Republic of the Philippines

CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY

Don Severino de las Alas Campus
Indang, Cavite

A NARRATIVE REPORT IN STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN THE PHILIPPINES

Submitted by:

GEAN NATHANIEL M. MONTERO

Submitted to:

EFREN R. ROCILLO SIPP COORDINATOR

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Department of Information Technology

In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

May 2020
 CvSU VISION

The premier University in historic Cavite recognized for excellence in the development of
globally competitive and morally upright individuals.

CvSU MISSION
Cavite State University shall provide excellent, equitable, and relevant educational
opportunities in the arts, sciences and technology through quality instruction and responsive
research and development activities.

It shall produce professional, skilled and morally upright individuals for global competitiveness.

CvSU QUALITY POLICY

We Commit to the highest standards of education, value our stakeholders, Strive for continual
improvement of our products and services, and Uphold the University’s tenets of Truth,
Excellence, and Service to produce globally competitive and morally upright individuals.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GOALS

The College shall endeavor to achieve the following goals:

1. produce globally competent graduates imbued with technical expertise in engineering,
information technology, and allied fields with strong support for environmental preservation
and guided by high ethical standards;
2. conduct relevant research and development activities along engineering, information
technology and allied fields that would contribute to sustainable development in its service
areas;
3. implement effective training and outreach programs that emphasize self-help, critical thinking
and life-long learning;
4. manage projects and enterprises along engineering, information technology and allied fields to
promote economically viable and environment-friendly approaches and techniques; and
5. establish strong linkages with industries, non-governmental organizations, and other
government entities in the local and international arena for the realization of common goals.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

After graduation and onwards, the Information Technology and Computer Science graduates
can:
1. engage in teaching information technology education (ITE) courses in HEIs and other learning
institutions;
2. provide consultancy services, inspection, testing and investigation, and management services
on computer technologies, facilities, and equipment;
3. hold managerial or supervisory position in their own business in public and private institutions,
working specifically on data and systems analysis management, and selection, development,
application, integration and management of computing techniques; and
4. conduct research and development, training and extension work on information technology
services.
 Republic of the Philippines

CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY

Don Severino de las Alas Campus
Indang, Cavite

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Department of

Information Technology

STUDENT INTERN FORM

STUDENT INTERN INFORMATION

Name of Student Intern: Gean Nathaniel M. Montero

Course/Year/Section: BSECE 4-2
Address: Aga, Nasugbu, Batangas
E-mail Address: monteronathaniel20@gmail.com
Telephone Number: 09260362785

HOST TRAINING ESTABLISHMENT INFORMATION

Name of the HTE: Maxcore Technologies Inc.

Assigned Department:
Complete Address
Name of Supervisor:
Position:
Nature of the HTE:
Telephone Number:
Contact Person:
Technical Support
Rm. 401-402 Olympic Bldg., #65 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati
City.
Mr. Alexander Sia
Managing Director
Security System Sales
(02)845-3283
Mr. Alvin Sia

Training Period:
Date Started: June 25, 2019
Date Completed: August 9, 2019
Benefits:
Boarding House (Y)/(N): N
Address:

Food/Meal Allowance:
Transportation Allowance:
Others:
Remarks:

Student Intern’s Signature

 PERSONAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This study would not have been possible without the guidance and the help of several
individuals who in one way or another contributed and extended their valuable assistance in
the preparation and completion of this writing.
Engr. Efren R. Rocillo, SIPP coordinator, for his orientation and introduction the
program.
Mr. Joven Ramos, adviser, for his patience and encouragement to complete this
narrative.
The Maxcore Technologies Inc, who gave their opinions and suggestions. For giving
the experience I will always remember from relationship to the opportunities given.
Engr. Rhandy Villanueva, for his sharing valuable and relevant efforts that assisted
the author throughout the programs.
To his family and relatives, for showing unconditional love and support through tough
times. Your messages are all appreciated.
To all the people who were not mentioned, the author would like to extend his deepest
gratitude for helping her in any way possible.

GEAN NATHANIEL M. MONTERO

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

STUDENT INTERN FORM … … … … … … … …. … … … … ... … … iii

ACKNOWLEDGMENT … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … ... iv

LIST OF APPENDICES … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … x

INTRODUCTION … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 1

Objectives of the Student Internship Program … … … … … … … 2

Significance of the Student Internship Program … … … … … … … 3

Time and Place of the Student Internship Program … … … … … ... 3

THE HOST TRAINING ESTABLISHMENT … … … … … … … … … … 4

Location of the Host Training Establishment … … … … … … … … 4

Profile of the Host Training Establishment ... … … … … … … … … 4

Vision and Mission Statements of the Host Training

Establishment … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 6

Goals and Objectives of the Host Training

Establishment … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 6

Organizational Structure of the Host Training

Establishment … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 7

THE TRAINING AREA … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 8

 Department Function … … … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … 9

Organizational Structure of the Department, Functions and 10

Responsibilities … … … … … … … … … … ... … … … …

Facilities … … … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … 11

Equipment … … … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … 12

Standard Operating Procedures … … … … … … … … … … … … 13

THE TRAINING EXPERIENCE … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 14

Task Performed/Specific Tasks Assigned … … … … … … … … … 14

Observes Strengths of the Training Area … … … … … … … … … 14

Daily Journal … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 15

Problems Encountered … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 32

Solutions … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 32

Over-All Reflections … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 33

SUMMARY … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 34

REFERENCES … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 36

APPENDICES … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 37
LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix Page

1 Student Intern Form … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

2 Certificate of Completion … … … … … … … … ... … … … … …

3 Daily time record … … … … … … … … … … … …. … … … …

4 Approved recommendation letter … … … … … … … … … … …

5 Parental Consent … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

6 Registration form … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ...

7 Student intern ID … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

8 Resume … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …
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INTRODUCTION

Student Internship Program in the Philippines (SIPP) is part of BS Electronics

Engineering curriculum that aims to train and orient students about the work and their

future career. Electronics Engineering curriculum is built around the foundation of

mathematics, physics, and engineering, including industrial electronics and

instrumentation, integrated circuits design, communications and more. The students

will be exposed to the actual work related to the course that they are taking. It also

allows those with no experience to work and to learn at the same time.

In the Student Internship Program in the Philippines, employees guide the

trainees through developing the skills, talents and knowledge. Student Internship

Program gives insight into what industry is all about and gives student an opportunity

to experience it and decide on which field of Electronics Engineering the student want

to see itself in future.

It also helps the students to acquire relevant knowledge and skills by

performing in actual work setting. It helps in the building of the trainee’s competence,

develops one’s professionalism in dealing with people and, enhances the critical

thinking abilities and discipline of the student.

Student Internship Program is a training ground where employers are in fact

also teach their employees to guide the students by stretching their patience, develop

teaching skills and make them more sensitive to the needs and mind set of the today’s

generation. Hence, SIPP is a very important event to a student’s life. SIPP in BS

Electronics Engineering becomes an avenue in training for the future engineers of the

industry.
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Objectives of the Student Internship Program

The main objective of the OJT is to improve both the theoretical and technical

skills of the students and to improve the way they interact with other people

especially to those who are superior to them.

The OJT Program also aims to:

1. Provided students with opportunities to apply relevant knowledge and skills

acquired from formal education to actual work settings provided by reputable

Host Training Establishment (HTEs) in the country;

2. Enhanced the knowledge and skills acquired in formal education of student

interns through employer-based training, in order for them to become more

responsive to the future demands of the labor market;

3. Developed life skills of student interns, including those relevant to the values of

professionalism and work appreciation;

4. Provided platform for the students to acquire soft skills necessary to address the

demand of the employers such as communication skills, interpersonal skills,

financial literacy, etc.; and

5. Provided an opportunity for the students to acquire professional work ethics in

the course of internship.

Significance of the Student Internship Program

In the Student Internship Program, employees guide the trainees through

developing the skills, talents and knowledge. Student Internship Program gives insight

into what industry is all about and gives student an opportunity to experience it and

decide on which field of Electronics Engineering the student wants to see itself in

future.

Student Internship Program also allows the student to be acquainted with

professionals having different positions where the students will learn to respect their

colleagues and professionals, learn to interact with others and be more confident.
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Student Internship Program is a training ground where employers are in fact

also teach their employees to guide the students by stretching their patience, develop

teaching skills and make them more sensitive to the needs and mind set of the today’s

generation. Hence, Student Internship Program is a very important event to a student’s

life. Student Internship Program in BS Electronics Engineering becomes an avenue in

training for the future engineers of the industry.

Time and Place of the Student Internship Program

The Student Internship Program took place in Maxcore Technoligies Inc. at

Rm. 401-402 Olympic Bldg., #65 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City. The Student

Internship Program started on June 25, 2019 and ended on August 09, 2019 with a

total hours of two hundred forty (240) hours. The certificate of completion that proved

that the trainee was finished the Student Internship Program in the Philippines was

issued August 09, 2019.

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THE HOST TRAINING ESTABLISHMENT

Location of the Establishment

Figure 1. Location Map of the Host Training Establishment

Figure 2. Building of the Host Training Establishment

The Student Internship Program took place in Maxcore Technologies Inc. Their

Office was located at the 4th Floor of Olympic Bldg. at # 65 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati

City which is considerably close to Pasay City but still convenient location at Makati.

The Olympic Building serves as a business center for companies including Prime

Floorcovering Inc. and Philippine Granite Stone Corporation.

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Profile of the Host Training Establishment

The Maxcore Technologies Inc. was created out of utmost passion for

innovation by a group of dynamic and dedicated individuals having years of computer

proficiency , unconventional technical know-how, immense training and adequate

experience.

The Maxcore Technologies Inc, is dedicated towards providing complete

business security system solutions and related computer products and services to its

clients.

In keeping abreast with the most up-to-date technologies, they are committed

to offering both the latest and most reliable systems. To this end, they select and

choose the products from across the world and develop international linkage with the

best suppliers in the field in order to provide products and systems with optimum

benefits to its clients.

The Maxcore Technologies Inc. is a private company with a nature of business

art at Installation, Upgrade, Integration and Maintenance of Security Systems such as

Closed Circuit Television, Biometrics, Access Controls, Fire Alarms, Burglar Alarms,

Electric Fence, Wireless Antennas, PABX, Paging Systems, Audio Equipment,

Structured Cabling and Smart Home Systems whether for Residential or Commercial.

Figure 3. Logo of Host Training Establishment

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Vision and Mission Statements of the Host Training Establishment

VISION

To be at the forefront in providing Business and security Solutions to our

customers with the most updated and innovative technologies available in the market.

MISSION

We solve your problems when it comes to business and Security matters in

simplest yet innovative way possible. Business is all about building Customer

Relationships that are long lasting that is why we recognize the right relationships and

adapt…

Goal and Objectives of the Host Training Establishment

The Maxcore Technologies goals and objectives are to support service during

and after installation and deployment, provide technical support thru physical visit,

remote access, phone support, or thru social media support such as line, Viber and

Facebook. Assure client is happy, happiness is equal to satisfaction and provide

appropriate technical recommendation for any projects.

Ensure reusability of installation such as cabling and piping. We ensure that client

will not over cost for any projects. Entertain technical inquiries and provide any

recommendation without any cost Educate people to use the right devices to enable

them to achieve its purpose.

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Organizational Structure of the Host Training Establishment

President

Managing Account
Sales Director
Director Manager

Technical Sales Human

Department Department Resource Dept.

Maintenance
IT Department
Department

Figure 4. Organizational Structure of MAXCORE TECHNOLOGIES

The President, Mr. Winston Tan coordinates with Managing Director, Mr.

Alexander Sia and with Sales Director, Mr. Alvin Sia. The directors who are directly in-

charge of operations within the company. Mrs Dolly Dianne Sia, the account manager

oversees the Human Resource Department, as well the projects to be done.

Technical and Maintenance Department under the Managing Director handles

the first-hand operations on projects that includes installation of Surveillance and

Security System. In coordination with the Sales Department, all must go through ethical

and legal process to ensure the assurance of services. The I.T. Department whose job

is for supports on existing clients for any concern that may arise.

Human Resource Department is also an important branch of the company that

handles the deployment of personnel whilst handles the concern on safety and salary

of the employee, which includes insurance.

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THE TRAINING AREA

Department Function

Technical support may refer to the services which technology products or

services provide to users by entities. Technical support usually offers assistance with

specific issues with a product or service, rather than offering preparation, provision or

product configuration, or other support services. Many businesses provide

technological support for the services or goods they provide. Technical support may

be delivered over by phone, e-mail, live support software on a website, or other tool

where users can log an incident. Larger organizations frequently have internal

technical support available to their staff for computer-related problems. The Internet

can also be a good source for freely available tech support, where experienced users

help users find solutions to their problems. In addition, some fee-based service

companies charge for premium technical support services.

Organizational Structure of the Department, Functions, and Responsibilities

The technical support department gives service by overseeing any pressing

problems in existing account wheter from communication and surveillance of system in

the projects. In this department, it consists of personnels of Software Engineers,

Computer Engineers also the Technician. First, Software Engineers are most efficient

in handling software accounts that needs to be oriented and organized. They also

respond to pending inquiries in any given time whether a device is not working

properly or a replacement is needed. Along with the Computer Engineers, they as

well may be deployed on-site visits on the projects for inspection on installations. The

next unit checks for the hardware of the devices and system to be delivered or to be

maintained. Initiation of the devices and system must be done to ensure the proper

operation which is a job to be observed to avoid any further problems. Technicians

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are the ones who install the given devices or system that do the contractual work that

includes using the tools needed for incorporating the system in an existing one.

The whole department of Technical Support is headed by Mr. Alexander C.

Sia. He has the authority of the on assigning the projects to be done in a day

following in a large scale time frame, he will be the one to coordinate with each

personnel for any commands from office to the project for the concerns related to the

services requested by the task. As the one in charge, he is tasked to assure the of

operation procedures and maintain the order of the department, his supervision of

the deployed personnel from different projects must be followed in accordance to the

schedule.

Next in line, Mr. Brainard Pornasdoro, the IT Head tasked to assist the Computer

Engineers deployed for the devices and system to be offered. Also, he is tasked to cater

the technical inquiries from existing account which mostly needing troubleshooting or

replacement. All followed by IT specialist, Computer Engineers, Mr. Nicolle Dedoro, Mr.

Renan de Ocampo, Mr. Vinezer Siazon and Mr. Gerald Hayag that directly oversees the

hardware requirements on the tasks to be done, The technicians who are to be deployed

must prepare the completion form for signatures for the formal contracts.

Managing
Director

Software Computer Technicians

Engineers Engineers
Figure 5. Organizational Structure of Technical Support Department
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Facilities

Maxcore only occupies a small floor on the Olympic Building and only has

three rooms at their disposal, namely the Main Office, Storage Room and Conference

Room.

Figure 6. Office Room and Storage Room

The main office room where most of the departments have their desk. The

office is generally the room where employees of the organization perform

administrative work to support and realize the organization's objects and goals. In

law, a firm or organization has offices wherever it has an official presence, even if

that presence consists of a storage silo rather than a desk-and-chair establishment.

The main purpose of an office environment is to support its occupants in performing

their job—preferably at minimum cost and to maximum satisfaction. With different

people performing different tasks and activities, however, it is not always easy to

select the right office spaces. To aid decision-making in workplace and office design,

one can distinguish three different types of office spaces: work spaces, meeting

spaces and support spaces. The storage is a building for storing goods. Storages are

used by the used by the company. The room is equipped with a security system and
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is constantly checked for inventory, it was designed for the loading and unloading of

goods directly for the office’s disposal and client’s relief. Stored goods can include

any materials, packing materials, spare parts, components, or any electronic devices

associated with the services offered. The final room is a simple conference room for

meetings or other gatherings to be conducted. Some of the models are prepared in

these room for display.

Equipment

The company is equipped with common tools for installation from drills to

ladders, the systems offered have their own training kits for demo, most of the

devices that are also considered for demo are displayed for usage.

Figure 7. Door Access Control and Fire Alarm Trainer

The trainer is for the demonstration of how the Door Access would operate

and how to bypass the security a fire alarm is equipped for emergency puposes. Two

finger print scanners are present in the trainer to verify fingerprints. These scanners

are also RFID scanners. The electromagnetic locks are would lock the contraption

but if the the security is bypassed it would open. A circuit exposed on how the

connections was made. A Panel is also seen to monitor the status of the system.
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Figure 8. Power Supply Demo Device

The power supply demo device shows the sources needed in a system the

batteries are supposed to be in a safe case and proper maintenance of the power

supply must be observed.

Figure 10. Computer with Monitors

The computers where the most of the office documents are done are

connected to the internet and ensured of protection from harmful wares and are

operating fast for smooth job operation.

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Standard Operating Procedures

The establishment operates daily and offers services constantly to client while

offering support for any troubleshooting and maintenance for a warranty. The director

oversees the projects and makes the schedule to be done and assigning the

personnel to do or be on the project. The schedule is mapped on a month time frame

to ensure that a project would have enough attention on the requested inquiry. The

office employees starts at 8:30 in the morning, however, some contractual may

require personnel to be on-site earlier prior to the time. Contractual services

especially those installation differs from the shifting in the office. All employees still

have a time attendance at the office, but employees may file for a time in/out. The

personnel must work through the maintenance or task that day which is supervised

under the director’s commands to ensure that the company would follow its schedule

for that day.

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THE TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Task Performed/Specific Task Assigned

The student intern was initially assigned to Technical and Support Department

that checks operating units for delivery, also answering queries from customers

through a landline. As an intern, the student was occasionally deployed to commercial

field for troubleshooting or collection which involves direct communication to

customers that differs demands. The intern were able to inspect different security

systems and devices and its background of its operation, the knowledge were sufficed

by co-employees by tagging along on actual deployment. Additionally, the intern

performed CAD operations for lay-outs on projects of the HTE, these include product

lay-outs, technical plans and blueprints.

Observed Strengths of the Training Area

Assignments from the Technical Department proved challenging tasks for the

intern which required certain work skills all at the same time observing it to be

performed successful. From different units to be remembered and be familiar with its

operation took serious mindset to be incorporated on how to deal with the tasks. Being

able to work under pressure was a must which the intern overcome by experiencing

first hand problems in the workplace.

Aside from the knowledge that must be stored for the workplace,

communication skills toward the employers, co-employees and customers were much

observed. Ability to communicate well was developed for the intern to avoid errors in

the present tasks given. Healthy conversations was practiced to build relationships

around the workplace and engage in cooperation for better performance on workloads.

Technical knowledge and know-hows were mostly applied regarding the

services offered by the HTE. The intern’s skills and abilities applied on the field.
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DAILY JOURNAL

DAY 01: June 25, 2019 (Tuesday)

Work shift effectively starts at 8:30 A.M. where the trainee arrived on the time

for the first day in the office. The Mr. Alex Sia, Managing director, formally introduced

the intern to the office and then proceeded to orient about the rules and regulations of

the office. The trainee was then given a desk and was then first given a biometric

device to study its basic function along with a software to be used. The Software

Engineer, Mr. Brainard Pornasdoro, oversaw the operation on the device and then

gave some points on its technical properties, the studying took half of the day which is

necessary as an initial task. By the afternoon, the orientation continued with the

explanation of products and services offered by the HTE. The rest of the day was filled

with new-found knowledge and more challenging skills to be honed.

DAY 02: June 26,2019 (Wednesday)

Casual work was already observed by the second day. Some of the devices

was then recalled first and proceed for some inspection of it. As the day progresses,

the intern was asked to tag along with the software engineer in regarding an on-site

device that needs to be troubleshoot in a building along Ayala Ave. The said biometric

device was first inquired by the concerned customers through the technical support

department, where the intern was assigned, where it was decided that an on-site

inspection was needed to fully resolve the problem. As an intern, the tools were

prepared and brought to the location, the trip took around 30 minutes but upon arrival

formal conversation was exercised with the concerned customer and the

troubleshooting went smoothly with the help of the intern as an extra pair of hands, the

device seemed to work properly by proper connections behind the device. As they

proceed back to the office, the intern was sent for a delivery of a device by the

afternoon. It was his first single deployed task that required him to be attentive and

focused, a brief inspection was done to the location to ensure it was in good condition.
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DAY 03: June 27,2019 (Thursday)

In the third day, the intern stayed at the office and look over some document

files on the devices and systems that would be essential to be knowledgeable about

for the following weeks, past projects done by the company and the type of documents

done and accomplished was skimmed as the Mr. Sia ordered. The intern also shared

his knowledge on CAD application to be used on plans and blueprints for the on-going

contracts. By the afternoon, the accounting department asked for the intern for a

collection which he humbly accepted for it is still an experience travelling around the

bustling city.

DAY 04: June 28, 2019 (Friday)

At the end of the week, the intern was given a device to be inspected. It was a

new batch of unit devices that needs to be initialized. With the help of orientation on

Day 1, the initialization went properly. The intern was able to test the hardware to the

software by implementing the device in the office system that includes the employees

credentials that was able to determine the fingerprint that was in the database of the

software. The software was able to determine the time a fingerprint was scanned and

whenever it was rescanned. The biometrics system was said to operational and ready

to be delivered by the intern. In the afternoon, the intern was surprised that the unit he

initialized was to be delivered at a logistics company in Tondo, Manila. The said

company was owned by a foreigner but he was greeted by a friendly IT specialist and

proceeded to inspect the item delivered.

Figure 11. Biometric device from ZKTeco

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The delivery was fine but a few questions was raised about a device and

requested for a newer one upon inspection. The intern had his first serious encounter

on how to handle mishaps. With the friendly communication, all was resolved and he

was also given tip by his departure. Back to the office, the intern explained the details

of the unit and convinced his co-employees that it was indeed needing a replacement.

Noted that his first week was already full of challenges but still able to overcome the

problems faced.

DAY 05: July 03, 2019 (Wednesday)

In the next day, his desk was moved and given a company computer to start

his CAD operations. The installation of the CAD Application took half of the day, so his

superior asked him for a collection in a nearby client while waiting for the installation

to finish. Upon his arrival back to the office, the CAD application was done and he was

given a n on-going project that needs a lay-out on a gate barrier and a parking system.

The door access control on the gate was improvised by the intern and continued on

the commands of the technician that coordinated with the director. The parking lot was

on the underground of the building and a parking barrier is needed to be placed. The

intern’s layout was done isometrically to show on how the barrier were to be placed

and how it would show up on a small space of the underground. The documents were

submitted to an PECE for approval to be followed up by the next day.

Figure 12. The parking barrier CAD 2D layout

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DAY 06: July 04, 2019 (Thursday)

The CAD project that was done yesterday was followed up by the remarks of

PECE that needs to be edited for it to be approved. The intern did the necessary edits

within the morning and added additional label to the documents. More projects was

then given for lay-out. By the afternoon, a collection was then requested by the sales

department which he humbly took.

DAY 07: July 05, 2019 (Friday)

The intern was free from his projects and submitted any given task so he

decided to further improve his skills on CAD software. The office was connected to the

internet so he used the morning to study tutorials on CAD operation. His superior

inquired him about this and fortunately give him permission to do so. By the afternoon

he was given an UHF reader, which is used in a parking system to be inspected. In

studying the device his core knowledge on frequencies allowed him to understand that

an oscilloscope would be needed form its measurements to probe. The simple parking

system would be simply allow to enter and exit a vehicle out, read by an UHF reader.

The intern was then again asked for a collection of payment by the sales department

that he humbly accepted.

DAY 08: July 09, 2019 (Tuesday)

To start his week, he was tasked to fetch a unit device at Ortigas that came

from Cebu and replace it with a new one. He travelled alone but he managed to find

the building specified then inspected the device. Upon the boot up of the device, it was

checked first if it was indeed faulty. The employees there was helpful enough to give

him space to work around and then proceeded to bid farewell after relaying the

message to the office that the exchange was done. The intern staked his position for

he ensured that the device is functioning well and ready to be shipped to Cebu. In the

afternoon, he spent the remaining hours doing some CAD operations as well

advancing the existing projects to be lay out properly by tomorrow.

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Figure 13. A different biometric device from ZKTeco

Day 09: July 10, 2019 ( Wednesday)

The morning shift was just editing of CAD files on the project at Lipa, the parking

system was keep upadated on how the architect in-charge responds. The technician

from the HTE supplied the intern on what the changes must be done and asked him

as well on how would it possibly operate under a blocking pipe. By the afternoon, the

intern was scheduled to deliver the unit supposed to be on Tondo. In a hurry, he forgot

the unit supposed to be delivered and was just reminded by his superiors on the way.

He retrieved it back at the office and explained his lapse but then proceeded to deliver

it anyway. The client inspected it and approved it already then as the sales department

orders, the collection was also done. It was an rainy afternoon but the intern managed

to do his tasks successfully.

DAY 10: July 11, 2019 (Thursday)

Without pending lay-outs, the intern followed the orders from the Sales

department and collected from three different establishments. It consumed half of the

day but as he goes to the locations he was given a new project to lay-out on the way.

As he successfully collected the orders from Sales Department, he initially started the

project before eating the lunch. By the afternoon, he pushed himself to finish what he

can until the time out of the day.

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DAY 11: July 12,2019 ( Friday)

More projects came on a building planned given to the intern. The building

needs an Emergency Communication plan which is the one approved by PECEs. The

plan provides the Telephone line diagram, CCTV Surveillance line diagram and FDAS

line diagram. The five-story building layout was done by the intern that makes up his

whole day. Upon the supervision of his director, he constantly asks about on what to

be considered and noted on doing the layout. As the rest of the office day goes, he

sometimes receives calls which he just simply forward to the concerned personnel.

Figure 14. The Fire Detection Alarm System Line Diagram

DAY 12: July 15, 2019 (Monday)

The CAD project was having a progress and was still in coordination on how it

was supposed to be done. Multiple submissions were made but revisions were needed

that filled the intern’s work load. Still orders from the director for delivery was made for

it was more urgent to be done. The delivery was still tiresome and travelling in the city

took some energy. Facing with the clients are also a different thing for you have to look

ideal and presentable as you represent the company. Collection from sales department

was also done but it was not such a big deal for the intern was getting the hang of it.
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DAY 13: July 16, 2019 (Tuesday)

By Tuesday, his desk work on line diagrams were checked and it must be

approved so he revised it for further approval. The intern now was able to access skype

to send files to the client. The documents were done by lunch and had the time of

afternoon to sort the files. In the afternoon, few collections were made by the intern.

DAY 14: July 17, 2019 ( Wednesday)

The intern continued on his CAD operation, the project on the Gate Barrier

needed a layout plan on how the server panels would look like. The superiors

requested to revise the existing lay-out from June 26, to be updated and include all the

labels of all the type of materials to be used to all the measurement. He simply had

done the task and finished it right away.

Figure 15. Server Panels layout

DAY 15: July 18, 2019 (Thursday)

The intern started his day to deliver a unit device. It was a biometric device that

he simply inspected and tried his way to initialize it. The delivery was successful as he

reported back to the office. With the afternoon, and no specific task he modeled a 3D

CCTV camera to be used on any isometric documents. Aside from the modeling, he
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recently had tasks on cleaning the camera before the technicians bring any CCTV to

ensure it is looking clean.

The modelling in CAD was simple as he can now able to include the right

crease and shapes on the model, he also now improved on how to display the model

available for printing. His superiors were able to glance on his works and seem to be

amazed by it.

By the end of the day he received new orders, but told him just to finish it by

the Friday on the next day.

Figure 16. Bullet Camera

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Figure 17. 3D model of bullet camera

DAY 16: July 19, 2019 (Friday)

On the sixteenth day, he continued his CAD orders and proceeded to finish

what he can, under the supervision of his director, he was able to submit the necessary

files and include all the labels needed for the project at hand. His superiors are now

even asking if the intern needs a better mouse so he could be better equipped but it

was fine. By the afternoon, Mr. Dedoro is on the site that needed an assistance on an

orientation. The intern was ordered to follow him and bring any needed more

equipment. The orientation went smoothly and took the rest of the day.

DAY 17: July 22, 2019 (Monday)

In an task from the director, he needed a model on a stand of a device would

be. The intern was able to model the stand with the correct measurements. The said

stand is about to be fabricated and used on a project and this would cost accounts that

needed to be precise.
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Figure 18. CAD Stand design

Modelling the stand took the whole for it required a lot of revisions for the intern

and follow all the limitations of the director, Mr. Armando Alcayaga, Sales Manager is

also coordinated in making the stand and giving advises on how it should be made. He

is the one who handles the account of the sales of the project.

DAY 18: July 23, 2019 ( Tuesday)

Casual work was observed on the following days. The intern checks the

inventory of the devices from different installation system that are supposed to be

deliver. He also keeps check on the sorting and keeping the devices shelves clean. He

continued on in desk with his computer to finish any CAD documents that needs to be

done. Half way through the day, Sales department once again asks for the intern to

collect from to establishments that took the whole day but he was able to go back to

the office before the time ended.

DAY 19: July 24, 2019 ( Wednesday)

Orders from the technical team at Lipa coordinated with the Architect

responded that the client wants the parking barrier to be outside the underground, it
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was then revised by the intern as per orders and included all the necessary labels and

measurement for the in-charge to approve.

Figure 19. 3D CAD design for Parking Barrier

Different version were also made to be approved, and just to wait for further

messages if any additional changes should be made.

Figure 20. 3D CAD design for Parking Barrier

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DAY 20: July 25, 2019 ( Thursday)

The plans from the five-story building was approved by the PECE and the

director ordered the intern to print it out to blueprint. By the morning he went to the

printing depot and give the soft copy of the documents, the said documents are sized

into A3 which is large enough and required for an Emergency Communication plan.

Figure 21. Five-story building blueprints

By the afternoon he was able to fetch the blueprints and was surprised on how

it would look like. The actual blueprints contains plan and must be confidential for the

sake of privacy.

DAY 21: July 26, 2019 ( Friday)

Casual work was observed on this day. The intern checks the inventory of the

devices from different installation system that are supposed to be deliver. He also

keeps check on the sorting and keeping the devices shelves clean. He continued on

in desk with his computer to finish any CAD documents that needs to be done. Half

way through the day, Sales department once again asks for the intern to collect from

to establishments that took the whole day but he was able to go back to the office

before the time ended.

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DAY 22: July 29, 2019 (Monday)

The intern was able to finish any CAD documents for the moment and he was

scheduled to review some of the CCTV cameras on a screen if it was working. The

devices was connected to hub that is the main control of the system.

Figure 22. CCTV Camera Inspection

Upon inspect of the cameras first, each bullet camera were then checked on a

monitor also connected to NVR, Network Video Recorder that has the storage capacity

for the footage. The operation of the CCTV system was done smoothly as the intern

slowly understand how to operate this kind of system. The NVR is specialized

computer system that includes a software program that records video in a digital format

to a disk drive, USB flash drive, SD memory card or other mass storage device. An

NVR does not include dedicated hardware for capturing images. But typically the

software runs on a dedicated device , usually with an embedded operating system.

Instead, modern operating systems are used with common processors and video
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management tools to help in improved flexibility and serviceability. Typically an NVR

is deployed within an IP video surveillance system.

Figure 23. Video feed from the CCTV system

DAY 23: July 30, 2019 (Tuesday)

The intern closely inspected the NVR too further understand how the CCTV

Surveillance System works. Upon inspections, he noticed all the components used to

complete the circuit on it. The hubs which are also connections that is established for

the system to work. As the director explains, the device was a unit to be delivered, and

the Hard Drive Memory was to be checked or replaced.

The NVR was checked by the intern and found out that the NVR needs a

replacement on the drives before being delivered. The drives was said to be in good

working condition as he proceeds to re-inspect it. As he certain on its operation he then

proceeded to assemble the device and hand it over to Mr. Renan de Ocampo who was

supposed to deliver it that day

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Figure 24. Network Video Recorder

Figure 25. Network Video Recorder

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DAY 24: July 31, 2019 (Wednesday)

Casual work was observed on the following days. The intern checks the

inventory of the devices from different installation system that are supposed to be

deliver. He also keeps check on the sorting and keeping the devices shelves clean. He

continued on in desk with his computer to finish any CAD documents that needs to be

done. Half way through the day, Sales department once again asks for the intern to

collect from to establishments that took the whole day but he was able to go back to

the office before the time ended.

DAY 25; August 01, 2019 (Thursday)

On the twenty-fifth day, the intern was then asked to tag along with Mr. Dedoro

for an inspection in Bonifacio Global Center and a delivery at Muntinlupa. The task

took the whole day where the inspection that took place was coordinated with the

director from the office. The seaid establishment was having trouble on the installation

of the device and Mr. Dedoro gave his expert advise as the intern listens, the intern

was able to glimpse at the connection and concluded that it indeed needed to be fixed.

In the afternoon, Mr. Dedoro asked the intern to do the initialization of the device at

Muntinlupa where it was a warehouse of a restaurant and it needed a time attendance

terminal, the setup was done properly with Mr. Dedoro orienting on the hardware and

software successfully. The intern were able to assist in the ways he can and support

his superior on how it should be done on communicating with clients. The tasks was

done and he simply head back to office and sorted his documents.

DAY 26: August 02, 2019 (Friday)

The intern’s design on the Mr. Alacayaga’s stand came to be delivered on the

site. The said stand were made according on the layout and inspected by the director,

proper measurements were done and a sample device was placed aboce to see how

it would look like. The stand came on a batch of 20 pieces all to be checked first for

the glasses on the stand must be ensured without damage.

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Figure 26. Fabricated Stands

After the inspection, the intern along with Mr. Alcayaga brought the stands on

the client’s establishment and proceeded to introduce on how it would like. The

orientation took time of the day and the message was relayed to the office on how it

went. Mr. Alcayaga, a senior sales manager, shared some of his work experiences

along the trip and give the intern some pieces of advices to be remembered.
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DAY 27: August 05, 2019 ( Monday)

In the following days casual work was observed. The intern reviews the

inventory of the products that are expected to be shipped from specific installation

program. He also keeps the sorting test and keeps the shelves of the machines clean.

He went on with his computer in desk to finish any CAD documents that needed to be

completed. Sales department once again asks for the intern to collect from to

establishments that took the whole day but he was able to go back to the office before

the time ended.

DAY 28: August 06, 2019 (Tuesday)

The intern was tasked to accompany Mr. Renan de Ocampo at Parañque to

replace a CCTV camera on the establishment and inspect the memory of the CCTV

system they were using. By the morning, the intern prepared and clean the CCTV to

be replaced and checked first if it was functioning. After the preparation they left by

lunch, however, upon their arrival, it was raining on site and the CCTV cannot be

replaced for it was outside and the reason a replacement was requested because it

was probably prone to water in the area.

Figure 27. Network Hub

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Mr. De Ocampo and the intern just then proceed on the request of the client to

check on the storage of the CCTV system on a warehouse and check on the cameras.

A security head accompany the two and assisted on the ICT room.

Figure 28. On-site Inspection

DAY 29: August 07, 2019 ( Wednesday)

The intern had his work done on the CAD operations tasked by his director. On

the morning, he was asked on a layout on a proposed derby arena and asked for the

intern to make his own placements of camera. With his gathered knowledge and

experience, he proceeded to design a plan where the director approved it. The plan

included almost a hundred cameras on the big establishment.

Figure 29. CAD layout on Derby Arena

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Figure 30. Door Access Control Panel

In the afternoon, some CAD files were made upon orders and he was asked

to check upon an access control panel to be delivered. Few devices were tried and

the power supply was from a trainer kit was used.

DAY 30: August 08, 2019 (Thursday)

Sales Director, Mrs. Dolly Sia, along with director Mr. Sia planned a farewell

party for the intern, by the morning they ordered for a treat and the intern was grateful

for the gesture. Casual work was still observed by the day and still checks the inventory

of the devices supposed to be delivered from different installation system. He also

controls the sorting and keeps the shelves of the devices clean. With his computer, he

continued on the desk to finish any CAD documents that needed to be done. Once

again, the sales department asks the intern to collect from establishments that took

the whole day but he was able to return to the office before the time was up.

Day 31: August 09, 2019 (Friday)

For the final day, the intern humbly took some CAD work but it all was almost

finished up and just sorted the documents in his work computer. By the morning, he

took up some stuff from the storage to be prepared on a scheduled installation on

Saturday. Along with Mr. Gerald Hayag, the items were inspected and prepared to be

put on a vehicle. The items included heavy stuff but the intern decided to help out on
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the work load. The techinicians has also been friendly to the intern and been asking

his help on some of the plans to be done on the projects. The intern has been grateful

to all of the employees and his superiors on his relationship with them.

Problems Encountered

Daily tasks were proven to be difficult and tiresome. From some of the technical

difficulties to learn and understand, spanning to direct communication from customers,

the time-constraint pressure was also present that was difficult to comply in following

the orders to be done. In the certain event of the concerned customer where they

asked an inquiry about a device, the intern was clearly not familiar but still answer

honestly is a demanding challenge. Fulfilling the commands and requests of superiors

was also encountered but it still favors the intern.

Solutions

Being obedient and grateful must be minded. All the problems was solved by

being focused and honest on the situation to be able to solve the dilemma. The intern

was simply just ask for assistance if whether an expert opinion was needed. Humbling

acts was necessary to move forward. Accepting the challenges might be difficult but

the superiors were always there to help.

Over-all Reflections

All the experience gathered are all memorable and would be remembered to

be brought on an actual job experience. Whether it was an internship, a lot of problems

were encountered but all were solved by analysis on the root cause of it and the

moments may be pressuring but it was all part of it and must be prepared for any

situations. The daily tasks to be done are essential to prove the capacity of the intern

to comply the requested assignment, from acts of kindness to submitting the required

documents, this is because people are relying on the employee. Work is simply give

and take, following by the growth of the individual, all is an opportunity to be better and

continuing the tasks. The knowledge, relationships and memories were all worth it to

all the hours given in the establishment.

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SUMMARY

The internship program has been about work experience offered by the Host

Training Establishment and in the limited period of time an intern would gather enough

knowledge and experience on how his pursued career would be in the industry. The

internship would render the students to gain relevant skills and experience in a

particular field. Interns capabilities are tested on saving time and money in the long

run. Internships are must be legally arranged by third-party organizations that recruit

interns on behalf of industry groups all these are for the security on both parties which

is understandable. The process maybe lengthy but it must be done.

Internships in the chosen professional careers of BSECE are similar in some

ways of the taken internship, but not as rigorous as from telecommunications or

Electronics field for professions, trade, and vocational jobs. The given position for the

intern vary but still connected to his department of assignation. The HTE was fortunate

for a paid intern in the temporary time.

In the actual workplace, an internship consists of an exchange of services for

experience between the intern and the organization. The intern determined interest in

that field after the real-life experience. In addition, the program build a professional

network that can assist with letters of recommendation or lead to future employment

opportunities. The benefits of the program for the intern may into full-time employment

is that they are already familiar with the company, the HTE offered a position, after the

training. The intern developed the ability to participate in a field of their choice to

receive hands-on learning about a particular future career, preparing them for full-time

work following graduation. It also helps the students to acquire relevant knowledge and

skills by performing in actual work setting. It helps in the building of the trainee’s

competence, develops one’s professionalism in dealing with people and, enhances the

critical thinking abilities and discipline of the student.

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