PROFESSIONAL YEAR PROGRAM

SYDNEY, NSW

STUDENT INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT LOGBOOK

Student Name:
Varun James

Date of Completion:
10/12/2020
RTO Assessor Name:

RTO Assessor Signature:

Assessment Result: Competent

Date: 21/12/2020

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 1. INDUSTRY PRACTICE LOGBOOK INTRODUCTION
Industry practice/work placement is an opportunity to acquire experience in the industry area you are
learning about as part of your program/qualification.

Your Industry Practice / work placement must be undertaken in the relevant industry area and enable you
to acquire the employability skills and competencies required as part of your qualification.

For the purpose of this program your industry practice/work placement will be organised by Yorke
Institute.
Please record the details of your industry practice/ work placement below

Placement Venue One Name: Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

Details of Contact Person Mr.

Name: Michael Bhullar

Position: General Manager

Contact Number: 0433187949

Email Address: [email protected]

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Your Industry Experience logbook is to be used in conjunction with your classroom and online learning
assessments.

This Book is a valuable document as it provides a record of:

 Industry feedback on your contribution and skills development;

 Personal reflection and growth during your practice hours.

It is your responsibility to keep your logbook in a safe place because:

It is an assessable item and is required to finalise your unit competencies;

It may contain confidential information about your experiences in industry;
 Your Assessor will want to view it regularly;
 It will need to be signed off by your Assessor or Suitably Qualified person member regularly.
 This book may support your future applications for employment in the industry. As you develop
skills and knowledge, your competency will improve.

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 2. Work Placement
Student Name: Varun James

Date of commencement: 15/09/2020

Total work placement 456 hours

hours/weeks:

2.3 Definitions of terms within this logbook:

 Practical Placement - Any structured workplace learning that is part of a written agreement
between a training organisation (YORKE INSTITUTE) and an employing or host company. It includes
work observation, work experience and other forms of workplace learning.
 Host Company - Workplace providing practical placement activity
 Workplace Supervisor - employee or manager of host organisation identified as contact person for
student and YORKE INSTITUTE (qualified person who is authorised to sign placement
documentation)
 Assessor – Employee of YORKE INSTITUTE who is a qualified trainer and assessor within the relevant
industry sector who makes the final determination of student competency.
 Practical Placement Agreement - Written agreement signed by student, host company and YORKE
INSTITUTE to specify hours of placement and activate insurance cover.

2.4 Student responsibilities

Before the placement

1. Be aware of the information in this agreement.
2. Participate in the work placement selection process used by YORKE INSTITUTE and the host
company (identifying potential host agencies / interview of the student by the host company
representative).
3. Provide accurate and timely information where requested to satisfy any host company or legislation
requirements prior to commencing a work placement.
4. Advise YORKE INSTITUTE of any medical or other factors that may adversely affect personal health
and safety or the health and safety of others while on placement.
5. Ensure all learning requirements while on placement are understood.
6. Understand all conditions of employment while on placement (inc. hours, dress code etc)

During the placement

1. Participate in an induction on the first day of the placement or as required.
2. Follow the host company policy & procedures and follow all reasonable instructions of the staff.
3. Be punctual, courteous and act in a manner appropriate to a workplace. For example, telephone
the host organisation if you are going to be absent, preferably in advance, otherwise as early as
possible.
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 4. Complete any assessment requirements set by YORKE INSTITUTE trainers/assessors, including
gathering evidence of competence.
5. Comply with all legislative requirements of the host company. Such requirements may include
occupational health and safety matters, maintaining privacy & confidentiality of personal
information.
6. Comply with all occupational health and safety policies and legislation, including wearing protective
clothing and using safety equipment as directed by the host company staff.
7. Take reasonable care to protect your own health and safety and the health and safety of others in
the workplace. This includes not consuming alcohol or drugs, which may constitute a risk to
personal safety or the safety of others.
8. Report all incidents and accidents to the host organisation and to YORKE INSTITUTE as soon as
possible after the event. YORKE INSTITUTE incident form must be completed to document this, as
well as any other reporting requirements of the host organisation.
9. Obtain all medical treatment deemed necessary by a medical practitioner if you are injured while
on placement. (Note that you are responsible for the cost of all medical expenses covered by
Medicare / OSHC, or a combination of Medicare and private health funds, in respect of injuries,
including the gap between the cost of medical treatment and Medicare/private health fund
payments).
10. If you receive payment from the host company while on placement, you may not be covered by
your OSHC or the YORKE INSTITUTE personal accident insurance policy. You will need to make sure
that you are adequately covered through your employment contract.

After the placement

1. Complete an evaluation form for the placement if requested to do so by YORKE INSTITUTE or host
company.
2. Write a letter of thanks to the host organisation for hosting the placement.

2.5 YORKE INSTITUTE Responsibilities

Before the placement

1. Provide equal opportunity to all students in accessing placements and provide for reasonable
adjustment where necessary.
2. Make contact with host agencies and negotiate the work placement program, including the student
selection process and the type of training placed students will undertake.
3. Discuss student safety with the host company and ensure that a student is not placed in a work
situation where there are:
a. General unacceptable workplace risks or working conditions.
b. Identified OH&S risks or issues
c. Specific unacceptable risks or hazards due to the student’s age, maturity, ability, disability or
medical condition.
4. Advise the host company in writing of any relevant medical or other factors that may affect the
student’s health and safety or the health and safety of others while on placement.
5. Ensure that both the host company and student fully understand the work placement support
materials and the approved work placement agreement.
6. Ensure a work placement agreement is completed, signed and held at the YORKE INSTITUTE prior to
the student starting their placement. The host company and student should also be given copies.
7. Make sure the student has fulfilled any industry specific requirements, for example police checks.

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 8. Ensure that the host company certifies in the work placement agreement that they have their own
public liability insurance and lists the insurance company responsible for the cover in the
agreement.
9. Assist the student to prepare for the placement, ensuring a full understanding of the work
placement requirements is understood.
10. Provide the host organisation and student with the contact details of a suitable contact person at
YORKE INSTITUTE
11. Provide all required documentation to students and host company such as Student Field Placement
Handbook, time sheet, and any other required documentation to support the work placement.

During the placement

1. Ensure that the student undergoes an appropriate induction at the workplace.
2. Make regular contact with the host company and student during the placement to monitor
progress and provide support as required. This may include developing the host company’s capacity
to coach and train the student.
3. Visit the workplace to monitor the student’s performance and working conditions. Assessments will
also be conducted to confirm student progress.
4. If the YORKE INSTITUTE contact person is made aware of any accident or incident, they are required
to ensure that the student and host organisation complete an incident form for the accident or
incident that occurs within the workplace during the Work Placement.
5. Terminate the program immediately if there is any concern that the student’s physical or emotional
health and safety is placed at risk.

After the placement

1. Provide the host company with an evaluation form or other method of giving feedback on the work
placement program and send a letter or call the host organisation to thank them for hosting the
student.
2. Keep an accurate record of the work placements and make sure that this is kept in student file as
evidence.

2.6 Host company responsibilities

Before the placement

1. In consultation with the YORKE INSTITUTE contact person, participate in an appropriate process for
selecting students for placement.
2. Plan for the student’s time in the workplace, including discussing the learning needs of the student
with the YORKE INSTITUTE contact person.
3. Notify the YORKE INSTITUTE contact person of any significant risks, restrictions or legislative
requirements imposed in the workplace so that the YORKE INSTITUTE is able to determine the
appropriateness of the workplace for Work Placement purposes.
4. Complete and sign a Work Placement Agreement for the student during the initial meeting with
YORKE INSTITUTE contact person and the student.
5. Certify on the agreement that the workplace holds its own relevant public liability insurance cover.

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During the placement
1. Ensure that the student receives an appropriate induction into the workplace, including tour of
premises, introduction to work colleagues, identification and explanation of all OH&S requirements,
confirmation of hours, duties, and reporting procedures.
2. Provide supervised training and relevant learning experiences as discussed with the YORKE
INSTITUTE contact person and as contained in the student’s learning plan.
3. Provide a safe working environment where the student is:
a. Adequately supervised and supported by the host organisation and their staff;
b. Fully informed of the risks associated with the work environment;
c. Provided with protective clothing and safety equipment as needed;
d. Safeguarded from injury or risks to health as employees are under relevant Occupational
Health and Safety legislation.
4. Participate in the training and assessment processes as required and directed by the YORKE
INSTITUTE trainers and assessors. This will involve providing support and guidance in the
development of specific skills and knowledge and providing support in the assessment process.
5. Provide the student with ongoing feedback and complete any assessments of the student where
these have been negotiated with YORKE INSTITUTE staff.
6. Understand that if the student is paid while on placement the student may be deemed to be an
employee of the host organisation and may be covered by the host organisation’s workers
compensation scheme.
7. Ensure that students participating in work placements are not subjected to any form of sexual
harassment, victimization or discrimination, in accordance with equal opportunity and anti-
discrimination acts and other similar legislation, and at common law.
8. Report all incidents/accidents immediately to the YORKE INSTITUTE contact person. Complete an
incident report for each incident/accident on the form provided by the Institute.
9. Verify all hours completed by student during Work Placement and recorded on the time sheet.

After the placement

1. Provide YORKE INSTITUTE with feedback on the Work Placement program and the student’s
outcomes.

2.7 General information

Termination
1. This agreement may be terminated immediately where any party (student, host company or YORKE
INSTITUTE staff) feels any party is being placed in a position of unreasonable risk or danger.
2. Where the host company or student believe the placement has become untenable for any reason,
they should contact Yorke Institute contact person and seek further advice.
3. Termination must be communicated verbally to each party immediately upon its occurrence,
followed up by notice in writing to each party giving the reasons for the termination.
4. Where appropriate options such as replacing students or workplaces may be possible and shall be
determined by YORKE INSTITUTE on a case by case basis.

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2.8 RTO Provider Information

Name of Organisation: Yorke Institute

Address: Level 14 309 Kent St Sydney NSW 2000

Phone No: (02) 8221 8835

Email Address: [email protected]

Name of Contact Person: Debbie Robertson

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 3. Work Placement Log
 Your supervisor MUST sign this hour log each day to verify time spent in the workplace.
 If you LEAVE the workplace for lunch, you must record the times and have your supervisor sign.
 Breaks (lunch etc.) are NOT INCLUDED in the number of hours for each day.

DATE START FINISH HOURS HOURS Activities undertaken on SUPERVISOR

running day SIGNATURE and
Total VENUE NAME
15-09-2020 8.00 16.0 7.5 7.50  Issue shop drawing to W/S
 Dimension Check of the
assembled parts
 Check the emails from clients
and suppliers Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd
16-09-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 15.00  Quality check of the marine
coated structure
 Issue Pack slip and assist in
loading the steel structure to
Site with proper restraining and
safety method
 Inform clients about delivery of
goods Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

17-09-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 22.50  Dimension check of the ladder

frame as per shop drawing and
count the quantity.
 Issue shop drawing to W/S
 Have meeting with clients
about production progress

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

18-09-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 30.00  Quality and dimension check of
the raw beams before dispatch
to client
 Inform clients about delivery of
goods
 Order material to continue the
production progress
Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd
21-09-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 37.50  Quality and dimension check of
the raw beams before dispatch
to client
 Issue Show drawing to W/S
 Order material to continue the
production progress

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

22-09-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 45.00  Quality check of the marine
coated structure
 Inform clients about delivery of

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 DATE START FINISH HOURS HOURS Activities undertaken on SUPERVISOR
running day SIGNATURE and
Total VENUE NAME
goods

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

23-09-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 52.50  Calibration of Equipment’s and
tools
 Coordinate with NDT
Technician
 Weld Repair

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

24-09-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 60.00  Quality and dimension check of
the raw beams before dispatch
to client
 Inform clients about delivery of
goods

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

25-09-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 67.50  Quality and dimension check of
the raw beams before dispatch
to client
 Inform clients about delivery of
goods
 Order material to continue the
production progress
Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd
28-09-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 75.00  Dimension check of the drilled-
on splice plates
 Preparation of Welding
checklist before, during and
after
 Inspection beveling of splice
joint of flanges and webs
Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd
29-09-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 82.50  Preparation of job Card for
new jobs
 Quality and dimension check of
the assembled parts

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

30-09-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 90.00  Preparation of MDR
(Manufacturers Data Record) for
client
 Quality and dimension check of
the assembled parts

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

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 DATE START FINISH HOURS HOURS Activities undertaken on SUPERVISOR
running day SIGNATURE and
Total VENUE NAME
01-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 97.50  Preparation of ITP for New Job
 Meeting with Clients
 Check the delivery of raw
materials.

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

02-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 105.00  Dimension check of the drilled-
on splice plates
 Preparation of Welding
checklist before, during and
after

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

06-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 112.50  Preparation of Welding
checklist before, during and
after
 Inspection beveling of splice
joint of flanges and webs
 Quality checks of weld

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

07-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 120.00  Preparation of job Card for
new jobs
 Quality and dimension check of
the assembled parts
 Meeting with clients

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

08-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 127.50  Quality and dimension check of
the assembled parts
 Issue shop drawings to W/S

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

09-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 135.00  Coordinate NDT with
Technician
 Check the delivery of raw
materials.
 Final inspection of finished
products

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

12-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 142.50  Coordinate with crane
technician on site
 Preparation of Welding
checklist before, during and
after
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 DATE START FINISH HOURS HOURS Activities undertaken on SUPERVISOR
running day SIGNATURE and
Total VENUE NAME
 Inspection beveling of splice
joint of flanges and webs
Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd
13-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 150.00  Preparation of Welding
checklist before, during and
after for Sub arc of I beam and
check the quality by changing
the parameters
 Internal meeting with
colleagues
Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd
14-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 157.50  Quality and dimension check of
the assembled parts
 Meeting with clients

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

15-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 165.00  Quality and dimension check of
the assembled parts
 Issue shop drawings to W/S
 Meeting with Suppliers

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

16-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 172.50  Coordinate NDT with
Technician
 Check the delivery of raw
materials.
 Final inspection of finished
products

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

19-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 180.00  Preparation of Welding
checklist before, during and
after
 Inspection fillets welds on
stiffeners

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

20-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 187.50  Preparation of Welding
checklist before, during and
after for Sub arc of I beam and
check the quality by changing
the parameters
Internal meeting with colleagues

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

21-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 195.00  Quality and dimension check of
the assembled parts
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 DATE START FINISH HOURS HOURS Activities undertaken on SUPERVISOR
running day SIGNATURE and
Total VENUE NAME
 Meeting with clients
 Setting of Double headed oxy
machine for flame cutting

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

22-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 202.50  Quality and dimension check of
the assembled parts
 Issue shop drawings to W/S
 Help Quality assurance officer
to finish of MDR
 Check Documents for ISO audit

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

23-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 210.00  Issue Job Card to W/S
 Final inspection of finished
products including visual
inspection of welding and
dimension checks
 Meeting with ISO
Representatives
Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd
26-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 217.50  Preparation of Welding
checklist before, during and
after
 Online site Induction for Trans
grid job
 Training co-workers

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

27-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 225.00  WPS documentation for site
weld for Trans grid Job
 Ordering of raw materials for
Jobs
 Quality and dimension checks

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

28-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 232.50  Quality and dimension check of
the assembled parts
 Meeting with clients
 Dimension checks and
inspection of internal welds of
the box beams

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

29-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 240.00  Quality and dimension check of
the assembled parts
 Inspection I beam deliveries
from Korea

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 DATE START FINISH HOURS HOURS Activities undertaken on SUPERVISOR
running day SIGNATURE and
Total VENUE NAME
Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd
30-10-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 247.50  Site Induction for Trans grid job
 Final inspection of finished
products
 Allocate employees for new
job

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

02-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 255.00  Inspection I beam deliveries
from Korea
 Issue Job card to W/S
 Quality and dimension check of
the assembled parts

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

03-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 262.50  Inspection of Beveling of top
flange plates
 Dimension checks and
inspection of internal welds of
the box beams
 Weld inspection of box beam

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

04-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 270.00  Quality and dimension check of
the assembled parts
 Meeting with clients

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

05-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 277.50  Quality and dimension check of
the assembled parts
 Help Quality Assurance officer
to close of ITP and MDR

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

06-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 285.50  Issue Job card and shop
drawing to W/S
 Final inspection of finished
products

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

09-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 292.50  Inspection Plunge columns
connection joint
 Quality and dimension check of
the assembled parts
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 DATE START FINISH HOURS HOURS Activities undertaken on SUPERVISOR
running day SIGNATURE and
Total VENUE NAME

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

10-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 300  Assembly, Match marking and
Quality checks of Plunge column

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

11-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 307.5  Quality and dimension check of
the assembled parts
 Meeting with clients

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

12-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 315.00  Quality and dimension check of
the assembled parts and match
marking
 Welding parameter inspection
on Sub arc to adjust the qulaity

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

13-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 322.50  Issue Job card and shop
drawing to W/S
 Tacking of lifting lugs and stop
plate on plunge columns as per
drawing.

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

16-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 330.00  Inspection Plunge columns
connection joint
 Repairing of welding machine

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

17-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 337.50  Set up of UTE for Site works
 Dimension checks of the
finished products.

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

18-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 345.00  Quality and dimension check of
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running day SIGNATURE and
Total VENUE NAME
the assembled parts
 Meeting with clients
 Ordering of spare parts and
tools for site works

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

19-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 352.50  Quality and dimension check
and match marking of plunge
column
 Preparing of Packing slip and
delivery arrangements

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

20-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 360.00  Issue Job card and shop
drawing to W/S
 Quality and dimension check of
the assembled parts

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

23-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 367.50  Final inspection of Plunge
Column
 Stock take of off-cut plates.

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

24-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 375.00  Inspection of I beam from
Korea Lot 2
 Dimension checks of the
finished products.

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

25-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 382.50  Inspection of I beam from
Korea Lot 3
 Meeting with clients
 Dimension checks of the
plunge column.

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

26-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 390.00  Tacking of Lifting lugs and stop
plates as per drawing.
 Match marking and trail fit of
the plunge column# 4

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 DATE START FINISH HOURS HOURS Activities undertaken on SUPERVISOR
running day SIGNATURE and
Total VENUE NAME

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

27-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 397.50  Tacking of Lifting lugs and stop
plates as per drawing.
 Match marking and trail fit of
the plunge column# 3

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

30-11-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 405.00  Quality and dimension checks
of dispatching product.
 Preparing of Packing slip for
the clients

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

01-12-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 412.50  Inspection of I beam from
Korea Lot 2
 Dimension checks of the
finished products.

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

02-12-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 420.00  Inspection of I beam from
Korea Lot 3
 Meeting with clients
 Dimension checks of the
plunge column.

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

03-12-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 427.50  Tacking of Lifting lugs and stop
plates as per drawing.
 Match marking and trail fit of
the plunge column# 4

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

04-12-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 435.00  Tacking of Lifting lugs and stop
plates as per drawing.
 Match marking and trail fit of
the plunge column# 3

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

07-12-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 442.50  Quality and dimension checks
of dispatching product.
 Meeting with Clients
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 DATE START FINISH HOURS HOURS Activities undertaken on SUPERVISOR
running day SIGNATURE and
Total VENUE NAME
 Ordering of consumables and
spare parts

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

08-12-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 450.50  Tacking of Lifting lugs and stop
plates as per drawing.
 Match marking and trail fit of
the plunge column# 2

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

09-12-2020 8.00 16.00 7.50 457.50  Tacking of Lifting lugs and stop
plates as per drawing.
 Match marking and trail fit of
the plunge column# 1

Bhullar Engineering Pty Ltd

I Varun James confirm that this placement record drawn up by me is an accurate record of
the work I have undertaken.

Student Date 06-01-2021

I confirm that I have examined the placement record and approved it as being an accurate record, to the
best of my knowledge

Supervisor Date

4. My Weekly Journal

Date: _18___/_09___/_2020____
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 On a scale of 1-5 chart how you felt about your skills today ( 5 being the highest)

How well did you Solve Problems today? 4

To what extent did you demonstrate your initiative today? 4

How well did you plan and organise your work tasks today? 4

How successful were your communication skills today? 4

To what extent did you develop your teamwork skills today? 4

Explain the range of tasks performed and problems you had to deal with?

I was thrilled that I got a full-time job after my masters to expand my practical experience—a lot of
challenges I encountered while working. I didn't have much experience in the structural engineering field.
Initially, I used to spend more time to understand drawing and develop my knowledge from google search.
I was trying to get help from my manager when I realized that the fabrication we are doing is wrong. I have
found out a lot of mistakes while doing quality checks. My primary responsibility was maintaining the
quality of the product as per Australian Standard As 4100. Now I am 95% confident enough to find out
mistakes in the fabrication and rectify it before it happens.

Reflect upon how you could improve your work performance or job readiness

Now I have a clear idea which is the critical factor s for fabrication and installation of the structural job. I
understood those from mistakes and continuous observations. Now I can provide an estimated time to
hand over the product the clients by calculating different factors. And also understand and learned how to
improved the quality of the product. I used to get help my company staff and professional working in this
industry for a long time. I gradually learned about Australian standards and work ethics which helped a lot
perform well in the company.

Date: 25/09/2020

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 On a scale of 1-5 chart how you felt about your skills today (5 being the highest)

How well did you Solve Problems today? 4

To what extent did you demonstrate your initiative today? 5

How well did you plan and organise your work tasks today? 4

How successful were your communication skills today? 4

To what extent did you develop your teamwork skills today? 4

Explain the range of tasks performed and problems you had to deal with?

My main job was to do quality and dimension checks of the product before, during and after fabrication
and welding. Some of the structures were cost around A$ 50, 000. Initially, it was tough to understand the
critical parts. After gradual research and learning, I understood the critical area where I need to focus
more. I can spend more time on those tasks. I started to learn how to use the tool, as well. That helped me
to identify mistakes and rectify them. I used to identify the symbol and notes from drawing carefully and
highlight it before issuing drawing to the workshop to reduce the fabrication errors.

Reflect upon how you could improve your work performance or job readiness

I was trying to avoid the mistake that happened once. And record in my mobile notes about critical
matters. So, I can cross-check for the whole time. And Use of computer segregates the data, especially
using Microsoft excel.

Date: 02/10/2020

On a scale of 1-5 chart how you felt about your skills today ( 5 being the highest)

How well did you Solve Problems today? 4

To what extent did you demonstrate your initiative today? 4

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 How well did you plan and organise your work tasks today? 4

How successful were your communication skills today? 4

To what extent did you develop your teamwork skills today? 5

Explain the range of tasks performed and problems you had to deal with?

I started to expand my knowledge by doing ordering raw materials and inspecting the deliveries. Started to
make drawings for Technical query. Initially, it was hard to get used to it. Later on, I spend more time on
tutorials and YouTube videos to extract the drawings and models' data. I spend more time from home
during night develop drawings. It was so interesting.

Reflect upon how you could improve your work performance or job readiness

Now I know that I can how long to produce a drawing AutoCAD. So, I can give my manager and client a
clear idea of how long it will take to make the drawing. I already have all the record of tools operation in
the software.

Date: 09/10/2020

On a scale of 1-5 chart how you felt about your skills today ( 5 being the highest)

How well did you Solve Problems today? 4

To what extent did you demonstrate your initiative today? 4

How well did you plan and organise your work tasks today? 4

How successful were your communication skills today? 4

To what extent did you develop your teamwork skills today?

Explain the range of tasks performed and problems you had to deal with?

I always to like face challenges. So Ia sked my manager shall I started to tack small structure, which helps to
gain more practical experience. After getting approval from him, Initially, I fabricated stub of the box beam.
But it was not the 90-degree angle. Then I realized that dimension check is comparatively easier than

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manufacture it. But I removed all the tack and learned from mistakes and fabricated structure with almost
everything perfect in shape. I understood that instead of looking to the structure, need to fabricate it ti
under the difficulties.

Reflect upon how you could improve your work performance or job readiness

I understand the lead time to fabricate each part to assemble a structure, which immensely helped me to
work as a project coordinator. I asked my manager to give me more opportunities to fabricate the steel
frame. He agreed to do that after my routine job.

Date: 16/10/2020

On a scale of 1-5 chart how you felt about your skills today ( 5 being the highest)

How well did you Solve Problems today? 1 2 3 4 5

To what extent did you demonstrate your initiative today? 1 2 3 4 5

How well did you plan and organise your work tasks today? 1 2 3 4 5

How successful were your communication skills today? 1 2 3 4 5

To what extent did you develop your teamwork skills today? 1 2 3 4 5

Explain the range of tasks performed and problems you had to deal with?

This week, I started to help the quality assurance officer close the Manufactures data Record; I am
spending most of my time in the factory, so I know what was happening by different phases. Initially, it was
a bit difficult to understand the technical term mentioned in the MDR. Later on, with the QA officer's help
and google, I learned how to add the data in the record and comply with the Australian Standard. It was a
new exposure to learn about new things.

Reflect upon how you could improve your work performance or job readiness

When I spoke with clients, they always wanted to know the status of quality documents. Because of quality
documents have the same importance as fabrication. Quality reports determine whether to accepts the
product or not by the client. Now I understand different stages to complete the information and awareness
of how long it will take to generate it.

Date: 23/10/2020

On a scale of 1-5 chart how you felt about your skills today ( 5 being the highest)

How well did you Solve Problems today? 5

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 To what extent did you demonstrate your initiative today? 5

How well did you plan and organise your work tasks today? 5

How successful were your communication skills today? 5

To what extent did you develop your teamwork skills today? 5

Explain the range of tasks performed and problems you had to deal with?
This week, I was mainly focus of assembling the plunge columns beams for trial fitting and match marcking.
First beams when I was trying to be marking had some issues. We can put the splice plates in order so it
wouldn’t match properly. Then I started to match mark according beam number as well as alphabets. So, it
was 100% accurate to identify the plates along with beam sides.

Reflect upon how you could improve your work performance or job readiness

I thought match marking, and assembly was easy. Later on, I understood that some mistake we did. That’s
the reason it took more time. So When next time has a similar job, I know how to avoid such mistakes and
how long it will take to do it.

Date: 30/10/2020

On a scale of 1-5 chart how you felt about your skills today ( 5 being the highest)

How well did you Solve Problems today? 5

To what extent did you demonstrate your initiative today? 5

How well did you plan and organise your work tasks today? 5

How successful were your communication skills today? 5

To what extent did you develop your teamwork skills today? 5

Explain the range of tasks performed and problems you had to deal with?

This week I used to work for documentation mainly to create Inspection (ITP) and Test plan as well as a
safe work method statement (SWMS) after my routine job. I used to create a template for each job
refereeing old documents and real-life experience while on site. I read many PDF documents and did a lot
of brainstorming to develop a template for each job. I forwarded my ITP and SWMS template to my
manager to review it. He said I need to improve a little bit on it. So far, it is good as considering your first
attempt.

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I want to spend more time reading the scope of work from each client and studying drawings. So, I can
make better on documentation. And also, I started to involve in creating small job ITPs and SWMS’s. IT will
help to develop useful knowledge in that area later.

Date: 6/11/2020

On a scale of 1-5 chart how you felt about your skills today ( 5 being the highest)

How well did you Solve Problems today? 4

To what extent did you demonstrate your initiative today? 5

How well did you plan and organise your work tasks today? 4

How successful were your communication skills today? 4

To what extent did you develop your teamwork skills today? 5

Explain the range of tasks performed and problems you had to deal with?

This week I mainly used to do focus on dimension checks and quality checks. A lot of complicated structure
was there to check the dimension on each stage. I was in charge of replacing the welding wire 3.2 to 2.4
mm to start a new project using stainless steel and used to get the clear idea about what to be taken care
of while doing the stainless-steel welding in a mild steel fabrication workshop to avoid contamination.

Reflect upon how you could improve your work performance or job readiness

I spend more time to analyze the drawings because it was a bit complicated than usual drawings. Then I
started to mark on my findings and critical data. That only way I can improve my work performance.

Date: 13/11/2020

On a scale of 1-5 chart how you felt about your skills today ( 5 being the highest)

How well did you Solve Problems today? 5

To what extent did you demonstrate your initiative today? 4

How well did you plan and organise your work tasks today? 4

How successful were your communication skills today? 5

To what extent did you develop your teamwork skills today? 5

Explain the range of tasks performed and problems you had to deal with?

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This week I started to make more steel structure as per drawing after my routine job. I bought new tools
worth of 350$ to fabricate the structures. This tool helped me to do setting up the structure fast. I spent
more time on drawings to find out the easiest way to create the structures.

Reflect upon how you could improve your work performance or job readiness

Job is getting more comfortable after several months of experience and continuous observation of each
procedure-related my job and avoiding mistakes.

Date: 20/11/2020

On a scale of 1-5 chart how you felt about your skills today ( 5 being the highest)

How well did you Solve Problems today? 5

To what extent did you demonstrate your initiative today? 4

How well did you plan and organise your work tasks today? 4

How successful were your communication skills today? 5

To what extent did you develop your teamwork skills today? 5

Explain the range of tasks performed and problems you had to deal with?

My manager told me to make a permit for a load going from Sydney to Adelaide for wide load. It was
difficult job. I did not know much information about logistics. I read National Heavy Vehicle Manual and
find out what are the restrictions. I created account in their system and filled all the data by checking
manuals. I was trying to find out road which accessible to wide load and created a new route in the system.
After one day effort, I successfully lodged application.

Reflect upon how you could improve your work performance or job readiness

I learned a lot from mistakes and sometimes used to have advised from professional who work in that
industry. Now I know what the prerequisite required to apply for the permit are. So, it would be easy.

Date: 27/11/2020

On a scale of 1-5 chart how you felt about your skills today ( 5 being the highest)

How well did you Solve Problems today? 5

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 To what extent did you demonstrate your initiative today? 4

How well did you plan and organise your work tasks today? 5

How successful were your communication skills today? 4

To what extent did you develop your teamwork skills today? 5

Explain the range of tasks performed and problems you had to deal with?

This week I mainly focused on stainless steel welding. Because we are fabricating mild steel beams in our
workshop. Stainless steel beam fabrication in mild steel environment was very hard. Stainless steel gets
contaminated with the presence of mild steel contents. So, I was in charge of setting up of one workshop
completely for Stainless steel. We bought new tools, equipment’s and cleaned areas to do Stainless steel. I
was getting information from Welding inspector, google documents to establish a complete set up for
Stainless steel. I spend more time on this job rather than my routine job.

Reflect upon how you could improve your work performance or job readiness.

I can improve my time for setting up the workshop for Stainless Steel. Now, I knew the factors critical to set
up the stainless steel in a mild steel fabrication environment. Hope I can perform much better than this
time and note down for my future reference.

Date: 4/12/2020

On a scale of 1-5 chart how you felt about your skills today ( 5 being the highest)

How well did you Solve Problems today? 5

To what extent did you demonstrate your initiative today? 4

How well did you plan and organise your work tasks today? 5

How successful were your communication skills today? 5

To what extent did you develop your teamwork skills today? 4

Explain the range of tasks performed and problems you had to deal with?

I was doing my routine dimension checks and quality checks on this week. Also I helped QA officer to close
of MDR for old jobs.

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Reflect upon how you could improve your work performance or job readiness

QA officer said to me I am very helping for her to complete the task on time. That’s a real appreciation for
me.

Date: 11/12/2020

On a scale of 1-5 chart how you felt about your skills today ( 5 being the highest)

How well did you Solve Problems today? 5

To what extent did you demonstrate your initiative today? 5

How well did you plan and organise your work tasks today? 5

How successful were your communication skills today? 5

To what extent did you develop your teamwork skills today? 5

Explain the range of tasks performed and problems you had to deal with?

I was sorting out new project drawings and material orders in this week. Made a drawing register and cross
checked with the drawing with latest revisions. Talking to client about design scope and installation
methodology.

Reflect upon how you could improve your work performance or job readiness.

I learned lot of knowledge this week from new project manger who started work in my company. He
started to give more task. I think after sometime I can be good to manage projects.

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 5. Professional Year Skills Observation Checklist
PRACTICAL CHECKLIST

To complete this unit of competency you will need to undertake a number of practical activities as
detailed in the following checklist. Complete the checklist as well as all templates and return them to
your assessor as evidence of your completion of practical tasks for this unit.
Although you need to record everything in brief in the logbook section, you need to provide details of
the following specific items in this checklist as they are critical components for this unit.

STUDENTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT THE ELEMENTS OF CORE OUTCOME 1 HAVE BEEN
TICK IF
MET
COMPLETED
Work within Australian legislative requirements applicable to workplaces and operations
Did the student access and apply current and relevant information about the range of
domestic and international legislation that is related to their specific Engineering discipline?
For example, use and reference of appropriate Australian and International Engineering Standards
related to their field.
Did the student clarify any compliance requirements to confirm their understanding and
ensure consistency of interpretation and application, including implications of non-
compliance to Australian or International standards pertaining to their specific Engineering
Discipline?
Did the student know how to access and apply the host organisation’s procedures and
practices to their work practices to meet compliance requirements for their specific
Engineering Discipline?
Did the student actively seek feedback and review their work to identify areas of uncertainty
related to legislation and compliance requirements and take action to clarify issues, including
obtaining appropriate advice?
Contribute to continuous improvement within organisation to ensure ongoing compliance
with organisation’s procedures and practices and with legislation
Follow organisation’s procedures for dealing with concerns regarding the practices of
external organisation that could compromise compliance

STUDENTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT THE ELEMENTS OF CORE OUTCOME 2 HAVE BEEN
MET TICK IF
Work safely and participate in safety, health & environment (OSHE) processes COMPLETED

Did the student identify designated personnel for OSHE matters ?

During the work placement duration, did the student identify existing and potential hazards
in the workplace ?
Did the student apply reporting and recording procedures for emergency incidents and
injuries ?
During the work placement duration, did the student implement workplace procedures and
work instructions for controlling risks that the student identified ?
Did the student participate in OSHE consultative processes during the work placement
period ?
During the work placement period, did the student follow safety procedures, including
responding to emergency incidents if and when occurred ?

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 STUDENTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT THE ELEMENTS OF CORE OUTCOME 3 HAVE BEEN
MET:
TICK IF
Work Effectively within the organisation’s requirements, including those for EEO and
COMPLETED
diversity

Did the student assess their personal work role and responsibilities in the host organisation
and relate it to the organisation’s goals and objectives ?
Did the student identify and apply the organisation’s standards, values and guidelines,
including ethical standards, duty of care and EEO, seeking advice from appropriate persons,
where necessary
Appropriately apply to work role a working knowledge of employee and employer rights and
responsibilities?
Measure and maintain personal performance in varying work conditions, work contexts and
contingencies ?
Identify the roles and responsibilities of colleagues and immediate supervisors within the
organisation ?
Recognise and respect individual differences in colleagues, clients and customers and
respond appropriately to create effective work relationships
Accommodate diversity using appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication ?

STUDENTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT THE ELEMENTS OF CORE OUTCOME 4 HAVE BEEN
TICK IF
MET
COMPLETED
Communicate Effectively in the workplace
Did the student communicate complex concepts to a wide range of audiences, including:
− Articulating, presenting and debating ideas
− Using appropriate mode of communication
− Using appropriate language for target audience
− Writing complex documents
− Making presentations
Did the student give and receive instructions and feedback in the workplace including:
− Using effective listening and speaking skills
− Using effective questioning techniques
Was the student able to complete workplace documentation and correspondence within
designated timelines to organisational standards of style, format and accuracy.
During the work placement, was the student able to plan and carry out effective
negotiations, including use of strategic communication techniques such as conflict
resolution.

STUDENTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT THE ELEMENTS OF CORE OUTCOME 5 HAVE BEEN
TICK IF
MET
COMPLETED
Provide effective service to internal and (as appropriate) external clients
Maintain personal presentation in line with organisational requirements including dress and
observation of appropriate protocols of interaction
Develop and maintain relationships to promote benefits consistent with client requirements
Seek specialist advice in the development of contacts, as appropriate

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 Use appropriate interpersonal skills and behaviour to facilitate the exchange of accurate and
relevant information, including the identification of client needs
Follow organisational procedures for client service, including requirements for recording and
reporting
Accurately match available services to client needs
Provide services in a timely fashion
Identify and act on opportunities for the promotion and enhancement of client service
Recognise, seek and act on client feedback
Identify and implement organisational requirements for response to and reporting of
complaints by clients
Monitor client service delivery
Identify and contribute to opportunities for improvement of client services

STUDENTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT THE ELEMENTS OF CORE OUTCOME 6 HAVE BEEN
TICK IF
MET
COMPLETED
Participate in a Team
Did the student observe routine meeting protocols as appropriate
Did the student contribute to small group discussions to reach agreement on workplace
related issues relating to their Engineering Discipline ?
Did the student acknowledge information and feedback provided by other team members
Was the student able to identify and utilise skills and experience of others in relation to team
objectives
Did the student Interact respectfully, effectively and supportively with team members?
Was the student able to work with team members to identify team and individual goals,
tasks, responsibilities and schedules ?
Was the student able to easily share information relevant to work to enhance outcomes of
team’s work ?
Was the student able to renegotiate responsibilities, tasks and schedules to meet changes in
the workplace
Was the student able to contribute to evaluation of the team’s performance.

STUDENTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT THE ELEMENTS OF CORE OUTCOME 7 HAVE BEEN
TICK IF
MET
COMPLETED
Apply occupation specific knowledge and skills to complex professional work situations

Reflect analytically on work-related issues and situations

Develop effective questioning processes to apply to diverse situations
Distil key issues of a situation
Identify and access information needed to find solutions, including other work personnel, as
appropriate
Sort facts in developing a solution
Evaluate validity of solution, including consideration of personal preconceptions and
assumptions

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 Apply solutions effectively with respect to cost, timing, etc.
Evaluate outcomes of application of solution to achieve continuous improvement of
processes with respect to subsequent situations

STUDENTS MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT THE ELEMENTS OF CORE OUTCOME 7 HAVE BEEN
TICK IF
MET
COMPLETED
Implement strategies to manage their personal career development
Identify key industry sectors and occupations relevant to their career
Did the student show initiative to consult with appropriate persons regarding possible career
directions after the professional year program ?
Was the student able to articulate career objectives to his/her supervisors?
Identify and articulate personal and professional skills, knowledge and achievements
appropriately for a range of situations (job applications, performance reviews, etc)
Identify, prioritise and plan for professional development needs in consideration of career
objectives
Was the student able to identify and use dedicated job-search instruments and strategies
appropriate to their profession
Identify and use supplementary strategies for furthering career and job opportunities, e.g.
industry events
Develop and maintain professional networks and associations to obtain and maintain
personal knowledge and skills and to provide access to potential job opportunities
Prepare and submit effective job applications appropriate to the job opportunity.

Date

Learner signature

Supervisor/observer name Michael Bhullar

Supervisor/observer comment
(Please provide detailed comments as they are important in determining the competency
of the learner during assessment)

Supervisor/observer signature & Date:

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