An attachment, also known as an industrial attachment is an opportunity for a continuing student 
to work in a professional work environment, apply learned knowledge and acquire real work 
experience. Attachments can be compulsory for completion of the academic curriculum of a 
diploma, degree or master’s course and thus credit-bearing. Industrial attachments take 2 to 4 
months and employers rarely pay for them. University students are required to attend work under 
the supervision of a professional and record their daily activities in an industrial attachment 
logbook.