UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF SPACE SCIENCE AND APPLIED

PHYSICS

WORK RELATED LEARNING LOGBOOK

 PLACEMENT SUMMARY

STUDENT DETAILS

STUDENT’S NAME:

REGISTRATION NUMBER:

DEGREE PROGRAMME:

ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

PLACEMENT DETAILS

NAME OF COMPANY/ESTABLISHMENT ATTACHED: TELEPHONE NUMBER:

FULL POSTAL ADDRESS OF COMPANY:

WEB SITE (IF APPLICABLE):

CONTACT/INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR’S NAME:

JOB TITLE:

TELEPHONE NO:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

1) START DATE: 2) COMPLETION DATE:

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 GUIDELINES TO TRAINEE
This logbook forms an important record of your practical training and assessment of the
industrial attachment. It will assist the student to keep a record of the training and show the
departments and sections in which the student has worked and the periods of time spent in
each. It also serves as a means of checking whether you would have had balanced and adequate
practical training. If and when you apply for employment it may serve as proof of your practical
training. It may also serve as proof of your practical training when you apply for membership of
professional bodies such as the Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers.

1. You are therefore requested to fill in the log book daily or weekly, detailing all work done
and tasks performed. Your detailed account of the training and experience received should
include (whenever applicable) statement of the objectives for each area of training;
information on method of training provided; a concise description of each training task
undertaken; a critical but constructive appraisal of methods, materials, processes,
equipment, etc. as found used in the work environment; comments on the knowledge and
skill gained, together with a constructive appraisal of the effectiveness of the training; brief
details of technical reading, use of resource facilities and attendance in meetings, etc.
2. Any tasks performed that are not on the task list in this log book should also be included.
3. Care should be taken to record all work done as accurately as possible and in detail
4. Ensure that you present your log book to your supervisor regularly for confirmation and
signature
5. Read and understand the code of conduct. Failure to abide by it will lead to disciplinary
action being taken against you, which may lead to withdrawal from the course.

GUIDELINES TO THE EMPLOYER AND INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR

The following are guidelines for the benefit of the employer and industrial supervisor where
a trainee is undergoing on the job training.

1. The trainee on the job training is expected to work as much as possible under the
supervision of a skilled worker.
2. The trainee should be placed in the normal operations of the organization and afforded
the opportunity where possible to acquire individual experience.
3. The industrial supervisor, in collaboration with the academic supervisor, will be expected to
prepare a detailed training programme for the trainee, give guidance to the trainee and
assess his/her performance as closely and as accurately as possible.
4. Please fill in your objective assessment of the trainee in his/her log book once every four
weeks for record. A skills task table has been prepared to guide you. These are in no way
conclusive and extra tasks/skills can be taught to the trainee.
5. We believe a trainee would have got adequate training if he/she covers at least all the
listed tasks.

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6. Trainees who do not abide by the code of conduct may be withdrawn from the course.

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 OUTLINE PROGRAMME FORM
The following schedule outlines the proposed programme of training which the student will follow during his/ her period of Industrial Attachment. This
covers the period from the time the student is engaged at the institution.

Schedule of Activities/ Department work area FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN
 ORIENTATION AND HEALTH AND SAFETY

It shall be the duty of every student while on industrial attachment:

a) to take reasonable care of the health and safety of HIMSELF/HERSELF and of OTHER
PERSONS who may be affected by her/his acts or omissions at work.
b) to co-operate with the employer by complying with all safety rules and requirements,
including attending any specific trainings.
c) to use the prescribed or provided personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Students must know how to use such PPE and the limitations for such use.

Students must be trained on machinery before use and if not sure, should not proceed. In
the interest of Health, Safety or Welfare no person shall intentionally or recklessly interfere
with or misuse any appliance, equipment or protective equipment provided.

It is important that you ensure ALL items on the checklist and any other local health and
safety concerns are explained to/and understood by you. Please remember the organisation
would rather you asked than assumed anything.

STUDENT PLACEMENT INDUCTION

This student orientation and safety checklist for placement students is for guidance. All on
site safety requirements MUST be adhered to. Below are items you need to be made aware
of.
ORIENTATION
1. Introduction to key staff members and their roles explained
2. Location of toilet facilities
3. Location of rest room and, canteen (where relevant), etc.
4. Lunch, tea and coffee arrangements
5. Place of work
6. Dress code
7. Work space
8. How to answer the telephone, transfer calls and deal with clients
HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES
1. Means of fire evacuation from work area/building
2. Fire evacuation and assembly points
3. Location of fire alarm call points and extinguishers
4. First Aider and first aid facilities, accident reporting
5. Personal Protective equipment where issued (with instruction as required)
(You have a duty to report any damage, loss or defects of issued items to
your local supervisor)
6. Housekeeping, toilet facilities, locations where you can/cannot eat and drink
7. Observation of safety signs e.g. noise areas, safety specifications etc
8. Transport movement on site e.g. fork lift truck, etc
9. The known local safety hazards applicable to a process or procedure
10. Permits to operate/work where applicable
11. Other issues:
 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE

Week 1
Week ending
.......................

Week 2

Week ending
.......................

Week 3

Week ending
.......................

Week 4

Week ending
.......................

Supervisor’s Comments …………………………………………………………………….....................................

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Trainee’s Signature: ……………………………………………………………………….… Date: …………….…….…

Industrial Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………………………………….….. Date:………………..……

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Academic Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………....……………….……….. Date: …….…….………..

ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE

Note to the Industrial Supervisor:

You are encouraged to discuss your responses with the student in a positive and objective
manner, just as you would review job performance with your employees/colleagues. You are
provided with 10 criteria in the table below upon which to base your assessment of the
student and award him/her the appropriate grade on a scale of 1 to 10.

Criteria Mark

Below Average Above Outstanding

4, 5 Average 9, 10
Average
6, 7, 8
1, 2, 3

1 Organizes work well/ work attitude

2 Completes assigned tasks on time/punctual

at work

3 Initiative/resourcefulness

4 Accuracy of work

5 Adapts to working conditions

6 Has ability to get along with others at work

7 Follows up on assignments

8 Has ability to communicate with superiors

9 Has ability to apply theory in practice

10 Has ability to judge or take decisions

Total mark

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 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE

Week 1
Week ending
.......................

Week 2

Week ending
.......................

Week 3

Week ending
.......................

Week 4

Week ending
.......................

Supervisor’s Comments …………………………………………………………………….....................................

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Trainee’s Signature: ……………………………………………………………………….… Date: …………….…….…

Industrial Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………………………………….….. Date:………………..……

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Academic Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………....……………….……….. Date: …….…….………..

ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE

Note to the Industrial Supervisor:

You are encouraged to discuss your responses with the student in a positive and objective
manner, just as you would review job performance with your employees/colleagues. You are
provided with 10 criteria in the table below upon which to base your assessment of the
student and award him/her the appropriate grade on a scale of 1 to 10.

Criteria Mark

Below Average Above Outstanding

4, 5 Average 9, 10
Average
6, 7, 8
1, 2, 3

1 Organizes work well/ work attitude

2 Completes assigned tasks on time/punctual

at work

3 Initiative/resourcefulness

4 Accuracy of work

5 Adapts to working conditions

6 Has ability to get along with others at work

7 Follows up on assignments

8 Has ability to communicate with superiors

9 Has ability to apply theory in practice

10 Has ability to judge or take decisions

Total mark

7
 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE

Week 1
Week ending
.......................

Week 2

Week ending
.......................

Week 3

Week ending
.......................

Week 4

Week ending
.......................

Supervisor’s Comments …………………………………………………………………….....................................

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Trainee’s Signature: ……………………………………………………………………….… Date: …………….…….…

Industrial Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………………………………….….. Date:………………..……

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Academic Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………....……………….……….. Date: …….…….………..

ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE

Note to the Industrial Supervisor:

You are encouraged to discuss your responses with the student in a positive and objective
manner, just as you would review job performance with your employees/colleagues. You are
provided with 10 criteria in the table below upon which to base your assessment of the
student and award him/her the appropriate grade on a scale of 1 to 10.

Criteria Mark

Below Average Above Outstanding

4, 5 Average 9, 10
Average
6, 7, 8
1, 2, 3

1 Organizes work well/ work attitude

2 Completes assigned tasks on time/punctual

at work

3 Initiative/resourcefulness

4 Accuracy of work

5 Adapts to working conditions

6 Has ability to get along with others at work

7 Follows up on assignments

8 Has ability to communicate with superiors

9 Has ability to apply theory in practice

10 Has ability to judge or take decisions

Total mark

7
 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE

Week 1
Week ending
.......................

Week 2

Week ending
.......................

Week 3

Week ending
.......................

Week 4

Week ending
.......................

Supervisor’s Comments …………………………………………………………………….....................................

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Trainee’s Signature: ……………………………………………………………………….… Date: …………….…….…

Industrial Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………………………………….….. Date:………………..……

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Academic Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………....……………….……….. Date: …….…….………..

ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE

Note to the Industrial Supervisor:

You are encouraged to discuss your responses with the student in a positive and objective
manner, just as you would review job performance with your employees/colleagues. You are
provided with 10 criteria in the table below upon which to base your assessment of the
student and award him/her the appropriate grade on a scale of 1 to 10.

Criteria Mark

Below Average Above Outstanding

4, 5 Average 9, 10
Average
6, 7, 8
1, 2, 3

1 Organizes work well/ work attitude

2 Completes assigned tasks on time/punctual

at work

3 Initiative/resourcefulness

4 Accuracy of work

5 Adapts to working conditions

6 Has ability to get along with others at work

7 Follows up on assignments

8 Has ability to communicate with superiors

9 Has ability to apply theory in practice

10 Has ability to judge or take decisions

Total mark

7
 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE

Week 1
Week ending
.......................

Week 2

Week ending
.......................

Week 3

Week ending
.......................

Week 4

Week ending
.......................

Supervisor’s Comments …………………………………………………………………….....................................

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Trainee’s Signature: ……………………………………………………………………….… Date: …………….…….…

Industrial Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………………………………….….. Date:………………..……

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Academic Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………....……………….……….. Date: …….…….………..

ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE

Note to the Industrial Supervisor:

You are encouraged to discuss your responses with the student in a positive and objective
manner, just as you would review job performance with your employees/colleagues. You are
provided with 10 criteria in the table below upon which to base your assessment of the
student and award him/her the appropriate grade on a scale of 1 to 10.

Criteria Mark

Below Average Above Outstanding

4, 5 Average 9, 10
Average
6, 7, 8
1, 2, 3

1 Organizes work well/ work attitude

2 Completes assigned tasks on time/punctual

at work

3 Initiative/resourcefulness

4 Accuracy of work

5 Adapts to working conditions

6 Has ability to get along with others at work

7 Follows up on assignments

8 Has ability to communicate with superiors

9 Has ability to apply theory in practice

10 Has ability to judge or take decisions

Total mark

7
 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE

Week 1
Week ending
.......................

Week 2

Week ending
.......................

Week 3

Week ending
.......................

Week 4

Week ending
.......................

Supervisor’s Comments …………………………………………………………………….....................................

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Trainee’s Signature: ……………………………………………………………………….… Date: …………….…….…

Industrial Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………………………………….….. Date:………………..……

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Academic Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………....……………….……….. Date: …….…….………..

ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE

Note to the Industrial Supervisor:

You are encouraged to discuss your responses with the student in a positive and objective
manner, just as you would review job performance with your employees/colleagues. You are
provided with 10 criteria in the table below upon which to base your assessment of the
student and award him/her the appropriate grade on a scale of 1 to 10.

Criteria Mark

Below Average Above Outstanding

4, 5 Average 9, 10
Average
6, 7, 8
1, 2, 3

1 Organizes work well/ work attitude

2 Completes assigned tasks on time/punctual

at work

3 Initiative/resourcefulness

4 Accuracy of work

5 Adapts to working conditions

6 Has ability to get along with others at work

7 Follows up on assignments

8 Has ability to communicate with superiors

9 Has ability to apply theory in practice

10 Has ability to judge or take decisions

Total mark

7
 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE

Week 1
Week ending
.......................

Week 2

Week ending
.......................

Week 3

Week ending
.......................

Week 4

Week ending
.......................

Supervisor’s Comments …………………………………………………………………….....................................

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Trainee’s Signature: ……………………………………………………………………….… Date: …………….…….…

Industrial Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………………………………….….. Date:………………..……

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Academic Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………....……………….……….. Date: …….…….………..

ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE

Note to the Industrial Supervisor:

You are encouraged to discuss your responses with the student in a positive and objective
manner, just as you would review job performance with your employees/colleagues. You are
provided with 10 criteria in the table below upon which to base your assessment of the
student and award him/her the appropriate grade on a scale of 1 to 10.

Criteria Mark

Below Average Above Outstanding

4, 5 Average 9, 10
Average
6, 7, 8
1, 2, 3

1 Organizes work well/ work attitude

2 Completes assigned tasks on time/punctual

at work

3 Initiative/resourcefulness

4 Accuracy of work

5 Adapts to working conditions

6 Has ability to get along with others at work

7 Follows up on assignments

8 Has ability to communicate with superiors

9 Has ability to apply theory in practice

10 Has ability to judge or take decisions

Total mark

7
 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE

Week 1
Week ending
.......................

Week 2

Week ending
.......................

Week 3

Week ending
.......................

Week 4

Week ending
.......................

Supervisor’s Comments …………………………………………………………………….....................................

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Trainee’s Signature: ……………………………………………………………………….… Date: …………….…….…

Industrial Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………………………………….….. Date:………………..……

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Academic Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………....……………….……….. Date: …….…….………..

ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE

Note to the Industrial Supervisor:

You are encouraged to discuss your responses with the student in a positive and objective
manner, just as you would review job performance with your employees/colleagues. You are
provided with 10 criteria in the table below upon which to base your assessment of the
student and award him/her the appropriate grade on a scale of 1 to 10.

Criteria Mark

Below Average Above Outstanding

4, 5 Average 9, 10
Average
6, 7, 8
1, 2, 3

1 Organizes work well/ work attitude

2 Completes assigned tasks on time/punctual

at work

3 Initiative/resourcefulness

4 Accuracy of work

5 Adapts to working conditions

6 Has ability to get along with others at work

7 Follows up on assignments

8 Has ability to communicate with superiors

9 Has ability to apply theory in practice

10 Has ability to judge or take decisions

Total mark

7
 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE

Week 1
Week ending
.......................

Week 2

Week ending
.......................

Week 3

Week ending
.......................

Week 4

Week ending
.......................

Supervisor’s Comments …………………………………………………………………….....................................

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Trainee’s Signature: ……………………………………………………………………….… Date: …………….…….…

Industrial Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………………………………….….. Date:………………..……

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Academic Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………....……………….……….. Date: …….…….………..

ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE

Note to the Industrial Supervisor:

You are encouraged to discuss your responses with the student in a positive and objective
manner, just as you would review job performance with your employees/colleagues. You are
provided with 10 criteria in the table below upon which to base your assessment of the
student and award him/her the appropriate grade on a scale of 1 to 10.

Criteria Mark

Below Average Above Outstanding

4, 5 Average 9, 10
Average
6, 7, 8
1, 2, 3

1 Organizes work well/ work attitude

2 Completes assigned tasks on time/punctual

at work

3 Initiative/resourcefulness

4 Accuracy of work

5 Adapts to working conditions

6 Has ability to get along with others at work

7 Follows up on assignments

8 Has ability to communicate with superiors

9 Has ability to apply theory in practice

10 Has ability to judge or take decisions

Total mark

7
 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE

Week 1
Week ending
.......................

Week 2

Week ending
.......................

Week 3

Week ending
.......................

Week 4

Week ending
.......................

Supervisor’s Comments …………………………………………………………………….....................................

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Trainee’s Signature: ……………………………………………………………………….… Date: …………….…….…

Industrial Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………………………………….….. Date:………………..……

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Academic Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………....……………….……….. Date: …….…….………..

ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE

Note to the Industrial Supervisor:

You are encouraged to discuss your responses with the student in a positive and objective
manner, just as you would review job performance with your employees/colleagues. You are
provided with 10 criteria in the table below upon which to base your assessment of the
student and award him/her the appropriate grade on a scale of 1 to 10.

Criteria Mark

Below Average Above Outstanding

4, 5 Average 9, 10
Average
6, 7, 8
1, 2, 3

1 Organizes work well/ work attitude

2 Completes assigned tasks on time/punctual

at work

3 Initiative/resourcefulness

4 Accuracy of work

5 Adapts to working conditions

6 Has ability to get along with others at work

7 Follows up on assignments

8 Has ability to communicate with superiors

9 Has ability to apply theory in practice

10 Has ability to judge or take decisions

Total mark