Industry Linkage

Work-based training is training in an actual work set-up. The training institution may opt to establish an enterprise such as parlor, automotive shop or a small restaurant/canteen for purposes of work-based training. In most cases however, you need to establish linkages with the industry for purposes of work-based training. The previous information sheet gives you the legal basis in establishing a working relationship with the industry for purposes of training.

This lesson will discuss preparations that you need to do to establish industry linkage.

Establishing Industry Linkage

Industry partnership is a very important aspect of work-based training. As a trainer you should be aware of the processes involved in establishing linkage. You should be directly involved in these processes so that you will be able to plan the training of your trainees.

Systematic Procedures in Establishing Industry Linkage

1. Search for prospective industry partners

• Choose an industry where training of about 60-70% of the course components can be carried out
• Look for industries that has the potential to meet the standards of an organized work-based training
• Willing to provide guided industry training or assign personnel to coordinate activities

2. Send proposal letters (follow-up and visitation)

• With brief information on the Dual Training, the nature of the program and its advantage to the company/industry

3. Set an Appointment for Presentation

• Explain clearly the concept and mission of work-based training

4. Presentation

• maybe in the form of slide presentation, video presentation, use of brochure or posters

5. Conduct Site Visit for work-based training plan

• training plan aims to synchronize the curriculum of the school with  the in-plant training activities of the trainees

Note: The development of the training plan will be discussed in a separate Information Sheet in the succeeding pages.

6. Finalize the Training Plan and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

7. Present the Training Plan and MOA/MOU for approval

• Any clarification or changes in the  Training Plan or  MOA/MOU must be agreed upon by both parties affixing their signatures.

8. Placement of the trainees in the Industry

• Orientation of the trainees should be done by the trainer or the institutions industry linkage coordinator before going to the  industry  for training.
• Orientation on how the industry operates and how training should be undergone in the industry should likewise be required  of  the  supervisor in-charge of the training.

9. Coordination and Monitoring

• Conduct regular visits to the industry and monitor the activities in work-based training. Any adjustments made on the training plan should be noted during monitoring.

10. Work-based training Evaluation

• An evaluation of the conduct of the training should  be  done  both on the attainment of the objectives of the program and on program implementation.

• Monitoring and evaluation reports communicated for purposes of improving the program and the performance of trainees.

In work-based training, the duties and responsibilities of both parties, the training institution and the industry, should be clear and defined and should be a part of the Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding.

Roles/duties of the institution:

1. Issue policies favorable to work-based training;
2. Give full support and cooperation to work-based training;
3. Designate an industrial coordinator;
4. Initiate     staff    development     of    personnel     involved     work-based training;
5. Coordinate with the private sector in order to make work-based training meaningful and fruitful;
6. Identify the skills actually needed or demanded by industry and match the skills offered by the institution;
7. Provide comprehensive theoretical training and simulation for the trainees
8. Organize industry partners.

Duties/Role of the Industry:

1. Provide Job orientation training;

2. Provide practical training in areas which have been determined;

3. Appoint training coordinator who shall be responsible for the assignment designation of trainers/supervisors in their respective areas where the trainees will be assigned.

4. Provide training materials, tool/equipment during the training;

5. Remind supervisor about the work-based training activities;

6. Provide opportunity to learn by doing;

7. Provide trainees with professional skills, experience, techniques and behavior in the real life situations; and

8. Organize work-based training station and programs.

Duties/Roles of Industry Supervisor

1. Orients the trainees about company rules and regulations;
2. Provides guidance and support;
3. Ensures safe training environment and activities for the trainees;
4. Prepares accident report whenever trainees are  involved  and  submit it to the company.
5. Endorses the trainees to proper training area;
6. Monitors Trainees Record Book;
7. Monitors the performance of the trainees, make recommendations concerning discipline.
8. Issues certificate of completion to student who successfully finish their training.
9. Accomplish Performance Evaluation Report;

Duties/Roles of Trainees

1. Be physically fit for the work-based training;
2. Possesses the ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions;
3. Exhibit proper discipline at all times;
4. Exhibit proper work habits and attitudes acceptable to the company;
5. Follow company rules and regulations;
6. Use only facilities allowed by the company to the trainees;
7. Be prompt and regular in attendance;
8. Be alert in following directions;
9. Cooperate with other trainees and industry supervisor;
10. Accomplish required forms;
11. Allow no instance for company to doubt honesty  in  workplace and company

For your reference sample signed Memorandum of Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding are presented here.

Sample Memorandum of Understanding