Report

THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

A REPORT ON STUDENT COMPULSORY INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT AT FINCOM TECHNOLOGIES

PRESENTED BY :

NAME: FELIX MUTISO

No. : 111/052574

SUBMITED TO Mr. KARIUKI( HEAD OF SCHOOL)

DATE:

CHAPTER 1:

1.0 Introduction

The industrial attachment training is an essential component of the university’s curriculum for development studies. The third semester cannot be completed without the attachment. The attachment period is usually around 11-12 weeks.

During this period the student is expected to acquire additional practice experience to supplement their course of study in the university. They are also exposed to the real world of work and its challenges which will prepare them towards their future careers.

This report is the outcome of the 12 weeks practical training I had at Fincom Technologies Limited, situated at Upper Hill, CIC building, ground floor.

It is said to be a supervised programme since lecturers from the faculty visit the students from time to time and at the end of the programme to ascertain the success of the programme and the amount of seriousness the students attached to it.

1.1 Objectives of the Industrial Attachment

Students go to Industrial Attachments to gain something from it. Here are some of the main objectives of the IA;

* To assess the interest the student has in pursuing the career he/she has chosen.

* To expose the students to work methods not taught in the university and to provide access to products, equipments not normally available in the university.

* To provide the students with an opportunity to apply knowledge in real work situation thereby closing the gap between university work and the actual place.

* To make the transition from school to the world of work smoothly and to enhance student contacts for job placements.

* To enlist and strengthen employers...