Logbook 2009

I N D U S T R I A L
L O G B O O K
C O N T E N T S
1.
INTRODUCTION
2.
INSTRUCTIONS
3.
AIMS OF INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
4.
DEPARTMENTAL CRITERIA
5.
HEALTH & SAFETY
6.
DOCUMENTING YOUR PLACEMENT
Department of Engineering
INDUSTRIAL LOGBOOK - Page 1
INTRODUCTION
This Logbook will take you through the steps you need to take in order to qualify for the
C.U.E.D Industrial Experience Requirements.
If you take 15 minutes to read through the instructions contained herein, presenting your
documentation to qualify for Industrial Experience will be a formality. Engineers need to be
able to understand and meet specified criteria and also to produce clear and concise
reports, so completing the logbook will help you to develop these skills.
The booklet contains important sections on:
Health & Safety, and there is a checklist included. There is also a letter addressed to
your employer to remind them of their obligations regarding Health & Safety matters,
you should detach this note and are made aware of its contents.
Recording your activities correctly, documentation in the correct format is essential for
qualification for the C.U.E.D Industrial Experience Requirements to be met fully. Please
ensure your report is completed and signed before departure. Failure to perform this
relatively simple task often causes hours of future lost time attempting to rectify this
oversight.
The Employer is requested to fill in a short feedback section, which will give you a
better idea of your performance on some of the non-technical areas of the Industrial
Experience. You can also use the Employers section as a reference for any future
employment.
Once you have completed all the sections, you should then present the document to the
Industrial Placement Co-ordinator for confirmation that you have met the requirements.
Lastly, the vast majority of the students conduct themselves admirably whilst on Industrial
Experience and most are invited back the following year. Some are even offered jobs on
Graduation as a result. Whilst not everyone wishes to return, please keep in mind that in
future a C.U.E.D. student may wish to follow in your footsteps. Continuing in this vein, it
would be helpful to me if you could ensure that you complete all the details on the
employer's organisation so I can easily maintain contact with them in the future.
I hope you enjoy your experiences and I look forward to hearing all about them on your
return.
Igor Wowk
July 2015
Industrial Experience Co-ordinator
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU START
1.
Refresh your memory regarding the AIMS of Industrial Experience.
2.
Check criteria: Make sure that the work you are going to undertake will meet the
Department Regulations. So check CUED criteria against any verbal or written
description given by the employer. If there is any doubt refer to Industrial
Placement Co-ordinator.
ON ARRIVAL
3.
a)
Health & Safety at Work

Read the enclosed information and then liaise with the employer to ensure
that Health & Safety will be dealt with during your induction to the
organisation. Hand over Health & Safety statement to your supervisor.
b)
Show your supervisor your logbook and make them aware that they will have
to complete the review and sign your summary at some time BEFORE your
departure.
c)
Fill in Placement Summary Page, photocopy or e-mail an electronic version

and send to industrial-experience@eng.cam.ac.uk.
DURING PLACEMENT
4.
a)
Record your activities in preparation for your summary.
b)
Conduct yourself appropriately and show respect to your colleagues.
ON COMPLETION OF YOUR PLACEMENT

5.
Complete your own summary and ensure it is signed by your supervisor or a senior
person in the organisation, before you leave the premises.
Ensure your review is completed by a suitable person in the organisation.
MICHAELMAS TERM
6.
Present completed documentation to the Industrial Placement Co-ordinator.
A I M S
-
to help students to meet certain course objectives.
to give added understanding to academic principles and added relevance to course

work.
to develop analytical, problem solving, practical and presentation skills.
to develop an understanding of commercial, time, practical and human restraints.

- to develop personal skills in particular self management, working in teams, relating
effectively to others and customer/client relationships.
- to develop your careers aspirations and assist decision making in this area.
The examiners feel that without meeting the requirement you are not able to graduate as
an Engineer with Honours from the B.A part of your studies.
YOUR OWN AIMS

A period of Industrial Experience may enable you to:-
make certain aspects of the course more understandable.
apply skills and knowledge gained on the course.
make more informed career decisions.
improve your career profile.
develop some of your existing interests and some new ones previously untried.
gain confidence and improve your personal skills.
gain experience of what it is like to be a shop floor worker, technician or other type
of worker.
earn some money and visit different places.
DEPARTMENTAL CRITERIA
Industrial Experience Requirement for the Engineering & Manufacturing Engineering Tripos
The Tripos regulations state that: to obtain honours in Part IB of the Engineering Tripos a candidate must
satisfy the Examiners that he or she has such workshop or equivalent experience as shall be determined by the
Faculty Board of Engineering, and to obtain honours in Part IIA of the Engineering Tripos or the Manufacturing
Engineering Tripos, a candidate must satisfy the Examiners that he or she has such industrial or equivalent
experience as shall be determined by the Faculty Board.
The Faculty Board have approved the following requirements:
Part IB of the Engineering Tripos: four weeks of relevant industrial experience [by the end of the
second year];
Part IIA of the Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Triposes: four additional weeks of relevant
industrial experience or, for a student who has not been a candidate for Part IB of the Engineering
Tripos, four weeks of relevant industrial experience [by the end of the third year].
Definition of relevant industrial experience

Relevant industrial experience is defined as work of a technical nature that is related to the subjects studied in
the Engineering Tripos and the Manufacturing Engineering Tripos. It may involve design, development, testing,
manufacturing, construction or research work, and should include interaction with the work of others who are
likely to be professionally qualified.
Practical training in the use of tools in an engineering training workshop will be acceptable for one period of
four weeks of relevant industrial experience, whether for the Engineering Tripos Part IB or for the Engineering
or Manufacturing Engineering Tripos Part IIA, but not for both the required periods. Although students do not
have to undertake any industrial experience before starting the course, it may be possible to count time spent
working between school and university towards this requirement.
Any dispute concerning the interpretation of these requirements will be determined by appeal to the Head of
the Department of Engineering, whose decision will be final.
Advice
CUED has an Industrial Experience Coordinator, Mr I. Wowk, who advises students and employers on matters
relating to industrial experience and assists deferred entrants and undergraduate Engineering students to
find suitable work experience and meet the course requirements. Mr Wowk holds a comprehensive database
of suitable companies which may be accessed at any time in working hours and will supply a CUED pro-forma
log book on request so that the industrial experience can be recorded effectively.
Mr Wowk has an office in the Upper Centre Wing of the Baker Building, Room BC3-07. He may be contacted
on 01223 332778 or iw@eng.cam.ac.uk. Further information is online at to.eng.cam.ac.uk/teaching/indexp/.
Documentation
Confirmation is required from an authorised officer of the company or institution that the industrial
experience has been obtained. This should preferably be in the form of a signed log book, though a letter from
the company would suffice. This written confirmation of the work should be presented by the student to the
Industrial Experience Coordinator.
HEALTH AND SAFETY

HEALTH AND SAFETY LAW
Various acts cover Health and Safety ( H & S ) , mainly the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). It
ensures that the company should:
1.
have a written H & S Policy available for inspection.
2.
be registered with the Health and Safety Executive or Local Authority Environmental Health
Department.
3.
undertake risk assessments in all appropriate areas of work.
4.
have a formal procedure for recording accidents.
DURING YOUR PLACEMENT

1.
If you are asked to handle or operate any equipment make sure you receive:
full operational instructions.
awareness training on potential hazards.
emergency procedures if appropriate.
2.
Make sure you are eligible by law to operate machinery or equipment e.g. forklift truck
drivers require appropriate training and certification.
3.
If you have any problem with the Health and Safety aspects of your placement, raise them
initially with your workplace supervisor, appointed Safety Officer or management.
4.
If you have any concerns about Health & Safety on your placement which cannot be resolved
by the organisation, you should contact the Industrial Placement Co-ordinator (Igor Wowk,
tel: +44 (0)01223 332778) or alternatively the Deputy Head of Department (Teaching)
currently Dr. Claire Barlow, Tel: +44 (0)1223 332625
WORKING ABROAD
You are strongly advised to take out appropriate Travel and Medical Insurance if you are going to
work abroad, particularly if you are a E.U citizen working anywhere outside the member states, or
you are a non E U citizen working in another E U country outside the UK.
Many countries have reciprocal health arrangements especially inside the European Union, which for
UK & E U citizens will be covered by the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
For students working abroad it is suggested that they check with the Foreign Embassy of the country
they are intending to visit.
For Foreign students returning to their own country they should check with the equivalent of the
Department of Employment (in the UK) as to the appropriate legislation.
Each country has a Governmental organisation with the responsibility for Health & Safety.
STUDENT PLACEMENT SAFETY INDUCTION

This student safety checklist for placement students is for guidance. All on site safety
requirements MUST be adhered to. Below are items you need to be made aware of.
1.
Means of fire evacuation from work area/building
2.
Fire evacuation and assembly points
3.
Location of fire alarm call points and extinguishers
4.
First Aider and first aid facilities, accident reporting
5.
Personal Protective equipment where issued (with instruction as required)
(You have a duty to report any damage, loss or defects of issued items to
your local supervisor)
6.
Housekeeping, toilet facilities, locations where you can/cannot eat and drink
7.
Observation of safety signs e.g. noise areas, safety specs etc
8.
Transport movement on site e.g. fork lift truck
9.
The known local safety hazards applicable to a process or procedure
10. Check if relevant Risk and C.O.S.H.H assessments available
11. Permits to operate/work where applicable
12. IF THERE IS ANYTHING ABOUT HEALTH AND SAFETY YOU ARE NOT SURE OF
THEN ASK, NEVER ASSUME
Under Sections 7 and 8 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 all employees have a
duty as follows:It shall be the duty of every employee while at work:
(a)
and
(b)
to take reasonable care of the health and safety of HIMSELF/HERSELF and of

OTHER PERSONS who may be effected by her/his acts or omissions at work.
as regards and duty or requirement imposed on his/her employer or any other
person by or under any of the statutory provisions, to co-operate with him/her so
far as is necessary to enable that duty or requirement to be performed or
complied with.
No person shall intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the
interest of Health, Safety or Welfare in pursuance of any of the relevant statutory
provisions.
It is important that you ensure ALL items on the checklist and any other local health and
safety concerns are explained to/and understood by you. Please remember item 12, the
organisations would rather you asked than assumed.
DOCUMENTING YOUR PLACEMENT
PART ONE ( Pages 9 13 ) :

You must provide a description of your period of work (maximum three A4 pages). You may
hand write it or produce an electronic version. However you must produce a hard copy &
the signature must be original.
The account should contain the following details:
-
an outline of the company's activities, in particular the engineering aspects of their

operation.
a description of the project or programme of work you were involved with.
your role in the above activities, what you did and how you did it and what the
outcome was.
your relationships with the other engineers.
a summary of what you felt you learnt.
it must be signed by your supervisor or someone in a senior position in the

organisation familiar with your work.
More detailed information, graphs, drawings and photographs should be maintained in the
form of appendices or a separate notebook.
PART TWO ( Pages 14 17 ) :

This should be filled in by the employer and is a chance for you to gain some useful
feedback on your performance. It is suggested that you arrange a suitable time shortly
before the completion of your period of Industrial Experience for your employer to SIGN
PART ONE and COMPLETE PART TWO.
NOTE: Some companies may have their own reporting systems, these are acceptable,
providing they contain the following:
a summary of your placement signed by the employer,
the dates.
The organisations address and contact points, including your supervisor.
PART ONE:
On commencement of your placement, or as soon as possible
after commencement, please complete the next page (page 10
- Placement summary) and return a copy to the Industrial
placement Co-ordinator at the address given below.
If you have already commenced your Industrial Experience
Placement, complete the next page and return it to the address
below.
If you have completed the log book retrospectively fill in the
Placement Summary section and provide a copy for the
Industrial Placement Co-ordinator for CUED records.
Ensure that all the details are complete on termination of your
placement, in particular the dates which some students are
inclined to forget.
Send a copy of PLACEMENT

SUMMARY PAGE to:
IGOR WOWK Industrial Placement Co-ordinator,
Engineering Department University of Cambridge,
Trumpington Street, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 1PZ
Or
industrial-experience@eng.cam.ac.uk
PLACEMENT SUMMARY
YOUR NAME:
COLLEGE:
YEAR OF ENTRY:
PLACEMENT DETAILS
NAME OF ORGANISATION:
TELEPHONE NO:
FULL POSTAL ADDRESS OF EMPLOYER:
CONTACT/SUPERVISORS NAME:
JOB TITLE:
EMAIL ADDRESS OF THE ABOVE:
WEB SITE (IF APPLICABLE):

1) START DATE:
2) COMPLETION DATE:
OUTLINE OF PROPOSED ACTIVITIES
Please send this page to industrial-experience@eng.cam.ac.uk before you

start your placement or a.s.a.p. after commencement!
PLACEMENT Report :
DATE:
SIGNED (Student):
DATE:
SIGNED (Supervisor):
DATE:
SIGNED (Student):
DATE:
SIGNED (Supervisor):
I certify that this accurately summarises the work undertaken on placement by:
Student's Name:
College:
Organisation:
Supervisors Name:
Position:
Signature:
Date:
PLEASE ENSURE EMPLOYER DETAILS ON THE PLACEMENT SUMMARY

PAGE, ARE COMPLETED BEFORE SIGNING ABOVE.
PART TWO:
SKILLS/ABILITIES GUIDANCE NOTES
PLEASE INDICATE THE MOST APPROPRIATE DESCRIPTION FOR EACH CATEGORY.

ATTITUDE TO WORK
Will the trainee ask for more work or look for jobs to do?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hard working, strong enthusiasm for the job.

Interested in most aspects of work, makes efforts to improve standards.
Shows some enthusiasm, a steady approach to routine work.
Does what is required but can be without interest or enthusiasm.
Reluctant to work, lacking interest or enthusiasm.
OUTPUT OF WORK
Does the level of work produced fit the trainee's level of experience and knowledge?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Outstanding in the amount of work he/she does.

Gets through a great deal of work.
Output satisfactory.
Does rather less than expected.
Output regularly insufficient.
ORGANISING AND PLANNING ABILITIES

Does the trainee have the ability to organise his/her work effectively or is supervision required to
ensure deadlines are met?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Shows high degree of initiative with organising his/her work load.

Can safely be left in charge to monitor own work load.
Is able to organise work with minor instructions.
Works well with direction, can show signs of planning abilities.
Needs someone to organise work for them.
ATTITUDE TO WORKING IN GROUPS

Does the trainee enjoy/prefer working alone or with others?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Participates fully and effectively as a team member.

Sensitive to role of others - contributes occasionally to team effort.
Understands own role and relationship to other group members.
Performs own role adequately, but not aware of effect on the group effort.
Does not comprehend need for co-operation and prefers to work alone.
SAFETY AWARENESS
Does the student understand the need for safety regulations and act responsibly?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Always observes and applies high standard of safety.

Works safely, exercises caution with unknown factors.
Works safely under supervision.
Has shown little safety awareness.
A careless attitude to safety.
SKILLS/ABILITIES GUIDANCE NOTES

SPEED OF LEARNING
Once you have explained a task, are you confident that trainee is able to carry out the work?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
An exceptionally quick learner.

A quick learner.
Learning ability satisfactory.
Unable to comprehend some instructions.
Has difficulty grasping new concepts.
QUALITY OF WORK
Can you expect work to be done to a set standard or do you need to check everything?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Distinguished for accurate and thorough work.

Maintains a high standard.
Work is generally of good quality.
Quality is inconsistent.
Inaccurate and slovenly in his/her work.
SELF CONFIDENCE
Does the trainee realise his/her abilities?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Has positive and confident approach to work/new tasks.

Confident on routine work, cautious with new work.
Well-practised tasks confident, very cautious with new work.
Works well but lack of confidence impairs performance.
Potentially useful worker but lacks self confidence.
WORKING WITH PEOPLE IN AUTHORITY

How does the trainee respond to authority?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Inspires confidence and communicates well.

Works well with those in authority.
Lacks some confidence in communicating with authority.
Responds to direction but does not communicate well.
Tends to show negative attitude to those in authority.
TIMEKEEPING
When late, does the trainee give genuine reasons for lateness?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Always on time, sometimes early, very reliable.

Usually reliable, only occasional lapses.
Fairly reliable, sees need for punctuality.
Has difficulty in keeping time, sees need for promptness.
Very unreliable, does not see need for being on time
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY:
Your opportunity to say a few words outlining the students strengths and weaknesses.
EMPLOYERS/SUPERVISORS SIGNATURE:
DATE:
NAME:
POSITION IN COMPANY:
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
I would like to confirm that you have obtained a sufficient amount of the appropriate type
of Industrial Experience for you to meet the Departmental criteria for the following Tripos
indicated below:-
Engineering Part 1B
Engineering Part IIA
Manufacturing Engineering Part 11A
If all boxes are ticked, there are no further requirements for you to meet in respect of
Industrial Experience for the CUED course.
There are no obligatory requirements in order to complete your final year (M. Eng) of
studies. However M E T students usually complete an industrial project in the Easter term
and for Engineering students there is the possibility that the final year project may be
undertaken in conjunction with an industrial partner and be preceded by some preliminary
work during the summer vacation between Year 3 & Year 4.
Signed: _____________________
Date: _______________________
To be Signed by IGOR WOWK

INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT CO-ORDINATOR @ C.U.E.D.
Igor WOWK
Industrial Placement Co- ordinator
To whom it may concern:
Engineering Department
Date: October 2, 2015
When replying please quote:
You have kindly agreed to take one of our Undergraduate Engineering students, into your
organisation for a period of work on your premises. In order to prepare our students for the
placement, they have been briefed on Health and Safety matters during the academic year and have
been issued with a checklist to remind them of the basic responsibilities of both parties. You should
be aware that this is the student's first major engineering type placement and therefore we ask you
to give your close attention to the following matters:
We expect that you comply with all the current relevant Health & Safety legislation that
affects your organisation and once a student is on your premises he or she will be given the
temporary status of "employee" in respect of Health & Safety.
We give students a briefing on Health & Safety at work, which can only cover points of a
general nature. We request that you would induct the student as you would any "new
employee" and indicate any hazards that specifically relate to your operations, which could
affect the student.
We request that you give particular attention to the level of awareness of the student when
making any risk assessment, and where necessary, provide suitable supervision, training &
personal, protective equipment if required.
Hopefully all the above matters are straightforward, however if there are any points that give you
any concern, please contact me immediately and let me know.
Yours Sincerely,
Igor WOWK
Trumpington Street, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 1PZ

01223 332778
iw10000@cam.ac.uk
http://www.placements.eng.cam.ac.uk

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I N D U S T R I A L

AIMS OF INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

HEALTH & SAFETY

DOCUMENTING YOUR PLACEMENT

INDUSTRIAL LOGBOOK - Page 1

Industrial Experience Co-ordinator

INDUSTRIAL LOGBOOK - Page 2

Refresh your memory regarding the AIMS of Industrial Experience.

Health & Safety at Work

Fill in Placement Summary Page, photocopy or e-mail an electronic version

Record your activities in preparation for your summary.

Conduct yourself appropriately and show respect to your colleagues.

ON COMPLETION OF YOUR PLACEMENT

Present completed documentation to the Industrial Placement Co-ordinator.

INDUSTRIAL LOGBOOK - Page 3

to help students to meet certain course objectives.

to give added understanding to academic principles and added relevance to course

to develop analytical, problem solving, practical and presentation skills.

to develop an understanding of commercial, time, practical and human restraints.

YOUR OWN AIMS

make certain aspects of the course more understandable.

apply skills and knowledge gained on the course.

make more informed career decisions.

improve your career profile.

gain confidence and improve your personal skills.

earn some money and visit different places.

INDUSTRIAL LOGBOOK - Page 4

Definition of relevant industrial experience

INDUSTRIAL LOGBOOK - Page 5

HEALTH AND SAFETY

have a written H & S Policy available for inspection.

undertake risk assessments in all appropriate areas of work.

have a formal procedure for recording accidents.

DURING YOUR PLACEMENT

INDUSTRIAL LOGBOOK - Page 6

STUDENT PLACEMENT SAFETY INDUCTION

to take reasonable care of the health and safety of HIMSELF/HERSELF and of

INDUSTRIAL LOGBOOK - Page 7

DOCUMENTING YOUR PLACEMENT

PART ONE ( Pages 9 13 ) :

an outline of the company's activities, in particular the engineering aspects of their

a description of the project or programme of work you were involved with.

your relationships with the other engineers.

a summary of what you felt you learnt.

it must be signed by your supervisor or someone in a senior position in the

PART TWO ( Pages 14 17 ) :

INDUSTRIAL LOGBOOK - Page 8

Send a copy of PLACEMENT

INDUSTRIAL LOGBOOK - Page 9

FULL POSTAL ADDRESS OF EMPLOYER:

WEB SITE (IF APPLICABLE):

INDUSTRIAL LOGBOOK - Page 10

Please send this page to industrial-experience@eng.cam.ac.uk before you

INDUSTRIAL LOGBOOK - Page 11

INDUSTRIAL LOGBOOK - Page 12

PLEASE ENSURE EMPLOYER DETAILS ON THE PLACEMENT SUMMARY

SKILLS/ABILITIES GUIDANCE NOTES

INDUSTRIAL LOGBOOK - Page 13

PLEASE INDICATE THE MOST APPROPRIATE DESCRIPTION FOR EACH CATEGORY.

Hard working, strong enthusiasm for the job.

Outstanding in the amount of work he/she does.

ORGANISING AND PLANNING ABILITIES

Shows high degree of initiative with organising his/her work load.

ATTITUDE TO WORKING IN GROUPS