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UNIVERSITY OF BUEA

UNIVERSITE DE BUEAHIGHER TECHNICAL TEACHERECOLE NORMALE SUPERIEUR

TRAINING COLLEGE (HTTTC)D’ENSEIGNEMENT TECHNIQUE(ENSET)

Director: Prof. AKUME Daniel AKUME
Deputy Director: Dr. EBUNE B. Joseph
Director of Studies: Dr LYONGA N. Agnes
Secretary General: Dr. LISSOUCK Daniel

P.O Box 249 Buea Road, Kumba, South West
Region, Cameroun
Tel:(+237)33354691 – Fax:(+237)33354692
Email: Infohtttc_kumba@ubuea.cm

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HTTTC PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS (PRET)INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIPPLACEMENT LOG BOOK FOR STUDENTS
OF THE MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY I AND II(M- TECH) PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMSVOLUME 1- GENERAL INFORMATIONNAME OF STUDENT: ..................................................................................
OPTION/LEVEL :.…………………………………...…………….………

CONTACT NUMBER OF STUDENT:………………………………………..….
PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISOR:…………………..………………………….
ACADEMIC SUPERVISOR: ……………………………….…………………..

ACADEMIC YEAR: 20……/ 20……..
iTABLE OF CONTENTSI)GENERAL INFORMATION TO THE STUDENT................................................... 1II) BACKGROUND TO B-TECH INTERNSHIP .......................................................1III)

INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT.............................................................................2IV)

INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES TO STUDENTS ...................................................2V) A FINAL WORD TO THE STUDENTS ................................................................4iiI) GENERAL INFORMATION TO THE STUDENT
1. This log book is to assist you to keep records of the training during internshipwith an organisation. It will facilitate the recording of the activities youparticipated in within the internship period .
2. It will show the departments and sections in which you worked as well as theactivities carried out and periods of time spent in each. The daily work carried out
during the periods of training is to be recorded clearly and supported with sketches,pictures tables and diagrams where applicable. You are required to present the log
book regularly to the company-based Supervisor for assessment of each contentand progress. The Supervisor can use any page for his comments where necessary.
3. After the internship, this log book should reach the PRET office at most ten(10) days after the internship accompanied by the sealed

confidential report(evaluation form), a photocopy of your internship attestation (testimonial) and theattendance form.
4. The Training Supervisor or Monitor of H.T.T.T.C. Kumba will check the log
book, evaluate and record his comments.

II) BACKGROUND TO B-TECH INTERNSHIP
Industrial internship at The University of Buea is one of the key academic
practices aimed at enabling the student to be more professionally performant.
It is also a required by the Ministry of Higher Education that, all students preparing
for the Professional Bachelor’s Degree (B-Tech) must undergo an internshipperiod of atleast two (02) months

before being eligible to sit for the final

examinations. This will also help the student to blend theory (classroom work)with practicals (field work); acquire experience, skills, knowledge, and technics;
learn to relate with hierarchy, customers and other workers in an organisation;
discover new technologies , tools , machines or equipments in use, new methods or1

processes of production as well as see how things are and how they work in anorganisation.

III) INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT
A student should carryout his/her internship in an establishment whose area ofactivity or activities match with the training objectives in his/her field of studies.
The responsibility for acquiring a place for the internship is that of the student .
Nevertheless, HTTTC may deploy some students to particular organisation withwhich it is in partnership. Once in the place of internship the PRET office shouldhave information about the firm’s name, their contact address and location within
the first week
communicatedin a text message throughpriortothethe phone number that will beinternshiporemail:administrator@htttckumba.com
A student is expected to start and finish his internship in one organisation. If it
becomes absolutely necessary that he must change his place of attachment, thestudent should first secure permission in writing from the head of DIVISION OF
BUSINESS, COOPERATION & INNOVATION.

His/her application forchange of place of attachment should indicate the full name and address of theCompany or organisation to which he/she wishes to be transferred. Any industrialattachment not properly authorized will be cancelled.

IV) INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES TO STUDENTS
Upon graduation from school you will have to move up the executive ladderpassing through various positions in the firm. Position comes with responsibility.
Following these guidelines will help assure that you will maximise your internshipexperience and serve as a positive representative of your academic program and of
The University of Buea. Your readiness to enter your chosen field will beassessed/evaluated based on these expectations as demonstrated at your internship:2

i. PUNCTUALITY: You must arrive or be present at the work place on time.
ii. REGULARITY: You must be regular at the work place. Ask for permission incase your absence is unavoidable.
iii. RESPECT: Respect hierarchy and all the people with whom you are working
irrespective of their age, size, educational standard, race, etc. Keep a commendable
relationship with every body.
iv. ASSIDUITY: Take every task assigned to you seriously and do it immediately
it is given. Do not postpone assigned tasks. Exibit a higher degree of duty
conciousness beginning from this internship.
v. CAREFULNESS: Be very careful in handling official records or documents,files, tools, equipment, and every delicate thing that has been commited to yourtrust.
vi. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT: You should develop and maintain a cordial
relationship with your supervisor(s) and be open to criticisms as well as
demonstrate enthausiasm in the execution of the tasks assigned to you.
vii. HUMILITY AND OBEDIENCE: Avoid excuses and complains when a task
is assigned.
viii. ACT IN A PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL MANNER. For example:
 Dress in an appropriate manner.
 Follow through on commitments.
 Do not conduct personal business during work hours.
 Be prompt when reporting to work and with completing assignments.
 Give your work your best effort.
 Be positive and supportive.
 Keep an open mind ; avoid jumping to conclusions; develop informed opinions.
 Be observant; note how employees organize their ideas and respond to and askquestions.
3 Assert yourself and your ideas in an appropriate and tactful manner.
 accept criticism; continuously strive to improve and grow professionally.
 Enhance your professional effectiveness by improving skills and acquiring newknowledge.
 Seek feedback from your supervisor ,accept suggestions for corrective changes
in behavior and work to improve your performance.
 Be fair , considerate, honest, trustworthy, and cooperative when dealing withco-workers and clients or customers.
 Remain drug and alcohol-free , and avoid use of uncontrolled substances.

V) A FINAL WORD TO THE STUDENTS
Each student should ensure that he/she is in possession of the three volume internshipdocument made up of :
 Volume 1: General Information to the Students.
 Volume 2: Internship Report Booklet.
 Volume 3: Supervisor’s Guide

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