STUDENT’S ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
DAILY REPORT OF ACTIVITIES
Name of Trainee: Ferdinand Rillorta Marcelino Jr.
Class Schedule: Monday to Friday | 8am – 5pm
Company: JCVA_
Professor: _Engr. Edward Ang_
Note: The trainee should give a brief but clear report on the task performed, its purpose and how it is
accomplished. Also, indicate the machines, equipment, tools and materials used, if any. Practice Safety.
Date : April 21, 2025
Time In: 8:30am
Time Out: 5:30pm
Hour Spent: 8
Certified Correct by:
Supervisor/Trainer
It was a visual story about progress, the passage
from theoretical abstraction to concrete reality.
The enormity of the endeavor really hit home,
providing one with a feel for the gravity and
magnitude of large engineering efforts. The visit
to the site was very personal and I was very
proud. There is something very satisfying, no
matter how large or small your own contribution
may be, about a shared sense of achievement,
something I’ve learned is a wonderful thing to be
a part of when on a team. I also gained a
priceless big picture perspect about the
engineering process. I may have been involved in
the above until now on a task or phase level only.
But the site visit provided a unique chance to
explore how these different pieces fit together. It
served as a physical bridge between those early
days of planning and conception, when ideas and
designs were being hatched – and the project
became realized through actual construction. A
site visit provided a deeper insight into the
challenges of moving logs around in such a
complicated operation. They realized the
movement of materials, the scheduling of various
teams and trades, the implementation of safety
protocols — all appeared clearer and more
appreciated in the physical context of the
construction site in the field. It emphasized the
need for good communication, managing the
project well, and the necessity of flexibility as
things would inevitably happen when it came to
construction. The fact that we had armed security
personnel during the site survey emphasizes also
the need for security in these facility. Being
responsible for the health and safety of all
individuals on-site and the preservation of assets,
is an integral part of project management which
is sometimes invisible. The fact they were part of
the site trip, suggested they take a
comprehensive view of all aspects of the project.
Date : April 22, 2025
Time In: 8:30am
Time Out: 5:30pm
Hour Spent: 8
Certified Correct by:
Supervisor/Trainer
This was another day in the campaign to develop
and maintain a culture of safety, emphasising the
fundamental need for it in every aspect of the
project. On the visual evidence of that day the
emphasis on this appears to have been clear,
with workers standing around huddled in hard
hats and safety vests around what looks like
some scaffolding - a common feature on many
construction sites. The highlight of the day was a
full safety briefing. This was more than just a
quick look around but a full in-service, so that
everyone who was to be working there fully
understood the important points of health and
safety. The topics discussed in the briefing need
not be severe or morbid – they could include
proper use of PPE (hard hats and vests are
visible in the image), specific protocols and rules
governing procedures, or any number of standard
practices that the trainee would need to follow on
a building site. These rules and regulations are
usually designed to reduce known risk and
prevent accidents, learned from years of
experience and lessons passed down in the
industry. Certainly, the focus that even a short
briefing must make on the need to follow these
protocols and guidelines is the most important
thing we need to remember from it. It emphasized
that safety isn’t merely a suggestion but a
required part of working in these environs.
Compliance is really your best bet to keep people
safe and maintain a healthier and more
productive work environment. This emphasis on
compliance highlights the fact that engaging in
short cuts or not following the known safe
practices can result in serious injury. For me, this
disproportionate focus on safety as the most
important part of engineering was a profound
lesson on the broader role of the engineers. ―The
expertise of engineers is well known in terms of
design, planning and problem solving, but this
day showed the importance of their critical role in
safety and welfare of all who take part in a
project. Engineers are not just concerned with
structures, a buildings and systems are all very
well, but engineers also have an ethical and
professional duty to manufacture and maintain a
safe workplace for all employees. This
responsibility ranges from the beginning of design
to ensure that safety considerations are
incorporated into the plans, to the end of the
construction stage, as engineers work to
administer safety procedures and respond to any
safety risks on work sites. They also participate
in risk analysis, safety procedures development
and much of the time in training and briefing of
labour. That fellow feeling for human life and
welfare implicit in engineering decision processes
lends a very serious dimension to the profession.
What the safety briefing stands for is also good at
being convaied in the face of workers standing
araound the scaffolding. Scaffolding is a
necessity when working at heights, but it carries
risks if it's not assembled, used, and maintained
properly.
Date : April 23, 2025
Time In: 8:30am
Time Out: 5:30pm
Hour Spent: 8
Certified Correct by:
Supervisor/Trainer
The main task of the day was to problem solve
the installation of some of the fixtures. This was
not some thought exercise or theoretical
discussion; it was a real-world problem that
required practical skills and critical thinking. This
shows the collaborative nature of the initiative, by
the group that is working together. It is that it was
not worked alone, but joined forces with the
collaboration of several and its experiences. That,
to me, was an incredibly important link between
theoretical comprehension of stuff in the
classroom, and then practicality. The concepts
and theories that had previously only taught from
books and lectures were put to use. It was a
chance to put your knowledge into practice, to
watch how the idealism worked in real life. This
hands-on work reinforced my understanding of
questions that are often overlooked in formal
academic settings." And, finally, the task itself
was a ―revelation‖ in the nature of effort and, of
course, emphasized the necessity of working
together and cooperating with colleagues.
Attendance at heights of the ladder suggested
introduces safety issues that require clear
communications and clearly defined roles. There
must have been roles to play for every single
member of the team and in order to make the
whole task a success and complete safely they
would have had to work in perfect harmony with
each other. Good communication would have
been key to make certain that everyone knew
what was happening, what to expect and what (if
needed) would be done. Even the process of
troubleshooting was a series of steps: what is the
symptom, what might be the cause, what might be
the solution, let’s try it, let’s see if that worked.
This iterative cycle requires both skill as an
individual problem solver, and in communicating
your results and in working together to determine
the next steps. There would have been insights
and observations from everyone that led to a
collective understanding of the problem and a
solution that would work. Aside from all the
technicalities and learning to do the actual task,
the experience (an by extension the
accomplishment) provided us something were not
really able to put a finger on, but which we feel
strengthened the team's spirit. When people with
diverse skills and viewpoints apply their
contributions to the overcome a challenge
together, collective intelligence is a result greater
than the sum of individuals’ efforts. Coordination
enables optimal distribution of efforts and
resources, and minimizes errors and work
accidents, in particular when dealing with
hazardous elements such as heights for example.
Date : April 24, 2025
Time In: 8:30am
Time Out: 5:30pm
Hour Spent: 8
Certified Correct by:
Supervisor/Trainer
Engineers, the technical experts charged with
design and execution, were fundamentally
engaged. Project managers — the ringmasters in
charge of ensuring that everything stays on time
and on budget — also dominated the
conversations. In addition, other actors, persons
or entities who have a stake in the result of the
project, provided their opinions and comments.
The primary action noted was examining
documents
closely.
These
documents
undoubtedly held architectural plans, timetables,
reports, and other information vital for judicious
decision making. As this literature was studied,
ideas were freely exchanged. This wasn’t a sit
back experience; instead, it was something where
readers engaged, asked questions, offered
suggestions. Presumably, the air would have
been filled with the murmur of
intense
conversation and interrupted by episodes of
assent, argument, and explanation. A key
element of this collective planning process was
the obvious respect for varying perspectives. It
was evident that attendees appreciated seeing
the project from alternative perspectives. With
each having their own set of expertise and
experience, the discussion was more diverse and
enlightening, providing a more holistic view of the
challenges and opportunities at stake. This was
an all-inclusive culture, the special forces guys
didn’t have any special ownership of anything. In
addition, the interactions were marked by high
teamwork spirit. When problems arose, the group
as a whole worked on the solutions. Rather than
everyone working in isolated silos, the team had a
real sense of togetherness in taking on the
challenges and an alignment in wanting to drive
the project forward. This cooperative problemsolving was crucial in order to move ahead
efficiently. Looking back on the events of the day
sparked a realization: engineers can't just kick
butt on the technical front and expect to win
every game. Being able to communicate and
work productively with others is at least as
important. The complexity of engineering projects
usually calls for people with multiple talents and
abilities. Transparency in communicating that
gets everybody on the same page, knowing what
we want to do and anticipating ahead of time any
problems. Partnership enables shared resources,
expertise,
and
ultimately
stronger, more
innovative solutions.
Date : April 25, 2025
Time In: 8:30am
Time Out: 5:30pm
Hour Spent:
Certified Correct by:
Supervisor/Trainer
As we toured that facility chemicals tainted air
permeated the complex, and the background
noise was that of raging water. Glances were
exchanged among my fellow workers and I until it
dawned on us that this factory had a huge
responsibility. The amount of water being treated
every day was staggering, enough to serve a
major city. This highlighted the vital need for
effective and dependable infrastructure. Our
instructor, a gray-haired engineer with a wealth of
experience, walked us through the different steps
of purifying water. We started at the very
beginning, at screening and the removal of large
debris and sediments. The water then swept into
huge tanks, coagulating and flocculating, tiny
particles goingosed together. I was intrigued by
the complex chemical reactions that took place
and transformed that muddy water into something
less cloudy.‖ The process of how the chemicals
interacted with the impurities, giving birth to
larger,
heavier particles,
was a carefully
choreographed ballet at the microscopic level.
Next we watched the clumps settle to the bottom
in the sedimentation tanks, revealing clear water
behind them. Filtration was a key part, with the
water flowing through sand and gravel layers to
get rid of any last traces of impurities. Lastly, the
water was disinfected, introducing chemicals
such as chlorine or other disinfectants to
eliminate dangerous bacteria and viruses. The
last phase showed the significance of public
health in the design of an engineering system. It
was humbling to realize the sophisticated science
that takes place behind something we consider
commonplace--clean water. That’s when I
became acutely aware of the importance of
engineers in developing and protecting these
systems to protect public health. Our cities would
be at risk from waterborne diseases, and would
not
have
this
resource,
without
such
professionals. Engineering Beginnings This first
day was a humbling experience to the world of
water treatment and the crucial role of an
engineer. I emerged from the plant with a new
appreciation for the intricate machinations that
provide us with clean water as well as a clearer
sense of the engineer’s mission to protect us all.