ZIMBABWE

MINISTRY OF YOUTH EMPOWERMENT DEVELOPMENT AND VOCATIONAL

ON THE JOB TRAINING

LOG BOOK

COURSE: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

INSTITUTION: ………………………………………………………………………………………

NAME OF TRAINEE: ………………………………………………………………………………

DURATION: …………………………………………………………………………………………

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 TRAINEE INFORMATION

NAME: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..

DATE OF BIRTH: ………………………………ID NO………………………………………..

STUDENT NO: ………………………………….GENDER…………………………………….

CANDIDATE NO: ………………………………

HOME ADDRESS: ……………………………………………………………………………….

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PHONE………………………………………….

NEXT OF KIN: ……………………………………………………………………………………

RELATIONSHIP: …………………………………………………………………………………

CONTACT ADDRESS: …………………………………………………………………………

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PHONE: …………………………………..CELL: ……………………………………………

Email: …………………………………………………..FAX NO: ……………………………

COMPANY INFORMATION

(Company one)

NAME OF COMPANY: ………………………………………………………………………………..

CONTACT PERSON (1) ………………………………………………………………………..............

(2) ………………………………………………………………………..............

ADDRESS: ………………………………………………………………………………..

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PHONE: ………………………………..FAX NO…………………………………….

Email: ………………………………………………………………………………..

ON THE JOB TRAINING PERIOD: From …………………………To………………………………………

COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE’S SIGNATURE: …………………………………………………………...

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 (Company Two)

NAME OF COMPANY: ………………………………………………………………………………..

CONTACT PERSON (1) ………………………………………………………………………..............

(2) ………………………………………………………………………..............

ADDRESS: ………………………………………………………………………………..

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PHONE: ………………………………..FAX NO…………………………………….

Email: ………………………………………………………………………………..

ON THE JOB TRAINING PERIOD: From …………………………To………………………………………

COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE’S SIGNATURE: …………………………………………………………...

(Company Three)

NAME OF COMPANY: ………………………………………………………………………………..

CONTACT PERSON (1) ………………………………………………………………………..............

(2) ………………………………………………………………………..............

ADDRESS: ……………………………………………………………………………......

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PHONE: ………………………………..FAX NO…………………………………….

Email: ………………………………………………………………………………..

ON THE JOB TRAINING PERIOD: From …………………………To………………………………………

COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE’S SIGNATURE: …………………………………………………………...

PREAMBLE
The Ministry of Youth Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment through all institutions
shall issue this log book to trainees on the first day of commencement of on the job training.
It shall be filled daily by the trainee, every two weeks by the trainee’s supervisor where he/
she is attached and every four months by a representative from an institution.
The log book shall guide both the trainee and the employer as to what aspects of the training
have to be covered.
The log book remains the property of the institution until completion of the course and the
trainee shall be responsible for the safe keeping of the logbook
GUIDELINES TO THE EMPLOYER/SUPERVISOR
The following are the guidelines for the benefit of the employer supervisor where a trainee is
undergoing on the job training

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 The trainee on the job training is expected is expected to work as much as possible
under the supervision of a skilled worker.
 The trainee should be placed in the normal operations of the organisation and
afforded the opportunity where possible to acquire individual experience.
 We request you to give the trainee guidance and assess his/her performance as closely
and as accurately as possible.
 Please fill in your objective assessment of the trainee in his/her log book once every
two weeks for record.
 A skills task table has been prepared to guide you. These are in no way conclusive
and extra tasks / skills can be taught to the trainee.
 We believe a trainee would have got adequate training if he/she covers at least all the
listed tasks.
 Trainees who do not abide by the code of conduct (appendix 1) may be withdrawn
from the course.

GUIDELINES TO TRAINEE
This logbook forms an important record of your college studies and practical training. It
serves as a means of checking whether you would have achieved adequate practical
training.
If and when you apply for employment it will serve as proof of practical training. In the
case of engineering trainees it will serve as proof of your practical training when
applying for membership of professional bodies such as the Zimbabwe institute of
engineers.
 You are therefore requested to fill in the logbook daily, detailing all work done
and tasks performed.
 Any tasks performed that are not on the task list in this logbook should also be
included.
 Care should be taken to record all wok done as accurately as possible and in
detail.
 Ensure that you present your logbook to your supervisor regularly for
confirmation and signature.
 Read and understand the code of conduct. Failure to abide by it will lead to
disciplinary action being taken against you, which may lead to withdrawal from
the course.

TASKS TO BE CARRIED OUT DURING ON THE JOB TRAINING

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 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE TRAINEE’S COMMENTS

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

Supervisor’s comments: ………………………………………………………...

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Trainee’s signature:……………………………..Date………………………….

Supervisor’s: ……………………………………Date…………………………...

Training officer’s signature: …………………….Date…………………………..

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 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE TRAINEE’S COMMENTS

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

Supervisor’s comments: ………………………………………………………...

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Trainee’s signature:……………………………..Date………………………….

Supervisor’s: ……………………………………Date…………………………...

Training officer’s signature: …………………….Date…………………………..

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 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE TRAINEE’S COMMENTS

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

Supervisor’s comments: ………………………………………………………...

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Trainee’s signature:……………………………..Date………………………….

Supervisor’s: ……………………………………Date…………………………...

Training officer’s signature: …………………….Date…………………………..

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 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE TRAINEE’S COMMENTS

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

Supervisor’s comments: ………………………………………………………...

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Trainee’s signature:……………………………..Date………………………….

Supervisor’s: ……………………………………Date…………………………...

Training officer’s signature: …………………….Date…………………………..

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 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE TRAINEE’S COMMENTS

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

Supervisor’s comments: ………………………………………………………...

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Trainee’s signature:……………………………..Date………………………….

Supervisor’s: ……………………………………Date…………………………...

Training officer’s signature: …………………….Date…………………………..

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 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE TRAINEE’S COMMENTS

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

Supervisor’s comments: ………………………………………………………...

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Trainee’s signature:……………………………..Date………………………….

Supervisor’s: ……………………………………Date…………………………...

Training officer’s signature: …………………….Date…………………………..

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 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE TRAINEE’S COMMENTS

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

Supervisor’s comments: ………………………………………………………...

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Trainee’s signature:……………………………..Date………………………….

Supervisor’s: ……………………………………Date…………………………...

Training officer’s signature: …………………….Date…………………………..

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 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE TRAINEE’S COMMENTS

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

Supervisor’s comments: ………………………………………………………...

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Trainee’s signature:……………………………..Date………………………….

Supervisor’s: ……………………………………Date…………………………...

Training officer’s signature: …………………….Date…………………………..

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 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE TRAINEE’S COMMENTS

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

Supervisor’s comments: ………………………………………………………...

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Trainee’s signature:……………………………..Date………………………….

Supervisor’s: ……………………………………Date…………………………...

Training officer’s signature: …………………….Date…………………………..

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 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE TRAINEE’S COMMENTS

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

Supervisor’s comments: ………………………………………………………...

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Trainee’s signature:……………………………..Date………………………….

Supervisor’s: ……………………………………Date…………………………...

Training officer’s signature: …………………….Date…………………………..

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 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE TRAINEE’S COMMENTS

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

Supervisor’s comments: ………………………………………………………...

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Trainee’s signature:……………………………..Date………………………….

Supervisor’s: ……………………………………Date…………………………...

Training officer’s signature: …………………….Date…………………………..

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 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE TRAINEE’S COMMENTS

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

Supervisor’s comments: ………………………………………………………...

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Trainee’s signature:……………………………..Date………………………….

Supervisor’s: ……………………………………Date…………………………...

Training officer’s signature: …………………….Date…………………………..

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 RECORD OF WORK DONE

DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE TRAINEE’S COMMENTS

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

Supervisor’s comments: ………………………………………………………...

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Trainee’s signature:……………………………..Date………………………….

Supervisor’s: ……………………………………Date…………………………...

Training officer’s signature: …………………….Date…………………………..

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(TO BE FIILED ONCE EVERY 4 MONTHS)

Trainee’s Name: ………………………………………………………………………………

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Assessor’s comments: …………………………………………………………………………

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Trainee’s comments: …………………………………………………………………………...

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Signed

1. SUPERVISOR: ………………………………………..DATE………………………
2. TRAINEE: ………………………………………..DATE………………………
ON THE JOB TRAINING PROGRESS REPORT

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 (TO BE FILLED ONCE EVERY 4 MONTHS)

Name of institution: …………………………………………………………………….

ASSESSMENT OF PERFOMANCE

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Assessor’s Comments:…………………………………………………………………
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Trainees Comments …………………………………………………………………....
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Signed
1. Supervisor…………………………………………….Date………
2. Training officer……………………………………….Date……… DATE
3. Trainee…………………………………………………Date……… STAMP

KEY: S…………………….SUPERVISOR MARK

T…………………….TRAINING OFFICER/LECTURER’S MARK

Appendix (1)

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MINISTRY OF YOUTH INDIGENISATION AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR TRAINEE ON ON - THE JOB TRAINING

College training involves the relevant theory in class and relevant practical and, or work
experience activities. Work attachment provides the trainee with an opportunity to work in a
real work environment for the trade. This enables the student to acquire and apply the
requisite trade skills in a realistic work/production environment.

During work attachment, the trainee (student) is expected to conduct themselves in an

1. During on job training the trainee will report at the company for the same number of
days and hours per day, as the personnel working in the same trade in that company.
2. Once attached, trainees are not allowed to move from one company to another without
the express permission of the co-ordinator of the parent institution.
3. No trainee is allowed to ask any remuneration or favours from the company and the
company is not obliged to pay anything to the trainee.
4. The trainee’s coordinator and the company’s attachment controller or training officer
shall be informed by the trainee, of the reasons for any absence from duty within 24
hours of the absence.
5. Should a trainee be absent from company for periods longer than 3 days due to
sickness or any other acceptable reason, a medical certificate (signed by a qualified
medical practitioner) or a written submission by the trainee, on the reasons of
absence, shall be sent to the company’s attachment controller or training officer. The
student should send a copy of the same reasons to the college.
6. The trainee is expected to maintain a high standard of time keeping and must be
punctual at all times.
7. The trainee should take care of, economically and correctly use all company property,
tools, resources and equipment and should ensure that any items borrowed from he
company’s stores are returned within the required time.
8. Trainees should not smoke during hours in the workshop or other wok places.
However, they may do so in those places set aside for smoking by the company
(where they are available).
9. Trainees should not drink alcoholic beverages or take dangerous drugs during
working hours, including lunch and other breaks. If the student is on prescribed
medication, which is likely to impair her/his judgement, the student should inform
his /her supervisor.
10. Any company information concerning manufacturing processes, products, costing and
financial results and other activities obtained by the trainee during attachment shall be
regarded as confidential. The information should not be passed to other people in any
form, without the express permission of the company’s management

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11. The trainees are expected to comply with all company work procedures and safety
regulations throughout their attachment
12. Trainees shall comply with all reasonable requests and orders by the company’s
supervisors and management staff. Should it be felt (by the trainees) that the order or
request seems unreasonable guidance should be obtained from the appropriate
college’s coordinator.
13. At all times within the best of his/her ability, experience and training, the trainee shall
work to the standard of quality, accuracy and time specified by the supervisor.
14. The trainee is expected at all times to act as an ambassador for the college and the
ministry and to behave in an acceptable manner, both professionally and socially.
15. The trainee is expected to follow the company’s channel of communication if the
need to do so arises and all communication with the college must be channelled
through the coordinator.
16. Any behaviour or conduct likely to bring disrepute and disrespect to the college or to
the government may lead to appropriate disciplinary action being taken against the
trainee.
17. A trainee who is dismissed from the company may be withdrawn from the course.
18. Any trainee found guilty of violation, or failure to observe, the above code of conduct
may have disciplinary action taken against him/her ranging from suspension to
withdrawers.
19. Any student expelled from attachment is deemed to be expelled from the college as
well.

I …………………………………………………………………………………………….

Have read and fully understood the above code of conduct and promise to abide by it
during my period of attachment.

Signed: ……………………………………this ……………..day of ……………………

Coordinator………………………………………………………………………………….

Name Signature Date

Witness ……………………………………………………………………………………

Name Signature Date

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