Industrial visit objectives

The objective of the Industrial Visit is to help students gain first hand information regarding functioning of the Industry Which presents the students with opportunities to plan, organize and engage in active learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom

Preparation of students Preparation should be such so as to guide students towards recognizing the important elements in an industrial visit and provide support materials necessary to increase the effectiveness of this experience Draw up a questionnaire (optional) Additional investigations Prepare questions to ask on site Assign roles to particular students Appropriate clothing for the day

Specific objectives for the students To understand the process To experience chemistry at work To become aware of the role of different people in an organization To become aware of career opportunities To recognize the need for health and safety in the workplace To focus students on specific aspects of their studies

Questionnaire for the process (optional) Devising the questionnaire: Class brainstorming Divide class into groups Assign a section of the process to each group Each group draws up a set of questions Compile final questionnaire Issue final questionnaire

Content of the questionnaire: Considerations of the location of the industry Explore the processes running in organization Investigate polices and Procedures Explore the compliance of polices and Procedures Analyze the economics of the process

Investigate the health and safety considerations Investigate the skills and expertise of the workforce Investigate the career opportunities Investigate the environmental considerations Examine the quality control in the process

Ancillary investigations by students Health and safety Environment Waste management Careers

Post-visit activities by students 1. Write report on visit 2. Prepare presentations on ancillary investigations 3. Thank company in writing Report by students Aims and objectives Report on the industrial process Conclusion and recommendations

Evaluation by the teacher What have students got out of the visit? Deficiencies of the visit How could the visit be improved