Course Program: Manufacturing Internship in Ho Chi Minh City

Subject Production Internship create opportunities for students College of Automotive Technology in Thanh Phong Auto Technical Practical Training Center Get hands-on experience at automobile manufacturing and assembly enterprises, apply learned knowledge to solve problems in the production process.

Under the guidance of lecturers and staff at the enterprise, students will learn about technological processes, participate in production stages, thereby practicing labor discipline, industrial working style and teamwork skills.

This article will help you learn in detail about the objectives, content, teaching methods and assessment of the subject. Let's take a look!

Overview of the curriculum

Production Internship is a compulsory subject for full-time college students majoring in Automotive Repair Technology at Thanh Phong Auto Technical Practice Training Center (in cooperation with Vietnam-USA College).

• Course code: ATE.6.23.00
• Duration: 4 credits (180 hours of practice)

Course position in the training program: This course is arranged at the final stage of the training program, to help students learn about the actual working environment in enterprises, systematize the knowledge they have learned and serve as a premise for the final business internship.

Course objectives

After completing the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the history of formation and development, fields of operation, business lines, organizational structure of the management apparatus and functions and tasks of each department at the internship unit, especially the organizational structure of the service management department and the technical department.
• Comment and propose solutions to improve the service management process (if there is an opportunity to observe and evaluate).
• Appropriate behavior in business relationships.
• Practice soft skills: teamwork, problem solving, providing solutions to errors, analytical thinking and critical thinking.

Detailed course content

During the internship at the enterprise, students will conduct research and note-taking activities according to instructions, focusing on the following contents:

• General introduction about the internship unit: History, development, business lines and technological processes (if any).
• Organizational structure of the unit: General and detailed organizational chart of the service and technical management department.
• Comments and evaluation: Provide comments on the unit's performance and propose solutions (if any).

During the internship, students need to proactively communicate with instructors and staff at the enterprise to grasp the job requirements and complete assigned tasks well. At the same time, students must comply with the rules and regulations of the internship unit, ensuring the quality and progress of the work.

Assessment of learning outcomes

Course learning outcomes are assessed based on the following:

• Process assessment (50%): Businesses assess students' ability to approach work, diligence, and work attitude.
• Internship report (50%): Students submit a final internship report, which is evaluated by a panel of faculty members.

Evaluation criteria for internship reports include:

• The form and structure are presented clearly and in accordance with regulations.
• Content meets the requirements of honesty, completeness and logic.
• Quality analysis, comments, reviews and recommendations.
• Lessons and experiences gained after internship.
• Ability to be independent and responsible at work.

The assessment will ensure objectivity, fairness and comprehensiveness, accurately recognizing the students' abilities and progress during the internship.

Course regulations

Specific requirements for lecturers and students:

Instructor duties:

• Guide students to build detailed outlines for internship reports.
• Timely grasp the internship situation of students to resolve or make recommendations to the faculty/industry about cases of internships that do not meet requirements.
• Orientation for students during internship period.
• Students are required to report regularly and keep a complete internship diary.
• Follow the issued internship plan.

Duties of students participating in internship:

• Absolutely respect discipline and comply with the regulations of the internship unit.
• Comply with the regulations of the department/industry and the school regarding the duties of interns.
• Implement the internship outline and schedule correctly, ensuring the quality of the topic approved by the instructor and the internship unit.
• Complete the business internship report and submit it with the original internship diary after completing the internship.
• Follow the issued internship plan.

What is outstanding about the training program at Thanh Phong Auto?

Thanh Phong Auto Technical Practical Training Center is proud to offer a high-quality manufacturing internship program, bringing many practical benefits to students:

• Professional practical environment: Students practice at Thanh Phong Auto garages, directly exposed to real working processes, modern equipment and skilled technicians.
• Dedicated guidance from experts: Students are guided by experienced technicians at the internship unit and closely monitored by instructors from the Center, ensuring an effective learning process.
• Comprehensive skill training opportunities: In addition to practicing technical skills, students also have the opportunity to practice important soft skills such as teamwork, communication, problem solving and professional style in a business environment.
• Objective and realistic assessment: The internship process and results of students are assessed by the internship unit itself, which is objective and reflects actual capacity.
• Premise for career development: The practical experience gained from a manufacturing internship is a great advantage when students graduate and seek employment in the automotive industry.

Frequently asked questions

1. What role does production internship play in students' future jobs?

This course serves as an important stepping stone, helping students get acquainted with the real working environment, practice industrial style, learn from the experience of predecessors and more clearly define the field of expertise they are interested in. This is the foundation for students to be more confident when entering the graduation internship stage and looking for a job after graduation.

2. How does the production internship process work?

The production internship process usually includes the following steps:

• Students register for internship locations and are assigned instructors by the Center.
• Students research information and contact the internship unit to confirm plans.
• Students begin their internship at the company, following the rules and assignments of the instructor.
• During the internship, students keep a diary and collect data to write reports.
• At the end of the internship, students complete the report, receive comments and evaluations from the internship unit and submit it to the instructor.
• Students defend their internship results before the Center's evaluation board.

Subject Production Internship in Thanh Phong Auto Automotive Technical Practice Training Center is a valuable opportunity for you to step into a real working environment, accumulate experience and build a solid foundation for your future career.

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