1. Work Term Learning Objectives
And
Performance Evaluation October 25, 2018
Presenter:
Noeleen Wadden
Session #7b
Professional Development Seminar ENGI 200W
Engineering Co-operative Education

2. 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.
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3. Work term CONFIRMATION
Due WITHIN FIRST WEEK OF WORK TERM

4. Work Term Confirmation
Using MyMUNLife
Select Work Term

5. Work Term Confirmation
Using MyMUNLife
Edit Record

6. Work Term Confirmation
Using Form

7. Work term Objectives
Due WITHIN FIRST MONTH OF WORK TERM

8. 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

9. 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

10. SUBMITTING Work Term Objectives
Complete Work Term Objectives Form
it gives Supervisor and Student an opportunity to set formal (goals) objectives
Return a copy to Co-op Office by DUE DATE (3 to 4 wks into WT)
Objectives must be signed by supervisor

11. 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

12. Work Term Objectives Form

13. Work Term Objectives Form

14. How do you know you have achieved them?
“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?

15. 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

16. 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
(e.g., excellent review by supervisor on a written report)?

17. Preparation / Planning of WT Objectives
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

18. 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
Again, solicit input from your supervisor – review during term

19. 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

20. “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

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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

25. Work terM Performance Evaluation
End of Term Evaluation – Due the official end date for the work term
Includes:
Employer/supervisor Component
Co-op component

26. Work Term End of Term Evaluation

27. Work Term End of Term Evaluation

28. Work Term End of Term Evaluation

29. Work Term End of Term Evaluation

30. Work Term End of Term Evaluation

31. Any questions?
Thank you!

32. Work terM Scholarships And Awards
Work 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, Forms can be submitted
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 spring and fall work terms of 2017, and winter One scholarship for the year will be awarded in March 2019).
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