National University

Manila

College of Engineering

ISO 9001:2008
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
CERTIFIED

Handbook on the
Industry Internship Training Program

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Table of Contents
The National University
History
Vision
Mission

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The College of Engineering

History
Vision
Mission
Program Outcomes
Program Educational Objectives

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I. The Industry Internship Training Program

A. Introduction
B. Objectives
C. General Guidelines
a. Student Trainee/Intern Requirements
b. Responsibilities of Parties Involved
1. Faculty-In-Charge
2. Student Trainee/Intern
3. Technical Training Supervisor
II. Appendices
A. Waiver Form
B. Recommendation Letter Form
C. Acceptance Letter Form
D. Performance Evaluation Report Form
E. Weekly Progress Report Form
F. Final Report Title Page

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The National University

History
Barely 23 years old, Don Mariano Fortunato Jhocson envisioned the youth as
a leader: competent, imbued with moral and spiritual values, internalizing all that is
good in the Filipino. Guided by this vision, he founded Colegio Filipino on August 01,
1900, in Quiapo, Manila. In 5 years, he offered courses in Business (bookkeeping
and accounting), so that his students would be financially stable after graduation.
This led to a change of name of the school to Colegio mercantile, awarding the
diploma of Perito Mercantil. Later, the Philippine Law School was established to
train the youth as responsible leaders advocating Philippine self-government.
In 1916, Colegio Mercantil was renamed National Academy, offering the
Liberal Arts program which became the gateway to other disciplines.
On January 17, 1921, the Board of Trustees obtained permission from the
Department of Public Instruction to change the name of the National Academy to
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY. On that same day, the University installed Senator Camilo
Osias, a respected and outstanding Filipino educator as President.
Thereafter, the Colleges of Education and Commerce were opened in the
same year, the Colleges of Pharmacy and Dentistry in 1922, the College of
Engineering, offering initially Civil Engineering in 1925, the Normal School in 1930,
and Sanitary Engineering in 1930.
From July, 1945 its facilities have since continuously expanded and the
following disciplines were added Bachelor degrees in Chemical, Electrical,
Industrial, Mechanical Engineering and Architecture and Arts, and Master in Sanitary
Engineering.
Responding to the needs of industry, the University started offering Computer
Science in 1990, and in 1994 Computer Engineering and Electronics and
Communications Engineering. Nursing was offered in 2004, Hotel and Restaurant
Management in 2008 and Information Technology in 2009.
On January 01, 1998, a disastrous fire razed four buildings of the University.
After three weeks of unrelenting restoration work, operations resumed.
In 2008, the SM Group of Companies acquired majority ownership of National
University. The support of the SM Group has strengthened the institution with new
infrastructure, improved laboratories, and academic improvements. Today, the
University is continuously modernizing and upgrading its faculty, facilities and sports
development.

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In March 2010, TUV Rheinland granted the University an ISO 9001:2008

Certification. Likewise, the University is also working for the accreditation of its
academic programs by the (Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges
and Universities) PAASCU.
National University is a founding member of the University Athletic
Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and a pioneer of the Philippine Association of
Colleges and Universities (PACU). Its international affiliations and memberships
include the Association of Southeast Asia Higher Institutions of Learning (ASAHIL)
and the International Association of Universities (IAU).
Vision
National University, characterized by its cultural heritage of Dynamic
Filipinism, envisions itself as a leading educational institution committed to nation
building.
Mission
National University provides relevant, innovative, and accessible quality
education and other development programs to:
a. Its students, by developing them into moral, spiritual, and responsible citizens
b. Its employees, by enhancing their competencies and providing them a
rewarding work environment
c. Its alumni, by cultivating in them a sense of pride and commitment to their
alma mater
d. Its community, by contributing to the uplift of various aspects of life of its
members
e. Its industry partners and employers by providing them with graduates who will
contribute to their growth and development.

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The College of Engineering

History
The College of Engineering has a long and proud tradition, having been a vital
part of National University since 1925 when it admitted its first students in Civil
Engineering.
The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BS CE) Program was soon
followed by the baccalaureate program in Sanitary Engineering. And in 1945, four
more were added to the list of undergraduate degree offerings, namely: Chemical
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Mechanical
Engineering. In this same year, the Master of Science in Sanitary Engineering was
instituted.
The latest additions to this growing list of programs being offered by the
College are the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BS CoE) and the
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering (BS ECE),
which were both opened in 1994.
Today, the College consists of six disciplines: Civil Engineering, Computer
Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering and Environmental and Sanitary Engineering. The College
offers BS Programs in these six disciplines and a Masters degree in Sanitary
Engineering.
Enrollment in the last 5 years has grown substantially and the number of
graduates has likewise increased. This is attributed to the renewed administrative
support, particularly in terms of improved facilities, and the entry of more qualified
faculty members.
Vision
The National University College of Engineering shall be known for producing
competent, ethical and responsible engineers responsive to the needs and
aspirations of the country.

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Mission
In line with its vision, the College is committed to adopt the following
mechanisms in the attainment of academic excellence, thus creating a niche for its
graduates as achievers in the field of engineering:
1. Implementing curricula that reflect current developments in an engineering
discipline.
2. Adopting teaching techniques that will stimulate the creativity and develop
the analytical skills of students.
3. Enhancing classroom instruction by providing appropriate industry and
research experiences.
4. Laying the foundation for continuous life-long learning.
5. Ensuring the adequate exposure of students to the humanities and the social
sciences and providing them with opportunities for community involvement in
order to instill in them a deep understanding of societal needs and how
engineering can contribute to their satisfaction.
Program Outcomes
At the time of graduation, students have:
1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, sciences, and engineering
sciences to the practice of engineering.
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret
data.
3. An ability to design a system to meet desired needs.
4. An ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
5. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
7. An ability for effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
8. A broad education necessary to understand impact of engineering solutions in
a global/societal context.
9. An ability to engage in life-long learning and to keep abreast with the
developments in a specific field of specialization.

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10. Knowledge of contemporary issues.

11. An ability to use appropriate techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary
for engineering practice to be locally and globally competitive.
12. An ability to apply acquired engineering knowledge and skills for national
development.
Program Educational Objectives
In their first few years on the job, graduates of the College of Engineering of
NU are expected to:
1. Contribute to the solution of technological problems in the organizations to
which they belong and be acknowledged as valuable members of
multidisciplinary teams assigned to particular tasks.
2. Effectively communicate to various sectors descriptions of technological
problems, their analyses of these problems and their proposed solutions.
3. Continue enhancing their knowledge and skills.
4. Conform and assiduously follow the moral and ethical mores of their
professions.

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I. The Industry Internship Training Program

A. Introduction
Five of the undergraduate programs of the College of Engineering require
industry internship training, as part of the curriculum. This is normally scheduled
during the summer term, before the start of the students fifth year in the University.
The Engineering programs requiring OJT are BS Electrical Engineering, BS
Electronics and Communications Engineering, BS Computer Engineering, BS
Mechanical Engineering and BS Civil Engineering.
The subject carries a 3-unit credit, which is equivalent to at least 200 hours of
student affiliation with a firm or organization appropriate to the students engineering
field of study.
B. Objectives
The objective of Industry Internship Training Program is to supplement the
lectures on engineering theory and laboratory exercises which the University amply
provides. It gives the student exposure to the working environment in an
engineering establishment and the opportunity to do hands-on assignments under
the supervision of experienced engineers.
The training program aims to:
a. provide students the opportunity to acquire practical knowledge, skills, and
desirable attitudes and values in reputable establishments/industries;
b. enhance the students work competencies, and discipline as they relate to
people in the workplace;
c. promote competitiveness of students through their training;
d. provide opportunities
professionals;

to

learn

from

and

network

with

experienced

e. handle new challenges and complex tasks or problems; and

f. identify future career directions.
On the part of the engineering firms, they stand to benefit from the program in
that they can better assess the capabilities of potential employees.
The College of Engineering can use the training program to enrich the degree
programs it offers. It also provides an opportunity for the University to strengthen its
relationship with its industry partners and affiliates.

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C. General Guidelines
1. Student Trainee/Intern Requirements
Student trainees/interns:

must be officially enrolled in the program during the period of the

industry internship training;
must be in good academic standing, and has finished at least 90%
of his/her academic requirements in the year levels prior to the
training program; and
must have consent from parent/guardian. (See Appendix I).

2. Responsibilities of Parties Involved

1. Faculty-in-Charge

A member of the Engineering faculty is selected to handle the course

and is given the commensurate teaching load.

He/She makes the arrangements for the placement of the student in an

engineering company whose line of work is fitted to the students
program. A letter, signed by the Dean, requesting for the placement of
particular students in the company for internship, shall be addressed to
the Company President or his/her representative. (See APPENDIX II).

He/She discusses with the companys designated representative the

training envisioned for the student, the training plan and the evaluation
of the trainee. He/She should provide the company representative with
a copy of the Performance Evaluation Report form (See APPENDIX
IV).

He/She gives the student a briefing before the start of the training,
explains the performance criteria and the requirement for submission of
a report at the end of the training. He/She monitors the progress of the
students training through regular discussions with the company staff
responsible for the students training.

He/She gives the student the grade in the course, taking into
consideration the companys rating of the student and his own
assessment of the students performance.

He/She sends the company head a letter, signed by the Dean,

expressing the appreciation of the College for the invaluable trainings
received by the student (see APPENDIX III).

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2. Student Trainee/Intern

He/She must adhere strictly to all company rules and regulations.

He/She should be conscious at all times of the criteria by which he will

be rated, i.e.:
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Quality of work
Quantity of work
Dependability, reliability and resourcefulness
Judgment
Cooperation
Attendance
Courtesy and good manners
Safety

At the end of the training, he/she should submit a soft-bounded written

report, cleared and approved by the Technical Training
Supervisor, to the Faculty-In-Charge. In addition, he/she will also be
required to do a presentation on the last day of the summer term.
The format of the both the written report and the presentation
are as follows:
Title Page
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: History and Profile of the Company
Chapter 2: Compilation of Weekly Progress Reports
Chapter 3: Assessment of the Industry Immersion Training Program
(Reflection paper which covers the following:
Provide a detailed account of the activities you
were involved with during your practicum.
Describe the skills, values, and knowledge you
have gained from this experience.
Identify and discuss the greatest frustrations as
well as the greatest joys during this experience.
Expound on how this experience has modified
your view of a potential career path.
Suggest how the experience can be improved for
those yet to accomplish a practicum.
Chapter 4: Appendices
Recommendation Letter
Acceptance Letter
Waiver Form
Training Schedule Form
Certificate of Completion
Performance Evaluation Report

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3. Technical Training Supervisor

The training supervisor designated by the company shall adhere to the

training plan agreed upon with the Faculty-in-charge.

He/She shall give the Faculty-in-charge regular updates on the

students progress.

He/She shall rate the students performance at the end of the training
using the Performance Evaluation Report form (see APPENDIX IV).

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APPENDIX A
WAIVER FORM

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National University
Manila

College of Engineering

ISO 9001:2008
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
CERTIFIED

Industry Internship Training Program

Waiver Form
This

is

to

certify

that

am

allowing

my

son/daughter,

___________________________, to undergo industry immersion for at least two

hundred (200) hours, starting on _______________ until _______________, at
________________________________, in partial fulfillment of his/her requirements
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in ___________________________.
It is expected that he/she strictly adheres to the policies, rules, and regulations
of the company, the Industry Internship Training Program of the University, and
all other rules that may be imposed by his/her training supervisor.
I hereby agree to waive any responsibility on the part of the National
University, ___________________________, and/or representatives in relation to
any loss, damage, death, injury or accident that may happen to my
son/daughter in the duration of the practicum training.
I have read and understood this document and I acknowledge my responsibilities
and the effect of this document.

_________________________
Parent/Guardian
(Signature Over Printed Name)

Date: ____________________
Name of Student: ___________________________
Address: __________________________________
Telephone: ________________________________
Mobile Phone: _____________________________
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APPENDIX B

RECOMMENDATION LETTER

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National University
Manila

College of Engineering

ISO 9001:2008
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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Industry Internship Training Program

Recommendation Letter
<Date>
<Addressee>
<Position>
<Company Address>
Dear <Addressee>:
The College of Engineering of this University is sending Student Trainees
to reputable companies as part of the Industry Internship Training Program. This
is to give our students the opportunity to experience actual duties and responsibilities
in an engineering firm to prepare them for jobs after graduation.
To attain this objective, we are humbly requesting your good office to allow
<Student Trainee/Intern> to undergo training in your company for at least two
hundred (200) hours of engineering work. <Student Trainee/Intern> is an incoming
senior student in our Bachelor of Science in <Field of Study> program.
Should you grant this request, the Faculty-in-charge of the OJT course,
<Faculty-In-Charge>, will discuss with you the details of our OJT course.
Thank you very much for your kind consideration.
Very truly yours,
Estrella F. Alabastro, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Engineering

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APPENDIX C
ACCEPTANCE LETTER

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National University
Manila

College of Engineering

ISO 9001:2008
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM

ACCEPTANCE LETTER
<Date>
Estrella F. Alabastro, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Engineering
National U
Dear Dean Alabastro:
We are pleased to inform you that ____________________________________ has
been accepted as Student/Trainee in our company.
We wish to assure you that we will provide Mr./Ms. _________________ meaningful
activities and work assignments related to his/her field of study in a relatively safe
environment.
We wish to further assure you that he/she shall be treated professionally at all times,
and will be allowed to perform his/her duties and responsibilities as independently as
possible, under the careful supervision and guidance of a competent Technical
Training Supervisor.
Further details of his/her training program are as follows:
Name of the Company: ________________________________________________
Company Address: ___________________________________________________
Division/Plant/Site Assigned: ____________________________________________
Division/Plant/Site Address: _____________________________________________
Division/Plant/Site Head: _______________________________________________
Technical Training Supervisor: __________________________________________
Position of Technical Training Supervisor: _________________________________
Technical Training Supervisors Work Phone: _______________________________
Technical Training Supervisors E-Mail: ___________________________________
Start of Practicum: __________________ End of Practicum: ___________________
Total Training Hours: ________________
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To be filled-up by the Technical Training Supervisor

Nature of Activities:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________
Signature of Technical Training Supervisor

_________________
Date

Very truly yours,

____________________________________

Signature over Printed Name

of Accepting Officer

____________________________________

Position of Accepting Officer

____________________________________

Date

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APPENDIX D

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT

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National University
Manila

College of Engineering

ISO 9001:2008
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT
_______________________________________________
Name of Company
Name of Student: ____________________________ Age: _______ Sex: _______
Course: ____________________________________________________________
Division/Plant/Site Assigned: ____________________________________________
Field of Training Assigned: _____________________________________________
Inclusive Dates of Training: From ___________________ To __________________
Total training hours rendered: ___________________________________________

CRITERIA
1. Quality of Work (Thoroughness, accuracy,
neatness and effectiveness)
2. Quantity of Work (Able to complete work in
allotted time)
3. Dependability, Reliability and
Resourcefulness (Ability to work with
minimum amount of supervision)
4. Judgment (Sound decision, ability to
identify and evaluate pertinent factors)
5. Cooperation (Works well with everyone,
good team worker)
6. Attendance (Regularity and punctuality)
7. Courtesy and Good Manners
8. Safety (Awareness of safety practices)

MAXIMUM
RATING TO BE
GIVEN
20%

RATING

20%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
TOTAL

Additional observation and/or significant information:

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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Would you recommend that this student continue working toward a career in
this field? ____ Yes ____ No
Please explain.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

Evaluated by:

______________________________
Signature over Printed Name of
Technical Training Supervisor

_________________
Date

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APPENDIX E

WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT

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National University
Manila

College of Engineering

ISO 9001:2008
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
CERTIFIED

INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM

WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT
Name of Student: ____________________________ Age: _______ Sex: _______
Course: ____________________________________________________________
Name of the Company: ________________________________________________
Company Address: ___________________________________________________
Division/Plant/Site Assigned: ____________________________________________
Field of Training Assigned: _____________________________________________
Week No: _____ Inclusive Dates of Training: From ___________ To ____________
Write summary of all activities accomplished during the week
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

Verified by:
______________________________
Signature over Printed Name of
Technical Training Supervisor

_________________
Date

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APPENDIX F

FINAL REPORT TITLE PAGE

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National University
Manila

College of Engineering

ISO 9001:2008
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
CERTIFIED

INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM

Industry Internship Training
at
____________________________________________
(Company Name)

In Partial Fulfillment of
the Requirements for
Bachelor of Science in ______________________________

Submitted by:
______________________________
Student

Submitted to:
______________________________
Faculty-In-Charge

<Date Submitted>

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