REPUBLIC OF KENYA

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING GUIDE

FOR

AUTOMOTIVE MECHATRONICS TECHNICIAN

LEVEL 6

PROGRAMME CODE: 0716554A

THE NYERI NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC

P.O BOX 465 - 10100

NYERI
First published 2023
© NYERI NP

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Chief Principal/Council Secretary, at the address below:

The Chief Principal

The Nyeri National Polytechnic
P.O. Box 465-10100
Nyeri, Kenya
Email:info@thenyeripoly.ac.ke
Website:www.thenyeripoly.ac.ke

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FOREWORD

This industrial training guide (mentoring tool) has been developed by The Nyeri National Polytechnic in partnership with trainers and industry
experts in automotive.

Mentoring relationships have demonstrated to be an excellent way of enhancing professional growth. Both the mentor and the mentee give and
grow in the mentoring process. The mentee can learn valuable knowledge from the mentor’s expertise and past mistakes and competencies can
be strengthened in specific areas. Mentees will have the opportunity to establish valuable connections with higher level employees. The success
of mentoring will depend on clearly defined roles and expectations in addition to the mentee’s awareness of the benefits of participating in the
mentoring program.

This industrial training guide is an assessment tool used to assess whether a mentee meets the National Occupational Standards for automotive
mechatronics Technician Level 6. Whilst there is no agreement or finite evidence as to how many times this supervised exercise should occur,
both the mentor and the mentee should feel confident that the mentee has the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes (worker behaviors) to
work as an automotive Technician.

The Mentoring will facilitate the experienced mentors in the world of work to share knowledge and experiences with mentees working under
them towards a mutually beneficial professional development relationship. Mentors will be helpful in building competencies of mentees in areas
of practice.

MR. DAVID M. MWANGI

CHIEP PRINCIPAL /COUNCIL SECRETARY

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THE NYERI NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC
TRAINEE (MENTEE) DETAILS

Name of Trainee (Mentee)

Institution’s Registration Code of Trainee
(Mentee)
NNP Examinations Council Registration Code of
Trainee (Mentee)
Trainee’s/mentee’s Institution Details Name:
Physical & postal address:

Phone and email address:

Date of Commencement of Industrial Training
Period (dd/mm/yyyy)
Date of Completion of Industrial Training Pe-
riod (dd/mm/yyyy)
Industry/Organization of Industrial Training Name:
Physical & postal address:
Phone and email address:

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1.0 INFORMATION FOR USERS
1.1 Role of an Industrial Linkages Officer (ILO)
An ILO is in charge of coordinating all matters related to the industrial training of all trainees and trainers. The officer provides the linkage to the
industries with any firm or organization where trainees (Mentees) and trainers can acquire the necessary practical skills and knowledge that can
only be learnt outside the confines of the lecture rooms.
The role of the ILO includes:
 Will provide overall institutional management of the program.
 Will be responsible for developing a monitoring and evaluation criteria for industrial training program including the code of conduct for
trainees and trainers.
 Shall initiate partnership with relevant organizations and concretize this partnership with memoranda of understanding.
 Will assist whenever possible with identifying industries that offer valuable learning experiences to the trainees.
 Will create platforms and mechanisms for sharing experience arising out of the industrial training program by the stakeholders.
 Shall be responsible for providing insurance cover to the trainees on industrial training.
 Will assist whenever possible with linking trainees to potential employers from the pool of partners.
 Will issue mentee with an industrial training certificate upon completion.

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1.2 Role of a Mentor
A mentor is someone who provides support and advice that empowers the mentee to achieve knowledge, skills and attitudes (worker behaviors).
This may be a supervisor, manager or a worker who is an expert in a particular field.
The role of the mentor includes:
 Assisting mentee understand the organisation’s requirements
 Assigning mentee tasks as per the Industrial training guide (Mentoring Tool)
 Observing mentee performance and record areas where the mentee needs improvement
 Assisting the mentee to come up with action plan for areas where he/she needs improvement
 Providing a summary of the mentee’s assessment at the end of industrial training period to NNP as per the assessment guide in appendix
3.
1.3 Role of Mentee
A mentee is a trainee who is on work placement (Industrial training) or is on-job training in an organization.
The role of the mentee includes:
 Applying for Industrial training in the relevant industry in consultation with the parent or guardian
 Completing the assessment tasks assigned by the mentor and filling out the self-assessment section
 Keeping the company’s information confidential
 Being aware that he/she may be working with people from different backgrounds and cultures, so there is a need to respect those differ-
ences
 Asking for feedback from the mentor and giving feedback when required.

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2.0 HOW TO USE THE MENTORING TOOL
 Where a skill, knowledge or attitude is not covered in a particular workplace, the mentee should indicate Competencies Not covered
 The mentor should ask the mentee oral questions to gauge the knowledge of the mentee per skill set
 The mentee should fill the self-assessment section upon self-evaluation per skill set
 The mentor should fill the mentor review record upon observing and evaluating the mentee
 Action plan should be filled by the mentee after agreeing with the mentor for any item assessed as needs to improve
 Mentee should file a portfolio of evidence e.g., marked scripts (written and/oral), observation checklist, products, photos and
videos of products and processes etc.

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3.0 MENTORING PERIOD

The industrial training period should be at least three months. Mentee should spend at least two thirds of the industrial training period in Remov-
ing engine, Dismantling engine parts and inspecting them, Replacing defective engine parts , Servicing engine parts , Reassembling vehicle en -
gine parts , Fitting back engine into the vehicle , Performing vehicle engine overhaul, Servicing vehicle engine cooling system, Servicing vehicle
engine exhaust system, Lubricating vehicle engine system, Using technical information to remove and dismantle transmission units and assess
components against manufacturers’ manual, Preparing recommendations for the repair and restoration of components, Restoring, reassembling
and replacing transmission units to accord with manufacturers’ manual, Preparing vehicle transmission system service report, Completing vehi-
cle transmission system service within agreed time frame, Using technical information to remove and dismantle brake components and assess
components against manufacturers’ manual, Preparing recommendations for the repair of brake components, Repairing, reassembling and re-
placing brake components in accordance with manufacturers’ manual, Finalizing servicing activities to conform to vehicle operating manual
within specified time frame, Performing vehicle road test appropriately Time spent in each section/department should be documented using
form in Appendix 1.

4.0 NUMBER OF ASSESSMENTS

Two assessments are to be conducted using the mentoring tool: one within the first month of the industrial training where the mentor assesses the
mentee to assess their initial level of competence; another assessment will be conducted within the second month of the industrial training period
to gauge the progress of the mentee and the third one will be conducted within the third month of the industrial training.

5.0 SUBMISSION OF MENTORING REPORTS

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The trainee/mentee is required to submit each of the three mentoring reports (in hard or soft copy) to the Industrial Linkages Officer of the re-
spective institution. The Industrial Linkages Officer is required to submit to NNP examination Council offices the three mentor’s summary re -
ports (Appendix 2). The mentoring reports for each trainee/mentee are to be kept in the institution and made available to NNP examination
Council on request.

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 Table of Contents
FOREWORD................................................................................................................................................................................................................i
TRAINEE (MENTEE) DETAILS...............................................................................................................................................................................ii
1.0 INFORMATION FOR USERS.......................................................................................................................................................................iii
2.0 HOW TO USE THE MENTORING TOOL.....................................................................................................................................................v
3.0 MENTORING PERIOD..................................................................................................................................................................................vi
4.0 NUMBER OF ASSESSMENTS......................................................................................................................................................................vi
5.0 SUBMISSION OF MENTORING REPORTS................................................................................................................................................vi
1. WORKPLACE BEHAVIOUR.............................................................................................................................................................................1
2. KNOWLEDGE.....................................................................................................................................................................................................6
3. SKILLS...............................................................................................................................................................................................................16

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 1. WORKPLACE BEHAVIOUR

Mentor and mentee: Please fill appropriate information in the table below. Initials should be used as given in the header below.
TRAINEE’S SELF ASSESSMENT TABLE:

INDUSTRIAL TRAINERS ASSESSMENT TABLE

S/ Items for evaluation (Attitudes) Is this Self-assessment Mentor review Mentor Final Re- Evidence e.g.,
N. competence record: record: view marked scripts
covered Need to Need to (written and/oral),
in the current improve (NI) improve (NI) observation check-
area of prac- Or met (date) Or met (initials list, products, pho-
tice? (Indicate & date) tos and videos of
Yes/ No) products and pro-
cesses etc.
WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR Self-assessment Mentor review
The mentee demonstrates:
1. Critical safe work habits

2. Punctuality in reporting to work

3. Interpersonal communication

4. Workplace learning (willingness

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S/ Items for evaluation (Attitudes) Is this Self-assessment Mentor review Mentor Final Re- Evidence e.g.,
N. competence record: record: view marked scripts
covered Need to Need to (written and/oral),
in the current improve (NI) improve (NI) observation check-
area of prac- Or met (date) Or met (initials list, products, pho-
tice? (Indicate & date) tos and videos of
Yes/ No) products and pro-
cesses etc.
to learn in different contexts)
5. Dependability in area of assign-
ment (self-management)
6. Creativity in the way of tackling
task assigned to him/her (prob-
lem solving skills)
7. Work place ethics and integrity yes NI

8. Environmental hazard control

9. Environmental pollution control

10. Use of resources sustainably

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 S/ Items for evaluation (Attitudes) Is this Self-assessment Mentor review Mentor Final Re- Evidence e.g.,
N. competence record: record: view marked scripts
covered Need to Need to (written and/oral),
in the current improve (NI) improve (NI) observation check-
area of prac- Or met (date) Or met (initials list, products, pho-
tice? (Indicate & date) tos and videos of
Yes/ No) products and pro-
cesses etc.
11. Ability to work well with a team

12. Confidence in task execution

13. Interest in emerging technolo-

gical trends

Note:
1. This section contributes 20% of the total assessment marks.
2. To be declared competent, the mentee must get at least 50% of the evaluation items in this section.
APPENDIX 1
AREAS THAT REQUIRE IMPROVEMENT
Mentor and mentee: Please fill appropriate information in the table below.

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S/ Items for evaluation Action plan agreed between the mentor and mentee Mentor’sFinal
N Review
(Remarks)

1.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

APPENDIX 2
SUMMARY OF TOTAL PERIOD OF MENTORING

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S/N Section/ Department Tasks covered Period Mentor’s Remarks
(Weeks/days)

2.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

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APPENDIX 3

MENTOR SUMMARY REPORT

NAME OF TRAINEE: …………………………………………………………….…………….…………….…………….

REGISTRATION CODE OF TRAINEE: ………………………………………..…………….…………….…………….

NAME OF TRAINEE’S INSTITUTION: ………………………………………..…………….…………….…………….

NAME OF MENTOR ……………………………………………………………..…………….…………….…………….

DESIGNATION ………………………………………………………………………………….…………….…………….

ORGANIZATION ……………………………………………………………………………….…………….…………….

DATE ……………………………………………………………………………….…………….…………….…………….

SIGNATURE AND STAMP …………………………………………………………………….…………….…………….

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Evaluation Remarks

Please tick as appropriate

The mentee was found to be:

Competent

Not Yet Competent

(If not yet competent, please specify in the remarks

column which areas the mentee need to improve on)

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 2. KNOWLEDGE

Mentor and mentee: Please fill appropriate information in the table below. Initials should be used as given in the header below
S/N. Items for evaluation (Knowledge) Is this Self- Mentor review Mentor Final Re- Evidence e.g.,
competence assessment record: view marked scripts
covered record: Need to improve (written and/oral),
in the current Need to (NI) observation check-
area of prac- improve Or met (initials & list, products, pho-
tice? (Indicate (NI) date) tos and videos of
Yes/ No) Or met products and pro-
(date) cesses etc.
KNOWLEDGE Self-assess- Mentor review Mentor review
The mentee demonstrates knowl- ment
edge of:
1. Planning and organizing work NI
2. Prevention and control measures,
including use of PPE (personal pro-
tective equipment) (Knowledge)
3. Identification of hazards/risks in the
workplace and/or its indicators
(Knowledge)
4. Contingency measures, including
emergency procedures in accord-

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S/N. Items for evaluation (Knowledge) Is this Self- Mentor review Mentor Final Re- Evidence e.g.,
competence assessment record: view marked scripts
covered record: Need to improve (written and/oral),
in the current Need to (NI) observation check-
area of prac- improve Or met (initials & list, products, pho-
tice? (Indicate (NI) date) tos and videos of
Yes/ No) Or met products and pro-
(date) cesses etc.
ance with organization procedures
(Knowledge)
5. Implementation of OSH procedures
and policies/guidelines ((Know-
ledge)

6. Kenyan legislation and workplace

procedures relevant to:
7. Health, safety, quality and environ-
ment
8. Personal and vehicle protective
equipment
9. Waste disposal (solid, liquids)
10. Workplace procedures for:
Recording the fault, the location
and fault correction activities

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S/N. Items for evaluation (Knowledge) Is this Self- Mentor review Mentor Final Re- Evidence e.g.,
competence assessment record: view marked scripts
covered record: Need to improve (written and/oral),
in the current Need to (NI) observation check-
area of prac- improve Or met (initials & list, products, pho-
tice? (Indicate (NI) date) tos and videos of
Yes/ No) Or met products and pro-
(date) cesses etc.
11. Reporting the results of tests
12. The referral of problems
13. Rectification procedures
14. Obtaining the correct information
for rectification
15. Time management
16. finding, interpreting and use tech-
nical information for engine service
activities
17. Vehicle Transmission systems con-
struction technology
18. Operation of transmission systems
19. Measuring, assessing the condition
of components

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S/N. Items for evaluation (Knowledge) Is this Self- Mentor review Mentor Final Re- Evidence e.g.,
competence assessment record: view marked scripts
covered record: Need to improve (written and/oral),
in the current Need to (NI) observation check-
area of prac- improve Or met (initials & list, products, pho-
tice? (Indicate (NI) date) tos and videos of
Yes/ No) Or met products and pro-
(date) cesses etc.
20. Fault rectification
21. Recognized assessment and recti-
fication
22. Procedures and obtaining the cor-
rect information for rectification
23. Documenting assessment and recti-
fication information
24. Working within given time frame
and sharing information
25. Research, interpret and use sources
of technical information for
26. Transmission of servicing activities
27. Identification and use of codes
28. Use of tools and equipment

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S/N. Items for evaluation (Knowledge) Is this Self- Mentor review Mentor Final Re- Evidence e.g.,
competence assessment record: view marked scripts
covered record: Need to improve (written and/oral),
in the current Need to (NI) observation check-
area of prac- improve Or met (initials & list, products, pho-
tice? (Indicate (NI) date) tos and videos of
Yes/ No) Or met products and pro-
(date) cesses etc.
29. Operation of transmission systems
30. Gaskets, sealants, seals, fittings and
fasteners
31. Test and evaluate the performance
of transmission system units.
32. Understanding the warranty pro-
cedures
33. Vehicle Transmission systems con-
struction technology
34. Electrical and electronic principles
associated with braking systems,
including types of sensors and actu-
ators, their application and opera-
tion

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S/N. Items for evaluation (Knowledge) Is this Self- Mentor review Mentor Final Re- Evidence e.g.,
competence assessment record: view marked scripts
covered record: Need to improve (written and/oral),
in the current Need to (NI) observation check-
area of prac- improve Or met (initials & list, products, pho-
tice? (Indicate (NI) date) tos and videos of
Yes/ No) Or met products and pro-
(date) cesses etc.
35. Types of circuit protection.
36. Electrical and electronic control
system principles
37. Construction of brakes technology
38. Removal and replacement of brake
systems
39. use of sealants, seals, fittings and
fasteners
40. Test and evaluate the performance
of brake systems.
41.
42.
43.
44.

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S/N. Items for evaluation (Knowledge) Is this Self- Mentor review Mentor Final Re- Evidence e.g.,
competence assessment record: view marked scripts
covered record: Need to improve (written and/oral),
in the current Need to (NI) observation check-
area of prac- improve Or met (initials & list, products, pho-
tice? (Indicate (NI) date) tos and videos of
Yes/ No) Or met products and pro-
(date) cesses etc.
45.
46.
47.
48.

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Note:
1. This section contributes 20% of the total assessment marks.
2. To be declared competent, the mentee must get at least 50% of the evaluation items in this section.

APPENDIX 1
AREAS THAT REQUIRE IMPROVEMENT
Mentor and mentee: Please fill appropriate information in the table below.

S/ Items for evaluation Action plan agreed between the mentor and mentee Mentor’sFinal
N Review
(Remarks)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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 6.

7.

8.

APPENDIX 2
SUMMARY OF TOTAL PERIOD OF MENTORING

S/N Section/ Department Tasks covered Period Mentor’s Remarks

(Weeks/days)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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6.

7.

8.

APPENDIX 3
MENTOR SUMMARY REPORT

NAME OF TRAINEE: …………………………………………………………….…………….…………….…………….

REGISTRATION CODE OF TRAINEE: ………………………………………..…………….…………….…………….

NAME OF TRAINEE’S INSTITUTION: ………………………………………..…………….…………….…………….

NAME OF MENTOR ……………………………………………………………..…………….…………….…………….

DESIGNATION ………………………………………………………………………………….…………….…………….

ORGANIZATION ……………………………………………………………………………….…………….…………….

DATE ……………………………………………………………………………….…………….…………….…………….

SIGNATURE AND STAMP …………………………………………………………………….…………….……………

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Evaluation Remarks

Please tick as appropriate

The mentee was found to be:

Competent

Not Yet Competent

(If not yet competent, please specify in the remarks column which
areas the mentee need to improve on)

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 3. SKILLS

Mentor and mentee: Please fill appropriate information in the table below. Initials should be used as given in the header below
S/N. Items for evaluation (Skills) Is this Self- Mentor Mentor Final Re- Evidence e.g.,
competence assessment review view marked scripts
covered record: record: (written and/oral),
in the cur- Need to Need to observation check-
rent area of improve (NI) improve (NI) list, products, pho-
practice? Or met Or met (ini- tos and videos of
(Indicate (date) tials & date) products and pro-
Yes/ No) cesses etc.
SKILLS Self-assess- Mentor re-
The mentee: ment view
1. Removed engine
2. Dismantled engine parts and checked
them
3. Replaced defective engine parts
4. Serviced engine parts
5. Reassembled vehicle engine parts
6. Fit back engine into the vehicle
7. Performed vehicle engine overhaul
8. Serviced vehicle engine cooling sys-
tem

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S/N. Items for evaluation (Skills) Is this Self- Mentor Mentor Final Re- Evidence e.g.,
competence assessment review view marked scripts
covered record: record: (written and/oral),
in the cur- Need to Need to observation check-
rent area of improve (NI) improve (NI) list, products, pho-
practice? Or met Or met (ini- tos and videos of
(Indicate (date) tials & date) products and pro-
Yes/ No) cesses etc.
9. Serviced vehicle engine exhaust sys-
tem
10. Lubricated vehicle engine system
11. Used technical information to remove
and dismantle transmission units and
assess components against manufac-
turers’ manual
12. Prepared recommendations for the re-
pair and restoration of components
13. Restored, reassembled and replaced
transmission units to accord with
manufacturers’ manual

14. Prepared vehicle transmission system

servicing report.

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S/N. Items for evaluation (Skills) Is this Self- Mentor Mentor Final Re- Evidence e.g.,
competence assessment review view marked scripts
covered record: record: (written and/oral),
in the cur- Need to Need to observation check-
rent area of improve (NI) improve (NI) list, products, pho-
practice? Or met Or met (ini- tos and videos of
(Indicate (date) tials & date) products and pro-
Yes/ No) cesses etc.
15. Completed vehicle transmission sys-
tem servicing within agreed time
frame.`

16. Used technical information to remove

and dismantle brake components and
assess components against manufac-
turers’ manual;

17. Prepared recommendations for the

repair of brake components

18. Repaired, reassembled and replaced

brake components in accordance with
manufacturers’ manual
19. Finalized servicing activities to con-
form to vehicle operating manual
within specified time frame

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S/N. Items for evaluation (Skills) Is this Self- Mentor Mentor Final Re- Evidence e.g.,
competence assessment review view marked scripts
covered record: record: (written and/oral),
in the cur- Need to Need to observation check-
rent area of improve (NI) improve (NI) list, products, pho-
practice? Or met Or met (ini- tos and videos of
(Indicate (date) tials & date) products and pro-
Yes/ No) cesses etc.
20. Performed vehicle road test appropri-
ately
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.

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Note:
1. This section contributes 60% of the total assessment marks.
2. To be declared competent, the mentee must get at least 50% of the evaluation items in this section.

APPENDIX 1
AREAS THAT REQUIRE IMPROVEMENT
Mentor and mentee: Please fill appropriate information in the table below.

S/ Items for evaluation Action plan agreed between the mentor and mentee Mentor’sFinal
N Review
(Remarks)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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7.

8.

APPENDIX 2
SUMMARY OF TOTAL PERIOD OF MENTORING

S/N Section/ Department Tasks covered Period Mentor’s Remarks

(Weeks/days)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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 6.

7.

8.

APPENDIX 3
MENTOR SUMMARY REPORT

NAME OF TRAINEE: …………………………………………………………….…………….…………….…………….

REGISTRATION CODE OF TRAINEE: ………………………………………..…………….…………….…………….

NAME OF TRAINEE’S INSTITUTION: ………………………………………..…………….…………….…………….

NAME OF MENTOR ……………………………………………………………..…………….…………….…………….

DESIGNATION ………………………………………………………………………………….…………….…………….

ORGANIZATION ……………………………………………………………………………….…………….…………….

DATE ……………………………………………………………………………….…………….…………….…………….

SIGNATURE AND STAMP …………………………………………………………………….…………….…………….

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Evaluation Remarks

Please tick as appropriate

The mentee was found to be:

Competent

Not Yet Competent

(If not yet competent, please specify in the remarks

column which areas the mentee need to improve on)

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