CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This chapter gives a brief history of SIWES, its aims and objectives, as well as a short
narrative on my application and posting. It also introduces intelligent solution providers
(ISP) of Computer, where I had my SIWES training.

1.1 ABOUT STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME

The student work experience scheme (SIWES) is a worldwide program practiced in countries
like Japan, Australia, USA, Europe, and in African countries too. It is popularly known as co-
operative education and referred to as sandwich in Europe. It is a six (6) months students
industrial work experience scheme (SIWES) taken in the third year of the degree program,
where the students go to various establishments related to their course of study.

The program was initially introduced in Nigeria by the Industrial Training Fund (I.T.F.)
which was established under Decree 47 of 1972 by the Supreme Military Council, headed by
General Yakubu Gowon. The Decree was billed to take effect from 31 st March, 1974 and had
as its core objective, the gradual reduction of the percentage of foreign participation in most
of Nigeria’s economic activities, accompanied by a systematic cooperation of locally oriented
skilled manpower into the vast economic sector.

One of the key functions of the ITF is to work as cooperative body with industry and
commerce where students in institutions of higher learning can undertake mid-career work
experience attachment in industries which are compatible with student’s area of study. The
students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is a skill Training program designed
to expose and prepare students for the Industrial work situation which they are likely to meet
after graduation. Participation in SIWES has become a necessary pre-condition for the award
of diploma and degree certificate in specific disciplines in most institutions of higher learning
in the country in accordance with the education policy of government.

1.2 BRIEF HISTORY OF SIWES

The word SIWES (Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme) was introduce by the federal
government in the year 1973 to develop the technological, physical and social skill of our

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nation, through this, adequate and intelligent student are provide the department involved the
actual challenge various discipline before they can be awarded as am National Diploma (ND)
graduate.

1.3 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF SIWES

 Provide an avenue for students in institutions of higher learning to acquire industrial

skills and experience in their approved course of study and also by interacting with
people with more experience in the field under consideration.
 Prepare students for the industrial work situation which they are likely to meet after
graduation.
 Expose students to work methods and techniques in handling equipment and
machinery that are mostly not available in their various institutions.
 Provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge in real world situation
thereby reducing the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical work.
 Enlist and strengthen employers’ involvement in the entire educational process and
prepare students for employment in Industry and Commerce

1.4 ROLES OF STUDENT

 Attend SIWES orientation programme before going on attachment.

 Comply with the establishment’s rule and regulation.
 Arrange living accommodation during the period of attachment.
 Record all training activity done and other assignment in the log book.
 Complete SPEI from ITF, FORM 8 and get it endorsed by the employer for
submission to the ITF.

1.5 OBJECTIVES OF THE REPORT

The objectives of the SIWES report are;

 To make through explanation of the work done during my four month industrial
training.
 To fulfill the requirement for national diploma in computer science.
 To contribute to the body of knowledge and to enhance the understanding of the
writer about a similar or same job.

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1.6 CORE VALUES

 Integrity
 Services
 Commitment
 Excellence
 Professionalism

1.7 THE LOGBOOK

The logbook issued to student on attachment by the institution was used to record all daily
activities that took place during the period of attachment, and it was checked and endorse
by the industry based/institution based supervisors and ITF during supervision.

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 CHAPTER TWO

2.1 ORGANIZATIONS CHART OF SOFTCODTECH NG, IBADAN OYO STATE

MANAGING DIRECTOR

ADMINISTRATIVE
SECRETARY
MANAGER

SUPERVISOR INSTRUCTORS

IT/ SIWES STUDENTS

2.2 BRIEF HISTORY OF SOFTCODTECH NG

Softcodtech is a forward-looking private organization established in the year 2020. It is

founded and managed by Mr. Alade Abolaji.

It is a non-governmental organization in Oyo state. They operate ICT which is situated at

Computer Science Building, The polytechnic, Ibadan. Oyo State. Their main Headquarters is
situated at 7, Adesanya Street, Mafoluku Oshodi, Lagos State.

Softcodtech Ng is focused on developing digital software solutions that are needed for the
21st century. As an information and technology company, they build upcoming developers a
way into the programming world.

This company is head by the director and administrative manager next to him followed by the
supervisor and the instructors.

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2.3 Vision of the Company

Bringing inspiration and innovation to every part of the world through the use of Technology.

2.4 Mission of the Company

The mission of Softcodtech Ng is dedication in solving clients' business challenges by

providing services in customized software application and also a learning center for
upcoming developers.

2.5 Company Area of Specialization

Softcodtech Area of specialization is categorizes into various sections;

1. Computer programming training

2. Enterprise Software
3. Website Development
4. Mobile Computing
5. IT Consulting / Professional Services

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 CHAPTER THREE

3.0 INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

3.1 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Software development is the process programmers use to build computer programs.

The process is also known as the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), includes several
phases that provide a method for building products that meet technical specifications and
other requirements.

 Steps in the development process

 Needs identifications
 Requirement analysis Design
 Development and implementation
 Testing o Deployment and maintenance

Types of software

1. System software

2. Application software

Application software is sub-divided in into some branches, the programming language I

used/learnt to develop this applications is C-sharp(C#)

1. Console application

2. Windows form application

3. Asp.net core and many more

3.1.1 Console Applications

A console application, in the context of c#, is an application that takes input and displays
output at a command line console with access to three basics data streams: standard input,
standard out and standard error. It displays output with help of command prompt with less
graphical user interface (GUI).

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The console application primarily is designed for the following reasons,

 To provide a simple user interface for applications requiring little or no user

interaction, such as samples for learning c# language features and command-line
utility programs.
 Automated testing, which can reuse automation implementation resources. Console
applications don’t have any graphical user interface, they will have character-based
interfaces.

Console applications don’t have any graphical user interface, they will have character-based
interfaces.

FIG1. 3.1.2 THE CODE OF THE ADDITION OF ANY TWO NUMBERS IN

CONSOLE APPLICATION

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 FIG2. 3.1.1 THE OUTPUT OF THE ADDITION OF ANY TWO NUMBERS USING
(COMMAND PROMPT (CMD)) IN CONSOLE APPLICATIONS

3.1.2 WINDOWS FORM APPLICATIONS

A window form in C# application is one that runs on the desktop of a computer. Visual studio
form along with c# can be used to create a windows form application. Controls can be added
to the windows forms c# via toolbox in visual studio. Controls such as labels, checkbox,
radio-button etc. can be added to the form via the toolbox. It provides Graphical User
Interface (GUI) the IDE and language use in developing a windows form applications is
visual studio and C# (C-SHARP). The course has being designed primarily for programmers
new to the .NET development platform.

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FIG 1. 3.1.3: IMAGE REPRESENTING THE DESIGN OF A WINDOW FORM
APPLICATION (4 GPA CALCULATOR)

FIG 2. 3.1.3: IMAGE REPRESENTING THE DESIGN OF A WINDOW FORM

APPLICATION (LOGIN SECTION)
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3.2 WEB DEVELOPMENT

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 CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION

4.1 CONCLUSION

In respective of the challenges encountered in this SIWES program, there were many things
that I have experienced and learned during the four (4) months of my industrial training at
SOFTCODTECH.NG the whole period was very educating, interesting and instructing.
Through this training I was able to gain new insight and more comprehensive understanding
about the real industry working condition and practice. It has provided me the opportunities
to develop and improve my soft and functional skills. All of this valuable experience and
knowledge that I have gained were not only acquired through direct involvement in task
given but also through other aspect of the training such as work observation, interaction with
colleagues, superior, and other people related to the field. From what I have undergone, I am
very sure that industrial training program has achieved its entire primary objectives. This
program has also prepared student to face the real working life. As a result of the program,
now I am more confidence to build my future career.

4.2 RECOMMENDATION:

1. School should provide a place of attachment for student.

2. Student should be paid monthly in their place of attachment by the SIWES body.

3. Supervisor should always visit student monthly in their various places of attachment.

4. School should always rehearse with industries, firm and companies were the student is
doing his/her industrial training to check and improve their facilities.

5. School should organize a seminal for student place of attachment (the industry) to
enable effective training of student.

6. Despite the challenges encountered I still wish to recommend my place of attachment

(SOFTCODTECH.NG) for schools and student who are yet to undergo their IT.

OR YOU CAN ALSO WRITE IT THIS WAY, REMOVE AFFTER

School should provide a place of attachment for student. Allowances should be paid to
students

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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. Supervisor should always visit

student monthly in their various places of attachment.

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