of
various industries
- Reference books
- Chalkboard
- Projector
- Power Point
presentation on
categories of industry
Formative Assessment 1.1
Performance criterion
Accurate description of types of industries.
Resources Learning activities Content
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written evidence
Oral evidence
Product evidence
Essay (extended responses) Sentence completion Expose /presentation
Concept / mind map (organizational chart)
Checklist Score
Yes No
Types of industries
Industry classification
Industry sectors
Observation
Learning Outcome 1.2: Map the industry organizational structure
Purpose of organizational
structure
Benefits to use
organizational chart
Types of organizational
structure.
o Large group discussion
o Individual work
o Pair work
o Small group work
o Large group discussion
o Learning through pictures.
o mapping the industry
organizational structure
- Sample of organizational
structure
- Reference books
- Chalkboard
- Projector
- Power Point presentation
on mapping the industry
organizational structure
- Pictures
Formative Assessment 1.2
Performance criterion
Appropriate mapping of the industry organizational structure.
Resources Learning activities Content
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written
Oral evidence
Expose /presentation Concept / mind map (organizational chart)
Checklist Score
Yes No
Organizational Chart
Observation
Learning Outcome 1.3: Identify importance of industrial attachment
Benefits of IAP
Characteristics of IAP
o Small group work
o Large group discussion
o Asking questions
o Group work on the IAP
characteristics.
o Research on IAP.
- Reference books
- Chalkboard
- Projector
- Power Point
presentation on
importance of
industrial attachment
Formative Assessment 1.3
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Performance criterion
Proper identification of importance of industrial attachment
Resources Learning activities Content
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written
Oral evidence
Multiple choice True or false question Matching Sentence completion Expose /presentation
Learning Outcome 1.4: Collect information on different industries
industry location
Industry type
Industry size
o Observation of the environment
o Research on the industry types
and size
o Guided learning on how to collect
information
o Learning through maps
o Asking questions
o Group work on the given topic
o Industry visit
- Reference books
- Chalkboard
- Projector
- Power Point
presentation on
collection of
information on
different industries
Formative Assessment 1.4
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Checklist Score
Yes No
Importance of industrial attachment
Observation
Performance criterion
Accurate collection of information on different industries where one can carry
his/her IAP.
Resources Learning activities Content
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written
Oral
Essay (short responses / extended responses)
Expose (presentation)
Learning Outcome 1.5: Select industrial attachment place based on training package.
IAP selection criteria
Training package
Tasks related to the field.
Working hours
o Reflection on the training
package
o Pair sharing of selection criteria
of IAP place
o Discussions
o Asking questions
o Industry visit
- Reference books
- Chalkboard
- Projector
- Power Point
presentation on
selection of industrial
attachment)
Formative Assessment 1.5
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Checklist Score
Yes No
Information about:
industry location
Industry type
Industry size
Recorded information on different industries where one can carry out his/her IAP
Observation
Performance criterion
Proper selection of industrial attachment place based on training package
Resources Learning activities Content
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Oral
Question and answer
Learning Outcome 1.6: Apply correspondences
Use of workplace documents.
IAP application letter
Curriculum vitae
Complain letter
Thanks letter
o Research on how to use
workplace documents
o Guided learning on how to
write workplace documents
o Asking questions
o Group work on the
interpretation of the workplace
documents
- Sample of IAP
application letter
- Sample of Curriculum
vitae
- Sample of Complain
letter
- Sample of thanks letter
- Reference books
- Chalkboard
- Projector
- Correspondences
Formative Assessment 1.6
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Checklist Score
Yes No
Appropriate industrial attachment place based on training package
Observation
Performance criterion
Appropriate application of correspondences.
Resources Learning activities Content
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written
Product
Short responses
Different Workplace documents
Checklist Score
Yes No
Workplace documents / completed Checklist
Essential element of workplace documents
Observation
LU 2: Deal with workplace challenges.
2
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify industrial attachment challenges 2. Develop ways/strategies to overcome industrial attachment
challenges 3. Discuss creativity and innovation at work place
20 Hours
Learning Outcome 2.1: Identify industrial attachment challenges
IAP challenges (before ,During and
After)
Budget issues
Cope with a new work situation
Insufficient of industrial
attachment place
Lack of assistance from industrial
attachment in charge
Industry attitude toward interns
o Observation of the
environment
o Group discussion on IAP
challenges
o Pair sharing of IAP challenges.
- Reference books
- Projector
- Power Point presentation
on creativity and
innovation
Formative Assessment 2.1
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Performance criterion
Proper identification of industrial attachment challenges.
Resources Learning activities Content
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written evidence
Oral
Multiple choice exercises
True or false questioning
Matching
Sentence completion
Expose (presentation).
Checklist Score
Yes No
List Possible industrial attachment challenges.
Observation
Learning Outcome 2.2: Develop ways/strategies to overcome industrial attachment challenges
Effective strategies to enhance IAP
Partnership with industries
Collaboration/Regular contact
Early Preparation of IAP
Tips for Overcoming Your IAP
Challenges
Being patient
Meet new people
Effective communication
o Pair sharing on effective
strategies to enhance IAP
o Brainstorming on the way to
overcome IAP challenges.
o Research on effective
strategies and tips to
overcome IAP challenges
o Asking questions
o Group discussion on ways to
overcome IAP challenges
- Reference books
- Chalkboard
- Projector
- Power Point
presentation on
creativity and
innovation
Formative Assessment 2.2
Performance criterion
Careful development of ways/ strategies to overcome industrial attachment
challenges.
Resources Learning activities Content
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written evidence
Performance
Essay (short responses /extended responses) Role play Scenarios Scenarios – Completed checklist.
Checklist Score
Yes No
Possible ways/strategies to overcome industrial attachment challenges
Observation
Learning Outcome 2.3: Discuss creativity and innovation at work place
Ways to develop creativity in
the workplace.
Ways to promote innovation
in your workplace.
o Pair sharing of effective ways to
promote creativity and innovation
o Research on good ways to develop
creativity and innovation
o Asking questions
o Discussions on ways to promote and
develop creativity and innovation
- Reference books
- Chalkboard
- Projector
- Power Point
presentation on
creativity and
innovation)
Formative Assessment 2.3
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Performance criterion
Regular creativity and innovation in accordance with work situation.
Resources Learning activities Content
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written evidence
Multiple choice True or false question
Essay (short responses /extended responses)
Checklist Score
Yes No
List of possible ways to develop creativity and innovation on the workplace
Observation
LU 3: Get briefed on industrial attachment program.
3
Learning Outcomes:
1. Set industrial attachment goals. 2. Describe of IAP documents. 3. Explain how IAP assessment is conducted.
5 Hours
Learning Outcome 3.1: Set industrial attachment goals.
Goals of industrial attachment
o Group discussion on the IAP
goal
o Research on the IAP goals
o Asking questions
o Individual work on the
setting of own IAP goals
- Hand out on industrial
attachment goals.
Formative Assessment 3.1
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written evidence
Oral
Essay (short responses /extended responses) Multiple choice True or false question Question and answer
Performance criterion
Proper setting of industrial attachment goals.
Resources Learning activities Content
Checklist Score
Yes No
Essential elements of IAP documents
Observation
Learning Outcome 3.2: Describe of IAP documents.
IAP Logbooks:
IAP list of competencies to be
developed
IAP attendance sheet
IAP agreement
IAP report form
IAP Evaluation form
IAP interview form
o Presentation
o Small group work on the
interpretation of IAP
logbooks
o Exercise on the completion
of IAP logbooks
o Guided learning on how to
complete IAP logbooks
- Logbooks
Formative Assessment 3.2
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written evidence
Oral
Multiple choice exercises
Essay& Cases study
True or false questioning
Sentence completion
Observation checklist
Performance criterion
Accurately assess risk associated to the business in line with the business plan
developed
Resources Learning activities Content
Checklist Score
Yes No
Factors influencing risks assessment
Observation
Learning Outcome 3.3: Explain how IAP assessment is conducted.
Written tests
Performance evidence(marked by company supervisor)
Respond to interview questions
o Presentation by trainees and trainer
o Discussion on IAP assessment is conducted
o Asking questions
- Vocational tools - Task sheets
Formative Assessment 3.3
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written evidence
Oral
Product
Multiple choice exercises
Essay& Cases study
True or false questioning
Sentence completion
Observation checklist
A produced schedule
Performance criterion
Briefly explain business contingency plan concepts
Resources Learning activities Content
Checklist Score
Yes No
Meaning of contingency plan
Purpose of contingency plan
Importance of contingency plan
Types of business contingency plan
Observation
LU 4: Develop one’s competencies on the workplace.
4
Learning Outcomes:
1. Develop competencies related to one’s field. 2. Fill in trainee logbook 3. Describe gained work experience
280 Hours
Learning Outcome 4.1: Develop competencies related to one’s field.
o Preform daily workplace routine tasks related to one’s field.
- Industry tools, equipment and consumables related to one’s field
Formative Assessment 4.1
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Performance criterion
Expected competencies are fully developed.
Resources Learning activities Content
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Performance
Product
Checklist Score
Yes No
List of well performed activities
tasks given by industry (checklist)
Observation
Learning Outcome 4.2: Fill in trainee logbook
o Complete trainee logbook
o Complete IAP reports
o Complete IAP Evaluation
o Conduct IAP interview
- logbooks
Formative Assessment 4.2
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Performance criterion
Trainee logbook is completely and well filled.
Resources Learning activities Content
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Performance
Product
Checklist Score
Yes No
List of well performed activities/ tasks given by industry (checklist)
Observation
Learning Outcome 4.3: Describe gained work experience
o Presentation on work experience related to one’s field
- Questionnaires related to work experience.
Formative Assessment 4.3
Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the
performance criterion has been achieved.
Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools
Written evidence
Oral
Expose (presentation)
Essay (short responses / extended responses)photos
Performance criterion
Proper description of gained work experience.
Resources Learning activities Content
Checklist Score
Yes No
Brief presentation of experience gained during the industrial attachment period
Observation
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