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

