BSc Hons Quantity Surverying UEBQ 3916 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

BSc. (Hons) Quantity Surverying UEBQ 3916 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING st 1 Briefing

BRIEFING OUTLINE o Course learning outcome o Pre-requisites o Processes o Green card o Deadlines

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o Industrial training aims to nurture the student’s interpersonal skills as well as to expose them to the general workplace environment and key responsibilities of quantity surveyors o Compulsory to all UTAR QS students prior to graduation o 26 weeks of training under a registered /qualified /experienced QS or Contract Executive 3 rd June – 30 th November

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME On completing the course, students shall be able to: i. Apply knowledge of quantity surveying ii. Apply technical skills and modern tools in the work place iii. Comply with the rules and guidelines that are relevant to professional practice iv. Follow code of ethics and standards of professional conduct

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME (CONT) v. Demonstrate written and oral communication skills vi. Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team vii. Demonstrate life-long learning and selfimprovement

Industrial Training coordinators (QS) Mr. Leong Chung Sum leongcs@utar. edu. my FE 11(2) , 8 th Floor Pn. Nurulain bt Hanida hanida@utar. edu. my FE 3(2) , 8 th Floor

Industrial Training Chairman (LKCFES) Dr. Lee Kim Yee kylee@utar. edu. my FE 7 (3), 8 th Floor

Deputy Dean (LKCFES) Dr. Lim Jee Hock limjh@utar. edu. my 0126267373

Internship issue (company, placement et al) Ø IT Coordinator Internship system or SOP issue Ø ITC Chairman Academic issue (postpone, appeal or special cases) Ø Dr. Lim Jee Hock. Please CC email to IT coordinator for all cases

ASSESSMENT METHODS Oral Presentation 10% Report 45% Supervisor’s Appraisal 45%

PRE-REQUISITES To be entitled for Industrial training, student must, at October 2018: i. earned at least 52 credit hours after October 2018 trimester. ii. achieved CGPA 2. 0 or above, based on October 2018 trimester result. iii. have normal status i. e. not on probation - GPA 2. 0 or above based on October 2018 trimester result.

PRE-REQUISITES (CONT) Results of January Trimester will not be considered Students on probation at May 2018 taking pass fail subject during October 2018 trimester will still be on probation and thus not eligible Students are not allowed to conduct their industrial training in their last trimester. If you have to do so, please write the reason clearly in pre-registration form to explain why you could not conduct industrial training in the other trimesters, and your current study plan. Approval is subjected to your justification.

IT Special Consideration please submit to Deputy Dean (Dr. Lim Jee Hock) or ITC Chairman (Dr Lee Kim Yee - FE 7(3), Level 8, KB Block) by Week 3 Friday: A cover letter to Deputy Dean, Dr Lim Jee Hock (with acknowledgement from Ho. D) & Transcript. Also cc to IT Coordinators

LKCFES industrial training website http: //fes. utar. edu. my/current-students/itp/

GD 001: Roles & Responsibilities of IT Student 15

IT Pre-registration & IT Postponement �Students who wish to undergo the industrial training MUST PRE-REGISTER with IT Coordinator and prepare an e-Resume (Due date: Friday, Week 3). �Students who are eligible but wish to postpone the industrial training as in the course structure MUST submit IT postponement form to IT Coordinator (Due date: Friday, Week 3). �Those are eligible but failed to submit IT preregistration or postponement form have to meet the IT chairman and Deputy Dean (Dr Lim Jee Hock) to explain their problem. Case will be recorded. 20

IT Placement Confirmation Form

Useful Links 23

Placement of IT (Option A: Faculty Arrangement) � A list of companies which are classified as LKC FES 17 Industrial Training Cooperative Partner (ITCP) will be posted on website/email. � In principle, the University will assist student to arrange an industrial training placement in an ITCP listed company. � The student must communicate with lecturer-inchange for the positions advertised by the Faculty through lecture-in-charge. � The company may interview, or may just accept the student recommended by the Faculty via lecture in charge. � However, once the arrangement is done, the student must accept the offer; otherwise, the student will need to withdraw the registration of industrial training.

Placement of IT (Option B: Self. Applying) � Refer to the company lists provided. � Call the company for availability first! � Obtain the following: � Name, Address, Contact Person, Contact Email & Tel & Fax No. � Company may ask for UTAR support letter for placement application, obtain it from your IT coordinator. � Avoid applying to too many companies at one time, as companies do not prefer students keep rejecting offers. Example of Faculty Company List: 17

Option C: Search for Own Company � Find company which offers industrial training relevant to your programme. � Search the Internet or newspaper etc. � www. Jobstreet. com. my � www. Jobs. DB. com. my � www. yellowpages. com. my � Ask lecturers, family members, relatives and friends for recommendations. � Call the company for availability first! � Work conducted in the selected company should be able to cover all the IT course outcomes. 25

Industrial training/placement outside Malaysia � Students are allowed to undergo the industrial training 19 abroad. � It is compulsory for student to purchase international medical and hospitalization insurance. � Students must fulfill the immigration requirements of the designated country of the industrial training/placement. � DCInter. Net and DISS will be informed to assist the student in applying for the necessary (e. g. application of visa, purchase of insurance, letters of indemnity, etc. ). � Kindly contact the International Division of the University for any assistance or clarifications on immigration matters.

Application for Overseas Internship 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 20 The duration of internship/ research can be one (1) trimester or more; up to a maximum of one academic year. Usually, there is no stipend or allowance for the duration of the internship/ research at host institution. No tuition, registration and administrative fees are charged unless stated otherwise and agreed by both institutions. Applicants are required to pay for their return airfare, transport, meals, accommodation, books, stationery and other living expenses during the internship at the host institution. The application form for internship can be obtained from DCInter. Net website at http: //www. utar. edu. my/dcinternet/ Applications are subject to approval by both UTAR and the selected host institution. For more information, please contact Ms. Furnny Ong from Division of Community and International Networking (DCInter. Net) (10 th Floor, KB Block).

SUPPORT LETTER This letter is issued by faculty and is often required by companies as proof that students are seeking placement for industrial training. Issuance of this letter is done automatically when you COMPLETE the online preregistration form

REMEMBER!! ‼ Student must follow up with the company regarding the application status ‼ Student holding any scholarship is required to consult with his/her sponsor of industrial placement prior to application to other company. ‼ DO NOT apply multiple companies at one time.

INDEMNITY LETTER There are 2 types of indemnity letter: 1) Letter of Undertaking & Indemnity for UTAR Given By Student 2) Letter of Undertaking & Indemnity for UTAR Given By Parents/ Guardian • Submmitted during online IT placement confirmation • All the documents must be submitted to the coordinators latest by week 14 of 201901 trimester.

INDEMNITY LETTER (SAMPLE) 21/1/2017 DEPT OF SURVEYING, LKC FES UTAR@2017 31

CIDB GREEN CARD APPLICATION Construction Industry Development Board 32

CIDB Green Card is mandatory for internship. 21/1/2017 DEPT OF SURVEYING, LKC FES UTAR@2017 33

CIDB INDUCTION TRAINING 2 nd March 2019 (Saturday) • • • You will be assigned into different classes, check given email for class registration code Students with expired green cards are to renew their green card. Set collection to CIDB Shah Alam

IMPORTANT DEADLINES Description Tentative Deadline 1. Complete Online IT Pre-registration form 1 -2 -19 (W 3) 2. Registered & Paid for CIDB training 15 -2 -19 (W 5) Before 12 pm 3. Register & paid for CIDB green card 22 -3 -2019 (W 10) Before 12 pm 4. Complete Online Placement confirmation form n. Oral Presentation Remark Postponed to this date due to CNY holidays 20 -4 -19 (W 14) • Mark Your Calendar • No change of date! • See co-ordinator if you have bought tickets before this 21/1/2017 DEPT OF SURVEYING , LKC FES 35 UTAR@2017 briefing 6 -10 Jan 2020

REMINDER: Failure to observe the given deadlines will affect your placement in the industrial training program and NO APPEAL shall be entertained.

FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS)

1. HOW MUCH IS THE TRAINING ALLOWANCE? Although it is expected that company accepting students for internship provides allowances, it is not a requirement. The amount of allowance ranges from RM 350 to RM 1000.

2. WHICH FIRM I SHOULD CHOOSE Consultancy firm is recommended Depend on location, benefits, interest and etc. Tips: Choose Company that you wish to work for.