MFG 932 - Internship

Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 16
Course Type: Voc/Tech

Students enrolled in this course will work in a manufacturing facility as a machinist. Emphasis will be on the integration of academic skills with practical work experience.
Prerequisite: Complete terms 1 and 2 and instructor permission
Competencies

Locate an approved internship for work experience
1. Follow up on available internships
2. Interview for internship positions
3. Obtain and agree to an offer for internship employment
Complete work agreement contract for employment
1. Record accurate information necessary for employment experience
2. Obtain appropriate signatures for endorsement purposes
Complete 240 hours of approved internship experience
1. Attend internship position according to employer specified agreement
2. Complete work related tasks as assigned by the employer
Develop problem-solving techniques to on-the-job situations
1. Develop attitudes necessary for successful job performance and cooperation with coworkers and management
2. Describe attitudes and steps necessary to solve problems and conflicts
Maintain hourly time log
1. Record hours worked each day of the week
2. Prepare hour log in accordance with employment recording method
Verify and maintain report in personal intern/coordinator file
1. Prepare written report on intern activities on a weekly basis
2. Present and discuss report to instructor on a bi-weekly basis
Reflect upon internship experience
1. Prepare written report describing learning experiences of the internship