2022 EDITION

EMPLOYER AND
STUDENT INDUSTRIAL
TRAINING HANDBOOK

SCHOOL OF HUMAN RESOURCE

UNIVERSITI
DEVELOPMENT AND PSYCHOLOGY TEKNOLOGI
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MALAYSIA

HUMANITIES, UTM
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EMPLOYER AND STUDENT INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

HANDBOOK

1st Edition 2022

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be produced, or

transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical
including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and
retrieval system, without permission in writing from Chair School of
Human Resource Development and Psychology, Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia.

Azlineer Sarip
Amalina Ibrahim
Mohamad Abdillah Royo

Publisher
School of Human Resource Development and Psychology
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 Skudai
Johor

https://humanities.utm.my/sharps

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PREFACE

Training in the workplace is important to expose students

to real-life work experiences and equip them with the
necessary skills so that they are ready for employment
when they graduate. During industrial training, students
may discover their interests and identify their career
paths. Industrial training also gives students a chance to
meet people in the industry, and the industry can find out
about their potential talents.

Thus, this Employer and Student Industrial Training

Handbook was created to serve as a guideline to all parties
involved. The student uses this handbook both when
preparing for the industrial training experience and when
performing the training itself. The handbook may also be
used in establishing and implementing industrial training
programs by organizations. As a guide, the handbook is
very useful for supervisors because it helps them
understand their role, responsibilities, and how to
evaluate the students' work performance.

On behalf of the School of Human Resource Development

and Psychology (SHARPS), we would like to express our
gratitude to the organizations for providing our students
with the opportunity to learn. We also wish that our
students are constantly willing to learn and gain new
experience in the industry, as well as be resilient in any
situation.

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TERMS AND
DEFINITIONS
Industrial Training

Industrial training refers to student placement of at least 20 weeks in

an industry or organization within or outside Malaysia, where
students can apply the theoretical knowledge into practise in their
field before being awarded a Bachelor’s Degree.
Industrial training at the bachelor’s level is an initiative that
provides exposure to the world of careers. Through industrial
training, students can relate what they have learned at university to
the reality of work-life and be better prepared for the working
environment that they will be involved in. All students at School of
Human Resource Development and Psychology (SHARPS) at the
bachelor’s level are compulsory to undergo industrial training for a
specific period.
During industrial training, students will be exposed to social skills,
human interactions, work culture, and work processes in the career
realm.

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TERMS AND
DEFINITIONS
Student
Students refer to students under the School of Human Resource Development and
Psychology (SHARPS) at the bachelor’s level, including Bachelor of Human
Resource Development and Bachelor of Psychology with Human Resource
Development.

Industrial Supervisor
An industrial supervisor refers to a student’s supervisor during an internship in
an outside industry or organization, within or outside Malaysia.
An industrial supervisor is a person who is appointed by an industry or
organization to help students through their industrial training, as well as help
with the evaluation of the students.

Faculty Supervisor
A lecturer is the student's supervisor at the school level, appointed by the school
to make an evaluation of the presentation and the report of the Industrial
Training.

Industry or Organization
Refers to the industry or organization that offered industrial training placement
to the student.

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 TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Preface i
Terms and Definitions ii

About The Program 1

Objectives 2
Durations 3
Industrial Training Duration During

Emergency

Student Eligibility Requirements 4

Organization Eligibility Requirements 4
Procedure For Training Placement 5
Industrial Training Placement in

Abroad

Industrial Training Placement During

Emergency

Transfer or Termination 7
Industrial Training Allowance 7
Taking Leaves During Industrial Training 8
Insurance 8

Role and Responsibilities 9

Faculty/School 10
Industrial Training Coordinator 10
Student 11
Industrial Supervisor 17
Faculty Supervisor 18

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Assessment 22
Assessment by Industrial Supervisor 24
Assessment by Faculty Supervisor 24
Grading 25

Final Notes 26

Frequently Asked Questions 27

Appendix 31
1. Work Process Flow in Industrial 32
Training

2. Project Guidelines 33
Human Resource Development

Psychology

3. Forms 36
Student Details Form

Confirmation of Acceptance

Rejection Form

New Company Form

Report Duty Form

Exit Form

4. Work FLow in Industrial Training 45

System (ITS)

Industrial Training Coordinator

Student

Faculty Supervisor

5. Assessment Forms 49
Industrial Supervisor
Faculty Supervisor

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Industrial training is a type of experiential learning that combines

classroom knowledge and theory with practical application and skill
development in a professional context. Industrial training allows
students to get valuable applied experience and build contacts in
professional areas they are interested in developing as a career
path, while also allowing industries to guide and evaluate them.
Therefore, we believe, industrial training is an excellent approach
for our students to apply what they've learned in the classroom to
real-world situations. Finally, we expect that with the completion of
the industrial training, all of our students will have a smooth
transition into the workforce after graduation.

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Objectives
The objectives of industrial training are to:

I expose students to the work environment in their

respective fields;

II provide opportunities for students to gain work

experience in industries or organizations related to
their respective field;

III enable students to apply academic knowledge and

skills in the real world of work;

IV train students to interact and communicate

effectively at all levels in the workplace;

V train students to prepare technical reports related

to their areas;

VI foster spirit of teamwork;

VII appreciate the ethical values of their respective

professions; and

VIII establish university-industry linkages.

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Duration
Students are required to complete the duration of 20
weeks.
Industrial Training Duration minimum requirements of
During Emergency industrial training and are not
required to complete the
If an emergency occurs during remaining duration of
the period of industrial
industrial training.
training, such as a pandemic or
other emergencies caused by
However, this is also subject to
natural disasters, there are
several options to consider: the suitability of the field,
consideration of the industry or
For students who have organization, and consideration
completed at least 70% of the of the relevant professional
industrial training duration, body.
school may consider the
student to have achieved the

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Student Eligibility Requirement

Students are allowed to register for Industrial Training
after fulfilling the following conditions:

1. Have minimum credit score of 80; and

2. Minimum CGPA of 2.0; and
3. Completed all courses required; and
4. Additional requirements set by the Faculty/School
(if any).
Students on the other hand, are not permitted to:
enroll in other courses while undergoing industrial training; or
defer industrial training except with the permission of the
Faculty/School.

Organization Eligibility
Requirements
Students are encouraged to apply their industrial training at a company
that is well-known in its field and financially secure. As a result,
students are encouraged to search the University's database in Industrial
Training System (ITS) for a list of companies that the University has
approved.

In order for the industrial training program to be effective, the

organization must provide students with the resources necessary to
complete the given project.

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Procedures For Industrial

Training Placement
All students are required to complete industrial training at an
organization outside of UTM, unless the Faculty/School
approves otherwise.
Students must search and consult with the School to identify an
industrial training placement in their field of interest.
Students should be in charge of the applications and interview
process.
Students must advise the company or organization to whom
they applied whether they accept or reject the industrial
training placement offer.
Students who are doing their industrial training at UTM can
apply to stay at the UTM residential college with approval from
the Deputy Vice Chancellor’s Department (Student Affair).
Students can also use the ITS to find industrial training
placements.

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Industrial Training Placement Abroad

For local students who wish to undergo industrial training in oversea,
a permission must be obtained from the University to undergo
industrial training abroad.
For international students who are in Malaysia and wish to undergo
industrial training in the country of origin, it is still necessary to
follow procedures for industrial training placement as above.
For international students who are in Malaysia or in the country of
origin, and wish to undergo industrial training in other countries, a
permission must be obtained from the University for management to
abroad. Refer to UTM’s Industrial Training Manual for further
information.
All costs involved are the responsibility of the student.

Industrial Training During Emergency

If students have difficulties continuing industrial training during an
emergency, they may be given the opportunity to change their
industrial training placement or follow the Faculty's alternatives.
If a company or organization allows students to work from home
(WFH) until the completion of the industrial training period, this
should be considered part of the industrial training. In addition,
faculty/school supervisors can supervise, assess, and evaluate
industrial training using any online platforms.
During an emergency, students must follow the organization's
policies, guidelines, or standard operating procedures (SOP) and
notify the School of any arrangement.
Any movement release letter that are required by the authority shall
be requested to the Faculty in addition to the letter that is produced
by the organization.

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Transfer or
Termination
Students will only be allowed to
transfer or discontinue their
industrial training placement in
exceptional circumstances. This
action, however, will only be
taken with the Faculty's final
permission after receiving
feedback from student, faculty
supervisor, and industrial
supervisor, and only if it is
determined that it is in the best
interests of all parties involved.

Industrial Training
Allowance
Industrial training allowance will
depend on the industry or
organization if they provide the
allocation for industrial training
allowance. The faculty/school will
not provide allowance for Industrial
Training. All costs involved are the
responsibility of the student.

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Taking Leave During Industrial

Training
Students are not permitted to take time off while undergoing
industrial training unless the industrial or organization has
granted permission.
If students are unable to attend industrial training due to an
emergency or sick leave, they must contact the organization as
soon as possible and replace those sick leaves to complete the 20
weeks.
Students who miss more than 10 days of industrial training due to
an emergency or sick absence are considered ineligible and must
redo the entire industrial training program.

Insurance
During industrial training, local
students will be covered by UTM’s
group insurance. They are provided
with accident and life insurance
coverage – details can be referred to
Student Affairs Department.

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ROLE AND
RESPONSIBILITIES

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Faculty/School
It is the Faculty's and School's responsibility to help students in
achieving the program's objectives. Students can contact the School
directly with any questions or concerns they may have. The School,
on the other hand, is not obligated to provide students with industry
training opportunities.

The Office Administrator (Administrator) who is in charge of

industrial training will help students with the following:

1. Preparing the application letter, confirmation letter, and rejection

letter in order to secure placement;
2. Assist in responding to any questions about industrial training as
well as academic matters, and
3. Ongoing support during the industrial training period.

Industrial Training Coordinator

It is the responsibility of the Industrial Training Coordinator to assist
the student in fulfilling the objectives of the program. However, the
Coordinator has no obligation to provide industrial training
placement for the student - part of the industrial training learning is
finding and securing the placement.

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The Industrial Training Coordinator is responsible for:

1. Organizing at least two (2) briefings to students on the work
process and deadlines;
2. Promoting industrial training opportunities to all students;
3. Serving as a liaison regarding the school’s industrial training
program;
4. Assisting in the selection of students (if needed by company);
5. Proposing to the Chair of the School of Human Resource
Development and Psychology on the names of faculty supervisors;
6. Supporting student before and during industrial training
experience to ensure student successfully complete all industrial
training requirements;
7. Mediating any conflicts that may arise between student and
industrial supervisor;
8. Managing student evaluation process;
9. Analyzing student performance; and
10. Preparing a Course Assessment Report (CAR) and analysis of the
student’s performance.

Student
Before applying for industrial training, students must prepare their
application materials. Some organizations will just request that
resumes be delivered to them. Others may want cover letters, writing
samples, portfolios, and transcripts. Students can customize their
documents to any job they want to apply for.

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Students must take the following ten (10) steps

in order to complete the industrial training:

Step 1 : First
Briefing
Students must fill out the
Student Details Form and
submit it to the
Administrator in charge after
attending the first briefing by
the Industrial Training
Coordinator.

Step 2 : Register
and Update Profile
in ITS
Students must register in the
Industrial Training System (ITS)
while waiting for their placement
to be approved by the industry.
Refer to the steps advised by the
Industrial Training Coordinator
during first briefing.

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 Step 3 : Finding
Placement
Students complete their list of
organizations to whom they intend
to apply for their industrial training
placement. The Administrator will
prepare an application letter, which
students will email to the
appropriate organizations. The
maximum amount of letters that
the Schools can prepare is four (4).
In some cases, however, more than
four letters can be prepared for
students.

Step 4 : Accept the Position

Students must submit a Confirmation of Acceptance Form and a Rejected
Offer Form to the Administrator once they have decided on the
organization where they will receive their Industrial Training. The
Rejected Offer Form is used by the School Administrator to send a letter of
rejection to organizations that offer industrial training placement but are
turned down by the students.

If a student's placement is at an organization that isn't listed in ITS, they

must fill out a New Company Registration Form. The UTM Career Centre
and Student Affairs Office will have to assess this company before given
any approval.

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Course
Pre-registration for course codes
SHMR4028/SHMY4058 (Practical)
and SHMR4034/SHMY4064 (Report)
or equivalent is required during the
13th or 14th week of the semester.

Step 6 : Second
Briefing
Students are required to attend
second briefing. The project,
assessment, and deadlines will
be discussed during this briefing
by the Industrial Training
Coordinator.

Step 7 : Report
Duty
Students must report for duty on the
date that the School has established.
Students must submit a Reporting
Form to the Industrial Training
Coordinator within a week after
reporting for duty. The information in
the form will be updated in ITS by
Industrial Training Coordinator,
therefore the form must be completely
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Step 8 :
Faculty Supervisor
Supervision
Students must maintain regular
contact with their assigned Faculty
Supervisor and schedule a time to
present their project to them, either
online or in person. Students must
also schedule a meeting with the
Faculty Supervisor to meet with the
Industrial Supervisor.

Step 9: Document
Submission
Students must submit the following
documents in pdf format to the
Industrial Training Coordinator and
Faculty Supervisor after completing
the presentation and finalizing the
report:
1. Report
2. Logbook
3. Industrial Supervisor
Assessment Form

Step 10: Exit Form

Students must email the Industrial
Training Coordinator the Exit Form a
week after the industrial training
program has ended.
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In addition, students are also responsible

for the following:
Maintain 100% attendance in the organization on working days.
Carry out the obligations and responsibilities assigned by the
organization.
Comply with the organization's training requirements.
Maintain a positive attitude and give effort, knowledge, or ideas
based on the student's abilities.
Establish and maintain good relationships with organizations in
order to engage in the work place.
Maintain the University's good name.
Always cooperate with organizations.
Adhere to all organization policies and regulations.
Abide by the University and College University Act of 1971, as well
as the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Rules (Student Discipline) of
1999.
Arrange for lodging and transportation to and from the Industrial
Training placement.
Ensure personal safety while undergoing industrial training.

For related work processes, guidelines,

and forms, see the appendices:
Appendix 1 - work process flow in industrial training
Appendix 2 - project guidelines; and
Appendix 3 - related forms.

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Industrial Supervisor
Each student must be assigned to an Industrial Supervisor who will
provide advice and supervision. The supervisor should be someone who
will be available to the student on a regular basis and who is
knowledgeable about the field in which the student will be working.
Even though the student's industrial training requires them to rotate
through several departments in order to get extensive experience, there
should be a single supervisor who would oversee and monitor the
student as a whole. As a result, the supervisor will serve as a teacher,
mentor, and manager in this situation.

Taking on the role of Industrial Supervisor will involve the following

responsibilities:
Maintain regular contact with the student;
Assist the student in adapting to the workplace environment and
culture;
Provide adequate supervision;
Assign career-related tasks to the student;
Maintain a safe workplace for the student; and
Report any changes in the student's work status, schedule, or
performance to the faculty supervisor or industrial training
coordinator.

Near the end of the training, the Industrial Supervisor must evaluate the
student’s performance. The comments students get throughout the
assessment should increase their confidence, encourage them to reflect
on their skill development and accomplishments, and point out areas
where they can improve.

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Faculty Supervisor
Industrial training is a University program that allows students to
apply their classroom knowledge and expertise in a professional
setting. As a result, mentoring from a lecturer who has been
appointed as a Faculty Supervisor is still required to ensure that
students demonstrate and develop important skills and competencies
that will, in turn, make them more appealing to future recruiters.

As a result, the chosen Faculty Supervisor should maintain regular

contact with students in order to provide consistent feedback. Faculty
supervisors must set a schedule to have a formal discussion about a
student's accomplishments, strengths, experience, and future
potential for growth and professional development.

Furthermore, because industrial training is about engaging with

professionals in a field, the Faculty Supervisor should make the most
of the opportunity to network with the Industrial Supervisor by
scheduling at least one (1) meeting.

It is critical for the Faculty Supervisor to share their feedback with

the students near the end of the industrial training. As a result,
Faculty Supervisors are expected to collect reports and logbooks, as
well as decide and submit students' grades based on these documents
and oral presentation. All assessments must be submitted by the
deadline to the Industrial Training Coordinator.

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INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
SYSTEM (ITS)

The Industrial Training System (ITS) is a web-based integrated

system for industrial training, database management, and
monitoring. Industrial Training Coordinator, Faculty Supervisors,
and students are the primary users of ITS.

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The Industrial
Training
Coordinator uses
ITS to:
Approve the industrial
training placement;
Affirm the appointment
of the Faculty Supervisor;
Monitor on the student's
logbook;
Update information about
Industrial Supervisors;
Look through industry
databases; and
Upload related documents
for reference.

ITS is used by the

Faculty Supervisor
to:
View student details;
View student industrial
training placement;
Examine the student logbook;
and

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Students use ITS to:

Upload resume;
Update personal profile information such as profile photo, email
address, and active phone number;
View all companies available for placement in the database;
Apply industrial training placement for Industrial Training
Coordinator approval;
Check the progress of the placement application; and
Update logbook.

For further information on the work flow in ITS as an Industrial

Training Coordinator, Faculty Supervisor, and student, see Appendix
4.

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ASSESSMENT

Assessment for industrial training program under School of

Human Resource Development and Psychology are based on
the course information for respective program. Assessment
is important to student’s development and opportunity to
identify strength and weaknesses. The assessment is also
essential for making necessary program improvements.

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Overall, the criteria for assessment

will be based on:
Accomplishment of learning objectives as
stated in the course information; and

Knowledge and skill development gained over

the industrial training experience.

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Assessment by Industrial Supervisor

During the industrial training, students will be working closely with
their Industrial Supervisor. Thus, the assessment on practical training
is 80% will be done by the Industrial Supervisor based on the following
skills:

Analytical and problem solving skills – ability to analyze situation

and suggest solutions based on activities and experience obtained
during the industrial training.
Professional skills – demonstrate the roles of trainer/facilitator in
training process during the industrial training.
Scholarship skills – seek opportunities to learn through acceptance
of duties and responsibilities.

Assessment by Faculty Supervisor

The Faculty Supervisor will use the following criteria to evaluate
student performance:

Presentation – demonstrates effective verbal communication skills

and presentation skills.
Logbook – adopt ethical approach in accomplishing the assigned
tasks and responsibilities.
Report – ability to articulate their thoughts and ideas clearly using
their analytical and problem solving skills effectively in written
report.

Completed assessment forms must be returned to the Industrial

Training Coordinator.

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Grading
The overall grading is as follows:

COURSE PERCENTAGE
ASSESSOR ASSESSMENT GRADING
CODE (%)

Practical Industry Practical 80 HL

SHMR 4028 Supervisor Training

SHMY 4058

Faculty Logbook 20
Supervisor

Report Faculty Oral 20 Grade

SHMR 4034 Supervisor Presentation

SHMY 4064

Report 80

To acquire HL "Hadir Lulus" status, a student must receive at least

60% of total marks (present pass).

Plagiarism is not tolerated, and students who submit copied work

will receive a zero on the report, as well as disciplinary action from
the Faculty. Doing someone else's work, lending your work to them,
or making your work available for them to imitate is also
unacceptable.

Refer to Appendix 5 for the assessment forms.

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Assessment by Faculty Supervisor

FINAL NOTE
"We hope the information included in
this handbook has been helpful to all
parties involved. Please contact our
Industrial Training Coordinator for any
inquiries before or after the industrial
training.

We wish our students the best

experience during their industrial
training.

We thank our industry partners in

advance for giving our students the
opportunity to learn and gain
experience."

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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS (FAQ)

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Student FAQ
What is the actual duration of industrial training?
The time frame is 20 weeks.
Can I begin the industrial training before the faculty's timeline?
Students may begin according to the organization's plan. However, the
faculty/school is only responsible for the term of 20 weeks according to
the date assigned to the student.

Can I complete my industrial training after the faculty's timeline?

The industrial training program may be completed later than the specified
date or after 20 weeks. In any case, the faculty/school will only be
responsible for the 20 week period.

What if I become sick? Do I have to replace it in order to complete

the 20 weeks of industrial training?
Yes, you must replace your sick leave in order to complete the 20-week
industrial training program.

Is it permissible for me to take time off for personal reasons?

Unless the industrial or organization has given permission, you are not
allowed to take time off while attending industrial training. However, you
are only allowed to take ten (10) days off at a time. If you take more than
10 days off for an emergency or personal reasons, you will be declared
ineligible and have to retake the whole industrial training program.

Is it possible for me to change my industrial training placement?

Yes, if one (1) month prior to the start of industrial training. However,
unless there are unusual circumstances, it is not recommended during
industrial training. The faculty must provide their approval. If the new
schedule cannot be accommodated by the academic calendar, the
industrial training will have to be postponed until the following semester.

How do I begin the industrial training project that the school has
assigned to me?
You are encouraged to follow the instructions provided by the Industrial
Training Coordinator. Prepare for your project by applying critical
thinking, creativity, skills, and knowledge. For any advice, contact your
Faculty Supervisor.

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Do I have to keep the logbook updated on a daily basis?

Yes, updating your logbook on a daily basis is required. Your logbook must
also be signed by the Industrial Supervisor on a weekly basis.

What if my employer asks me to work from home?

It is important for students to follow all of the rules and policies set by the
organization, as long as they don't break any laws or rules.

What if the organization decides to end my placement?

To finish the 20 weeks, the student will need to find a new placement. If
the academic calendar does not fit the new industrial training timeline,
the student must defer the industrial training until the next semester.

Industry Supervisor FAQ

What is the procedure for requesting an industrial training
student?
Organizations can ask for applicants by emailing the Industrial Training
Coordinator with information about the job, the skills needed, and the job
description.

Is it possible for the school to recommend or refer a student for

industrial training?
Yes! If the organization requests it, the school will assist in identifying
and recruiting applicants for any industrial training opportunity. Finally,
the organization has to decide if the applicant (student) is a good match
for the company.

Can we ask the student to begin their industrial training before the
faculty's timeline?
Students may begin according to the organization's plan. However,
according to the date assigned to the student, the faculty/school will only
be accountable for the term of 20 weeks.

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Can we ask the student to complete their industrial training after

the faculty's timeline?
Students can complete their industrial training later than the date
specified in the organization's arrangement or after 20 weeks. However,
faculty and schools will only count and be responsible for 20 weeks of the
student's term, based on the date that the student was given by the school
or faculty.

How long will the industrial training last?

Students must complete 20 weeks of coursework. On the other hand, the
number of hours worked is strictly between the employer and the student.

Is there any insurance coverage for the students?

Yes, but they are confined to the university's group insurance coverage.

What if the student causes us a "problem"?

The student's supervisor or anyone else from the company can always talk
to the Industrial Training Coordinator or the Director of the Program
about any problems or concerns they have with the student.

Faculty Supervisor FAQ

How do I know if I've been appointed as Faculty Supervisor?
Each selected Faculty Supervisor will receive an appointment letter from
the school.

When do you suggest I start supervising?

The supervision will begin during the sixth week of industrial training.

What is the procedure for meeting with the Industrial Supervisor?

You can ask the industrial training student to make an appointment for
you to meet with the Industrial Supervisor in person or virtually. During
the 20-week timeframe, at least one (1) meeting should be held.

What is the deadline for submitting the assessment forms?

The Industrial Training Coordinator will keep you updated on the deadline
and platform for the assessment.

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APPENDIX

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Work Process Flow in Industrial Training
 APPENDIX 2
1. SHAR/SHMR Industrial Training
Project Guidelines
2. SHAY/SHMY Industrial Training
Special Project Guidelines

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 APPENDIX 2
SHAR/SHMR Industrial Training
Project Guidelines
 APPENDIX 2
SHAY/SHMY Industrial Training
Special Project Guideline
 APPENDIX 3
Industrial Training Forms

Student's Detail Form

Confirmation of Acceptance
Rejected Offer Form
New Company Form
Report Duty Form
Student's Exit Form

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Work Flow in Industrial Training System
(ITS)

Work Flow in Industrial Training System

(ITS) – Industrial Training Coordinator
Work Flow in Industrial Training System
(ITS) – Student
Work Flow in Industrial Training System
(ITS) – Industrial Training Coordinator

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Work Flow in Industrial Training System (ITS) –
Industrial Training Coordinator
Work Flow in Industrial Training System (ITS) –
Student
Work Flow in Industrial Training System (ITS) –
Faculty Supervisor
 APPENDIX 5
Assessment Forms

1. Industrial Supervisor
2. SHAR Faculty Supervisor
3. SHAY Faculty Supervisor

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CONTACT US. MALAYSIA

School of Human Resource

Development and Psychology
Faculty of Social Sciences and
Humanities
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 Skudai
Johor

https://humanities.utm.my/sharps