Learning from practical observation is much more efficient than learning theory. However learning theory is the fundamental step to build the concept and learning about the applications of what we learned will be the takeoff point.
Technology what we learned in graduation college will be different from the technology what industry using in current day. Syllabus in graduation cannot changed dynamically to suit the industry as the principles and concepts what we learn in colleges are like small foot steps at our early stage of life. We cannot ignore the very basics of the subject. But there is a gap between the industry needs and the fresh graduates coming out for job market. How to fill the gap?
Industrial training is the tool to learn the industry standards during vacations of our colleges. Once in my college days i planned to prepare technical paper on "Energy Management In Thermal Power Plant".For case study i took permission and visited 1260MW thermal power plant. I have seen the dynamic operation of thermal power plant in real. For calculating the energy of each auxiliary component i went around the plant and took the readings. I was introduced to new technologies such as DCS, SCADA, and automation in thermal power plants, VFDs.. and many more. It widened my level of understanding. Same experience was encountered when visited 400kV Power Grid Substation.
Few days of Industrial training will not give you everything but at least make you feel the difference between College and Industry, helps to understand the industrial standards and technologies used.. Attend any training if you get an opportunity or at least plan for industrial visits. Many companies provide training for graduates contact them and approach through your college administration.
This is a piece of advice give by your senior fellow to my beloved juniors.
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