INTRODUCTION
On the job training or OJT is one method by which students is given a chance to apply the theories and computations that they have learned from the school. It also helps the students to acquire relevant knowledge and skills by performing in actual work setting. Colleges and universities require their students to undergo such training within a specific number of hours as part of the curriculum. For the students, an OJT or internship program provides opportunities to go through the actual methodologies of a specific job using the real tools, equipments and documents. In effect, the workplace becomes a development venue for a student trainee to learn more about his chosen field and practice what he has learn from academy. On the other hand, an effective OJT program also benefits the companies who accept trainees. First OJT or intern provides additional manpower for a lesser labor cost than a regular employee. Most of them are all eager to learn the ropes so chances are high that they will cooperate. Employers can use this internship strategy as a method in recruiting new employees. Since the trainer or the supervisor can follow the trainees’ progress, he can gauge based on performance, behavior and attitude if the trainee will make a good recruit after the completion of his internship.
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OJT’s can bring fresh ideas into the organization. Given the opportunity to speak their minds freely and without fear, they maybe able to contribute significantly in brainstorming sessions or research and eventually help improve the organizations productivity. While training the interns, employers are in fact also teaching their employees to process of guiding the trainees stretches their patience, develops teaching skills and makes them more sensitive to the needs and mind set of the younger generation. The course of supervision also teaches them how to share what they know and be receptive to questions. Hence, the internship also becomes an avenue in training for future managers of the company. Accommodating on-the-job trainees can truly be beneficial not only to the trainees but also to the companies that provide opportunities for this type of learning. There is wisdom in the front lines. Such training can be an investment that will be valuable to the company later on. This is also why trainees should take their internship seriously as it can become a powerful tool and possibly even a source of recommendation when they take that big lift from being students to career professionals.
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CHAPTER I PERSONAL PROFILE
This chapter presents the personal data of the student-trainee highlighting the college of her origin, as well as her field of specialization.
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY The Batangas State University has an enduring and eventful history of service to the people particularly to the youth in the province of Batangas. The BSU traces its history from 1903 when it was established as a manual training engaged in tracing the youth for gainful occupation particularly in woodworking. The American educators at that time so the need to trainmen as builders and carpenters to help develop towns and business centers. In 1905, the manual training school was recognizes. It was named Batangas Trade School and was transferred to its present site. Its emphasis was on wood arts and building construction courses. Later, the course in machine shop was introduced, The Batangas Trade School was renamed Pablo Borbon Memorial Trade School in honor of Honorable Pablo Borbon, a Batangueno who held position in three branches of government, namely as governor, member of Philippine 3
Senate and Judge of the court of the first instance. He contributed much for the cause of vocational education in the province. During World War II, the school was temporarily closed. It was reopened on September 10, 1945. The presence of many American Army surplus jeeps (the American Army was based in Batangas City for 2 years) prompted the opening of another vocational course, auto mechanics. The school became coeducational in the school year 1948 to 1949 with offering of girl’s trade coursefood trades, cosmetology and handicraft. Enrollment gradually increased reaching its peak in school year 1951 to 1952 when construction in the Caltex Refinery in Bauan, a nearby town, was started. By virtue of RA 741, the PBMIT became a national school supported by funds from the national government for its operation and maintenance. At this period, industrial electricity and forging were offered in addition to existing courses in response to the need for more electricians and welders brought about by the establishment of several big industrial plants in the area. On July 1, 1957 RA 4769 converted the institution into a school of Arts and Trades and was named Pablo Borbon Memorial Regional School of Arts and Trades. For the first, time the school offered the technical education curriculum. Co-courses in radio mechanics and electronics were introduced. The ensuing years saw the unprecedented increase in the number of building constructedmodernistic structures with spacious rooms for the radio mechanics, electricity, trade drawing, forging, building construction, and machine shop classes. 4
This rapid growth includes the organization classes, which were offered for the first time in 1963. Unemployed out of school youth and adults and even those already employed enrolled in this evening opportunity classes is acquire new occupational skill or upgrade previous the acquired jobs, skills and competencies. Awake of the increasing demands for vocational trained manpower, the school administrators secured for the approval for the introduction of teacher education courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education in 1965. A significant mile stone in the history of the institution came about in 1968 by virtue of RA 5270 the school was converted into the Pablo Borbon Memorial Institute of Technology giving it corporate existence with selfgoverning board. The college is mandated by its charter to provide higher vocational, professional, technical and technological instruction and in trades and industrial education. From 1971-1973 mechanical, electrical and civil engineering courses were introduced. The institution of graduate corses in 1974 followed this development. There are two programs on the masteral level; Master of Arts in Industrial Education, with specialization in administration and supervision and Master of Arts in Teaching Science, Mathematics and Vocational Education. In 1978, there was a felt need for management courses in the graduate level. A consortium with the UP college of Public Administration was established and the classes in MMP under UP CPA-PBMIT consortium started. On March 22, 2001 President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed into law RA 9045, which officially created the Batangas State University with the Pablo 5
Borbon Memorial Institute of Technology (PBMIT) as the nucleus. Under this law, the state situated in Batangas City including its campuses in Barangay Alangilan and those in the Municipalities of Balayan, Bauan, Lobo, San Pascual, Rosario, Taysan, Padre Garcia, Lemery, Calaca, Taal, Tanauan, and Lipa City as well as the Jose P. Laurel Polytechnic college in Malvar, the Apolinario R. Apacible school of Fisheries in Nasugbu and the campus of the Polytechnic University of Sto. Tomas are integrated into University to be known as the Batangas State University. The Batangas State University will work even harder to enrich and expand each curricular program, formulate and pursue a more meaningful research agenda and implement more vigorously pro-active extension services.
Creation of Batangas State University President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed law RA 9045 last March 2001 officially created the Batangas State University with the Pablo Borbon Memorial Institute of Technology as a nucleus.
University Vision
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A university which shapes a global Filipino imbued with moral courage nurtured through the values and excellent education.
University Mission Batangas State University is committed to implement its mandates of quality and excellence, relevance and responsiveness, access and equity and excellence, relevance and responsiveness, access and equity, and efficiency and effectiveness through instruction, research, extension, and production to meet the growing needs of the country and the world for globally competitive and morally upright professionals, scientists, technologists, technicians, skilled workers and entrepreneurs.
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Peace and Spirituality
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Human Dignity and Empowerment
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Transparency, Honesty and Accountability
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Teamwork and Harmony
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Concern for the Environment
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Goals of College of Engineering, Architecture, Fine Arts and Computing Sciences The College of Engineering, Architecture, Fine Arts and Computing Sciences (CEAFACS) aims to develop a well-rounded graduate attuned to the promotion of a national identity imbued with the moral integrity, spiritual vigor, utmost concern for environmental protection and conservation, and credible and relevant ideals in the pursuit and furtherance of the chosen profession. It seeks to promote a standard of excellence in the education of competent young men and women who can assume active leadership and/or meaningful participation in the fields of engineering, architecture, fine arts and computing sciences.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Mechanical engineering continues to play a key role in developing, operating and manufacturing new machines, devices and processes to benefit mankind.
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professional skills to combine both theory and practice in a variety of situations. For this, they need an in-depth understanding of scientific principles and engineering processes. They also need to be able to develop solutions to real-life problems in the face of conflicting requirements. Mechanical engineers in the
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commercial world combine technical and management skills to retain the competitive advantage for their companies. Mechanical engineering is an engineering discipline that involves the application of principles of physics for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It requires a solid understanding of key concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics and energy. Practitioners of mechanical engineering, known as mechanical engineers, use these principles and others in the design and analysis of automobiles, aircraft, heating & cooling systems, buildings and bridges, industrial equipment and machinery, and more.
Mechanical Engineering Coursework Mechanical Engineering programs generally cover the same fundamental subjects. Universities in the United States offering accredited programs in mechanical engineering are required to offer several major subjects of study, as determined by ABET. This is to ensure a minimum level of competence among graduating engineers and to inspire confidence in the engineering profession as a whole. The specific courses required to graduate may differ from program to program however. Universities will often combine multiple subjects into a single class or split a subject into multiple classes, depending on the faculty available and the University's major area(s) of research. Fundamental subjects of mechanical engineering include: 9
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strength of materials & solid mechanics,
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thermodynamics, heat transfer, energy conversion, and refrigeration / air conditioning,
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fluid mechanics/fluid dynamics,
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Drafting, CAD (usually including Solid modeling), and CAM. Mechanical engineers are also expected to understand and be able to
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engineering, and physics. Most mechanical engineering programs include several semesters of calculus, as well as advanced mathematical concepts which may include differential equations and partial differential equations, linear and modern algebra, and differential geometry, among others.
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In addition to the core mechanical engineering curriculum, many mechanical engineering programs offer more specialized programs and classes, such as mechatronics / robotics, transport and logistics, cryogenics, fuel technology, automotive engineering, biomechanics, vibration, optics and others, if a separate department does not exist for these subjects.[5] Most mechanical engineering programs also require varying amounts of research or community projects to gain practical problem-solving experience. Mechanical engineering students usually hold one or more internships while studying, though this is not typically mandated by the university.
Sub disciplines The field of mechanical engineering can be thought of as a collection of many mechanical disciplines. Several of these sub disciplines which are typically taught at the undergraduate level are listed below, with a brief explanation and the most common application of each. Some of these sub disciplines are unique to mechanical engineering, while others belong to mechanical engineering and one or more other disciplines. Most work that a mechanical engineer does uses skills and techniques from several of these sub disciplines, as well as specialized sub disciplines.
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Name
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Gonda, Marvin O.
Address
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Bayanan, San Pascual, Batangas
Tel. No.
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(043) 727-1902
Cell No.
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09183612531
Email Address
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[email protected]
Nationality
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Filipino
Civil Status
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Single
Date of Birth
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May 21, 1988
Place of Birth
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Bayanan, San Pascual, Batangas
Religion
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Roman Catholic
Father’s Name
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Mario M. Gonda
Mother’s Name
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Sally O. Gonda
Language
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English / Filipino
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Educational Background Collegiate/University
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BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Address
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Rizal Ave., Batangas City
Course
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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Years of Residence
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2005 - Present
Secondary/ High School
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BAYANAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Address
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Bayanan, San Pascual, Batangas
Years of Residence
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2001 - 2005
Primary/ Elementary
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BAYANAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Address
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Bayanan, San Pascual, Batangas
Years of Residence
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1995 - 2001
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CHAPTER II COMPANY PROFILE
Company Keppel Batangas Shipyard is a division of Keppel Philippines Marine. It is a member of The Keppel Group of Singapore, an international conglomerate with core business in ship repair, rig building, property, banking and financial services, shipping, telecommunications and engineering. Keppel is formerly known as Kepphil Shipyard, Inc. Keppel Batangas Shipyard is a fully equipped ship repair and ship building yard servicing both the international and local ship-owners. Ship activities include the repair, conversion and building of different types of vessels as well as fabrication of industrial structures. Keppel was situated along side Batangas Bay in Bauan, Batangas, the fastest growing industrial region in Southern Tagalog. Shipyard operates the 34.3 hectare consolidated facilities of former Keppel Philippines Shipyard, Inc. and former PNOC Dockyard and Engineering Corporation. The company was capable of servicing vessels of up to fifty thousand deadweight tonnage (dwt) and has a total dry-docking capacity of 130,000 dwt. Deadweight tonnage is an expression of a ship's carrying capacity, including the
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weight of the crew, passengers, cargo, fuel, ballast, drinking water, and stores. Supplementary capacity is being provided by deep water berth ages. The Company was listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange in 1993 and is registered with the Board of Investments of the Philippines as a ship repair and shipbuilder enjoying preferred pioneer status.
Facilities The shipyard is well equipped to handle complex and sophisticated repair, conversion and construction of seagoing vessels of up to 50,000 dwt. Facilities include the floating dry-dock which has a capacity of 5,000 to 6,000 dwt and a mechanical shift lift dry-dock with a lifting capacity of up to 20,000 dwt or 7,500 tonnes. Other facilities includes: machinery shop and outfitting shops with a total floor area of 4,287 square meters equipped with lathe machines, boring, milling and drilling machines and vertical turning machines. Another are pipe shop which equipped with pipe bending tools, carpentry shops, mold lofting shops, maintenance shops and electrical shops equipped with dynamic balancing machine, electric oven, rewinding machines, engine dynamometer and portable electric power generators.
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Shipyard also established an industrial gasses plant which serves as a source for their construction needs like liquid oxygen, acetylene, liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
Equipments Most of the shipyard’s lifting cranes are operated by diesel engines and lift with the use of hydraulic. Some equipment includes dozers, loaders and hydraulic mobile cranes. Other equipment includes grit drier, grit blasting machines, painting machines, non-destructive testing equipments, portable air compressors, elevating work platform, hydro-blasting machines and steam generators.
People The abundant human resources in the Philippines, especially competent engineers and naval architects, enable the shipyard to provide reliable and highly competitive services to ship owners. The company has a 1,558 dedicated skilled workforce many of whom have been with us for more than 25 years. To keep abreast with the rapid technological advances in the marine industry, the shipyard’s engineers and workers are regularly sent for training at 16
Keppel Singapore. Local training are also constantly conducted to upgrade the skills and to further improve the productivity of works. Leading this highly motivated team is an equally dedicated experienced engineer from both the Philippines and Keppel Singapore.
Services and Experiences Over the years, the shipyard has developed expertise to handle all type of repair, conversion and building of a wide range of vessels as well as undertake industrial fabrication. I repair, conversion and construction of new vessels, the shipyard is reputed for its efficiency and reliability in meeting the ship owner’s requirements at the highest quality standards, on-time delivery and competitive prices. The shipyard has handled repairs of all types of vessels like passenger ferries, pleasure yachts, bulk and container carrier, military and patrol craft, ocean research vessels, fishing and reefer vessels, dredgers and offshore support vessels, tugs, barges and floating docks. Major conversion and modification works successfully completed by the shipyard included the conversion of an oil tanker to an asphalt / bitumen carrier; a sand dredger to a container ship, jumboization of landing crafts and a single bottom oil tanker to a double bottom tanker.
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The shipyard has an impressive list of more than 70 new building deliveries including tankers, barges, double-bottomed self propelled barges and coal carriers all classed to the standards of the leading international classification societies. Other marine and industrial structures fabricated by the shipyard include a synchrolift platform with a 2,040 tonne lifting capacity and two units of 40 tons capacity rubber tired gantry transtainer. The company is committed to further upgrade its facilities and the skill of its workforce to provide high quality services to the domestic and foreign clients. Is ISO accreditation for ship repair and ship building affirms the Company’s commitment to deliver quality services and products to the satisfaction of its clientele.
Vision Our shipyard shall be the most efficient in the Philippines and the choice solutions provider to the global shipping and offshore industries. Mission We aim to provide world-class services in offshore oil rig fabrication, shipbuilding, ship repair and conversion through superior management and a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to total customer satisfaction. CHAPTER III 18
ON THE JOB TRAINING ACTIVITIES
This chapter narrates the activities that the student trainees had gone through during the training. This also includes the observation, participation, interaction and challenges during their training. This discusses its place as a development tool and how it was delivered effectively by the company. On the job training is an important way in which students acquire relevant knowledge and skills at work.
Narrative Experience November 18, 2008, it was the date when the trainee started the on the job training at Keppel Batangas Shipyard. It is a shipyard company which is situated along side of Batangas Bay at San Miguel, Bauan, Batangas. The trainee was assigned at the department which is called motor pool. This department serves as the general maintenance for the equipments and gadgets that were used inside the company. Also, at this department, all operators of the cranes, lifters and trailers were assigned. Almost all of them were regular workers of Keppel and served the company for almost 20 years.
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Training supervisor provides PPEs for the trainees on the first day. PPE stands for personal protective equipment which consists of safety belt, helmet, safety goggle and gloves. Every morning, the supervisor calls for a mustering or a meeting. On this meeting, safety personnel check all the workers on the assigned department if they were wearing in their proper PPE. Also, they discuss all about what they must do on that day. The trainee started his work as an assistant and a helper. He helped in bringing the tools and parts that they need, assist them when they disassembling engines and hold nuts and bolts as they detached it. They do not allow the trainee to handle machine members especially to those sensitive parts like injectors, tubing, shafts and gears. Being a helper is unexciting; expecting it was the only work that the trainee do for rest of his OJT. Time came when he first handle machine members; it was a transmission gears that detached from a fork lift crane. That time is when his co-worker asked him to clean and take away greases that stock up on the gears. The trainee thought that he was the one who will disassemble the transmission box. But at least they let him handle a sensitive machine parts for the first time. A month later, new set of disassembled four cylinder engine was arrived. That was the first time when the trainee saw engine parts in reality. His coworker, which is an expert on the engines, taught the trainee the different parts of the engine as he assembled it. And of course, the trainee already passed the 20
subject called ME LAB II under Engr. Aguila, so that is why the later can relate and can easily identify the parts that his co-worker instructs. He also taught the trainee some technique in assembling and installing the engine parts. Some of it was when installing piston ring, the tapered side of the ring must face downward. Piston of a diesel engine was different from piston of gasoline engine. The later has a hole on is face, but this hole was not in the center of the face. That is why placing the piston pointing the hole upward has a great difference when placing it on the opposite. The correct position was placing the piston that pointing the hole upward. This is because the fuel injector was placed on the upper side of the block making it sprays fuel exactly at the hole. He also taught the trainee about the proper timing of the valve and fuel injector, and also the sequence of firing inside the engine cylinders. For a 4-cylinder engine, order of firing was 1-3-2-4. For a 6-cylinder engine, firing was 1-4-2-6-3-5. And for an 8-cylinder, v-type engine, firing was 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. These firing orders were not constant at all engines; it is just only based on the trainee’s experience. Firing orders were variable and based on the manufacturers design in order to minimize vibration. On the following days, the trainee had already worked just like a regular employee of the Keppel. Starting on that time, he was not an assistant or a helper any longer just like on his first day of OJT, but one of maintenance personnel on that department. He experienced installing engine parts like flywheel, injectors, radiator, manifolds, valves and timing gears. He also performed top hauling a six cylinder engine, disassembling a v-type engine which
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composed of eight cylinders, removing water pump and making gaskets out of paper folder. Not only engines were repaired under maintenance department, they also repair pumps. Most common type of pump that was used on the Keppel shipyard was the piston type pump. It consists of three cylinders and operated using high speed motor. The trainee experienced reconditioning this type of pump; replacing new gaskets, polishing the cylinder, installing bearing and gears, placing new piston and connecting rod and changing the gear oil. Another type of pump that they handled on their department was the gear type pump. This type of pump was used commonly as a pump for crane and lifter hydraulic. This pump consists of two gears that mesh to pump fluid by displacement. This type of pump is best suitable for pumping hydraulics and other substances which is of high viscosity. Being an apprentice on that kind of department was really remarkable. All the skills and techniques that they shared with the trainee will help him for his future career.
Observation The trainee who was training at Keppel Batangas Shipyard for almost four months, observed the daily activities and practices that the workers inside the company performed, as well as rules and regulation that all workers and employees must comply with.
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The trainee easily observed that all workers inside the working zone must wear their proper PPE during working hours. Even the sweeper or janitor who cleans the yard must wear complete PPE. Any workers who will notice without in their proper PPE will be given a punishment which is by cleaning the whole yard for one week and posting their pictures at the gate of the company; reminding everyone that those people were violators. Safety inside the company was really strict. Another thing that the trainee observed was the rules and regulation that the company initiated. Before entering the company, regular frisking and baggage inspections were conducted. Car without stickers cannot enter inside the company except for the visitors. Trainees are not included as a visitor. Another was the NO smoking, sleeping and by standing rule. Any violators who will be caught will fine an amount of one thousand pesos. Gadgets like mobile phones and portable mp3 players are not allowed during working hours. Gadgets must be placed on the locker room. Requests like emergency calls are accepted making sure that the call was important and entertain able.
Participation The trainee participated in the normal operation of the company by maintaining the equipments used in the shipyard in their good condition. Daily check on the important spots of the cranes like the pressure of the tires, fuel levels, gear and engine oil, lubrication of the joints and the water level of the 23
radiator. Errors must be predict and must be solved before it happened. Any trouble happened to the equipment during the progression will cause a big interruption on the whole process of the company. The trainee also participated as a tool keeper on maintenance department. Tools and parts of the machine must be kept to avoid misplacing it. Tools must be clean before they were returned to the tool box. Bolts, nuts and small machine parts must be placed in a closed container.
Interaction During the training at Keppel Batangas Shipyard, the trainee learned to interact with other people. We know that people have different characteristics and attitudes; however, making friends with the trainee’s co-workers doesn’t make difficult. Even though he was only a trainee, they don’t treat him like others. And as a trainee, don’t feel uncomfortable as he worked with them. From the interaction the trainee made with them, the later learned to work with patience. Although thoroughly working on something was time consuming, the quality of the output product is the most important. He also learned from his co-worker’s experiences and mistakes and apply them whenever he needed it. They also encouraged the trainee to go on with his studies until he become a professional.
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Although I worked and interact with them for a short period of time, I learned a lot to them; the skills and techniques that they shared with me that cannot be find on the books.
Challenges Challenge is test of one's abilities or resources in a demanding. And challenges are always present. During the trainee’s on-the-job training, he met some challenges that push him to work much better. First is when one of his co-workers challenged him to be greedy in learning new things and skills. That is also the time when the trainee’s supervisor said than if the later want high grade, he must work like a real employee. That was a big challenge for the trainee. He was only a trainee, so the supervisor must supervise him and not to let him handle a situation than he didn’t know. And because of that, the trainee learned to put a dedication to his work. Another challenge that the trainee met was the climate during his working hours on the field. The heat coming from the sun makes him uncomfortable. And there is a time, halfway of his training, when he got sick. Lastly, one challenge that the trainee met is when his co-worker asked him to remove a bolt from a crankcase of a 4-cylinder engine. The trainee thought it was easy. But then, he was wrong. He asked other to hold the crankcase as he 25
twisted the bolt using a socket wrench. Still, the bolt doesn’t pull out. He twisted it again using extension and pulled it as he can. At last, bolt was removed but the trainees hands were aching. He forced himself to twist the bolt because he said to his co-worker that he can do it without even knowing that the bolt was placed to the crankcase using an air lock and has a torque of 200 Newton.
Problems Met and Solutions Offered Problems that the trainee encountered during his training were all related to the engine and pump failures. Lack of materials to be needed must be resolved using alternative one. Like gaskets. In making gaskets, special paper called paper gasket was being needed. But as an alternate to paper gasket, paper folder can be used. It was fastened to the joints by means of gasket maker, a glue-like liquid.
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CHAPTER IV PERSONAL EVALUATION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
This chapter presents the entire training period with the activities done by the trainees. This shows the accomplishments and skills being enhanced during the internship period that gave them the best training ground as a beginner.
Accomplishment and Contribution The trainee’s contribution to the company was mostly in maintaining the equipments on its good condition. He was able helped the regular employee in repairing and building the equipments used in the yard. Such would help them to minimize their work and finished it for a short period of time and with high quality. The trainee also do such house keeping on the times that there is no work. Cleaning the barracks can be a simple way to minimize accidents. The trainee also shared with them new knowledge such as conversion of units and basic formulas. It would help them to compare the values using different units and to get values in a simple but accurate way.
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Competencies Gained The training inside the company is learning experience each day. The trainee learned to appreciate the lessons studied in school. He was able to realize the importance of theories and formulas that was discussed inside the classroom. And also to understand that everything that was thought inside the school can be a tool that can be used in future career. As the trainee was working as a trainee at Keppel, he learned to become a hard-working person. Time to complete the output product is not important, but the quality. He also learned to follow the instructions as what the superiors said and to accept opinion that they suggested. At the school, being late is better than absent. But as what the trainee learned at Keppel, being absent is better than being late. Being absent can be a cause of emergency situations like sickness, unpredicted travels and phenomena, while, being late is a cause of misbehavior and unable to manage the time. Lastly, the trainee learned that on-the-job training is not just only a subject to be passed or a requirement to be completed but on-the-job training is an opportunity to show what skills, talents and techniques that the student learned from the school and also an opportunity to experience the life outside the campus; serving companies like a professional on the field of the students’ specialization. Projects/Output 28
At the end of the trainee’s OJT, he was able to repair different types of engine and able to help in solving different kinds of engine troubles. He was also able to handle pumps for reconditioning and assembling. For him, all the equipments that were used inside the company were his output project.
Impact to Field of Specialization The training served as the stepping stone of the trainees to the real life of an engineer. It served as the beginning the real life of being an employee. The trainees have realized that learning is a lifetime commitment that is continues even you already have a job. The training gave the students more initiative to their chosen career. The students were more encouraged to pursue the Mechanical Engineering course. The training inspired the trainees to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering. The trainees were given some ideas what could be the feeling or situation being an employee. The training enriched their individuality as a beginner and created the foundation of being a good worker. The best thing that the trainees have gained inside the company was the good orientation of the person having the higher positions. As a mechanical engineering student, the OJT made me realize the importance of the course that I am taking. It made me realize the essential role of a mechanical engineer in a company. Mechanical engineering can take the work of electrical and civil engineering, but, no other course can takes place the work of mechanical engineer in a company. To be a competent one, not only an 29
engineer must understand the process and the underlying principles but also be knowledgeable of the operation of certain equipments that carry out the process. An engineer must also possess good communication and leadership skill.
Conclusion The students have undergone a good training. The task given to them was an application of design 1, design 2 and ME LAB 2 of their course. The design of the bolts and nuts has a great in connection to the subjects. The design of the flywheels and other machine members deals with the study of design 1 itself. Parts of the engines and kinds of pumps were exactly related to what was discussed inside the classroom. The trainees were technically given actual problems that have a main concern with the mechanical engineering subjects. The nature of the career course was the main focus of the training. The training of students will be useful if the nature of their training have the major concern for their chosen career. The trainees would able to use the experiences they have gone through during the training whenever they are already in the field of specialization.
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The company created a good service to their clients and gave the best training for the students. The students must have a good company that would give them a good training ground and would enhance their knowledge and capabilities. The school must have the good coordination for some companies that offer an annual On the Job Training inside their company. The school should provide more budgets given to the OJT coordinators to have the best monitoring of the training the students are taking. One of the best ways of training is the provincial trainings that would give different experiences to the trainees. An out of town training would give more self esteem to the students. The mechanical engineering students have their training every 4th year and second semester of the year. It is more efficient if they will take it 5th year of their last semester. In some cases having their training during their 4th year of school would sometimes affect the rhythm of their schooling because in mechanical engineering the students OJT have their preferred pre-requisite subjects that once not taken would give a big effect to the arrangement of the student’s subjects. Instead of the regular schedule of years of studying, once being affected by the prerequisite subjects, the students would waste some of the time spending for the subjects affected by the OJT. For the company, they should give more lectures on the technical parts of the company like Auto Cad and Mechanical Devices used by the Department.
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