GUIDELINES

In the KIM School of Management (KIMSOM) Diploma Curriculum Structure, all students MUST successfully complete the attachment
programme before their graduation. The attachment programme is graded and considered as partial fulfilment for the award of
Diploma. The purpose of attachment is to supplement KIM SOM's professional training and to instill in the student the right work
attitude and professionalism.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY INTO ATTACHMENT

 Those still in training shall qualify for industrial attachment after covering at least two-thirds of the course (After completing
Section II).
 Those who have completed course work should be placed for industrial attachment within 6 months after SECTION III.
 Industrial Attachment is a COMPULSORY UNIT for the partial fulfillment for the Award of Diploma in Management in all the
options of specialization. Students should possess a valid insurance cover for the duration of attachment where applicable.

Duration & Placement- Industrial Attachment shall be for a continuous period of between 8-12 weeks for each attachment contract.
It is the sole responsibility of the student to find attachment place at the appropriate time to enable them complete their course within
the required time.
Deferment/Postponement/Change of Attachment - Students/Attachées are to report officially to KIM office when they defer or
change their place of attachment.
Reporting for work- Students/ attaches’ are to report for work punctually according to the normal working hours of the company /
organizations where they are attached.
Discipline- Students are to adhere strictly to their companies' / organizations' rules and regulations.
Medical Leave & Insurance- Students are to inform their companies and the mother branch if they fall sick or need to see a doctor. It
is compulsory for all the students to purchase an insurance policy before going for their Industrial Attachment.

ATTACHMENT REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

The following are the guidelines that will be followed during the attachment procedure.
 Students will get Attachment letters from Attachment Office to assist them secure attachment placement.
 Upon securing attachment place, the student should return a copy of the KIM attachment letter duly signed & stamped from the
organization offering attachment in order to REGISTER and collect a LOGBOOK before commencement.
 The WORKING STUDENT may not seek new placements and may be assessed from their places of work and should REGISTER with
the office before proceeding for attachment in line with the attachment procedure and schedule. In case they prefer to seek
attachment away from their places of work, they are free to do so and the attachment requirement and procedures will apply.
 Where attachment opportunities are availed to any of the KIM branches for distribution to students, allocation to available places
is as fairly as possible but based on merit, i.e. academic performance, discipline, character, attitude and area of specialization.
 Students will seek own placement places but within the designated areas of KIM Branches. The respective Branch
manager/executive must be informed to make necessary assessment arrangements. Trainees outside their mother Branches must
fill transfer forms from the branch they are coming from and present them to the new branch.
 Where applicable a medical certificate for the attaché should be availed to the company/organization as requested.

ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
 The log book should be filled daily with the major dimensions of your work. You should then comment every end of week; your
gains, challenges, what you've learnt e.t.c, the company supervisor should also give his/her Comments about your week's work.
 The attachment should run for a minimum of 8 WEEKS, continuously without a break. If any break or delay occurs, you will repeat
the whole process afresh.
 You MUST be supervised over the attachment period by a supervisor from KIM in order to assess you. You should liaise with the
supervisor allocated to you to supervise you before the 8 weeks period is over. You will be required to write & submit a typed &
spiral bound report (minimum 15 pages) on the experiences acquired during attachment. REPORT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO
SUPERVISOR BY THE LAST DAY OF ATTACHMENT.
 Contact the attachment supervisor if you have not been assessed by the 7th WEEK.
 Dress appropriately to portray high level of professionalism and comply with all the industrial attachment contract conditions.
 Cooperate with the employer, obey rules and regulations of the organization and observe labor laws and other relevant
legislations.
 Candidates who fail to complete attachment within 6 months after SECTION III will be required to pay a PENALTY FEE (Ksh 10,000).
For more information refer to Industrial Attachment Guidelines (available in the library)