AUT 320

Automotive Internship Cooperative Education

Contents:

Course Overview and Information

Course Syllabus

Final Report Grading Rubric

Examples of Qualifying Work Experiences

Weekly Logbook

Internship/Cooperative Student Evaluation

Letter to Employer

Worksite Agreement Form

Students enrolled in the Automotive Technology Baccalaureate Degree program are given the opportunity to earn college

credit while on a paid internship or cooperative education work experience with an approved business, corporation,

organization, or government agency in the automotive or related field. This work experience period serves as an experiential

learning activity that is designed to help students apply academically learned concepts, theories, principles, and skills in a

workplace setting. Students will have the opportunity to gain additional knowledge, expertise, and work experience while

allowing the employer the opportunity to develop potential future employees and complete timely projects.

To participate in the Southern Illinois University (SIU), Automotive Technology Internship (AUT 320) course, the following

must be fully understood:

1. The student has read and fully understands this packet, course syllabus and all expectations.

2. The “Work Site Agreement” form must be completed, returned to the Department Internship Coordinator for approval

of the worksite and duties. The worksite must be approved prior to enrolling in the class. Check with the Coordinator

regarding any questions.

3. Students serving in an internship/cooperative work experience must have emergency health insurance coverage.

Questions regarding the SIUC Student Medical Benefit (Student Insurance) can be addressed to Student Health

Programs at 618-453-3311.

4. Grades will be determined by the following:

Logbook: A brief log of student activities and/or duties for each day of the work experience period is required. The

Logbook must be submitted via the “Desire 2 Learn” (D2L) course instructional enhancement website. A blank

word document form is available at this site to assist in formatting. The document is to be completed and

uploaded in the “Logbook” dropbox. It is the student’s responsibility to update the log each week and have it

uploaded. Failure to maintain timely logbook entries can result in final grade reductions. A copy of the Logbook

form is included in this packet for reference.

Worksite Supervisor Evaluations: A separate evaluation is required at the end of each calendar month of work

experience. The evaluation form is to be completed by the student’s assigned supervisor (as indicated on the

Work Site Agreement form) and returned to the Coordinator once completed. An email submit button is included

on the form for the supervisor. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that their supervisor receives the

evaluation form for completion. The blank Student Evaluation form is available on the D2L site. It is

recommended that the student communicate with their supervisor as the end of each calendar month approaches

and present the evaluation form to them. Again, it is the student’s responsibility to give the evaluation form to

their supervisor for completion. A blank copy of the evaluation form is included in this packet. Please

communicate with the Internship Coordinator if the employer has a different evaluation form or if there are

policies regarding their evaluation process.

Final Report: A 3-4 page single-spaced report covering the nature of the student’s assignment and how the experience

helped in obtaining their career objectives is required toward the conclusion of the enrolled academic period. This

report should concentrate on 1 or 2 major points of knowledge gained during the work assignment to develop the

level of detail desired. The Final Report is to be uploaded to the “Final Report” dropbox prior to the beginning of

the last week of the academic period. It will be graded using the Final Report Grading Rubric.

The updated logbook and final report must be in the appropriate dropboxes on the D2L site or received by the

Internship Coordinator prior to the beginning of the last week of the academic period in order to be included in any

grade calculations.

5. The Internship Coordinator will contact the student and employer during the work experience period to assess the

student’s progress. This requires the student to keep the Coordinator informed of any changes as the work experience

progresses. (i.e.: changes in supervisors, job duties, phone number, . . .)

Student Responsibilities:

Complete Work Site Agreement form.

Ensure health insurance coverage during work period.

Keep Coordinator informed of progress and/or changes.

Present evaluation form to supervisor for completion at the end of each month.

Keep updated logbook on D2L site each week.

Upload Final Report to the D2L site by beginning of the final week of the semester.

AUT 320 COURSE SYLLABUS

AUTOMOTIVE INTERNSHIP

FACULTY:

Instructor: Michael Behrmann

Address: Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Automotive Technology

Mail Code 6895

Carbondale, IL 62901

Office: Room 166C, Transportation Education Center

Southern Illinois Airport

Phone: 618-453-4024

E-mail: mbehr@siu.edu

OFFICE HOURS: I maintain an open office policy and am available to meet or communicate during most of the week. During the week, I am

typically in my office unless I am attending a meeting, touring guests, at other locations at the TEC, or off campus for some

reason. If a student wishes to meet, please contact me as soon as possible. If an urgent matter arises, and I cannot be found in

my office, the department secretary will be aware of my schedule.

If you are emailing me or leaving a message, please remember to provide background and contact information.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Students will participate in a program approved automotive related internship that includes formal instruction, training and/or

career related work experience. Students receive a salary or wages and engage in prearranged assignments related to their

academic program and career objectives. Program faculty evaluations, supervisor performance evaluations, and student reports

are required. Internship experiences may be in one of the following areas: automotive service technical, engineering, parts,

business, management, training, or government agencies. Hours and credits are to be individually arranged. Restricted to

major. Special approval needed from the advisor.

CREDIT HOURS: Variable 1 to 12

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. The automotive internship program should supplement the student's academic program with automotive experience within

the planned career path.

2. This course will provide the student an opportunity to gain professionally supervised work experience in industry,

business, or government.

AUT 320 GUIDELINES:

1. The student is responsible for locating and securing the internship position. The Automotive Department will assist in

developing and identifying internship opportunities.

2. The worksite must be approved by the Internship Coordinator prior to the internship experience.

3. Registration for AUT 320 will be completed after the internship position is assured and before the internship

experience has begun.

4. Each semester hour of internship credit requires 100 hours of work experience.

5. The Internship Coordinator will visit the internship site when practical.

6. The employer must complete Student Evaluation forms, a minimum of twice per semester.

7. When accepting an internship or cooperative education work experience, the student is to check the following:

A. Health insurance coverage (Student health insurance, employer insurance, or through parent's health insurance).

B. Arranging housing contracts at SIUC and at the internship work site.

C. Effects the internship work experience may have (possible part-time status) on grants, scholarships, and loans.

8. If for some reason employment status changes or is lost, contact the coordinator as soon as possible to work out an

alternate plan

9. You are a representative of the SIU Automotive Technology Department. The status of future students’ ability to

participate in internships or secure employment at your employer is highly dependent on your professionalism and

work ethic. Be sure to leave a good impression.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS:

All required course materials are available on the “Desire 2 Learn” (D2L) course instructional enhancement website.

The site contains the syllabus, forms, and dropboxes. Access to the site is available at https://online.siu.edu.

ATTENDANCE:

Attendance will be based upon the timely completion of the Logbook, supervisor report, and final report.

ASSIGNMENTS & DUE DATES:

Logbook: A brief log of student activities and/or duties for each day of the work experience period is required. The Logbook

must be submitted via the “Desire 2 Learn” (D2L) course instructional enhancement website. A blank word document

form is available at this site to assist in formatting. The document is to be completed and uploaded in the “Logbook”

dropbox. It is the student’s responsibility to update the log each week and have it uploaded. Failure to maintain timely

logbook entries can result in final grade reductions. A copy of the Logbook form is included in this packet for reference.

Worksite Supervisor Evaluations: A separate evaluation is required at the end of each calendar month of work experience. The

evaluation form is to be completed by the student’s assigned supervisor (as indicated on the Work Site Agreement form)

and returned to the Coordinator once completed. An email submit button is included on the form for the supervisor. It is

the student’s responsibility to ensure that their supervisor receives the evaluation form for completion. The blank Student

Evaluation form is available on the D2L site. It is recommended that the student communicate with their supervisor as the

end of each calendar month approaches and present the evaluation form to them. Again, it is the student’s responsibility to

give the evaluation form to their supervisor for completion. A blank copy of the evaluation form is included in this packet.

Please communicate with the Internship Coordinator if the employer has a different evaluation form or if there are policies

regarding their evaluation process.

Final Report: A 3-4 page single-spaced report covering the nature of the student’s assignment and how the experience helped

in obtaining their career objectives is required toward the conclusion of the enrolled academic period. This report should

concentrate on 1 or 2 major points of knowledge gained during the work assignment to develop the level of detail desired.

The Final Report is to be uploaded to the “Final Report” dropbox prior to the beginning of the last week of the academic

period. It will be graded using the Final Report Grading Rubric.

The updated logbook and final report must be in the appropriate dropboxes on the D2L site or received by the Internship

Coordinator prior to the beginning of the last week of the academic period in order to be included in any grade calculations.

GRADING: Students enrolled in AUT 320 are evaluated by letter grade. In determining the letter grade the coordinator will use the criteria

as described under each assignment and will also consider the timely submission of the assignments. Reports and evaluations

from the student’s supervisor will also be considered for possible input to the student’s grade.

AUT 320: AUTOMOTIVE INTERNSHIP FINAL REPORT GRADING RUBRIC

1. Response to assignment: description of what was learned and/or observed

concerning the work position and your career path, at an appropriate level of detail. Excellent Marginal Poor

2. Summary: paper provides conclusions about career related skills and impact of the

internship on future career plans. Excellent Marginal Poor

3. Duration/Length: paper is 3-4 pages single spaced typed with professionally

acceptable font style, margins no greater than 1 inch, and 10 to 12 font size. Excellent Marginal Poor

4. Organization and focus: ideas are presented in a logical order without skipping,

confusion or redundancy. Excellent Marginal Poor

5. Structure: Construction of proper sentences and paragraphs that flow with

statements and supporting thoughts. Excellent Marginal Poor

6. Style: Paper written in a professional minded technical style with a collegiate level

of language. Excellent Marginal Poor

7. Lack of mechanical error: grammar, spelling, punctuation, word choice. Excellent Marginal Poor

Additional Comments:

TYPICAL APPROVED/UNAPPROVED POSITIONS/WORKPLACES:

Examples of qualifying job titles/areas Examples of qualifying workplaces

Technician: Automotive or Truck Service New Vehicle Dealership

Service Advisor/Service Writer Independent Repair Facility

Parts Counter – Customer Franchised Repair Facility

Warranty Processing Retail Parts Store

Technical Assistance: hotline etc. Fleet Garage

Fleet Management Vehicle Manufacturer (O.E.M.)

Software Validation Parts Supplier/Manufacturer/Retailer

Diagnostic Validation Service/Training Developer or Publisher

Technical Trainer Contract house that supports OEM’s/Suppliers

Curriculum Development

Service Information Development

Wring Diagram Development

Test Cell Operator

Marketing Management

Examples of non-qualifying jobs Examples of non-qualifying workplaces

Oil changer Lawn Mower/Small Engine Repair Facility

Tire Changer Motorcycle/ATV Repair Facility

Porter / Parts Delivery Job duties and locations where previous credit has been awarded

(such as in an associate degree).

EXAMPLE STUDENT WORKLOG:

Student Name: SIU ID (dawg tag):

Email: Phone Number:

Work Location: Credit Hours:

This sheet can be used to report the student work/activity log. Follow the example and continue

inserting additional rows into the table as necessary. Keep updating the one log and continue

uploading each week.

Date Day of Week

Hours Worked

Description of work performed, tasks, events, or learning that occurred

8/18/13 Monday 8

Today I diagnosed and repaired a P0300 code - Fault was wiring to the crank sensor, 2 front break jobs, inop driver power window switch. Performed service advisor duties in the afternoon. Handled upset customer from another shop today. Other shop apparently worked on vehicle 4 times and it is still hesitating on acceleration.

AUT 320 - Automotive Internship

Student Logbook

Dear Employer:

Thank you for participating in the Southern Illinois University (SIU), Automotive Technology

Internship/Cooperative Education Program. Students enrolled in the Automotive Technology Baccalaureate Degree

program are given the opportunity to earn college credit while on a paid cooperative or internship work experience

with an approved business, corporation, organization, or government agency in the automotive or related field. This

allows the student an opportunity to gain additional knowledge, expertise, and work experience while allowing the

employer the opportunity to develop potential future employees and complete timely projects.

For the student to receive credit, the following requirements must be satisfied:

The amount of credit that a student may earn is 1 credit hour per 100 hours of supervised paid work experience.

Thus, the student may desire to complete a specified number of hours during the work experience.

The student, the employer, and the SIU Automotive Internship Coordinator must complete the Work Site

Agreement form. The completed agreement must be returned to the Coordinator’s office no later than the first

day of the work experience period.

The SIU Automotive Technology program will determine the suitability of the cooperative work location and

will monitor the cooperative experience.

The employer must agree to supervise and evaluate the student during the internship/cooperative work

experience. The student will give their work site supervisor an evaluation form to be completed and returned at

the end of each calendar month during the work period for which the student is receiving credit. Please

communicate with the Internship Coordinator if the employer has a different evaluation form or if there are

policies regarding the evaluation process we need to be aware of.

The student will be required to complete the following written assignments:

Logbook: A brief log of their activities and/or duties for each day of the work experience period.

Final Report: A 3- 4 page single spaced report covering the nature of their assignment and how the

experience helped them in meeting their career objectives, concentrating on 1 or 2 specific points of

knowledge gained.

If you should have any questions, or concerns please feel free to contact me. Once again, thank you for employing

an SIU Automotive Technology student during their work experience period of training.

Sincerely,

Michael Behrmann, Chair

Southern Illinois University

Automotive Technology

Mail Code: 6895

Carbondale, Illinois 62901

Phone: 618-453-4024

E-mail: mbehr@siu.edu