Work Term Learning Objectives

And

Performance EvaluationFebruary 8, 2018

Presenter:Noeleen Wadden

Session #6b

Professional Development Seminar ENGI 200W

Engineering Co-operative Education

WORK TERM DOCUMENTS & FORMS

STANDARD FORMS (APPLICABLE TO ALL WORK TERMS)

*WORK TERM CONFIRMATION FORM - STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THIS FORM ON-LINE IN THE WORK TERM RECORD SECTION OF MYMUNLIFE.

*WORK TERM OBJECTIVES - USED BY ALL STUDENTS (IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WORKPLACE SUPERVISOR/EMPLOYER) TO SET GOALS FOR THE WORK TERM

WORK REPORT/PRESENTATION OUTLINE - USED BY ALL STUDENTS COMPLETING A TECHNICAL REPORT

*END OF TERM EVALUATION FORM – USED BY ALL SUPERVISORS/EMPLOYERS TO EVALUATE THE WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE (OVERALL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION INCLUDES A CO-OP COMPONENT)

NON-DISCLOSURE REQUEST FORM - THIS FORM IS AVAILABLE FOR ANY STUDENT COMPLETING REQUIREMENTS THAT CONTAIN "CONFIDENTIAL" MATERIAL.

DOCUMENTS AND FORMS: HTTP://WWW.MUN.CA/COOP/PROGRAMS/ENGINEERING/DOCS_FORMS.PHP

WORK TERM CONFIRMATION

DUE WITHIN FIRST WEEK OF WORK TERM

Work Term Confirmation

Select Work Term

Using MyMUNLife

Work Term Confirmation

Edit Record

Using MyMUNLife

Work Term Confirmation

Using Form

WORK TERM OBJECTIVES

DUE WITHIN FIRST MONTH OF WORK TERM

WHAT ARE WORK TERM OBJECTIVES?

These are “goals” expected of the student during their work term; set by student and supervisor

Discuss with the employer your duties and responsibilities at start of work term

Mandatory document required by the Co-op Office

IMPORTANCE OF WORK TERM OBJECTIVES

Help focus the “learning” in the WT towards specific outcomes

Plan early - both student and supervisor will derive maximum

benefits from the work term

Monitor your progress in reaching goals

Demonstrates achievements and helps update your resume

Evaluate and improve performance with each successive term

Develop objective setting skills to use throughout your career

SUBMITTING WORK TERM OBJECTIVES

Complete Work Term Objectives Form

it gives Supervisor and Student an opportunity to set formal (goals) objectives

www.mun.ca/coop/programs/engineering/docs_forms.php

Return a copy to Co-op Office by DUE DATE (3 to 4 wksinto WT)

Objectives must be signed by supervisor

TYPES OF WORK TERM OBJECTIVES

describes the tasks to be

completed or technical skills to be learned

describes the work or people

skills to be developed or

improved

Work Term Objectives Form

Work Term Objectives Form

“TYPICAL” OBJECTIVES

I hope to develop skills in project planning

I would like to learn to use software to model a ship

I want to increase my knowledge of design and coding practices

I want to have a successful work term

How do you know you have achieved them?

A WORK TERM OBJECTIVE SHOULD INCLUDE

A statement of the task that you will be able to perform at the end of the learning process

The standard which will be used to measure the success of your performance (e.g., supervisor feedback, drawing completion with <5% errors)

The conditions under which the task will be performed

WT OBJECTIVES SHOULD BE SMART

Specific

Greater chance of being met versus a

general goal

Who, what, when, where, why, how?

Statement

Measurable

Be able to measure progress

How much? How many? How will you know when goal is

accomplished

Standard

Attainable

Can you carry out the required steps at

work?

Choose a time frame that allows you to carry out those

steps

Condition / Standard

Realistic

You must be willing and able to work

towards a particular goal

Believe that it can be met; not over-

reaching

Condition

Time

Set a time frame to create urgency and develop motivation

Condition

Performance Objectives must relate directly to the job duties

Solicit input from your supervisor

Should be skill-based or task-based

Should be expressed in “action” form

“I will complete…”,“I will use…”, “I will learn…”, “I will understand…”

Be agreed upon by the student and the employer / supervisor

Be reviewed and updated, during the work term

PREPARATION / PLANNING OF WT OBJECTIVES

PREPARATION / PLANNING OF WT OBJECTIVES

For Personal Objectives, identify your strengths and weaknesses

Consider “Personal Skills Checklist” in Appendix E of Co-op Handbook

Determine your areas for improvement

Determine if/how your work term may improve performance in any of these areas

See “End of Term Evaluation Form” for assessed skills

www.mun.ca/coop/programs/engineering/docs_forms.php

Again, solicit input from your supervisor – review during term

WRITING WORK TERM OBJECTIVES

What specific outcomes do I need to achieve to reach my goal?

How will these outcomes be measured?

Are these outcomes achievable within the job context and 4 month work

term time frame?

How will I achieve my objective? When will I accomplish it?

Preliminary objectives do not have to be perfect (i.e., they are not carved in stone)

Modifications are acceptable as the need arises

“TYPICAL” EXAMPLES (REFRESHER)

I hope to develop skills in project planning

I would like to learn to use software to model a ship

I want to increase my knowledge of design and coding

practices

I want to have a successful work term

I HOPE TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN PROJECT PLANNING

Working with the design staff, I will learn and be able

to use Microsoft Project to develop a project schedule

for the construction of a new concrete bridge

structure on Route 210 (Burin Peninsula). The schedule

should not exceed 250 days. I will present the schedule

to the design team for feedback in 4 weeks.

I WOULD LIKE TO LEARN TO USE SOFTWARE TO MODEL A SHIP

During the work term, I will learn to use Rhino 3D

modeling software. I will consult with co-workers and

use my academic skills and any related software

documents to achieve this. I will validate my

instructions using company protocol and standards.

INCREASE MY KNOWLEDGE OF DESIGN AND CODING PRACTICES

Under the guidance of my supervisor and her team, I will

increase my knowledge of design and coding practices by

developing a computer application, using Visual Basic and MS

Excel, to calculate loading on electrical conductors. The

application design will adhere to design principles and efficient

coding practices learned in class. I will demonstrate a working

protype to the team within 8 weeks, to receive feedback.

I WANT TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL WORK TERM

My personal objective is to achieve an “Outstanding” grade. I will achieve this by:

Leaving a positive impression of my abilities with my employer

Being pro-active by asking for more work when a project is finished

Take OWNERSHIP of my work term

Showing interest and enthusiasm for the work by asking questions based on own research

WORK TERM PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

END OF TERM EVALUATION – DUE THE OFFICIAL END DATE FOR THE WORK TERM

End of Term Evaluation Form

End of Term Evaluation Form Continued

ANY QUESTIONS?

THANK YOU!

WORK TERM SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDSWork Term Documents and Forms

Additional Forms (for employers)

The following forms are available to employers wishing to nominate their work term student. Forms should be

submitted by September 6, 2017. Forms can be submitted to: coopeng@mun.ca

PEGNL Connections East (formerly Eastern Chapter) Award Nomination Form (Eligible for Junior Students

completing Work Terms 1-3 prior to Academic Term 5) - one award per work term.

Paul S. Batstone Memorial Scholarship Nomination Form (Eligible Work Terms: 3 & 4 in the Spring only) - one

award per work term

PEGNL W.W. Cossitt Award Nomination Form (Eligible Work Terms: 4-6) - one award per work term

S.P. Raheja Memorial Scholarship (nominations open to senior term engineering work term students in the winter,

spring, and fall work terms of 2017 and one scholarship for the year will be awarded in March 2018).

Documents and Forms: http://www.mun.ca/coop/programs/engineering/docs_forms.php