REPORT ON FIELD- EXPOSURE

VISIT AT
IDEAL INDUSTRIES INCORPORATION,THUVAKKUDI-TIRUCHIRAPALLI

Submitted to
Dr.T.KUMUTHAVALLI,
HEAD&ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,
DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING (DLL),
BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY.
For the partially fulfillment of MA.HRM Programme
Submitted by
Ms.JENIFER.S (23 HRM05)

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING
BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY
(Re-Accredited by NAAC with ‘A+’Grade)
Khajamalai campus,Tiruchirappalli-620023.

MAR-2024

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 BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY,
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION,
DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING (DLL),
KHAJAMALAI CAMPUS,TIRUCHIRAPALLI-620023.

CERTIFICATE

This is certificate that the Field-Exposure visit at Ideal Industries Incorporation, Thuvakkudi,
Trichy from 18th March,2024 to 26th March,2024 submitted to the Department of Lifelong
Learning (DLL),Bharathidasan University, for the partial fulfilment of MA Human Resource
Management programme under second semester is a genuine and bonafide work done by
Ms.JENIFER.S bearing the register no 23HRM05 under my supervision and guidance.

DATE: REPORT GUIDE

PLACE:TRICHY Dr.T.KUMUTHAVALLI

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 DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the Report on Field-Exposure visit at Ideal Industries Incorporation,
Thuvakkudi, Trichy from 18thMarch, 2024 to 26thMarch, 2024 submitted to Department of
Lifelong Learning (DLL), Bharathidasan University, for the partial fulfilment of MA HRM
programme in Second semester under the supervision and guidance of
Dr.T.KUMUTHAVALLI, Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Lifelong
Learning (DLL), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.

DATE: Submittedby

PLACE:TRICHY JENIFER S

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First of all, the reporter wishes to thank Dr.T. KUMUTHAVALLI, Assistant Professor
and Head, Department of Lifelong Learning, Bharathidasan University for her all kind of support
to accomplishing the Field-Exposure visit successfully.

The reporter extends her gratitude to Dr. G. Sathiyan, Associate Professor of the
Department of Lifelong Learning(DLL) for his encouragement towards the successful
completion of the Field-Exposure visit.
The reporter extends his gratitude to Dr. S. Premanand, and Dr. V. Mohankumar, Guest
lectures of the Department of Lifelong Learning for their encouragement, constant support and help
towards the successful completion of the field exposure.

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Mr. John Xavior, HR, Ideal Industries
Incorporation, Trichy for providing me with the opportunity to Field-Exposure visit at Ideal
Industries Incorporation. His guidance, support, and expertise were invaluable through out our
field-exposure visit and I truly thankful for the knowledge and experience I gained under their
mentorship.

I would also like to extend my thanks to the entire team at Ideal Industries
Incorporation, for their welcome, cooperation and for making my Field-Exposure visit
experience both educational and enjoyable.

Last but not least, the reporter expresses her grateful thanks to her parents, family
members and friends for their fullest co-operation extended during the Field-Exposure visit
period.

JENIFER S

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 CONTENT

CHAPTERNO TITLE PAGENO

I INTRODUCTION
➢ About Bharathidasan University 6–10
➢ Vision
➢ Mission
➢ Core Values
➢ Department of Lifelong Learning(DLL)
▪ About DLL
▪ Objectives
▪ Vision
▪ Mission
➢ M.A Human Resource Management(HRM)
Course

II COMPANY’SPROFILE
➢ About 11–14
➢ Services
▪ Fabrication & Erection
▪ Erection
▪ Operation Support Services
▪ Maintenance
▪ Valves Servicing & Reconditioning
▪ Servicing of dampers & gates
▪ In situ Machining
▪ Reverse Engineering & Spares
➢ Products
➢ Spares
➢ Customers

III DAILYACTIVITIES 15–20

IV LEARNING OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSION 21&22

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 CHAPTER- I
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT:
Bharathidasan University established in February 1982, and was named after the great
revolutionary Tamil poet, Bharathidasan (1891- 1964). The motto of the University “We will
create a brave new world” has been framed. The University endeavors to be true to such a
vision by creating in the region a brave new world of academic innovation for social change.

The University’s main campus was initially located in a sprawling area of over 1000acres
in Palkalaiperur. However, as years passed on, the South Campus at Palkalaiperur with the
available infrastructure was donated to the newly started Anna University of Technology. Very
recently, another portion of the land has been allotted to the Indian Institute of
Management(IIM), Tiruchirappalli. Also, the University has a down town campus at Khajamalai,
which housed originally the Autonomous Post- Graduate Centre of the University of Madras at
Tiruchirappalli. In addition to the administrative complex, which includes the Vice- Chancellor’s
Secretariat,Registrar’s Office, Finance and Examination Offices, most of the academic
departments and research laboratories are located in the main Palkalaiperur Campus.Among the
academic units in the Palkalaiperur Campus are Schools of Mathematics, Physical, Chemistry,
LifeSciences, Basic MedicalSciences, Geosciences, Social sciences, Marine Sciences and the
Schools of Languages. In addition, the campus also has the Central Library,University
Informatics Centre, Hostels, Staff Quarters, Health Centre, Canteen and others. The down town
campus has the Departments of Social Work, Computer Science, the Centre for Remote Sensing,
the UGC- Human Resource Development Centre (Formerly UGC- Academic Staff College) and
others. Besides these, the Bharathidasan Institute of Management popularly known as BIM
(adjudged as one of the top business schools in the country) is located within the BHEL
premises, a public sector undertaking at Tiruverumbur.

The University has totally 4 Faculties, 16 Schools, 37 Departments and 29 Specialized

Research Centers. There are 263 faculty members catering to 2564 students and scholars in the
University. The University Departments / Schools are offering 151 programmes in M.A., M.Sc.
and M.Tech.The above programmes are conducted underthe Choice Based CreditSystem

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(CBCS) in Semesters: 31 M. Phil., 33 Ph. D., 19 P.G. Diploma, 11 Diploma and 10 Certificates.
The University’s supporting staff strength is 457. In addition to the regular teaching programmes
in the Departments and Schools, the University under its Distance Education mode is conducting
15 UG and 26 PG programmes. All the UG and PG programmes are conducted under non-
semester system and MCA and MBA programmes are conducted under semester system along
with the regular programmes. The MCA and MBA programmes conducted under this mode are
very popular.

VISION:
With the ultimate aim of creating a brave new world, Bharathidasan University ensures the
pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning, research and extension of knowledge through higher
education.

MISSION:

The mission of Bharathidasan University is to promote scholarly, scientific and critical

inquiry among the learners to move forward in the frontiers of knowledge and enrich and elevate
them as the citizens of the state,the nation,and the world by offering nationally and
internationally competitive learning and creative activity through quality programmes of
teaching, research and extension.

CORE VALUES:

Bharathidasan University endears to espouse to such core values that position the
institution on the righteous path in its relentless endeavor of creating ‘A New Brave World’
characterized by Creative Excellence, Community Equity, Competence Eminence and
Characteristic Exemplar.

• BDU insists the pulsating value of Creative Excellence upon the Academia and
Administration leading to resoundingly sustained inventive pursuits in propelling new
knowledge, superior learning and rewarding innovation.
• BDU inculcates the stimulating value of Community Equity upon all Stakeholders and
Neighborhood-communities as a means of advancing a social order that cares for/shares
with the disadvantaged and works for societal up-lift.

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 • BDU injects the synergizing value of Competence Eminence upon Students/Scholars to
acquire‘the best- the most – the choicest learning/skills ’,by oneself and/or aligning with
compatible collaborators to sport global competences.
• BDU imbibes the resonating value of Characteristics Exemplar, upon all Colleagues and
others that everyone so naturally follows a life style that marks and evokes honesty,
modesty, novelty, precocity, simplicity and sagacity.

DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING (DLL):

ABOUT:
The Department of Lifelong Learning (DLL) as an academic department was established
in the year 1985-86 under the sponsorship of UGC.The Department has been under taking a
number of notable programmes under its four dimensions of Extension, Capacity Building/
Training, Research and Teaching. The department has been a full-fledged statutory department
and obtained the concurrence of the State Government for the liability of the department in April
1997. The Department previously was named as Centre for Adult, Continuing Education and
Extension (CACE & E) and later it was changed as Department of Adult, Continuing Education
and Extension (DACE & E). As per the UGC guidelines, the nomenclature has been changed as
Department of Lifelong Learning during XI Five Year Plan Period.

OBJECTIVES:

• To develop Human Resources by providing professional manpower for promoting

knowledge-based society to meet the needs and challenges of the public and private
sectors in the globalized economy.
• To improve the quality and conduct the programmes in human resource management at
Post Graduate level with concurrent field exposure/In-PlantTraining and M.Phil and Ph.
D level besides need-based Certificate and Diploma Courses to produce Man power
resources of kind and number required by the society.
• To execute Grass root level Extension programmes and conduct Advanced Researches
not only human resources management but in Adult Continuing Education and
Extension and other resources management.

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 • To collaborate with Government department, Public Sectors, MNCs, and NGOs to link
theory to practices of human resource management and vice-versa for up graduation of
skills.
• To extend consultancy, counseling and placement services to the students, alumni,
youth, housewives, agricultural and industrial workers and professionals in all walks of
life.

VISION:

Focusing on critical development issue for the continuous up-graduation of potential

human resources towards promotion of skillful and knowledgeable society in tune with global
scenario.

MISSION:

• Promoting the Human Resource Management professionals under the Philosophy of

Lifelong Learning.
• Making concerned efforts towards integration between formal and informal education
and out of school learning process.
• Acting as a focal agency (catalyst role) in the University system with Teaching, Training
and Research by providing professional manpower, academic and technical resource
support through innovative programmes/courses including community-based activities of
the University departments and colleges.
• Offering need based Lifelong Learning innovative Vocational Education and Skill based
training programmes for all walks of Life.

M.A (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) COURSE:

Department of Lifelong learning offers a two-year post-graduate Job-oriented programme

M.A.in Human Resource Management (M.A.HRM) from the academic year 2009-2010. The
Human Resource professional is a critical strategic team members in today’s quickly changing
business environment. Human Resource Management can also be performed by line managers.
The M. A in Human Resource Management programme prepares candidates competent for this
challenging role.

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 Human Resource Management (M.A. HRM) is the function within an organization that
focus on requirement of management of, and providing direction for the people who in the
organization. HRM means employing people, developing their resource, utilizing maintaining
and compensating their services in tune with the job and organizational requirement.

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 CHAPTER-II
COMPANY’S PROFILE
ABOUT:

Ideal Industries Incorporation was started in the year 2003 by Mr. G. Santha kumar as its
Chief Executive cum Sole Proprietor, mainly to cater to the needs of various thermal power
plants (Valves’ spares & Boiler Spares’ etc.) Today ‘Ideal’ has grown up as an IBR approved
manufacturer of High-Pressure Valves; manufacturer of Soot Blowers (Long Retractable Soot
Blowers, Wall Blowers, Rotary Blowers etc.)apart from manufacture and supply of Spares for
H.P. Valves, Soot Blowers and various other equipment’s viz. Safety Valves, ESP, Coal Burners,
Oil Gas Burner, Bowl Mills, Gravimetric Feeders, Dampers & Gates etc.

SERVICES

Fabrication and erection:

a) Coal Convey or Structure and Towers
b) Pipe Racks
c) Ash Silos
d) Coal Silos
e) Condensate and DM water storage tanks
f) Fuel oil and Diesel storage tanks
g) Air and Gas Ducts
h) Cooling water pipelines
i) Blast Furnace and other Gas pipe lines
j) U Seals for Gas pipelines
k) LP Piping

Erection
a) Cooling Water Pump
b) Butterfly Valves for CW Lines
c) Gas Pipe lines Valves
d) Gas Pipe line Expansion Bellows
e) Gas Pipe line U Seals
Operation Support sServices
a) Coal Handling
b) Ash Handling
c) Soot Blowers

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 d) Fuel Oil System
e) DM Plant
f) Valves Operation
Maintenance
a) Annual Overhaul Supervision for Boiler and Auxiliaries
b) Coal Handling
c) Soot Blowers– Regular and AOH
d) ESP Field Replacement
e) APH Overhaul
Valves Servicing & Reconditioning
a) Gate Valves
b) Globe Valves
c) HP & LP Bypass Valves
d) Safety Valves
e) Blow down Valves
f) Drum Gauge Glass Valves
g) Turbine Stop Valves and Control Valves
Servicing of Dampers and Gates
a) Louver Dampers
b) Guillotine Gates
c) Bunker and Feeder Gates
d) Lignite Gates
e) MFT Gates
In Situ Machining
a) Fianges
b) Valves Seat Cutting & Refixing
c) Valves Grinding & Lapping
Reverse Engineering & Spares
a) For Power, Process and Steal Plants
Other than manufacturing the company is also providing on– site service for thermal plant.
IDEAL has dedicated team of highly skilled, knowledgeable and experience workforce to handle
on – site service of valves blower, APH, fans, EPS and so on. During maintenance, annual
maintenance and capital over hands.

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PRODUCTS
• High Pressure Valves
• Soot Blowers
• Coal Pipe Couplings and Benefits
• Cassete Baffies
• Material Isolation Gates
• U Seals– for Gas Lines
• Co axial and Double Barrel Oil Guns
• Ducts, Dampers & Gates
• Fabricated Foundation Boils
• Coal Burners
• Silencers

SPARES
• High pressure Globe Valves
• High Pressure Gate Valves
• Safety Valves
• HP BP Valves
• Coal Burners
• Oil Burners
• Soot Blowers
• Wall Blowers
• Coal Feeders
• Dampers
• Gates
• ESP Internals
• Burner Tit Mechanism
• Pulverisers
• Ignitor Guide Tubes
• RAPH
• Reverse Engineered Spares
• Tube Bends

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CUSTOMERS

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 CHAPTER-III
DAILY ACTIVITIES
Day-1(18/03/2024):
Today, I met the head of HR department. Then, he handed him my confirmation letter
and then, I introduced myself to him. Then, he explains about Human Resource Department
(HRD) Processess.

Day-2(19/03/2024):
Today , I came to know about Employee State Insurance.
Employee State Insurance (ESI): This refers to a social security and health insurance
scheme in India. It is administered by the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) and
provides benefits such as medical coverage and financial assistance to employees and their
dependents in the event of sickness, maternity, disablement, or death due to employment-related
injuries.

The percentage of ESI in this company, 0.75% from employee with 3.75% from
company provides to them.
Next I Know about Provident Fund.
Provident Fund (PF):It is a financial savings scheme that is designed to help employees
save a portion of their salary regularly, with the primary goal of providing financial security and
stability for employees after their retirement.

In this company, the percentage of Provident Fund is 24% is basic PF includes12% from
company and 12% from Employee Salary.

Day-3(20/03/2024):
On this day, I got to know about monthly income, pension, bonus and overtime.
In this company, the Salary provided to Employees on 10th of every month to them bank
account.

The Bonus is 8% of Salary.

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 The Overtime is8*8 hours is called Single Overtime, 8*12 hours is called One and half
Overtime and 8*16 hours is called Double Overtime.

And I visited the plant. Then , I went there and saw many manufacturing activities

Day-4(21/03/2024):

Today, I learned about the HR overview of the industry.

HR overview: An HR (Human Resources) overview provides a snapshot of an

organization's HR department. It encompasses key functions such as recruitment, employee on
boarding, training, compensation, and performance management. HR plays a strategic role by
aligning its activities with the organization's goals and values, ensuring legal compliance,
fostering diversity and inclusion, and measuring employee engagement. Challenges like talent
retention and evolving labor laws are addressed, with opportunities for improving HR
effectiveness. In essence, HR is a critical department that supports and enhances the workforce,
contributing to the overall success and growth of the organization.

Day-5(22/03/2024):
Today, I got to know about the Attendance Management System(AMS).

Attendance Management System: It is a software or hardware solution used by

organizations, educational institutions, and businesses to track and manage the attendance of
employees, students, or members. Such a system helps streamline the process of recording
attendance, reduces manual errors, and provides valuable data for various purposes, including
payroll, performance evaluation, and compliance.

In this company, the attendance processes are Bio-metric and Attendance Register note.
Day-6(23/03/2024):
Today, I known that the process of Employee Selection and Goods & Services Tax.

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 Employee Profile: An employee profile is a comprehensive record or document that
contains essential information about an individual working with in an organization. These
profiles are typically maintained by human resources departments and can be indigital or
physical formats.

The process of Employee joining in this company

1.Primary

9.Roles&
2.Secondar
Responsibi
y
lities

8.Health 3.Qualifica
Check-up tion

4.Experien
7.Upload
ce

6.Referenc
5.Family
e

GST:GST stands for Goods and Services Tax. It is a value- added tax levied on the
supply of goods and services in many countries around the world. It was established on 1st July,
2017. The Father of GST Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The basic idea behind GST is to replace multiple
indirect taxes with a single, unified tax, which can streamline the taxation process, reduce tax
evasion, and make it easier for businesses to comply with tax regulations.

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 The percentage of GST is 18% in Tamil Nadu. It differs from one category to another
category.

Day-7(25/03/2024):
On this day, I known that the process of material selection in this industry.

Material Selection Process: The material selection process is a crucial aspect of design
and manufacturing in virtually every industry. The ideal industry, in this context, can refer to any
sector where materials are used in the production of goods. Whether it's automotive, aerospace,
construction, electronics, or any other industry.

ORGANISATION CHART :

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Day-8(26/03/2024):

At last, I got feedback from my Hierarchy about my Field-Exposure. Then, I submit the report to
them.

Feedback: Feedback is a process of providing information, observations, opinions, or

advice to someone about their performance, behavior, work, or actions. It is a crucial element of
personal and professional development, communication, and improvement.
Report submission: Report preparation refers to the process of creating a structured and organized
document that presents information, data, analysis, or findings on a specific topic or subject. Reports
are typically written to convey information to a particular audience, often in a formal or professional
setting.

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 CHAPTER-IV

LEARNING OUTCOMES AND CONCLUSION

Recruitment and Selection: Gain experience in creating job postings and managing
recruitment processes. Develop skills in resume screening, candidate interviewing, and reference
checking. Understand how to use applicant tracking systems (ATS) effectively.

Employee On boarding and Orientation: Learn how to facilitate the on boarding

process for new hires. Understand the importance of compliance and documentation during on
boarding.

Employee Relations: Gain experience in handling employee inquiries and concerns.

Develop skills in conflict resolution and employee mediation. Learn about employee engagement
strategies.

Training and Development: Assist in the design and delivery of training programs.
Learn how to create training materials and evaluate training effectiveness. Understand the
importance of employee development plans.

Compensation and Benefits: Gain exposure to compensation structures, salary

benchmarking, and benefits administration. Understand the basics of payroll processing. Learn
about variable pay and incentive programs.

HR Policies and Compliance: Familiarize yourself with company policies and HR best
practices. Gain knowledge of labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements. Assist in
ensuring HR processes align with legal standards.

Data Analysis: Learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret HR data. Use data to identify
trends and make data-driven HR recommendations. Gain proficiency in HR analytics tools.

HR Technology: Acquire hands-on experience with HR software and systems (e.g.,

HRIS). Learn how to manage employee databases and records efficiently.

Employee Engagement and Wellbeing: Assist in planning and organizing employee

engagement activities. Gain an understanding of employee wellness programs and initiatives.

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Conclusion:

The Field-Exposure visit is an important component of MA. HRM Programme Field

plays a pivotal role in providing the student with an opportunity to explore, learn and develop
professional skills necessary for working with employees which is the essence of the profession.
The work experiences I encountered during the In-plant training allowed me to develop skills. I
think still require to work on our skills. But the overall experience was positive, and everything I
learned would be useful in my future career in this field.

The Field-Exposure visit at Ideal Industrial Institution provided a great opportunity to

understand how an organization works, how an organization without an HR works and how it
can enhance and deal with working of an organization and its employees. The entire In-plant
training has been extremely useful for better placement and career development.

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