CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that this technical report was written by SADIKU HABEEBULLAH
OLALEKAN with matric number 22010111056. Deparment of computer engineering, The
Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun state. At the end of SIWES program undertaken at the
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE (ITS), GATEWAY
POLYTECHNIC SAAPADE, within the period of sixteen weeks (16 weeks).

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(SIWES SUPERVISOR) SIGNATURE

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HEAD OF DEPARTMENT SIGNATURE

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 DEDICATION
This write up is dedicated to God Almighty for his grace and mercy towards me during the
period of my Students Industrial Works Experience Scheme Program.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
My utmost appreciation goes to almighty God who suffices me with the requisite strength, grace
and wisdom before, during and at the end of the scheme.

Also, I will like to thank the Industrial Training Fund for their effort in putting this training to
reality also to the Computer Engineering department, Gateway ICT Polytechnic Saapade for
providing a platform for us to be trained.

I want to appreciate my parents Mr and Dr Mrs Sadiku for their unending prayers and support
during my stay in the SIWES program.

Without mincing words, I want to recommend the effort of my supervisor, for his words of
encouragement and supports during my stay in the SIWES program.

Finally, to my Institution based supervisor for his advice and support during and after the
training.

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 TABLE OF CONTENT

CERTIFCATION……………………………………………………………………………………….1

DEDICATION ………………………………………………………………………………………….2

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ………………..……………………………………………………………3

TABLE OF CONTENT ………………….…………………………………………………………….4

CHAPTER ONE ………………………………………………………………………………………..5

GENERAL INTRODUCTION ON SIWES ………………………………………………………....5

1.1 BACKGROUND OF SIWES ………………………………………………………………….6

1.2 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF SIWES ………………………………………………………6

1.3 BODIES INVOLVED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SIWES ……………………………...7

1.4 BENEFIT OF SIWES ON STUDENT ………………………………………………………..8

CHAPTER TWO ……………………………………………………………………………………….9

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION ……………………………………………………………………9

2.1 BREIF HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION …………………………………………….9

2.2 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION …………………………………..9

2.3 DEPARTMENTS IN THE ORGANIZATION ……………………………………………...9

2.4 FUNCTION OF EACH DEPARTMENT ……………………………………………………9

2.4.I HARDWARE DEPARTMENT ………………………………………………………9

2.4.2 SOFTWARE DEPARTMENT ………………………………………………………10

2.4.3 NETWORKING DEPARTMENT …………………………………………………..10

2.5 ORGANIZATION CHART …………………………………………………………………..11

CHAPTER THREE …………………………………………………………………………………….12

3.1 JOBS AND WORK DONE ……………………………………………………………………12

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3.2 EQUIPMENT USED ………………………………………………………………………….12

3.3 EXPERIENCE GAINED ……………………………………………………………………..12

CHAPTER FOUR ……………………………………………………………………………………...13

SUMMARY ……………………………………………………………………………………………13

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED ………………………………………………………………………13

RECOMMENDATION ………………………………………………………………………………..13

CONCLUSION …………………………………………………………………………………………14

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 CHAPTER ONE
GENERAL INTRODUCTION ON SIWES
1.1 BACKGROUND OF SIWES
The Student’s Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is a skill training programme
designed to expose and prepare students of universities, polytechnics and colleges of education
for the industrial work situation they are likely to meet the after graduation. The scheme also
affords students the opportunity of familiarizing and exposing themselves to the needed
experience in the handling equipment and machinery that are usually not available in their
institutions. Before, establishment of higher learning lacked adequate practical background
studies preparatory for employment industries.

Thus the employers were of the opinion that the theoretical education going on in higher
institutions was not responsive to the needs of the employers of the labour. It is against this
background that the rationale for indicating and designing the scheme by the fund during its
formative years. The Industrial Training Fund solely funded the scheme during its formative
years , But as financial involvement became unbearable to the fund, it withdrew from the scheme
in 1978.

The federal government handed over the scheme in 1979 to both the National Universities
Commision (NUC) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). Later, the federal
government in November 1984 reverted the management and implementation of the scheme to
ITF and it was effectively taken over by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) in July 1985 with the
funding being solely borne by the federal government.

SIWES is strategized for skill acquisition. It is in fact designed to prepare and expose students of
Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of education to the real-life work situation they would
encounter after graduation.
1.2 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF SIWES
 To provide an avenue for student in the Nigeria Institution to acquire industrial skills
and experience in their course of study.

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  Expose student to work method and techniques in handling equipment and machinery
that may not be available in the Institution.
 Provide student with opportunity to apply their theoretical knmowledge in real
situation.
 Make the transition from the Institution to the world of work easier.
 Prepare student for work situtation they are likely to meet after graduation.
 Enlist and strengthen employer involvement in the entire educational process of
preparing Institution graduates for employment industry.
1.3 BODIES INVOLVED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SIWES
The major bodies involved are: The federal Government and the Industrial Training fund (ITF).
Other supervising agents are:
National University Commission (NUC), National Board for Technical Education (NBTE),
National Council for Colleges of Education (NNCE), Employers of Labour and Institutions.

The functions of these agencies abvove include among others to:

 Ensure adequate fundind of the scheme

 Establish siwes and accredit SIWES units in the approved institutions

 Formulate policies and guidelines for participating bodies and institutions

 Supervise students at their places of attachment and sign their logbooks and IT forms

 Process student’s logbook and forward same to ITF Area office.

 Ensure payment of allowances to the students and supervisors

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Therefore the success or otherwise of the SIWES depends on the efficiency of the Ministries,
ITF, Institutions, Employers of labour and the general public involved in articulation and
management of the program. It is pertinent to mention that the scheme is aimed at promoting the
much-desired technological know-how for the advancement of the nation. This laudable scheme
amongst others will surely develop the much-needed well -skilled and articulated labour force
required to build an indigenous self-reliant economy envisaged for Nigeria (Siwes guideline,
2010).
1.4 BENEFIT OF SIWES ON STUDENTS
Alabi (2009) asserts that SIWES program affords student the following opportunities:
 Blend theoretical knowledge acquired in the classroom with practical hands-on
applicationof knowledge.
 Appreciate work method and gain experience in handling equipment and machinery
which may not be available in our institution.
Develop and enhance personal attributes such as critical thinking, creativity, initiative,
resourcefulness leadership, time management, presentation skills and interpersonal skills.

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 CHAPTER TWO
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
2.1 BREIF HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION
The Gateway ICT Polytechnic was established and commissioned on 22nd June 2006, by the
enabling Law H.B.30/OG/2005. Since then, the Polytechnic has grown from a toddler to become
a giant and a major stake holder in the education sector in the state.

At present, the Polytechnic has got all its courses fully accredited by the National Board for
Technical Education (NBTE) which cut across the National Diploma, Higher National Diploma
and Part-Time. Also the institution has deservedly earned the recognition of Federal regulatory
agencies like the NBTE, JAMB, WAEC, ITF, and TETFUND. The polytechnic has seven
schools.

2.2 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION

 Our mission is to promote ICT as an instrument of mass education, provide ICT driven
quality education and to empower the individual to be competent and reasonable citizen
who value education as a life-long process mission.
 The vision of the Polytechnic is to be one of the best in Africa by 2020, especially in the
area of academic excellence and skills acquisition. As we apply consistent ingenuity,
enterprise and prudence in the Management of its affairs.
2.3 DEPARTMENTS IN THE ORGANIZATION
1. Hardware department.
2. Software department.
3. Networking department.
2.4 FUNCTION OF EACH DEPARTMENT
2.4.1 HARDWARE DEPARTMENT

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Hardware department are responsible for the research, design, and testing of computer systems
and components, including routers, memory devices, circuit boards, networks, and processors.

Hardware engineers design devices used in manufactured products that incorporate processors
and other computer components and that connect to the internet. They ensure that computer
hardware components work together with the latest and most current software. They design new
computer hardware and create schematics of computer equipment to be built and test their
design. They analyze the test results, and they modify the design if needed.
2.4.2 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Software department are responsible for the research, design and creating of softwares,
applications including websites, drivers an so on.

Software developers design softwares used in the production of devices like processors,
motherboard, routers and so on.
2.4.3 NETWORKING DEPARTMENT
Networking department are those responsible for the making of internet connection and
configuration of wireless printers and so on.

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 2.5 ORGANIZATION CHART

Director ITS

Programmer Hardware Networking

Programmer Programmer Hardware Hardware Networking Networking

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 CHAPTER THREE
3.1 JOBS AND WORK DONE
We repaired a computer system with display fault, I also repaired a computer system with slow
processor, I also perform defragmentation on a computer system and I also learnt how to install
any Microsoft windows operating system like windows 7, windows xp, windows 8, windows 10,
windows 11. I also learnt how to convert mp3 to 3gp, I also learnt how to connect RJ45
connector to CAT 6 using the crimping tools, I also learnt how to install printer wired or
wireless, I also learnt how to solder circuit boards, I also learnt how to configure printers and
photocopier machines.
3.2 EQUIPMENT USED
 Soldering iron
 Screw drivers
 Desoldering tools
 Brush
 Vacuum cleaner
 Soldering led
 Multimeter
 Tweezers
3.3 EXPERIENCE GAINED
 Microsoft operating system installation
 Repairing of computer system
 Soldering of circuit boards
 Installation of printers
 Configuring of printers

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 CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 SUMMARY
During my stay in the Department of Information technology service, I was assigned to the service and
maintenance department as a Computer Technician. Job duties in the department includes; repairing of
faulty computer systems, installation of Microsoft operating system and software completing preventive
maintenance such as neatness in the environment. Basically, the aim of this program was to enlighten
me with experience and knowledge on practical. As a Junior Computer Technicians, I can now
repair, troubleshooting and service electronics component. I can perform other operations in
computer engineering field majorly technical aspect.

4.2 PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

4.3 RECOMMENDATION

 I like to use this medium to explore the federal Government at all stage to take this Student
Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) program more seriously seen by the students of
Engineering Technology as a virtual improvement in future of technology in our nature.
 Government should also ensure a proper supervision of Student Industrial Work Experience
Scheme (SIWES) student so that the purpose of the programme will be achieved. Supervisor
should always visit student monthly in their various places of attachment.

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  The federal Government should make adequate provision in the annual budget for proper funding
of Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) in view of the potential of the scheme to
contribute to enhancing the quality of the pool to technical skill available to the economy.
 A comprehensive and detail directory of employer who accept students for Student Industrial
Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is urgently required to facilitate placement of student in
industry. In order to guarantee quality assurance of institution and the Industrial Training Fund
(ITF).
 The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) should ensure that the backlog in payment of student
allowance is cleared urgently to remove the negative image being created for Student Industrial
Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). Allowances should be paid to students during their
programme just like NYSC and not after. This would help them a great deal to handle
some financial problems during their training course.
 Institution should provide a place of attachment for students.

4.4 CONCLUSION

This SIWES attachment was a privilege which I never regret on exploring my knowledge on it
because of the theoretical and practical based analysis. To me, it was not just another knowledge
filled period, I viewed it as a job and I have to work hard to contribute to the organization’s
achievement by adding impact and most importantly success towards the achievement of it.

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