FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT

ENVIRONMENT

LEARNING MANUAL

DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEEERING

(D3MCHE)
WORK PLACE BASED LEARNING PROGRAMME

Version 2: April 2021( To Finalised)

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Number

1. Introduction 1
1.1 Co-Operative Education at the UoT 1
1.2 Notes to the Employer and Workplace Mentor 1

2. Aim of Work place based learning 1

3. Structure of Programme 2

4. Duration of Training 2

5. Responsibilities 2
5.1 The Responsibility of the UoT 2
5.2 The Responsibility of the Employer 3
5.3 The Responsibility of the Student 4
5.3.1 Registration and Promotional Requirements 4
5.3.2 Assessment Methods 4
i) Oral Presentations 4
ii) Project Report 5
iii) Logbook 6

6. Evaluation Criteria 7
6.1 Weighting 7
6.2 Assessment
7
6.2.1 Employer Assessment 7
6.2.2 UoT Assessment 8
6.2.3 Example of the Allocation of Marks 8
6.2.4 Allocation of Final Marks 8

APPENDICES

 Appendix A - Syllabus 9
 Appendix B - Overall Competency Assessment 10
 Appendix C - Employer Feedback 13
 Appendix D - Student Performance Appraisal 14
 Appendix E - Oral Presentation Competency Assessment 15
 Appendix F - Format of Logbook 17
 Appendix G - Student Feedback 20
 Appendix H - Title Page 21
Format of Technical Report 22
Report Declaration 23
 Appendix I - Work place based learning : Registration 24
 Appendix J - Graduate Identification Form 25
 Appendix K - Visitation Report 26
1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

The University of Technology (UoT) offers career orientated training which consists of a theoretical as
well as an work place based learning component. In this educational model, great emphasis is on the
interaction between the student, employer and the institution.

1.2 NOTES TO THE EMPLOYER AND THE WORKPLACE MENTOR

Thank you for your contribution as a training partner in the co-operative education training programme of
the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. The training of students can take place effectively only if
the employer and the UoT work together as equal partners to make a success of such a venture.

Before the Diploma may be awarded, the student is required to undergo 6 months of relevant work place
based learning industry in addition to the 30 months of theoretical studies at the UoT. The student must
therefore be registered at the UoT for a period of 6 months before his/her work place based learning will
be recognized.

To enable the UoT to evaluate the work place based learning that the student undergoes, each candidate
is provided with a guideline and logbook at the start of the period of work place based learning. This
guideline is intended to guide the mentor on the required tasks that the student should carry out
during his/her work place based learning period.

Your inputs are essential for continuously improving our programmes. It is important that the mentor
verifies the Log Sheets on a monthly basis and completes the relevant assessment forms during the
semester of training. This feedback forms part of our quality assurance process.

Although the UoT is not strictly prescriptive about the day-to-day activities of the student, there are
specific aspects, set out in this document, which focuses on the application of knowledge in a practical
environment, to which the candidate has to be exposed during the training period.

2. AIM OF WORK PLACE BASED LEARNING (WPBL)

2.1 The aim of work place based learning is to give the student, through exposure and guidance, the
opportunity to:

a) Familiarize him/herself in industry with engineering principles, which have been studied during
the theoretical component of the course;
b) Apply engineering principles in practice with responsibility and accountability;
c) Carry out tasks with confidence;
d) Participate in effective problem solving;
e) Operate effectively in a team relationship.

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2.2 Work place based learning must not be seen as a period where the student in only working with the
primary aim of earning money. It is a period where he/she is a registered student at the UoT with the
primary aim to get exposure and gain experience in the different field of Mechanical Engineering.

3. STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMME

The method whereby students must gain experience is based on projects, work assignments, and tasks.
These projects are based on real life situations, must have practical applications and form part of the
daily activities of the student in the workplace. Literature or case studies are not acceptable.

A complete list of required core and elective fields of applied work place learning, as listed in the
syllabus for Mechanical Engineering Practice, is indicated in Appendix A. It is required of the student to
successfully complete one oral presentation, one final project report and the logbook, which should
encompass all the required core and selected fields of applied learning.

4. DURATION OF TRAINING

The period during which the student is required to gain relevant work place based learning is one
hundred and twenty (120) working days over a six (6) months period. It is essential that the
student register for the subject Mechanical Engineering Practice on commencement of work place based
learning. Registration forms are handed in at the Department of C-operative Education. Placement
at workstations must be arranged in consultation with the Co-operative Education Coordinator. All
work place based learning will only be evaluated with the condition that the student has registered
according to the prescribed procedures.

During this period the student should be engaged in all required core work place learning areas and
he/she is responsible, after registration for work place based learning, to liaise, in respect of progress,
guidance and submission of reports and logbooks, with the specific Cooperative Education Coordinator.
It is required that all logbooks and project reports be submitted to the Cooperative Education Coordinator
as per the submission dates (stipulated in Section 5.3.2)

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 The responsibilities of the UoT

 The UoT must develop and maintain a structured and relevant programme for work place based learning
in consultation with different employers.
 The UoT must further promote the co-operative education programme amongst employers and provide
effective support to facilitate work place based learning.
 Through interaction with employers, the UoT must set out certain minimum standards, as per this
document, to ensure effective training.
 A suitable staff member from the UoT, preferably registered with ECSA, must monitor the students;
training and progress through personal visits, telephone calls and correspondence.
 The UoT must also assist the work place based learning students in the job search process, although it
cannot be held responsible if a suitable workstation cannot be found. This only applies after reasonable
effort has been made by the Cooperative Education Coordinator to place a student at a suitable
workstation.

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  It is the UoT’s responsibility to terminate work place based learning at a workstation, should it become
apparent that the programme is not adhered to after consultation with the relevant parties, i.e. Employer,
Student and Mentor.

5.2 The Responsibility of the Employer

This guideline is intended to guide the mentor in the workplace with respect to the employer’s
responsibilities as listed below:

 To provide an orientation session where the incoming student is familiarized with the employer’s
expectations and company structure.
 To discuss the learner’s training plan at the beginning of the work place based learning period.
 To provide the learner with meaningful employment related to his/her field of study and productive
work rather than merely observation.
 To provide supervision and training to the student by individuals who understand and are interested in
co-operative education.
 To evaluate the student’s work by means of the criteria as prescribed in the work place based
learning guidelines.
 To give the correct priority to the student’s work place based learning activities.
 To provide an overall evaluation of the learner’s competency at the end of the work place based
learning period.
 Ensure that students are covered by insurance, e.g. Compensation for Occupational Injuries and
Diseases Act, 1993.
 Maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
 Safety in the workplace: In this regard, the employer of our student(s) has to ensure compliance with
requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act no. 85 of 1993 and relevant regulations.
 The mentor is requested to evaluate and verify the student’s work, on a monthly basis, by means of the
student’s logbook.
 The mentor is required to verify and assess the final detailed project report submitted by the student to
the UoT. The project reports must be assessed as per the criteria set out in Appendix B (Overall
Competency Assessment).
 The mentor is requested to complete the employer feedback form, Appendix C, after completion of
work place based learning by the student. This form must be submitted together with the logbook on a
three-monthly basis.
 The mentor is also requested to report back to the UoT immediately in the event of a work place
based learning student not meeting the expected level of competency or any behavior that the
employer disapproves of.
 The mentor must complete the student’s performance appraisal form, Appendix D, in consultation with
the student. This appraisal must be submitted with the logbook on a three-monthly basis.
 The programme/syllabus, Appendix A, should be followed as closely as possible in order for the student
to gain experience based on projects, work assignments and tasks.
 The student’s mentor should have a Mechanical Engineering qualification and preferably be registered
with ECSA.

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5.3 ECSA Graduate Attributes

All parties and stakeholders need to note and adhere to the following ECSA Graduate Attributes:

 Graduate Attributes 6: Professional and Technical Communication outlined in page 8.

 Graduate Attributes 8: Individual, Team and Multidisciplinary Working outlined in page 9.
 Graduate Attributes 9: Independent Learning Ability outlined in page 9.
 Graduate Attributes 10: Engineering Professionalism outlined in page 10.
 Graduate Attributes 11: Workplace Practices outlined in page 10.

5.4 Requirements to be fulfilled by the Student

5.4.1 Registration and Promotional Requirements

A student is expected to register for work place based learning at the Department of Mechanical
Engineering at the commencement of the year for work place based learning. See Work place based
learning Registration Process, Appendix “I” page 24. Registration and confirmation thereof remains the
student’s responsibility.

A student is permitted to register for all the required work place based learning fields of the syllabus
for Mechanical Engineering Practice, on condition that he or she has passed all subjects, including WPBL
Part 1 before embarking on WPBL Part 2.

5.4.2 Assessment Methods

The content of all the required tasks and assignments must be aligned with the syllabus as outlined in
Appendix A. The student will be assessed according to the following assessments methods:

i. Oral Presentations

The student is required to do one oral presentation. The presentation must be based on tasks, activities
and project proposal completed by the student. The oral presentation will be assessed according to the
format and criteria set out in Appendix E. The duration of the presentation will be 10 to 15 minutes.

NB: International or local students placed outside of the country should make arrangements with their
respective coordinators concerning the oral presentation process and method

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Schedule for Oral Presentations:

 From the first week of September to the end of November (recommended), for students commencing
their work place based learning in the second semester.

ii. Project Report

This report must contain detailed information regarding the student’s projects completed during the
course of the work place based learning period.

The project report may comprise of one big project, running over the full span of the six month period, or
two smaller projects in which the student has played a significant role.

This report must conform to the format as set out in Appendix H. the report must be typed and not hand
written. It is important to note that Figures and Tables need to be integrated into text.

The report will comprise 15 typed pages of text. Format to be used:

 Font size 12
 A4 with single line spacing
 Margins 2.54cm all round

It must be ring bound with a front cover page as well as a title page as shown in Appendix H. This

Report must be submitted as a Hard Copy, Word Document, and USB flash drive. Submission

Dates:

 For students starting their work place based learning in July:

o Last Friday in November of the same year.

It is the student’s responsibility to:

 Ensure that the logbook and final written report are submitted at the UoT on or before the
due dates. The onus is on the student to provide verification of submission and collection
of these documents. Reminders for Assignment submission and collection via e-mail are a
privilege not a right.
 Late Assignment submissions and reports amendments (Re -do) will not be
accommodated in the current Semester. Late Assignment Submissions and reports
amendments (Re-do) will only be evaluated in the next Semester. This may affect the
student’s Diploma Graduation and possibly further studies
 The final written report and logbook hard copy/s must be handed in or mailed to

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 Bellville Campus

The Mechanical Engineering Co-operative Education Coordinator:

Mechanical Engineering Building,

Room 1.74 (Mr G Morris) or Room 1.82 (Mr P Tebele) Mechanical Engineering, CPUT,
Bellville Campus
PO Box 1906, Bellville 7535
Tel: 021 959 6293 (Mr G Morris) or 021 959 6732 (Mr P Tebele)

All students have to apply at the Faculty of Engineering for a Diploma after all subjects
have been passed and the Work place based learning has been successfully completed.
See Appendix “J”, Graduate Identification Form.

iii. Logbook

a) The logbook serves as a formal record of the student’s work place based learning a n d should therefore
be looked after, filled out correctly and neatly and should be given the appropriate priority by all
parties involved during the work place based learning period.

The logbook must briefly describe the student’s activities and task performance. The duration (time in
days) of the activities must be logged next to each work category. The log sheets must be
compiled and signed on a monthly basis by the student and mentor/supervisor.

Refer to Appendix F, for a sample Log Sheet and summary of Work place based learning.

Note:

The student must compile his/her own logbook, according to the sequence listed below:

Content of Feedback Summary:

 Summary Sheet
 Quarterly Performance Appraisals
 Skills Portfolio
 Employer Feedback Form
 Student Feedback Form

The Cooperative Education Coordinator must evaluate the logbook at the end of the WPBL as per dates
below.

Submission Dates:

 Second Semester First Friday in December

b) Skills Portfolio

The skills portfolio must be submitted as a sub-section of the logbook at the end of the work place
based learning period. The sequence in which the documents must be collated is listed below:
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 Content of Skills Portfolio
 Certificates of short courses attended, e.g. Pneumatics, PLC’s, Safety, etc. Work Experiences.
 Special Awards of Achievement
 Letters of Recommendation
 Employer Feedback Form (Appendix C)
 Student Feedback Form (Appendix G)

This portfolio must contain documentary proof of life skills or other skills that the student has obtained
during the work place based learning period.

6. EVALUATION CRITERIA

6.1 Weighting

Oral Presentation 20%

Project Report 50%
Logbook 25%
Skills Portfolio 5%
TOTAL 100%
6.2 Assessment

6.2.1 Employer Assessment

The student’s skills and competencies will be assessed by the employer as follows:

 Final project report – According to the criteria as set out in the Competency Assessment
sheet, Appendix B
 The logbook – Evaluation and verification by means of monthly Log Sheets.
 The student’s quarterly performance appraisal report, Appendix D.

6.2.2 University of Technology Assessment

 The Project Report will be assessed by the UoT according to the following criteria:

Weight X10 Mark

1. Application of engineering
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principles
2. Structure:
 Comprehensiveness:
 Introduction
 Investigation 3
 Discussion
 Conclusion
3. Logical Explanation 3
4. Neatness and finish of
1
document
Total
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 6.2.3 Example of the allocation of marks

Mark out of 10 Weight Mark

 Oral Presentation 5/10 2 10 *

 Project Report 5/10 5 25
Logbook 5/10 2.5 12.5

 Skills Portfolio 5/10 0.5 2.5
 Minimum Pass Mark 50%

The recommended overall pass mark is 50%.

* The student has to achieve at least 50% for the Oral Presentation and 50% for the Project
Report(see T able above) respectively, plus the Logbook has to be signed off by the UoT in
order to achieve an overall pass of 50%.

6.2.4 Allocation of final marks

No Progress Shown – Re-register: FH

Needs Improvement: FI

Pass: 50% P50

Distinction: 75% P75

The logbook, skills portfolio, report and oral presentation will be assessed based on the following ECSA
Graduate Attributes:

Item ECSA Graduate Attributes 6: Professional and Technical No Yes

Communication
6.1 Appropriate investigative and problem solving techniques are chosen
and applied.
6.2 Data is interpreted and analysed in relation to the problem and
engineering principles are applied.
6.3 Justification for the recommended solution is based on sound
engineering principles.
6.4 Use technology and literature to gather, analyse and record
information with the view to share it with relevant role-players.
6.5 Display oral and written communication skills on all levels in the
organisation.
6.6 Participate actively in group activities, discussions and meetings.
6.7 Structure and content of oral presentation, logbook and written
reports are logical and clear.
6.8 Show sufficient application of acquired engineering knowledge.
6.9 Establish audience reach in a professional manner.
6.10 Handling audio-visual material and/or equipment during oral
presentation

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Item ECSA Graduate Attributes 8: Individual, Team and No Yes
Multidisciplinary Working
8.1 Activities are planned, organized and controlled effectively.
8.2 Tasks are completed within the given time frames.
8.3 Workplace rules and regulations are adhered to.
8.4 Leadership abilities are displayed.
8.5 Work, in collaboration with customers (internal and external) and
suppliers is carried out effectively.
8.6 Meaningful contributions are made during meetings and group work.
8.7 Personal responsibilities within the team are carried out in a
professional manner.
8.8 Relationships, respect and trust are built with relevant parties.

Item ECSA Graduate Attributes 9: Independent Learning Ability No Yes

9.1 Personal responsibilities are carried out in a professional manner.
9.2 Activities are planned, organized and controlled effectively.
9.3 Instructions are interpreted correctly and acted upon timeously.
9.4 Shows initiative and demonstrates well developed learning skills.
9.5 Can investigate and analyse to solve engineering problems.
9.6 Can exhibit ability to apply critical thinking.
9.7 Appropriate investigative and problem solving techniques are chosen
and applied.
9.8 Data is interpreted and analysed in relation to the problem, and
engineering principles are applied.
9.9 Justification for the recommended solution is based on sound
engineering principles.
9.10 Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering
and wider audiences.
9.11 Written reports are of a high standard and technical aspects are well
explained.
9.12 Training, coaching or mentoring opportunities
- Is there a willingness to participate or engage in these
activities?
9.13 Professional development (internship/graduate programme/bursary
opportunities etc.)
- Is there a willingness to progress through professional
development?
9.14 Show initiative to engage in voluntary activities outside his/her work
scope, or outside normal working hours.

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Item ECSA Graduate Attributes 10: Engineering Professionalism No Yes
10.1 The student adheres to the company rules, code of conduct and
regulations.
10.2 Abide by workplace culture, ethics, operational procedures and code
of conduct.
Work is carried out in an ethical manner, and employer values are
satisfied.
10.3 Workplace rules and procedures are obeyed.
Identifies ethical issues and affected parties and their interest.
10.4 Does the level of competence meet or exceed the requirements of
the position.
10.5 The demeanour and attitude meet the requirements of the work
specification.
10.6 Is dependable to carry out tasks and activities with:
- confidence
- responsibility
- accountability
- commitment.

Item ECSA Graduate Attributes 11: Workplace Practices No Yes

11.1 Has the student training shown the ability of maximising the plant
yield and efficiency?
11.2 Does the student training demonstrate the use of engineering
computer aided draughting and design software or programme?
11.3 Does the student training demonstrate the engineering industry
specific quality assurance principles?
11.4 Has the student training included all systems and software that exert
control over production processes?
11.5 Does the student training demonstrate the understanding of the
application of the basic electrical and electronics principles?
11.6 Does the student training demonstrate the understanding of the
application of thermodynamic principles?
11.7 Does the student training demonstrate the understanding of the
application of strength of materials?
11.8 Does the student training demonstrate the understanding of the
application of fluid mechanics principles?
11.9 Has the student training demonstrated the ability to achieve better
maintainability, reliability, and availability of plant and equipment?

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 Appendix ”A”

SUBJECT: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PRACTICE

EXAMINATION: CONTINUOUS EVALUATION

SYLLABUS

1. REQUIRED CORE WORKPLACE LEARNING AREAS

1.1 Workplace culture, ethics, operational procedures and code of conduct

1.2 Safety

1.3 Problem solving skills

1.4 Mastering technology through the use of equipment and instruments

1.5 Application of technical and engineering knowledge

1.6 Creation of commercial awareness

1.7 Communicate effectively in a technological environment

1.8 Co-ordination of projects

2. ELECTIVE FIELDS OF APPLIED WORKPLACE LEARNING

2.1 Plant optimization

2.2 Process Control in a manufacturing environment

2.3 Quality Assurance

2.4 Draughting and Design

2.5 Basic electrical and electronics technology

2.6 Application of thermodynamic principles

2.7 Maintenance applications

2.8 Strength of materials applications, including the identification of the properties of engineering
materials

2.9 Application of Fluid Mechanics Principles

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 Appendix “B”

OVERALL COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT

(To be completed by the Workplace Mentor)

Student Name: Programme/Course: Mechanical Engineering_

Student No: Student Signature:

1. Demonstrate Mechanical Engineering practical skills and knowledge

Specific Outcomes Assessment Criteria Assessment

1.1. Apply engineering 1.Tools and equipment are used

practical skills and knowledge and operated correctly to A B C D
through one or more of the fabricate components to
following activities: specification.

 Use of engineering tools/

equipment 2. The maintenance system
 Participate in maintenance is understood while doing A B C D
activities routine maintenance or
 Assist with production or component repairs. .
manufacturing processes
3. Manufacturing or
 Quality control
production processes are A B C D
 Engage in engineering,
understood, monitored and
design and draughting
effectively controlled.
 Engage in equipment,
plant and systems 4. Quality control measures
optimization processes are carried out successfully. A B C D
 Health and safety
5. Design is based on sound
Please refer to key for rating engineering principles and A B C D
system: Draughting standards are
adhered to.
Key: 6. Sound recommendations
for equipment, plant and A B C D
A = Superior systems optimization are
B = Competent made and justified.
C = Needs Improvement/
7. Health and safety
Not Yet Competent
standards are adhered to. A B C D
D = Learning area not
available

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2. Apply engineering principles to diagnose and solve engineering problems
Specific Outcomes Assessment Criteria Assessment

2.1. Perform inspections, 1. Appropriate

testing or technical investigative and problem A B C D
investigations and analysis to solving techniques are
solve general engineering chosen and applied.
problems. 2. Data is
interpreted and analysed in A B C D
relation to the problem and
engineering principles are
applied.
3. Justification for
the recommended solution is A B C D
based on sound engineering
principles.

3. Apply management principles in an engineering environment

3.1. Plan. Organize and 1. Activities are planned,
control of activities on an organized and controlled A B C D
individual basis and as part of effectively.
a team.
2. Tasks are completed
within the given time A B C D
frames.
3. Workplace rules and
regulations are adhered to. A B C D

4. Leadership abilities are

displayed. A B C D

4. Communicate effectively in a technological environment

4.1. Use technology and 1. Activities are planned,
literature to gather, analyse organized and controlled A B C D
and record information with effectively.
the view to share it with
relevant role-players. 2. Instructions are interpreted
correctly and acted upon A B C D
timeously.
4.2. Display oral and written 3. Written reports are of a
communication skills on all high standard and technical A B C D
levels, i.e. towards aspects are well explained.
management, workers and
clients. 4. Verbal communication to all
levels of staff is done in an A B C D
effective manner.

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5. Work effectively in a team environment
Specific Outcomes Assessment Criteria Assessment

5.1. Participate actively in 1. Meaningful contributions

group activities, discussions are made during meetings A B C D
and meetings. and group work.

2 Personal
responsibilities within the A B C D
team are carried out in a
professional manner.
3. Relationships, respect
and trust are built with A B C D
relevant parties.
6. Understand the world of work as a set of related systems
6.1. Display understanding of 1. Impact of own actions on
the effect of own actions on: the work environment are A B C D
understood and considered
The overall work environment in a responsible manner.
Customer relations
2. Specific customer or
Commercial impact company requirements are A B C D
identified and met.
3. Work, in collaboration with
customers and suppliers is A B C D
carried out effectively.
4. Commercial awareness in
technical work is A B C D
demonstrated.

Key:

A = Superior
B = Competent
C = Needs Improvement/ Not Yet Competent
D = Learning area not available

Mentor Name Signature Date

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 Appendix “C”
Department of Co-operative Education

(To be completed by the Employer)

EMPLOYER FEEDBACK

Course: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Name of Student:
Name of Mentor:

Name of Company:

Date:

Disagree
Strongly

Acceptabl
Partially
Agree

Agree

Agree

Not

e
1. The work place based learning programme prepared the 2 3
1 4 5
student to function as a member of a group.

2. The work place based learning programme helped the student to develop leadership 1 2 3 4 5
qualities.
3. The work place based learning programme helped the student to 1 2 3 4 5
develop communication skills.
4. The work place based learning programme helped the student to 1 2 3 4 5
develop organisational and planning skills.
5. The work place based learning programme helped the student to develop 1 2 3 4 5
critical thinking skills.
6. The student showed positive growth in learning new skills during the 1 2 3 4 5
experiential learning period.
7. The student had adequate theoretical knowledge to successfully complete 1 2 3 4 5
discipline related tasks.
8. The student’s progress was monitored in a satisfactory manner by the Co- 1 2 3 4 5
operative Education Co-ordinator.
9. Communication with industry was done in a professional manner by staff of the 1 2 3 4 5
Co-operative Education Department.
1 2 3 4 5
10. The overall quality of the work place based learning programme is
satisfactory.
11. The work place based learning programme is a means to recruit permanent staff for 1 2 3 4 5
my organisation.
1 2 3 4 5
12. Work place based learning should be a compulsory part of all courses

13. The minimum period of work place based learning for the student to 3 Months 6 Months 12Months 18 Months
become competent in discipline specific tasks:
COMMENTS

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 Appendix “D”

STUDENT PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL

(To be completed by the Employer)

The particular aspects should be assessed using the following ratings from 5 - 1.

5. Outstanding Performance: This evaluation
should only be given in exceptional cases.
. 4. Highly Satisfactory: This evaluation
should be used for a performance
above the expected norm.
3. Satisfactory: This evaluation should be
used for performance, which meets
expectations, and considered to be sufficient
for the present situation.
2. Unsatisfactory: This evaluation should only be used
for a performance, which does not meet expectations,
and where no progress is shown.
1. Unacceptable: This evaluation should only be used
when the performance of the Person is so poor that
continuous employment should be seriously evaluated.

Student Name: Student No:

Course: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Assessment by Assessor (Mentor)

First Second Third Fourth
Number Evaluation
Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
(Rating) (Rating) (Rating) (Rating)
E-1 Showing awareness of company
procedures and policies
E-2 Showing a sense of responsibility and
reliability in all aspects of the duty
E-3 Showing diligence with any given work
assignment
E-4 Showing interest and engagement in
personal training
E-5 Showing ability to work independently

E-6 Personal behaviour and appearance, e.g.

punctuality
E-7 Demonstrate awareness of safety
procedures.
E-8 Showing ability to take initiative

E-9 Actively taking part in teamwork

E-10 Showing ability to communicate

effectively

WORKPLACE MENTOR’S SIGNATURE:

DATE OF ASSESSMENT:

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 Appendix “E”

Faculty of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Oral Presentation
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT SHEET

Student Name:
Student Number:
1st or 2nd Presentation
Date:
Topic:
Name of Mentor:
Programme:
Key: A = Superior 85% B = Competent 50% C = Needs Improvement/ Not yet
competent

Critical outcome Assessment criteria Assessment

A B C
1 Structure and content of 1.1 The presenter introduced him/herself
presentation logical and correctly.
clear. 1.2 A clear layout, covering the content of the
presentation, was used.
1.3 The introduction was striking and effective
1.4 Background to the topic was given in a
concise manner.
1.5 A logical development of information was
followed to explain content
1.6 The key issues were clearly explained
1.7 The key aspects were linked up in a
logical manner.
2 Show sufficient 2.1 A clear understanding of engineering
application of acquired concepts was exhibited.
engineering knowledge 2.2 Adequate examples of application of
knowledge were demonstrated.
2.3 Sufficient scope of theoretical knowledge
was exhibited.
2.4 Technical questions were correctly
answered.

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3 Establish audience 3.1 The presenter was neatly dressed.
reach in a professional
manner 3.2 The presenter maintained effective eye
contact.
3.3 Gestures (hands, etc) were used to good
effect.
3.4 Variation of voice was used to good
effect.
3.5 The use of language was correct.
4 Handling audio-visual 4.1 Use of audio-visual equipment created
material and/or good impact on audience.
equipment 4.2 Audio-visual equipment and/or material
were handled skillfully.
4.3 Display of audio-visual material was clear
to everyone.
4.4 Audio-visual material supported the
central theme of the presentation.
4.5 Audio-visual material was in sequence
with the presentation.
4.6 For good clarity, models, artifacts and
samples were effectively included.

Outcome of Assessment
Judgment: Competent ► Not yet competent►

Acceptance of outcome
I agree with the outcome of this assessment as indicated above
Candidate’s Signature
Assessor’s Signature

Comments

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 Appendix “F”
FORMAT OF LOGBOOK

SUMMARY OF WORK PLACE BASED

LEARNING
(To be completed by the Student)

Student Name: Student

Number:

Course: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

1. SUMMARY OF WORKSTATIONS

Dates Checked by
University of Page No. of Log
Employer Name
Technology sheets
From To

2. SUMMARY OF CORE LEARNING AREAS

FIELD (3mth)Percentage (3mth) Percentage

1. Workplace culture, ethics, operational procedures and code
of conduct.

2. Safety

3. Problem solving skills

4. Mastering technology through the use of equipment and

instruments.

5. Application of technical and engineering knowledge.

6. Creation of commercial awareness

7. Communicate effectively in a technological environment.

8. Coordination of projects

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3. SUMMARY OF ELECTIVE WORKPLACE LEARNING FIELDS

FIELD (3mths) NO. (3mths) NO. OF

OF DAYS DAYS
1. Plant Optimisation SPENT SPENT

2. Process Control in a Manufacturing environment

3. Quality Assurance

4. Draughting and Design

5. Basic electrical and Electronics technology

6. Application of Thermodynamic Technology

7. Maintenance Applications

8. Strength of Materials applications, including the

identification of the properties of engineering
9. Application of Fluid Mechanics Principles

WORKPLACE MENTOR

Name:

Signature:

Qualification:

Position in Company:

No. of years experience:

Signed off by Cooperative Education Coordinator: Date:

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 Appendix “F”

MONTHLY LOGSHEET DESCRIPTION OF IN-SERVICE TRAINING MONTH

Employer: Student Name: St. No: From:

Postal Address: Postal Address:

Postal Code: To:

Postal Code:

Tel No: Cell:

Tel No: Fax No:

WORK CATEGORY DESCRIPTION OF TASKS PERFORMED TIME IN DAYS

Appraisal (Scale 1 – 10) Comments from Supervisor Comments from student

Quality of work

Quantity of work

Responsibility

Knowledge and skills

Motivation

Communication

Signed:

Designation: Signed:

Date: Date:

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 Appendix “G”
(To be completed by the Student)

STUDENT FEEDBACK
Course: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Full Name of Student:

Name of Mentor:

Name of Organisation:

Co-op Coordinator:

Disagree
Strongly

Partially

Accepta
Agree

Agree

Agree

ble
1. The orientation lectures adequately prepared me for the workplace. 1 2 3 4 5

2. The placement procedures of the Co-op Department were satisfactory. 1 2 3 4 5

3. The inputs of the Co-op Co-ordinator contributed to my work place based 1 2 3 4 5

learning experience.
4. The assessment of my work place based learning was done in a fair manner. 1 2 3 4 5

5. The work place based learning programme developed my communication 1 2 3 4 5

skills.
6. The work place based learning programme developed my problem 1 2 3 4 5
solving/critical thinking skills.
7. The work place based learning programme developed my ability to work in a 1 2 3 4 5
team.
8. The work place based learning programme developed my ability to 1 2 3 4 5
plan and organize my tasks effectively.
9. The workstation provided me with the scope of work to successfully 1 2 3 4 5
complete my work place based learning assignments.
10. My learning followed an upward curve during my stay at this workstation. 1 2 3 4 5

11. Average number of hours worked per week:

R
12 Gross monthly remuneration:

Contract Permanent None

1. Method of employment:
General Comments:

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 Appendix “H”
TITLE PAGE
(To be completed by Student)

Technical Report: Mechanical Engineering

Student Information:

Full Initials & Surname:

Student Number:

Mailing Address for Reports

Postal Code:

Project Information:

Report No:

Title of Project:

Field of Work (e.g. Manufacturing)

Company Information:

Company Name:

Postal Address:

Postal Code:

Street Address:

Postal Code:

Telephone No:

Fax No:

Name of Mentor:

E-mail Address:

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 Part of Appendix “H”

FORMAT OF TECHNICAL REPORT

TITLE PAGE (Compulsory)

REPORT DECLARATION - page 23 (Compulsory)

OVERALL COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT – Appendix B (Compulsory)

i) Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

Background study

Problem statement

Literature survey

Setting of objectives

Planning of project (work schedule)

2. INVESTIGATION

2.1 Theoretical Considerations

Discuss theoretical aspects (principles) applicable to specific cases in work situation. Perform
calculations and forecasts. Determine norms, standards, etc.

2.2 Practical Considerations

Describe actual activities, actions and procedures carried out by the student himself/herself
e.g.:

- Use of tools, apparatus and equipment;

- Building and construction of equipment;
- Dismantling, modifications and assembly of components;
- Finding of faults
- Conducting of tests and recording of data;
- Acquisition of information and execution of administrative tasks;
- Execution of designs, draughting of drawings and handling of documentation, etc.;
- Co-ordination of activities.

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3. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Have objective, as set out in the Introduction, been met?

Are problems, as stated in the Introduction, been solved?

How can further problems be prevented?

What advantages does this project hold for a specific company or institution?

Any other relevant recommendations that is executable in practice.

What did the student learn from this project in terms of experience gained in practice, etc.?

4. REFERENCES

List of literature and courses

List of articles, etc.

5. TABLES (Need to form part of text)

6. FIGURES (Need to form part of text)

Graphs, Sketches, Photographs, etc.

7. APPENDICES

Important Note: All submitted Logbooks, Portfolios, Reports, Oral Presentations or any Assignment or

Submission/s, whether a hard or electronic copy, remains the property of CPUT.

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 Plagiarism Declaration
NAME: STUDENT NO:

I understand that plagiarism means using someone else’s work and pretending that it is my own.
This includes copying from internet or print sources. I further declare that:

□ There is no plagiarism in the attached document.

□ I have used in-text referencing on all information that comes from print or internet sources,
including figures, diagrams, charts and tables.

□ I have used the Harvard system for in-text referencing and the bibliography.

□ I have not copied the work of another student.

□ I have used my own words in writing the attached document, and have not copied material
off the internet or print sources (copy and paste).

□ I understand that I must still use in-text referencing even though I have summarized the
source material in my own words.

□ I understand that it is not acceptable to copy the attached project from print or internet
sources even if I use in-text referencing.

Please tick off each item of the above checklist, and sign below.

SIGNATURE:

DATE:

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 Appendix “I”

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION UNIT WORK

PLACE BASED LEARNING REGISTRATION PROCESS

All students who are placed at companies must deposit their work place based learning registration and class fee
into the University’s banking account before the prescribed registration dates.

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology’s banking details are as follows:

ABSA Bank
Bellville – Branch Code: 632005
Account number: 012 02 660 521

A: PROCESS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE PLACED AT COMPANIES - INSIDE THE CAPE TOWN AREA

1. Students must follow the normal registration process for their department and register online on the prescribed dates.

2. Students must present the Co-op Unit with proof of registration, after which the company detail form and
memorandum of agreement is completed, and is then issued with a Logbook and Learner Manual.

3. All students must submit a logbook/s to their respective departments as detailed in their course Learner Manual.

B: PROCESS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE PLACED AT COMPANIES OUTSIDE THE CAPE TOWN AREA i.e. Port
Elizabeth, Durban, Pretoria, Johannesburg etc
NB: This applies to INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS as well

1. Students must follow the normal registration process for their department and register online on the prescribed
dates.

2. Students must have paid their outstanding fees with the University before they can be registered.

3. Should a student qualify for a bursary/loan they must contact the Financial Aid office at 021 959 6371 to ascertain
whether the bursary/loan covers Work place based learning fees.

4. The company detail form and Memorandum of Agreement will be forwarded to students to be completed clearly
indicating to which address the Logbook and Learner Manual must be posted.

5. The logbook and learner manual will only be posted to the student once he/she has been registered.
For further details contact: Administrative Assistant
Co-operative Education Unit
First Floor, New Science Building
P O Box 1906
7535 Bellville
Tel: 021 959 6166
Fax: 021 959 6100

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 GRADUATE IDENTIFICATION

FORM

Appendix “J”

FACULTY:

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Student to complete:

SURNAME:

FIRST NAMES:

STUDENT NO:

ID./PASSPORT NUMBER:
(Please attach copy of your ID./Passport)

NAME OF QUALIFICATION:

POSTAL ADDRESS:

Do you require a qualifying letter?

Benodig u ‘n kwalifiserende brief? Collect Fax Mail e-Mail

Yes No e-Mail address:

Contact Tel No / Fax No /

Kontak Tel Nr: Faks Nr:

Co-operative Education Co-ordinator to complete:

DATE IN-SERVICE TRAINING COMPLETED /
DATUM INDIENSOPLEIDING VOLTOOI:

CO-ORDINATOR’S SIGNATURE / KOORDINEERDER SE HANDTEKENING

AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE: DEPARTMENT

(where necessary) /
GEVOLMAGTIGDE VAN DIE DEPARTMENT (waar nodig)

Faculty Office to complete:

COURSE CODE / KURSUSKODE:

CUM LAUDE: (Circle / Omkring) YES / JA NO / NEE

DATE OF ISSUE / DATUM VAN

UITREIKING:

FACULTY OFFICE /
FAKULTEITSKANTOOR:

DATE / DATUM:

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 Appendix “K”
ENGINEERING VISITATION REPORT
Department: Mechanical Engineering

Date: Time:

Company Name:

Mentor:

Street Address: Postal Address:

Tel No: Fax No: Email:

General Business:

Main Field of Activities:

Student Name Student No. Course Registration

Date 1st Reg Date 2nd Reg

Coordinator’s Comments:

Remarks on student’s preparedness to meet academic & practical requirements:

Problems & items to be followed up:

General comments:

Coordinator’s Signature:
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Student’s Comments:

Remarks on Training:

General comments:

Student’s Signature:

Mentor’s Comments

Remarks on suitability of academic preparation:

Remarks on competence of students:

General comments:

Mentor’s Qualification: No.of years experience:

ECSA Registration No (if applicable):

Mentor’s Signature:

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