TANZANIA INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTACY

A FIELD REPORT ON
TANESCO KIGOMA REGION

NAME: LODRICK THEOPHIL KATUNKA

REG. NO: KGM/ DA/ 21/ 91122

A FIELD REPORT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULLFILLMENT OF THE

REQUIREMNENT FOR DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTANCY OF TANZANIA
INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANCY

SUBMISSION DATE: MAY 2023

 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The aim of practical training is to enable interaction between theory and practice, and to provide
the students with a variety of skills and qualifications required in the job market of the future.

This report is all about the fieldwork practical training conducted at Tanzania Electric Supply
Company (TANESCO) in Kigoma region, the field work attachment was started from 20 th July
2022 to 23rd September 2022, the aim of attachment is to link between the theories learnt in the
class program and their application in real world.

The report focuses on giving out what has been learned during practical training conducted at
TANESCO- Kigoma region at department of accounting and finance. The report covers four
chapters. Chapter one describes the general overview of the field work placement, vision and
mission, Functions of the council, organization structure and the review of the industry that the
council works within.

Chapter two present the work done during practical training and lessons learnt. It describes the
skills learned and enhanced, review of how the experience has affected career plans and
ambitions. The skills learned includes; new customer connection with registration, issuing of
control number, register meter installation, printing the transaction payment report, preparation
of balance sheet.

Chapter three present the analysis of the relationship between the theories learnt in class with
what is happening in the market, description of skills learnt and enhanced, review of how the
experience has affected career plans and ambition, and what skills the student may be currently
lacking.

Chapter Four focuses in conclusion and recommendations. In this chapter the answer to the main
questions/objectives of practical training is being sorted out. More over the challenge faced
during the study are aired out in this part.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Firstly of all I am grateful to the Almighty God. I would like to express my deep sense of
Thanks to the CPA Winfrida Nnko my supervisor at field workplace, in deeply also I
appreciate and thank the entire Accountant including Mr. Edward kogal

I wish to express my sincere gratitude’s my class lecturers and entire management of

ACCOUNTANCY DEPARTMENT Miss Winfrida Nnko for giving me an opportunity to
learn through field work at TANESCO and special thanks to my external supervisor
AMBA MWANJOKA for supervising the work done during the field practical training.

I also would like to send my deep sense of gratitude to my lovely family members
especially my parent’s lovely mother. I also for their support in finance, advice and
encouragement during the field attachment to where I am currently place my sense of
thanks to my fellow students during the field attachment at TANESCO, also my deeply
sense of Appreciation and thanks to my Collage mates Mr yefta and Mr.Mtete from
Tanzania Institute of Accountancy _Kigoma campus.

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 LIST OF ACRONYMS
DHRM: Diploma in human resource management.

RCRO: Regional Customer Relation Officer

RFO : Regional Financial Officer

RHRO: Regional Human Resource Officers

RSO : Regional Security Officer

TIA : Tanzania institute of accountancy

SFA : Senior Financial Accountant

SSTO : Senior Supplies and Transport Officer

SRA : Senior Revenue Accountant

PE : Principal Engineer

LUKU : Lipia umeme kadri unavyotumia

IT : Information technology

PT : Practical training

IM : Information management

CPA : Certified public accountant

Kv : Kilo volt
HV : High voltage
LV : Low voltage
MW : Mega watt

MEM: Ministry of Energy and Minerals

TANESCO: Tanzania Electric Supply Company

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY..............................................................................................................i

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT...............................................................................................................ii

LIST OF ACRONYMS..................................................................................................................iii

TABLE OF CONTENT..................................................................................................................iv

CHAPTER ONE..............................................................................................................................1

INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1

1.1 Overview of the field work placement...................................................................................1

1.2 Description of organization vision and mission.....................................................................4

1.3 Objectives of the organization...............................................................................................5

1.4 Function of an Organization..................................................................................................6

1.5 Organization structure............................................................................................................7

1.6 Review of the industry company work within.......................................................................8

CHAPTER TWO.............................................................................................................................9

WORK DONE AND LESSON LEARNT......................................................................................9

2.1 Brief description of task undertaken......................................................................................9

2.1.2 REGISTER METER INSTALLATION.............................................................................9

2.2 Lessons learnt for each task undertaken..............................................................................10

CHAPTER THREE.......................................................................................................................13

ANALYSIS....................................................................................................................................13

3.1 Relation between theories learnt in the class with what is happening in the market...........13

3.2 Description of skills learnt and enhanced............................................................................13

CHAPTER FOUR.........................................................................................................................16

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION............................................................................16

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 4.1 Conclusion...........................................................................................................................16

4.2 Recommendations................................................................................................................18

Reference.......................................................................................................................................20

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 CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview of the field work placement
The industrial field practical training was done at Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited
(TANESCO) Kigoma region from 20th July 2022 to 23th September 2022. The field placement
conforms to the Tanzania Institute of Accountancy practical training almanac and schedule.

Historical background
Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) is a parasternal organization under the
ministry of Energy and Minerals. TANESCO core activities are to generate, transmit, distribute
and to sell electricity in Tanzania main land and Zanzibar. TANE owns most of the electricity
generating, transmitting and distributing facilities in Tanzania Mainland which has an estimated
population of 45 Million. Also import power from Zambia, Uganda and Kenya for electrification
of border towns. Likewise, TANESCO also exports power for electrification on board town on
Kenyan side at Horohoro and Kagera town from Uganda.

The German colonialists established the first public electricity supply in Tanzania (which was
then called Tanganyika) in 1908 at Dar es Salaam. It served the railway workshops and a part of
the town where the colonialists were mostly staying. When the Tanganyika territory was
mandated to Great Britain in 1920, a Government Electricity Department was formed to take
responsibility of supplying electricity.

Undertaking at Dar es Salaam and those elsewhere upcountry (Kigoma, Dodoma and Tabora) to
private enterprises one of this company was Tanganyika Electric Company Limited, Which was
established in 1931 and the other company was Dar es Salaam and District Electric Supply
Company Ltd (Daresco). The two companies merged to form TANESCO.

TANESCO commenced operations in 1933 by operating a diesel power station at kange in the
outskirt of Tanga; by 1936 the company had constructed a dam at Pangani which generated
5mw. 1947, 1952 and 1959 three more sets were installed. Immediately after independent,
TANESCO started planning new power project in order to meet the increasing industrial,

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commercial and rural township power supply demands. Studies to develop the country’s
hydroelectric resource were commended in order to reduce the cost of generation using imported
diesel oil. From 1969 construction of hydropower stations started Hale, Kidatu, Mtera, Nyumba
ya Mungu are some of Hydropower plants constructed in early days of independence
Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited is a Public Limited Company incorporated in 1964
accordance with provisions of the Companies Ordinance Cap 212 (now the Companies Act

The Company's principal activities are generation, transmission, distribution and sell of
electricity to the Mainland Tanzania. Also sells bulk power to Zanzibar
Directed by the Board of Directors constituted by a Chairperson and 8 members
TANESCO is 100% owned by the Government under the Ministry of Energy and Minerals
(MEM).

The Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM) is responsible for policy and overall sector
supervision while the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority is the sector regulator
The Treasury Registrar is the Legal owner and custodian of TANESCO shares on behalf of the
Government.

TANESCO continue upgrading its diesel powered units at isolated centers. In 1983 new diesel
power station at Mbeya, Dodoma and Tabora were commissioned later leads to Kigoma, and
Ruvuma region.
Manpower development and Administration, between 1964 and 1979 the number of employees
rose from 1406 to 4481. During the same period the percentage of Tanzania citizens rose from
87 to 99 while the percentage of Tanzanians in senior positions went from 19 to 99.
TANESCO is now fully Tanzanian. Since then the government owned 100 percent of the shares.
As in June 17 2016, TANESCO had 5645 employees, 4516 men and 1129 women. Casual labor
is 294.
The TANESCO Power Plant of Kigoma is located at the Kigoma-Katanga Road (see Figure 1).
In between the road and the lake is a residential area with offices and laboratories of research
institutes, kitchen gardens, small scale boat building activities and houses. The area directly
surrounding the power plant is not under development. Historical information is gained during
interviews with Mr. Victor (Regional Manager), Tuppa (Supervisor) of the TANESCO power
plant in Kigoma and Mr. J. Lazimah (mechanical and environmental engineer of TANESCO

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headquarters in Dar es Salaam. The site inspection has taken place together with both staff
members of TANESCO in Kigoma. Sample activities (on site and off site) have been executed
with Mr. J. Lazimah of TANESCO Head Quarters in Dar es Salaam.

The power plant is operable since 1963. The plant comprises seven diesel generators. According
information given by TANESCO only back in 1993 it was recorded that the seven generators
were functioning simultaneously. Because of lack of spare parts more than the normal (for
maintenance reasons) number of generators is not in use. At the beginning of the investigation 4
generators and at the end 5 generators were in use. The generators consume approximately
10.000 liters of fuel a day. The fuel is stored in three underground tanks with a total capacity of
45.000 liters. Fuel supply is carried out by (truck) tanker. From the underground tanks fuel is
pumped to header tanks and from there the fuel is transported to the generators. The fuel tanks
have no leak detection system. The more or less same average consumption of fuel is mentioned
as the control mechanism for leakage monitoring. It is reported that in 1997 one of the three
underground tanks is repaired. Leakage was detected due to the fact that in the rain season a
considerable amount of water was present in the tank. The other tanks are inspected at that time
and were found in adequate condition. Recently two new fuel tanks of 54.000 liters each are
installed at the back of the facility. These are not in operation yet. According the TANESCO
staff the tanks will be taken in use as soon as the ear thing system is in fully in place (this is a
matter of days). These tanks are installed above ground, no containment for accidental loss or
spillage is constructed. The pump for filling the tanks (installed according specifications of and
owned by BP) has containment and is roofed. The supply-pipe for the generators is subsoil. With
this new constellation the header tanks are no longer necessary because the tanks are situated on
a higher level than the generators (gravity force driven supply). According to the TANESCO
staff the underground storage tanks will be kept in case of emergency.
Lubricating oil consumption is approximately 150 liters a day. The lubricating oil is stored in the
warehouse aside the power house. These vessels are not stored within a contained area. Refilling
of oilcans is done on the shop floor by pouring out the vessels
The cooling system of the generators is a closed system. For refilling (after maintenance) or
supplementation of the deficiency due to evaporation and leakages, surface water is taken in.
Additives (Hydroplex 103) are added for softening purposes, to inhibit scaling. In spite of this,

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regular maintenance is required to prevent clogging of the cooling systems. Plans are being made
to obtain softer water from elsewhere or to use rainwater for this purpose.

1.2 Description of organization vision and mission

1.2.1 Vision
To generate, transmit, supply and selling electricity in the most effective, competitive and
sustainable manner as well as to ensure that every individual who were afford cost of electricity
were receive the service whatever they were.

1.2.2Mission
To be efficient and commercially focused electricity utility supporting the development of
Tanzania and to be the power house of East Africa.

1.2.3 Core Values

TANESCO believes in the values listed below and will strive to uphold those values.
These values are:

i. Ethical: Honesty, Integrity, and adherence to regulation, principles and police in service
delivery
ii. Excellence: Timely delivery of quality service
iii. Receptiveness: Willingness to accept stakeholder’s opinions and challenges.
iv. Gender equality: consider gender balance

To realize the Vision and Mission, TANESCO’s business imperatives are: -

 Ensure financial viability through revenue improvement and reduction of energy losses.
 Increase customer satisfaction by putting in place processes the meet customer care
needs.
 Employee’s satisfaction through competitive package and good working environment.
 Support the national energy policy through appropriate company policies.
 Accelerate the pace of electrification for economic growth.

1.3 Objectives of the organization

i. Reducing the duration and frequency of power interruptions

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 ii. Improving voltage condition at customer’s premises
iii. Reducing power system losses
iv. Improvement in marketing by facilitating the possibilities of connecting more customers
v. Attraction of more revenue for the company
vi. The project will contribute to the effort by the Tanzania Government of improving the
live hood of ordinary Tanzania through the national Strategy for the Growth and Reduction of
Poverty in Tanzania.
vii. To prepare TANESCO standard contracts for use for all services within the company and
executed in accordance to standard.
viii. To ensure compliance of the company security policy
ix. To ensure the company complies with national and institutional principles of good
governance.

1.4 Organization functions

i. Generation-To undertake power generation activities through plants owned by
TANESCO, both National grids connected and off-grid stations. Other sources of generation are
from independent power producers (IPPs) which feed the National Grid and isolated areas as
well as Small Power Producers (SPPs)
ii. Transmission-To undertake power transmission activities including operations and
maintenance of the power grid system. TANESCO owns interconnected power grid made up of
generation, transmission and distribution system;
iii. Distribution-This area covers power Distribution activities and general Customer Service
issues;
iv. Development and Construction since Independence, Immediately after Independence,
TANESCO started planning new power projects in order to meet the increasing industrial,
commercial and rural township power supply demands. Studies to develop the country’s
hydroelectric resource were commended in order to reduce the cost of generation using
imported diesel oil.
v. Customer-Only 10% of the population has access to reliable electricity. Provision of
electricity and other infrastructure in such a large and poor country is expensive because it
involves large uneconomic distance and higher cost per unit delivered. By the end of July 2025
there were 560,000 total numbers of customers. TANESCO has 23 Regional offices with over

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 50% of demand emanating from Dar es Salaam Region alone. There are 70 district offices in
mainland Tanzania. Average new connection per month is 3,000 customers

1.5 Organization structure

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE OF TANESCO KIGOMA REGION

REGIONAL MANAGER

SENIOR ENGINEER

OTHER ENGINEER

REGIONAL HUMAN REGIONAL FINANCIAL REGIONAL REVENUE

RESOURCES OFFICER OFFICER ACCOUNTANT

Regional
SUPPLIER & mana INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER PROJECT OFFICER
TRANSPORT OFFICER SYSTEM OFFICER

Regional Manager: The main role of general manager is to manage all activities conducted
within his or her region and report them to TANESCO head Quarter.

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Senior engineer; this person in TANESCO is to manage and control other engineers and also
gives instruction and guidance to them. Other engineers: they deal with the all electrical matters
concerned by TANESCO within the region and report to senior engineer.

Regional human resources officer: the main role is dealing with the employees of TANESCO in
term of employed new employees; calculate the days which each employee worked. Regional
financial accountant: the main role is to control all activities conducted under accounting
department and ensure all performed well and report to regional manager. Regional revenue
accountant: deal with all revenue of the TANESCO within his or her region, collection of money
from customer conducted by this department.

1.6 Review of the industry company work within

TANESCO as Major Company that is conquer in supplying of electricity even due with other
presence of other company that are perform same role of supplying electric energy in society.
The level of technology with in TANESCO is somehow good since there are computers about
three in each office and the access of internet is high. Actually as students thought how to use
Microsoft Excel in real life like posting goods, units and price but also inventory issuing
approval to the government accounting system likewise the application for use of Microsoft
word were seen.
The customers of TANESCO Kigoma are the citizens within Kigoma region since the
TANESCO is responsible to ensure the community are able to obtain electric energy without any
interference.
Customers who receive services from TANESCO are divided into two group’s internal and
external customers. Where by internal customers those people who lived at Kigoma municipal
council and external customers are are those people who found in other places like Kasulu,
Kazuramimba all of them are receive services from TANESCO which located at Kigoma
municipal council.

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 CHAPTER TWO

WORK DONE AND LESSON LEARNT

2.1 Brief description of task undertaken
2.1.1 Issuing of control number
As the one of the duties that’s performed during the field program conducted at Kiowa water supply
and sanitation authority at the department of the business from the customer care office the one of the
task that’s performed is issuing of the control number to the customer for the case of the government
payments

2.1.2 Register meter installation

also this as the task that undertaken during the work training program at TANESCO Kigoma
region this task means meter of new customer of TANESCO Kigoma are registered and provide
information to the customer who make some change of damage meters. The installation to be
used at the customer and also the lesson that learnt during this field training program is about
how to register make some installation of those customer meter that’s needed to be registered by
the organization.

2.1.3 Printing and issuing the transaction payment report

This also as the task that’s undertaken during the field attachment at the TANESCO conducted at
Kigoma region this means that the transaction payment report that’s done by the organization
they must be printed and usefully by the authorized assess by user. The trainee used register
book and pen to provide official receipt to the customer after being provided with sale or service.
Payment report shows financial transaction for accounting and tax purposes as well as proof of

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transactions made, therefore important to be provided with whenever transaction is done from
either TANESCO to its customers or customers to the TANESCO respectively

2.1.4 New customer connection with registration

As this the duty that’s undertaken during the training practical conducted at the TANESCO
Kigoma this means that the new customer at the water sector connected to line and registered to
the system of the water service.

2.1.5 Bank reconciliation statement

Bank Reconciliation is the summary of banking and business activity (TANESCO in this case) that
reconcile an entity bank account with its financial records. The statement lists out deposits,
withdrawals, and any other activity affecting bank account for a specific period. The relationship
between the cash book and the bank statement the trainee was tasked to identify differences between
the bank balance and book balance in order to process necessary adjustments or corrections. And the
tools or equipment using to accomplish the task is a both the computer and manual but using the
computer to perform this task it is the best way because it takes a short time to finish the task.

2.2 Lessons learnt for each task undertaken.

In the whole period of practical training, trainee was able to perform different activities as
directed under the close supervision and assistance of the internal supervisors. It was daily
activities that trainee used to perform for the whole period of the practical training. Trainee was
assigned to deal with only some part of accounting that undertaken in the organization. The
activities have been conducted manually as well as by using computer. Here below is the lesson
learned for the task undertaken above;

2.2.1 Preparation of Bank Reconciliation statements

The trainee learnt to prepare bank reconciliation by identify differences that may arise from
comparing bank and the cash book, and make an update, correction or adjustment to it. This will
help to avoid loss and further litigation. Nevertheless, bank reconciliation every month enables
the accountant to identify unusual transaction that may be caused by frauds, accounting errors
and inefficiencies.

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2.2.2 Computer literacy

Computer knowledge is one of the greatest skills achieved during practical training since more
experience on the use of MS word, MS Excel has been improved. Also in field practice there is
more use of photocopy machine and printer machine to make photocopying and printing
different document. Thus by doing so great knowledge on the use of computer has been
improved from one stage to another.

2.2.3 Issuing control number

Preparation of documents for issuing token there are customers who cannot purchase token by
cash. For example Government institutions such as hospitals, water service. These customers do
acquire control number and prepare check which are then presented to banks and then come back
to TANESCO offices to collect token Then an accountant prepares a document to instruct cahier
to provide token to the customer. Thus enable the trainee to gain some knowledge in generation
of control number by using computer system.

2.2.4 New customer connection with registration

Registration of new customers in LUKU systems this task involved entering information of a
new customer from a new site where new meter has been installed. This is a step after the
customer has requested to use power for the first time. The new meter number is registered in the
system and activated, hence ready to use power. Also the customers are required to fill in service
line forms all necessary details on application form for power supply. These service line forms
were registered into the register book for maintaining records, further processes and retrieval, by
the trainee as per TANESCO regulations. By using new system called NI-KONECT this service
allow a prospecting to apply for electricity connection application status.

2.2.5 Printing and issuing the transaction payment report

During preparing official receipt for the customers after they get services, the trainee used the
manual of register books to prepare the payment report requested by the customers. The trainee
learnt how to fill in particulars, stamping and issuing and the report should attached with the
claims for verification

2.2.6 Safeguard the financial transaction

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The lesson learned was that, paying by using voucher is more financial safely compared
to cash in hand, this is because payment voucher is supported by evidences from both payer
and payee such as electronic remittance advice (from payer) which act as an evidence to
support the payment to a supplier or creditor.

2.2.7 The sorting of documents

Trainee learnt how to sort various document. Sorting of documents is the systematic arrangement
of the payment vouchers and the wholly attached approval documents used in preparations of
payment vouchers for further processing of the payments vouchers and clearance of the debt
concerned.

2.2.8 Register meter installation

Generation and provision of Order Number for Rollout activities when the meter becomes
defective, then there must be ordered a new meter from store. This needs to generate a code
called order number so that the meter can be released from store. I was doing this activity almost
daily. Also receiving and dealing with customers’ letters .Customers used to file their complaints
by writing letters. All letters complaining about accounts issues were brought to us for finding
solution. I was able to read the customers complaints and solve according to the request. If it
could seem to be very complicated, I was directing them to my senior for further actions.

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 CHAPTER THREE

ANALYSIS
3.1 Relationship between theories learnt in the class with what is happening in
the market

Market practices are closely related to class theories since most of the tasks done by the trainee
were as anticipated before/taught in class with slightly improvement, style or modification. Class
theories provided most of the foundation to the assigned activities to be seen as real practice.
Similarities were observed in following ways but not limited to;

3.1.1 Computer application

One of the taught courses in class is computer usefulness in accounting activities ranging from
dispatching E-mails, writing letters, Formula and function, running software, storage and
management of data to even complex operations when inquired. Computer skill and knowledge
is not quite different from what is happening in real market. However in real market there is
more application of computer system such as MUSE in doing accounting activities.

3.1.2 Communication skills

These skills were similar to class theories as they enabled effective flow of information, consent,
consultation and interpretation in doing any of the assigned tasks to the trainee. Moreover, when
dealing with customers effective communication was a key to satisfactory service and
understanding. This enabled good interaction to everyone encountered during the practical
training.

3.2 Description of skills learnt and enhanced.

In the field practical training there are things that’s goes direct to the course especially Human
resources mangements (HRM). Those it including the following budgeting procedure for the
preparation of office meeting, budget preparation, receiving incoming mails, distribution of
Letters and education provision.

Ability to resolve various disputes that occur within our society; also succeeded in learning
and gaining the ability to resolve various conflicts and disputes that seem to be prevalent in our

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customers and societies around us as well as in our daily lives and most of disputes are high luku
uses, poor infrastructure as well as shortage of electricity services and maintenances of these
infrastructure.

Practical training has given me a chance to meet several professionals especially staffs, learning
from the way they cooperate and accomplish their tasks since staffs are goal oriented which
makes them to work hand to hand. I have acquired much inter-personal skills that now I am able
to work with various kinds of people because I have acquired the social interaction skills hence
this is a potential benefits to me and to my future career.
I have learnt the commitment of the workers. The workers are so committed because they are
punctual reporting to the offices at 8:00 am or before that time regardless there were no strong
supervision. This incidence prompted me to adopt and grasp such habit. Also there were a team
work and transparences in the organization. The organization is so friendly hence the workers
work with peace tranquility which promotes efficiency and effectiveness in the organization.

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 CHAPTER FOUR

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

4.1 Conclusion
The practical training is the most useful course which students apply practically what they have
learnt theoretically in class. For human resources managements students, who are expected to
meet the challenges of the rapid changing world economic, the course is very useful as it
empowers students to be a good in work centers. Also the practical training improves the
confidence of the students in performing their duties as an office holder when they will
subsequently be employed after completion of studies. Career development is a necessity for
any business student. TANESCO is a good place for me in advancing my career. Networking,
exposure and work experience obtained from TANESCO has all contributed in upgrading
professional qualifications. A success of training was also attributed by the support received
from TANESCO employees which includes the challenging works that they assigned. The
importance of practical training should not be underestimated by anyone. It should be
emphasized above most of other courses. On my side, the practical exercise it was a good
learning experience and an important milestone in my study life and the community in total.

I learnt many things about social aspects at working places, respect to each other and team work,

things which are not easy to learn in classes.

But it is also beneficial to our facilitators (Lecturers) because if something is known practically

will simplify and facilitating sessions in the class because students will understand more easily.

Generally, working with this organization was an enjoyment because almost my expectations

were met. The work environment was extremely good.

Therefore, Practical training is essential and should be carried on for students to be competent in

what they have been taught in classes. All in all, Practical Training is a very important program

and more emphasis should be put on it’ since helps students to boost their career goals.

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 i. Problems in the organizations are hardly noticeable especially in a short period of twelve
weeks. However there were some issues which in one way or another appeared in a way to affect
my performance but I took them as challenges. The issue of working space is still a challenge to
the most of the departments within TANESCO since the number of students is large compared to
the working space so sometimes students are transferred to another department where at least
related to their courses so as to make sure they succeed to do the field attachment.
ii. Some employees’ perceptions towards the field students is also another challenge since
some employees tends to ignore the students by not giving them good cooperation in the office
as some of the staffs lack confidence with the practical training students this hinders the chance
of the students to learn. For me I take it as a challenge so I accepted so as to accomplish my
field practice.
iii. Some working tools were not function, for example some computers are not functioning
so it delays the accomplishment of the work. But also access of internet was not good and leads
some works to delay. We did solve by going to other offices where their computers are at least
working and do the work given
iv. Sometimes not all the duties that have been performed were directly related to the
theories that were taught in the class, some of the duties were totally not related to the theories.
For example you may find students are placed in an area that is not related to their courses and
this may be due to large number of students with the same course is big compared to the space of
the office. Actually the duties some of them were different from what we learned to the class but
I decided to copy with the situation since that is what is in real life.
v. Lack of proper supervision. The beginning of the private training, I was doing some of
the duties without close supervision due to having large number of field students thus having
trouble on proper conducting of the assigned duties and sometimes the delay in completion of the
work which made me not to enjoy the tasks as I expected.

The following are the solution to the problem faced in training at TANESCO

i. The documents should be submitted on time and placed in the proper files so that there
can be smooth flow of work.
ii. New private training students should be closely supervised on tasks assigned to them so
they can not only understand better but also accomplish the duties effectively and on time.

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iii. The organization should increase the number of office for workers and trainers so that
every person can complete his or her work on time and without interfering one another. And it
can reduce population in main store.

4.2 Recommendations
Recommendations on gaps between theory and practice. As discussed above the world is not
static and the gap between theory and practice may widen if steps are not taken to make them
into conformity. Some theoretical concepts are outdated and quite different from what is really
practiced. I recommend that the knowledge provided in classrooms should exactly match what is
required in the labor market in an attempt to produce competent university products this can be
achieved through giving students various seminars concerning what the organization wishes to
have as an employee basing on manner, attitudes, dress codes and actual activities that are
actually performed.
4.2.1 Recommendations to TANESCO Kigoma

i. Proper supervision and coordination. Particularly at the field placement, the supervision
is not conducted as it should be because some of the students were not doing the tasks that were
assigned to them as they were supposed to be done. Therefore, there should be close and serious
follow-up of the performance and academic conducts by the students. The supervisors within the
organizations should be encouraged to administer a proper system for students’ further learning.
ii. Number of field students. The organization should take consideration on the number of
field students to be accepted so that every student can be able to earn the best knowledge of the
work because during my field we were so many that the organization had to put us in very
difficult situation of having places to stay, it means a chair with a table during working hours.
iii. Lastly, the students conducting field should be allowed to practice the computerized
system so as for them to learn more and for better understanding rather than only explaining how
it works orally
4.2.2 Recommendations to Tanzania Institute of Accountancy
i. The system of teaching should be designed in such a way that it will help the students to
apply the theories which are taught in class and can be applied into the working environment.
ii. Most of the organization like councils employs modern technologies so there is a vast
need for students to be much capable in using the technologies. The curriculum of the course and
management should reflect these by giving students more practice on the issue of technology.

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 More emphasis should be presented in the areas of banking products and problems solving skills.
The duration of Practical Training which is 12 weeks is very enough for students to learn
practically and gain enough experience.
iii. Since most of the organization are reluctant in accepting students to do practical training
at their institutions. The management should consider conducting seminars to various employers
to clarify the importance of practical training not only to students but also to themselves. The
banking management should continue with its efforts in looking for more working partners who
would ensure placement for higher learning students each year as this will ensure students to
have specific places of conducting their practical training. I also recommend them to persuade
with the dressing code program since it presents the Tanzania institute of accountancy students in
a disciplined manner.

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