Internship Report

1.0 INTRODUCTION 2.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP The Industrial Internship program is established with the purpose to expose UTP students to the real working environment so that the students are able to relate theoretical knowledge gained during their studies in UTP and apply the knowledge in the industry. The students will also develop skills in safety practices, work ethics, and communication management. Apart from that, this program will also enable UTP to have a closer relationship with the host companies. The objectives of this training program are: a) To integrate theory with practice Students must be proficient in applying theoretical and technical knowledge into real working environment. b) To introduce students to work culture with industrial practices Experience the working culture and adapt with the industrial practices as preparation before making choices in their careers after completing their studies. c) To give opportunity to students to work with industrial practitioners Exchanging ideas between students and industrial practitioners and gain knowledge and understanding on the practitioner’s working experiences. d) To expose student to potential employers Students are exposed to potential employers especially the one who they are working for. Students with great potential who shows great performances and excel in any given task have the tendency to be sought after and recruited back by the company as a staff once they have completed their studies. e) To acquaint UTP students with industry and its programs. Enhance skills in engineering including technical writing, communication, and technical evaluation. 2.2 BACKGROUND OF THE HOST COMPANY PETRONAS, short for Petroliam National Bhd, is Malaysia’s national petroleum corporation established on 17 August 1974. The corporation is vested with the entire oil and gas resource in Malaysia and is