Note to host organization:
Note to host organization:
Many students are new to employment and we have found this form to be useful to the student's learning process, by encouraging the student to ask the important questions that many experienced employees are confident to ask on their own. Thank you for taking the time to complete this form with your student.
Note to student:
The sooner you have completed the items on this checklist, the more confident you will be in your role and work environment. Therefore, aim to have this form completed within 2 weeks of the commencement of the Internship period. This form will be submitted as part of assessment number one.
Student Name:
Name of Internship host organization:
Is there an orientation program in which the student will participate / has participated? Y/ N
Section 1 Workplace Information (when completed)
Tour of the workplace
Introductions to the team
"How to use" (for eg.) telephone / paging system
Brief and instruct student on the day-to-day job routine and requirements; including showing how to work any special equipment required on-the-job
Policies and procedures explained
Operating hours explained
Provide relevant reading material
Section 2 Workplace Communication / The student's role (when completed)
Job description and expectations of the student discussed
Grooming standards explained
Where to enter / exit the premises
Where personal belongings can be stored
Time sheets / pay cycle explained
Day or time of team briefings / staff meetings advised
Where workplace notices / communication from management can be found
Where company policies / procedures are located
Section 3 - Risk Management (when completed)
Emergency telephone numbers advised
Emergency procedure explained
Evacuation signal / route / meeting point advised
Demonstrate correct lifting / carrying techniques
OH&S relevant to work area
To be signed by Student and Host Organisation
Section 4 - Declaration
I acknowledge that I understand and comply with the (student name) information contained in this document.
Student Name: Gideon Akaadom
Host organization representative:
Signature:
Date: 10/02/22
As per the tour to workplace the chosen sector is portering in the front office. The team consists of 2 members. Telephone communication will be used since, at the time of its invention, the telephone was a massive device for human communication. Individuals were no longer able to actually move near one another and yield. People may also hold simple conversations over the phone while keeping track of their communications. A porter is in charge of the company's main assistance obligations as well as miscellaneous chores. Addressing visitor requests and directing them to the massive employees, managing guest various items, guaranteeing that equipment and workplaces are guaranteed, magnificent, and manufactured, and requesting any security worries or incursions to heads are all examples of these jobs. Porters' typical professional accomplishments include advancing into a regulatory or authoritative employment for clear types of advancement that necessitate the completion of further training.
Porter's Responsibilities
Carry out routine maintenance.
Simple tasks should be completed
Respond to guest questions with relevant information.
Direct guests to the appropriate professionals for assistance.
Always project a professional image.
Day-to-day job routine is to handle guests' luggage and personal belongings.The important Policies and procedures are as follows:
code of conduct
health and safety policy
anti-discrimination and harassment policy
grievance handling policy
discipline and termination policy
Operating Hours are 10- 12 hours and the relevant reading material is Glass-door.com
Job description and expectations from porter is that a porter is in charge of the company's main assistance obligations as well as miscellaneous chores. Addressing visitor requests and directing them to the massive employees, managing guest various items, guaranteeing that equipment and workplaces are guaranteed, magnificent, and manufactured, and requesting any security worries or incursions to heads are all examples of these jobs. Porters' typical professional accomplishments include advancing into a regulatory or authoritative employment for clear types of advancement that necessitate the completion of further training. As a grooming standard it is important that before you go on duty, brush your hair. Before coming on duty, make sure your shoes are clean and shined.Porter is required to wear black socks and shoes at all times. Must report before 8 in the morning at the main desk and then after reporting start duty at front gate. Personal belongings can be stored at storage room in the basement. Time sheet / pay cycle is that it is important to work from 8 am to 7 pm and the payment will be done on first day of every month. Time of team briefing is at 2pm everyday. At the reception board workplace notices/ communication from management can be found.
Emergency telephone numbers are:
1. 6661164464
2. 6661164685
3. 6661164664
Emergency procedure is to checking passes for employees, visitors, and contractors, as well as suspicious activities and/or deliveries. Monitoring security alarm systems and ensuring that door access systems are properly functional on a regular basis.
When suspicious occurrences are discovered or alarms are triggered, proper action is taken. Report any problems, maintenance difficulties, or health and safety concerns to the proper person. Using a layout design to prepare spaces for meetings, examinations, conferences, and other activities.
When required, clear snow and grit surfaces, and make appropriate provisions for preserving safe entry and egress at specified places, which may include aiding persons with special needs. Evacuation signal point is in the case of a fire or other disaster, an emergency action plan describes the measures that employers and employees must take to ensure employee safety. Employers are not obligated to create an emergency response plan in all cases. The point will be the main corridor. Correct lifting techniques is to take cover towards your load, holding it close to your body, and then elevate it with your legs. Never lift anything important higher than your shoulders. Avoid rotating or bending your body while raising or passing on a significant object. OH&S relevant to work area are as follows:
Goals to raise or decrease a numerical figure, such as lowering manual handling events by 15% or raising VDU risk assessments by 25%
Introduction of LEV in a specific process or removal of a specific hazardous material from a process are examples of objectives to introduce controls or remove risks.
Goals include using less harmful components into certain goods;
Goals to improve worker satisfaction with OH&S concerns, such as reducing workplace stress or increasing worker engagement in and consultation on OH&S matters;
Increased awareness or proficiency in completing job duties in a safe manner;
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is a word used to describe educational activities that combine academic learning with practical application in the workplace (Abeysekera 2006). The goal is for students to gain the capacity to integrate their learning by combining academic and work-related activities.
Application process and interview stage
Introductions.
Small Talk.
Information Gathering.
Question/Answer.
Wrapping Up.
First day orientation
First day of orientation provided us a good grief about the internship.
Welcome by management team and peers
We were welcomed by an introduction about the company
Types of tasks completed
Basic internship tasks
Access to facilities and training
Yes, it was provided to me.
Psychological Contract unwritten expectations encountered from host organization and to what extent Student's unwritten expectations have been met
Workplace learning objectives
Addressing visitor requests and directing them to the massive employees, managing guest various items, guaranteeing that equipment and workplaces are guaranteed, magnificent, and manufactured, and requesting any security worries or incursions to heads are all examples of these jobs.
Porters' typical professional accomplishments include advancing into a regulatory or authoritative employment for clear types of advancement that necessitate the completion of further training
Learning objectives follow the SMART acronym.
Learning objective (LO) Date to achieve this LO How I plan to achieve this Learning Objective With help from Review
To what extent did you achieve, exceed or change your LO?
Example Only:
To learn the details of a minimum of 10 white and 10 red wines from the Wine List. These details will include the varietal, region, characteristics and selling price 28/2/2016 Request the Manager (or supervisor) if I can copy the Wine List so that I may learn the details as part of my learning objectives
Practice with a colleague on a daily basis
Ensure that I allocate adequate time to achieve this goal. Jenny (supervisor)
My colleagues
Myself! Learn how to modify and repair security camera systems as required. 28/2/2022 Learn the mechanisms of security camera
Practice repairing camera during practice drills Andrew/ Manager I have achieved this LO
Learn how to clean floors on a regular basis, including vacuuming, sweeping, and wet-mopping as necessary. 15/3/2022 Learn how to clean floor Manager I have achieved this LO
how to Arranges furniture and puts up decorations in advance of large occasions, using event-planning skills 28/3/2022 Learn how to Arranges furniture Manager I have achieved this LO
Learn how to clean the facility on a regular basis and how to fix any faulty equipment. 28/4/2022 Learn how to clean the facility Manager I have achieved this LO
learn how to Three new Porters were trained on the most effective cleaning methods for the location. 28/5/2022 Train using experience
Manager I have achieved this LO
References:
Abeysekera, I., 2006. Issues relating to designing a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) program in an undergraduate accounting degree program and its implications for the curriculum.Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education,7(1).