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WRL Trust Academy Employer's Mannual
WRL Trust Academy Employer's Mannual
Academy
In collaboration with
Employer’s Manual
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INDEX
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
APPENDIX 1 8
APPENDIX 2 9
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Trust Academy
Trust Academy was established in 1994 and is registered in terms of the Manpower
Development Act 1986 with both the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education and the
Ministry of Education Sports and Culture. Trust Academy provides superior tuition
services for academic, professional and continuous development courses. Trust
Academy is a private college with branches in Harare and Mutare. Strategically
located within the central business districts, Trust Academy campuses are easily
accessible; provide secure parking and an environment conducive for lectures and
studying. Today, Trust Academy is the leading private educational institution with the
largest student enrolment on professional courses.
Trust Academy is a dynamic college committed to serving the secondary and tertiary
education needs of Zimbabwe. As a private, nonsectarian, co-educational institution
with a strong customer focus, Trust Academy is known for its high tuition quality
delivery systems on all certificates, diplomas and associate degrees courses through
day, evening, and weekend classes
1.1 VISION
It is the College’s collective aspiration that by the year 2020, Trust Academy will be
known as the leader in preparing learners for career success and a lifelong
commitment to a civic and sustainable future in Zimbabwe, the region, and the
world. This is summarised by our vision ‘to be the leading educational and training
institution in the provision of quality academic, professional, continuous development
programmes and services’.
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1.2 MISSION STATEMENT
It is in line with the vision and mission that students are sent on Work-Related Learning
experience for a full academic year during level three of their degree programme. As an
associate of Midlands State University we envisage that success of programmes at our
institution depends on effective placement of students to actual work places. We also
subscribe to the notion that the best place to practice swimming is in the water hence
the need for Work-Related Learning experience. However if students are not
supervised effectively, Work-Related Learning will not have the desire effects.
During the placement period students aim to develop their intellectual and practical
skills. The emphasis is on the practical application, evaluation and enhanced
appreciation of theories, issues and techniques learned at the College/University.
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We rely upon employers to provide work experience compatible with the student’s
level of knowledge, experience and expectations.
2.2 To carry out research activities that will benefit industry/commerce and
the University.
2.3 Develop a liaison between industry and commerce and the University.
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6. Approach work diligently, take responsibility and display willingness to use
initiative/ creativity.
7. Act within the rules and regulations or terms and conditions of employment
laid down by the placement institution.
8. Act within the rules and regulations governing undergraduate students of the
Midlands State University.
9. Take reasonable care of own health and safety and the health and safety of
other people who may be affected by the student’s actions.
10. Respect the confidentiality of the placement organisation / company and the
Midlands State University and ethical considerations in general.
11. Keep the faculty, through the relevant department informed of any problems
relating to the placement programme which cannot be resolved at local
levels, and should not give notice to, or quit the placement
company/organisation without prior notification to the relevant department.
12. Notify the relevant department of any significant changes in the placement
programme e.g. relocation of the placement institution or any development or
emergency that can affect the smooth running of the placement programme.
13. Communicate to the relevant department any significant matters that may
arise, not already covered by this guide.
14. Be an ambassador of the Department, Faculty and the Midlands State
University at large.
15. Avoid labour politics at the placement institution.
16. A student who is disciplined at work will also face disciplinary action at the
University.
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3. Avail, to the student, information on the institution’s code of conduct/
regulations.
4. Ensure that they are given necessary documentation within a week of Work-
Related Learning period to enable them to complete the student orientation
form (see appendix 2).
5. Acknowledge receipt of a copy of the report from the student by signing at the
final page of each report submitted to the University.
6. May return a copy of the report.
7. Notify the Work-Related Learning office/department of any significant
changes in the placement programme e.g. relocation of the placement
company/organisation or any development or emergency that can affect the
placement programme
8. Communicate to the work related learning office/ department any significant
matters that may arise, not covered in this guide.
9. Permission should be granted to the student to carry out research in the
organisation.
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5.0 THE REPORT
The Student is required to write a report during his/her work-related learning
programme. He/she should write the report in consultation with the person at the
company/organisation responsible for his/her training and check with them that
the company would have no objection on confidentiality grounds. If there is
confidential information in the report the student should tell the academic
supervisor and mark the report confidential on the outside cover.
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8. Identify and analyse any differences between the diploma programme
in terms of the theory studied, and the placement
company/organisation in terms of operational practices perceived.
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Appendix 1
TRUST ACADEMY in collaboration with MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
Work-Related Learning Student Placement Form
(NB* This Form should be completed in triplicate)
Telephone:
E-mail address:
Name of Company/Organisation:
Physical Address:
Telephone: Fax:
Work-Related Learning Supervisor:
Email Address:
Contact Telephone: Send to:
The HOD Business
E-mail Address:
School
This is to confirm that the above Student started Work-Related Trust Academy
P.O. Box CY2201
Learning this day of 20 Causeway
Harare
Signature: Tel(263) 4
790988/790984
Human Resources Manager/Supervisor Fax (263) 4 790996
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Appendix 2
TRUST ACADEMY in collaboration with MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
Work-Related Learning Student Orientation Form
Article i. (This form to be filled in Triplicate and forwarded to Work-Related Learning Office)
Name of student:
Reg No:
Placement Company/Organisation: .............
Commencement Date:
The following items should be included in the student’s orientation into the work placement
company/organisation, preferably on the student’s first day. Please tick to check off the items below
when they occur, within one week of commencement date, inform your work supervisor of any items
not covered. The list is not exhaustive and other topics may be added.
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