University Of Botswana
Computer Science Department
CSI352
Industrial Attachment Course
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Table of Contents
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Course Synopsis……………………………..2
Aims and Objectives………………………...3
Rules and Regulations…………….................4
Rights, Responsibilities and Obligations…….5
Student Industrial Attachment Procedure……8
Attachment Monitoring and Evaluation……..9
Student Assessment Framework……………10
Student Reports…………………………….12
University Tutor Visit Report Form………..13
Summative Report By Industrial Supervisor.20
Log Book Entry…………………………….26
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1. Course Synopsis
This is a core course for the 300 level students in all streams. It is worth 2 credits and has
duration of 12 weeks during the winter long vacation.
Pre-requisites: Completion of All Level 200 courses
Aims and Learning Objectives
The course is designed with the main objective of giving students an opportunity
to work in an organizational environment.
Please refer to the next page for the aims and objectives of this course.
Course Synopsis
The students are expected to carry out tasks as specified by the organizations they
are attached to. These tasks will vary depending on the type of work the student
is performing in the organization. The main expectation is that student be given
computer related projects to perform so as to be able to achieve the objectives of
the course.
Modes of Assessment
Students are expected to submit a typed comprehensive report detailing their
activities at the organization. The report also includes what the student learnt and
which courses offered by the department were useful during the attachment, as
well as indication of a potential final year project. The student’s supervisor at the
organization also gives a report about the students’ performance during the
attachment. These two will be used to assess the student.
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2. Aims and Objectives
 Bridge the gap between the classroom and the industrial feel
 Give students a chance to solve real world computer application problems
 Use the students’ experiences in the industry to improve our course content
 To acquaint students with real-life working environment so as to help them adapt
to the future employment more efficiently.
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To provide opportunities for students to gain real-life work experience in the IT
related environment by applying the skills the students have learnt during their
course of studies.
To provide opportunities for us to establish strong links with the industry so as to
gain feedback on our courses and the performance of our students.
Provide increased training and employment opportunities for the increased
number of graduates hence enable them to be self-supporting.
To provide practical education and skills that are responsive to the development
of economic sectors of the economy (Agriculture, Manufacturing, Commercial
and Service).
To equip the students with the project management skills and team work as they
get given projects or researches to carry out on behalf of the organization.
To enable the students to have access to the society IT needs and come up with
project proposals to meet those needs in conjunction with the organization.
To provide organizations with an opportunity to experience the capabilities of our
students and assess them as prospective employees.
To provide an opportunity for the companies to have at their disposal some staff
to use effectively on research and development for their products, without having
to use their staff already on ground.
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3. Rules and Regulations
1. A student is required to stay the whole 12 weeks with the company he/she has
been attached to.
2. In case of ill health, a sick leave should be produced before going on sick leave, a
copy to the supervisor and another copy to the coordinator.
3. The Student may not change the company you have been allocated to without
approval of the Coordinator.
4. A student must not abscond from work, absconding from work will carry penalty
which will be decided by the computer science board.
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6. Any problems, dissatisfaction must be discussed with the coordinator.
7. Students are reminded that this is a core course, thus they cannot graduate before
passing this course.
8. If you are to retake this course, you will have to do it at your own expenses, no
allowance will be given to you, even if you are government sponsored.
9. If you have to sit for the Re-Sit exams in May, you can only get a week off before
the start of the exam. As soon as the exam is over, you need to report back to
work.
10. The Exam study leave must be applied for in writing to the coordinator, a copy to
the supervisor, with the snapshot of your exam timetable attached.
11. The coordinator will communicate with the student’s supervisor regarding the
Exam study leave.
12. Study leave must be applied for well in advance.
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4. Rights, Responsibilities and Obligations
EMPLOYERS are required to:
Meet legal obligations
This means:
 complying with relevant national, provincial/regional legislation
Provide a safe working environment
This involves:
 providing a safe workplace free from workplace, verbal, physical, racial and
sexual abuse
 ensuring that all relevant health and safety requirements are addressed
 provision of appropriate work place induction programmes and/or materials
that give emphasis to core occupational health and safety requirements.
Support structured training
This involves:
 providing on-job opportunities to develop knowledge and skills
 lodging training-related documentation with the appropriate regulatory body,
and selecting an appropriately recognised training organisation to provide offjob learning components
 participating in the development of a training plan for each individual and
providing the facilities and expertise to assist the learner towards the
attainment of the plan
 ensuring that records of training and completion are maintained
 ensuring that the relevant authorities are notified of completion of components
of the training plan or the whole plan, and advising them of instances where
the plan may not be able to be completed.
Provide supervision and support
This involves:
 providing the learner with a nominated workplace supervisor who will provide
coaching and mentoring.
Advise workers of their rights and responsibilities
This involves:
 ensuring that the learner is encouraged to raise issues and problems both in the
workplace and in the training organisation
 advising the learner of their entitlements
 ensuring that the learner is aware of the help and assistance that is available to
them
 providing a comprehensive induction process to new workers and learners that
makes them aware of the proposed training programme, other potential
training pathways, workplace safety requirements and their rights and
responsibilities as workers and learners.
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The Attachment students are required to:
Be aware of and make a commitment to fulfill work responsibilities
This involves:
 attending work in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with the
employer’s requirements
 taking care of workplace property and materials
 following work instructions carefully
 respecting the rights of other learners and workers in the workplace
 remembering that information received from their employer may be
confidential and not able to be given to others without the employer or
supervisor’s permission.
Be aware of and make a commitment to fulfil training responsibilities
This involves:
 undertaking any training and assessment required
 making all reasonable efforts to achieve the competencies/standards specified
in the training plan
 participating in the development of the training plan
 attending training sessions or supervised workplace activities and taking
advantage of any learning opportunity
 maintaining records of training/learning undertaken.
The University (Computer Science Department) is are
required to:
Provide high quality learning and training programmes
This involves:
 providing opportunities to develop knowledge and skills
 providing facilities and expertise to assist the learner towards attaining
national standards and qualifications
 co-ordinating the collection of evidence and the assessment of this evidence
 ensuring that training records are kept
 meeting and complying with the quality standards specified by regulatory and
industry bodies to be a recognised/accredited training provider.
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Assess against national standards
This involves:
 applying assessment processes that are fair and transparent
 making assessment judgements that are sound and robust, and adhere to the
principles of good assessment
 making assessment judgements against published standards
 meeting assessment moderation requirements specified by regulatory and
industry bodies
 ensuring that assessment records are kept.
Provide supervision and support
This involves:
 ensuring that learners are encouraged to raise issues and problems with their
tutors, programme or other aspects of the training environment
 ensuring that the learner is aware of help and assistance available to them
 providing comprehensive induction to ensure that the learner is aware of the
facilities available to them, and of the organisational rules and regulations that
apply to them
 providing regular feedback, advice and guidance on progress towards the
attainment of training goals.
Liaise with the employer and industry
This involves:
 participating in the development of the training plan
 networking to ensure that training programmes reflect current or anticipated
work practice requirements
 ensuring that the employer and relevant authorities are notified of the
completion of the training plan or advising them of when the plan may be in
danger of not being completed.
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5. Student Industrial Attachment Procedure
Aug/Sep [1]
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Introduce prog.
To students
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Students fill
attachment forms
Student
details
Nov [2]
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Explain
procedures
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Issue info.
pack to
students
Info
pack
Oct [14]
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Nov – Jan
[3]
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Students
Publish
results
Assessment
results
approach orgs
for placements
Sep – Oct [13]
Jan [4]
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Students
confirm their info
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Provide
outcome from
orgs Interviews
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Assessment of
all components
Responses
from orgs
Aug [12]
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Jan – Mid March [5]
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Students
submit
summative
report
Students’
summative
report
Available
placements
Staff contact/visit
orgs to seek
placements
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Interviews
Aug [11]
Mid –End March [6]
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Assign students to orgs.
Interviews
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Assignment
to orgs
End March [7]
April [8]
May/Jun.[9]
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Finalize
arrangements
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Request student
allowance
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Student
interviews
Students
contact orgs
Visit 1 by
tutors (Wk 5)
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Submit
marks
Industrial
supervisor
submits report
to coordinator
Supervisor’s
summative
report
July [10]
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Visit 2 by tutors
(Wk 10)
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Submit marks
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Allowance
request
Visit marks
Visit marks
6. Attachment Monitoring & Evaluation
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Each student will be assigned an Industrial Supervisor from the host organisation,
who will be responsible for supervising and monitoring the student’s performance on
a day-to-day basis.
A University Tutor will also be assigned to each attachment to act as a link between
the student, the Industrial Supervisor and the University. They will be responsible for
monitoring student performance in the workplace on a periodic basis, via personal
visits to the organisation and email/telephone communication.
Evaluation of the attachment will involve all participants – the student, the Industrial
Supervisor and the University Tutor. This will cover the following categories:
Category
Evaluator
Evidenced via
Student Performance
University Tutor
Industrial Supervisor
Formal assessments
How well our courses prepare
students for the workplace
Student
Industrial Supervisor
Visits,
Industrial Supervisor report,
Student Attachment report
Quality & suitability of the host
for the attachment
How well we organise the
attachment
Student
University Tutor
Student
Industrial Supervisor
Visits
Visits
The overall monitoring of attachments will be carried out by the Student Industrial
Attachment Co-ordinator, who will oversee all attachments and ensure consistency
across assessors.
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7. Student Assessment Framework
7.1 What will be assessed
 The aim is to assess the student’s performance in the workplace, and their ability to
critically reflect on the experiences gained.
 Criteria identified to assess performance are:
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Criteria
(weighting)
Competencies
Evidenced via
1.Work Performance
(30%)
technical knowledge & skill
productivity
quality of work
2.Problem Solving &
Planning
..(20%)
logical & methodological approach to problem
solving
decision-making ability
ability to plan & organise work
ability to meet deadlines & objectives
Visits,
Log book,
Industrial supervisor
report
3.Communication &
Working Relationship
(20%)
ability to present information or argue a case in
a clear concise and accurate manner, orally and
in writing
ability to participate constructively in
meetings/teams
display tact and assertiveness to inspire respect
and confidence
accepted authority of others and criticisms of
his/her work
maintained co-operative and helpful
relationships
All assessments
4.Commitment
(10%)
self-motivation, enthusiasm & willingness to
learn
willingness to accept personal inconvenience to
meet targets
Visits,
Industrial supervisor
report
5.Initiative
(10%)
ability to think/act independently and effectively
(amount of supervision required)
ability to contribute creative ideas to improve
success of tasks
Visits,
Industrial supervisor
report
6.Adaptability
(5%)
ability to learn new ideas/skills
ability to undertake more than one task at a time
7.Conduct
(5%)
maintained acceptable standards of
a) dress, b) timekeeping, c) attendance
Visits,
Log book,
Industrial supervisor
report
Visits,
Industrial supervisor
report
All assessments
Assessment of critical thinking is evidenced in the Log Book and the Student
Attachment Report (see section XX on Student Reports for more detail).
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7.2 How it will be assessed
 Assessment will be carried out by the University Tutor and the Industrial Supervisor.
 Several assessment points are identified in order to provide the student with formative
feedback on their performance. Additionally summative assessment of their
performance (at the end of the attachment) is catered for.
 While the University Tutor is responsible for most of the assessment (70%), some of
this is carried out in consultation with both the industrial supervisor and the student.
Input directly from the industrial supervisor accounts for the remaining 30% of the
final assessment mark.
 The following framework of marking will be applied:
CATEGORY
EVIDENCE
EXAMINER
MAR
K
Formative
Log Book produced by the student
detailing work done each week. Broken
down as:
7.3 Entries by Visit 1 (8%)
7.4 Entries by Visit 2 (12%)
University Tutor
20%
Visit 1 based on talking to the student
and the industrial supervisor, and seeing
the student’s work and log book.
University Tutor (in
consultation with
Industrial Supervisor)
5%
Visit 2 based on talking to the student
and the industrial supervisor, and seeing
the student’s work and log book.
University Tutor (in
consultation with
Industrial Supervisor)
15%
Student Attachment Report, student’s
final report detailing the work done and
experience gained.
Industrial Supervisor Report
supervisor’s report of the student’s
performance throughout the work
attachment.
University Tutor
30%
Industrial Supervisor
30%
Summative
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8. Student Reports
8.1 Log Book
 The purpose of the log book is for the student to record and document details of the
work they have done. This will be used as follows
 By examiners when assessing the student’s performance
 By Industrial Supervisors and University Tutors when monitoring student
performance
 By students when producing their summative report, since it acts as a diary of the
work done
 As documentary evidence of attachment activity (for University Moderators,
future employers? etc)
 Entries will be made weekly by the student, recording work done that week, and must
be signed by the Industrial Supervisor as an accurate report of the student’s activities.
 University Tutors will use the log book when visiting students to see details of the
work done to date, and give the student feedback on the quality of the entries.
 Contents:
 Cover Sheet detailing Student Name, id, programme of study, host organisation
details (name, address, contact details, department attached to), Industrial
Supervisor (title, position, contact number), University Tutor, dates of attachment.
 Weekly Entries (12 in total), each containing the following:
- general description of work done that week
- technical description of items of special interest (which offered particular
challenges and/or gave particular satisfaction)
- selection of example material (eg. source listings, etc)
- summary of achievements of the week and of work outstanding
- reflection on experience/knowledge gained and/or learning opportunities
offered
- objectives for next week
- Industrial Supervisor’s comments and signature
- University Tutor’s comments and signature
 At each visit, the University Tutor will mark the log book, according to the following
criteria:
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Criteria
Presentation
(20%)
Criteria details
Content
(80%)
d) description of work done and technical details
e) appropriate example work included
f) reflective thought
a) format, readability & clarity
b) report style (formal, sectionised, cross referenced etc)
c) spelling & grammar
The following guidelines will be used for assessing each criteria:
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Criteria
Presentation
(20%)
Mark
16 - 20
64 - 80
a)
b)
c)
a)
b)
c)
a)
b)
c)
a)
b)
c)
a)
b)
c)
a)
b)
c)
d)
56 - 63
e)
f)
d)
14 - 15
12 - 13
10 - 11
8-9
0-7
Content
(80%)
Assessment of criteria
48 - 55
40 - 47
32 - 39
0 - 31
e)
f)
d)
e)
f)
d)
e)
f)
d)
e)
f)
d)
e)
f)
conforms in all aspects, very easy to read
conforms in all aspects
no major errors
conforms in all aspects, very easy to read
conforms in almost all aspects
no major errors, some minor errors
conforms in all aspects, easy to read
some minor deviations
few major errors
minor deviations, not too difficult to read & understand
some deviations
some major errors
deviations, difficult to read & understand
major deviations
some major errors, many minor errors
major deviations, very difficult to read & understand
does not conform
many major errors, many minor errors
comprehensive & very perceptive yet precise, excellent
technical understanding
particularly relevant & of very high standard
extremely perceptive
comprehensive & perceptive yet precise, good technical
understanding
relevant & of high standard
perceptive
comprehensive yet precise, some technical understanding
generally relevant & of good standard
reasonably perceptive
adequate, a little technical understanding
some irrelevant but of a reasonable standard
attempted with some success
barely adequate, no technical understanding
some irrelevant and of poor standard
only a superficial attempt
inadequate, no technical understanding
most irrelevant and of poor standard
no real attempt
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8.2 Student Attachment Report
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The purpose of this report is for the student to summarise the work they have done,
describe how it relates to the work of the department they have been placed in, and
reflect on what they feel they have learned/achieved during the attachment.
It will be produced at the end of the attachment period, and will be marked by the
University Tutor.
Contents:
 Cover Sheet detailing Student Name, id, programme of study, host organisation
details (name, department attached to), industrial supervisor (title, position),
University Tutor, dates of attachment.
 Overview of the organisation, department and their use of IT.
 Summary of work done containing the following:
- general description of work done
- overview of knowledge/skills required for the work
- description of university courses which helped to prepare for the
attachment/were of particular use
 Reflection of experience gained containing the following:
- summary of learning opportunities offered/experience gained and skills
acquired
- description of main challenges/difficulties faced (& how they were solved?)
- comments on what contribution the attachment has made to the
department/organisation
- suggestions on how improvements can be made (course and attachment)
- comments on influence of the attachment on future career choices and
expectations
University Tutors will mark the summative report according to the following criteria:
Criteria
Criteria details
Presentation (20%)
a) format, readability & clarity
b) report style (formal, sectionised, cross referenced etc)
c) spelling & grammar
Content (80%)

overview of


organisation etc (20%)
description of
work done and technical
details (30%)
reflective
thought (30%)
d) introduction and management structure of the organisation,
work of the department and their use of IT
e) general description of work done
f) overview of knowledge/skills required for the work
g) description of university courses which helped to prepare
for the attachment/were of particular use
h) summary of learning opportunities offered/experience
gained and skills acquired
i) description of main challenges/difficulties faced
j) comments on what contribution the attachment has made to
the department/organisation
k) suggestions on how improvements can be made
l) comments on influence of the attachment on future career
choices and expectations
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The following guidelines will be used for assessing each criteria:
Criteria
Presentation
(20%)
Mark
16 - 20
14 - 15
12 - 13
10 - 11
8-9
0-7
Content(80%)
 overview of
organisation etc
(20%)
 description of
work done and
technical details
(30%)
16 - 20
14 - 15
12 - 13
10 - 11
8-9
0-7
24 - 30
21 - 23
18 - 20
15 - 17
12 - 14
0 - 11
 reflective thought
(30%)
24 - 30
21 - 23
18 - 20
15 - 17
12 - 14
0 - 11
Assessment of criteria
a)
b)
c)
a)
b)
c)
a)
b)
c)
a)
b)
c)
a)
b)
c)
a)
b)
c)
conforms in all aspects, very easy to read
conforms in all aspects
no major errors
conforms in all aspects, very easy to read
conforms in almost all aspects
no major errors, some minor errors
conforms in all aspects, easy to read
some minor deviations
few major errors
minor deviations, not too difficult to read & understand
some deviations
some major errors
deviations, difficult to read & understand
major deviations
some major errors, many minor errors
major deviations, very difficult to read & understand
does not conform
many major errors, many minor errors
d) excellent & comprehensive coverage
d) very good coverage
d) reasonable coverage
d) acceptable coverage
d) poor coverage
d)
unacceptable coverage
e) comprehensive but concise
f) and g) outstanding evaluation
e) comprehensive but concise
f) and g) excellent evaluation
e) comprehensive
f) and g) good evaluation
e)
adequate
f)
and g) reasonable evaluation
e) barely adequate
f) and g) little evaluation
e)
inadequate
f)
and g) no real evaluation
h) and i) comprehensive & very perceptive but concise
j), k) and lI) outstanding evaluation
h) and i) comprehensive & perceptive but concise
j), k) and lI) excellent evaluation
h) and i) comprehensive but concise
j), k) and lI) good evaluation
h) and i) adequate
j), k) and lI) reasonable evaluation
h) and i) barely adequate
j), k) and lI) little evaluation
h) and i) inadequate
j), k) and lI) no real evaluation
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9. University Tutor Visit Report Form
9.1 SECTION A
To be completed by the University Tutor in private discussions with the student’s
Industrial Supervisor.
STUDENT NAME:
STUDENT ID:
HOST ORGANISATION:
INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR:
DATE OF VISIT:
VISIT NO:
UNIVERSITY TUTOR:
Outline of the work being done by the student, its aims and objectives
Supervisor’s general perceptions of the Student, with reference to :
Perceived Strengths/Abilities:
Perceived Weaknesses/Problems:
Other
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Mark
Competencies
Work Performance
 Technical Knowledge
 Productivity
 Quality of work
22 - 30
and skill
Criteria
Outstanding praise from the Industrial
Supervisor
17 - 21
14 - 16
0 - 13
Very positive comments from the Industrial
Supervisor
Satisfactory comments from the Industrial
Supervisor
Unsatisfactory report from the Industrial
Supervisor
Problem Solving and Planning
 Logical and methodological
15 - 20
approach
to problem solving
Decision making ability
Ability to plan and organise work
Ability to meet deadlines and
objectives
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Outstanding praise from the Industrial
Supervisor
12 - 14
9 - 11
0-9
Very positive comments from the Industrial
Supervisor
Satisfactory comments from the Industrial
Supervisor
Unsatisfactory report from the Industrial
Supervisor
Communication and Working Relationship
 Ability to present and argue a case in
a clear concise and accurate manner.
 Ability to participate constructively
in meetings/teams
 Display tact of assertiveness to
inspire respect and confidence
 Ability to accept authority of others
and criticisms of his/her work.
 Maintained co-operative and helpful
relationships
15 - 20
Outstanding praise from the Industrial
Supervisor
12 - 14
9 - 11
0–9
Very positive comments from the Industrial
Supervisor
Satisfactory comments from the Industrial
Supervisor
Unsatisfactory report from the Industrial
Supervisor
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Initiative
8 – 10

Ability to think/act independently and
effectively (amt of supervision required)
 Ability to contribute creative ideas to
improve success of tasks
Outstanding praise from the Industrial
Supervisor
6–7
4–5
0-3
Very positive comments from the Industrial
Supervisor
Satisfactory comments from the Industrial
Supervisor
Unsatisfactory report from the Industrial
Supervisor
8 – 10
Commitment
 Self-motivation,
enthusiasm and
willingness to learn.
 Willingness to accept personal
inconvenience to meet targets
6–7
4–5
0-3
4–5
Adaptability
 Ability to
 Ability to
learn new ideas/skills
undertake more than one
task at a time
4–5
acceptable standard of
Dress:
o Dress
o Timekeeping
o Attendance
Very positive comments from the Industrial
Supervisor
Satisfactory comments from the Industrial
Supervisor
Unsatisfactory report from the Industrial
Supervisor
Very positive comments from the Industrial
Supervisor
2 –3
0-1
Conduct
 Maintained
Outstanding praise from the Industrial
Supervisor
Satisfactory comments from the Industrial
Supervisor
Unsatisfactory report from the Industrial
Supervisor
Very positive comments from the Industrial
Supervisor
2 –3
0-1
Satisfactory comments from the Industrial
Supervisor
Unsatisfactory report from the Industrial
Supervisor
Total Marks
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9.2 SECTION B
To be completed by the University Tutor in private discussions with the Student.
Student’s comments on the nature, quality and suitability of the placement work
Any other business (personal problems that can affect work e.g., transport, social problems, work
related , health, etc.)
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10. Summative Report By Industrial Supervisor
10.1 Section A - Details
This form is to be completed by the industrial supervisor towards the end of the
attachment.
NAME OF STUDENT :
STREAM :
COMPANY :
NAME OF INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR :
This report is required by the University and its contents will contribute towards the
assessment of the student’s performance during the Industrial attachment.
The student’s Industrial attachment performance then contributes towards the
student’s overall assessment, and will be considered by the Assessment Board when
determining the continuous assessment of the student.
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Name and address of Host Organisation :
Student Name :
Name and Title of Industrial Supervisor :
Section(s) or Department in which Work
Experience
was provided :
Date Industrial attachment Commenced :
Date Industrial attachment Ends :
Training Opportunities Provided
On-Job Training Courses attended :
Off-Job Training Courses attended :
Professional Development Opportunities
Opportunities provided for participation in meetings or presentations :
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10.2 Areas in which Student gained Experience
Please tick the following boxes to best describe the work done by the student during the Industrial
attachment.
Environment :
*
Main Frame
Applications :
•
* Mini
•
* PC’s/Work Stations
* Distributed Systems- WAN
•
*
- LAN
•
* Database Systems
•
* Intelligent Knowledge Based Systems
* Embedded Systems
Major Areas :
* Programming
•
* Software Development
•
* Hardware Development
•
* Support
•
* Implementation
•
* Testing
•
* Evaluation
•
Applications :
* Commercial
•
* Technical/Scientific
* Maths/Stats/Numerical Computation
* Real Time
•
* Systems Software
•
* Graphics/CAD
•
* Web Technology
*
Database
•
* 4th Generation Products
•
• *
Package Based
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* Hardware/Assembler Based
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Help Desk :
* Software Support
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•* Hardware Support
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• Operations :
* Systems Management
* General Housekeeping
* Software Support
* Hardware Support
Other Areas
* Systems Analysis
* Prototyping
* Data Analysis
* Human Computer Interaction
* Network Management
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Data Communications
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Project Management
* Resource Management
* Quality Assurance
* Technical Authoring
* Program Maintenance
* Web Devices
* Mobile devices
Operating Systems
 Unix
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 Windows 95/98/2000/XP
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 Linux
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 AIX
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 Novell Netware
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Briefly outline the nature of the work done by the student if the above tick boxes are
inadequate/inappropriate:
General Observations
(a) How well did the student meet with your expectations and requirements with regard to
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professional behaviour
and inter-personal skills :
(i)
At the commencement of the placement ?
(ii)
At the end of the placement ?
(b) How well did the student meet with your expectations and requirements with regard to academic
and technical skills :
(i) At the commencement of the placement ?
(ii) At the end of the placement ?
(c) How can the student be better prepared for industrial placement?
(d) How can Industrial placement be improved?
10.3 Section C - Assessment of Student
Please rate the student in each of the competence areas below by ticking an appropriate
grade. Competence areas which were NOT tested should be crossed-out.
Grades :
4 - Outstanding (consistently exceeded the standard expected of a placement student;
first class).
3 - Very Good (frequently exceeded the standard expected of a placement student;
upper second class).
2 - Good (always achieved (at least) the standard expected of a placement student;
lower second class).
1 - Satisfactory (achieved (at least) the minimum acceptable standard for a placement
student; third class).
0 - Unsatisfactory (did not achieve the minimum acceptable standard for a placement
student; fail).
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COMPETENCE AREA GRADE
4
3
2
Technical knowledge and skill.
WORK
PERFORMANCE
Productivity.
Quality of Practical Work.
Application to tasks set - however routine or
long-term.
Self-motivation, enthusiasim and willingness to
learn.
COMMITMENT
Willingness to accept personal inconvenience
to meetdeadlines/targets when required.
Satisfactory levels of self-confidence.
A logical, objective and methodical approach
to analysing the key aspects of a problem.
JUDGEMENT AND
SELFCONFIDENCE
Made appropriate decisions with assurance and
acceptedresponsibility for them.
An ability to plan and prioritise own work.
An ability to present information, or argue a
case in a clear concise and accurate manner
(a) orally
(b) in writing.
To display tact, discretion, and/or assertiveness
as appropriate to inspire respect and
confidence.
COMMUNICATION
An ability to conduct information gathering
interviews in an analytical and perceptive
manner.
An ability to participate constructively in
meetings or presentations.
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COMPETENCE AREA GRADE
4
RELIABILITY
Progressively required less supervision.
INITIATIVE
Consistently met deadlines/targets/objectives.
Contributed creative ideas and proposals to
improve the overall success/performance of a
task or project.
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To think and act effectively/independently.
Maintained co-operative and helpful
relationships with all business contact.
WORKING
RELATIONSHIPS
Accepted the authority of others, and/or
criticisms of
his/her work ideas.
Sought guidance/offered help as appropriate.
Worked effectively and productively in a team.
Readily grasped new ideas/concepts/situations.
An ability to accept change at short notice.
ADAPTABILTY
Developed new skills quickly.
An ability to undertake more than one task at
the same time.
Maintained acceptable standards of :
(a) Dress.
CONDUCT
(b) Timekeeping and Punctuality.
(c) Attendance.
Signature of Supervisor:
Host Organization:
Date:
Signature of Authorizing Moderator:
Date:
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11. Log Book Entry
A student is required to complete the logbook every week, get a signature of the
industrial supervisor and file them appropriately.
Student Name:
____________________________________________________________
Industrial
Supervisor:
____________________________________________________________
Organisation
____________________________________________________________
Week Ending:
____________________________________________________________
Description of work done this week:
Details of items of special interest:
Example material attached:
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Experience/knowledge gained and/or learning opportunities offered this week:
Achievements of the week and of work outstanding:
Objectives for next week
Supervisor’s comments:
University Tutor’s comments:
Student’s Signature: ___________________________________
Date: ______________
Supervisor’s Signature:_________________________________
Date: ______________
University Tutor’s Signature:____________________________
Date: ______________
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12. Contact Numbers
Dr. Audrey Masizana
(Lecturer – Computer Science)
Computer Science Industrial Attachment Coordinator
Block 232, Office 215
Tel: (267) 355 2865
E-mail: masizana@mopipi.ub.bw
Professor H Nyongesa
(Head – Computer Science)
Block 232, Office 227
Tel: (267) 355 2131
E-mail: nyongesa@mopipi.ub.bw
Miss Gladys Mashadi
(Secretary – Computer Science)
Block 232, Office 225
Tel: (267) 355 2130
E-mail: mashadig@mopipi.ub.bw
University of Botswana
Department of Computer Science
Private Bag UB 00704 Gaborone
Botswana
Telephone: (267) 355 2130
Fax: (267) 3185097
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