A TECHNICAL REPORT ON

STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME

(SIWES)

UNDERTAKEN AT
GATEWAY COMPUTER TRAINING INSTITUTE
NO2. BEIRUT ROAD, KANO

BY
OGUNLEYE EMMANUEL OLUBUNMI
REGISTRATION NUMBER: 09283302

SUBMITTED TO

COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR

THE 300 LEVEL INDUSTRIAL TRAINING PROGRAMME

NOVEMBER 2012
 DEDICATION

This report is dedicated to God Almighty for his mercy and Grace that kept me
throughout the period of my industrial attachment.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

My profound gratitude goes to the Almighty God who has made it possible for me to
complete this program.

I am also grateful to my parents, Mr. & Mrs. Bunmi Ogunleye, and my Uncle, Mr.
Clement Ogunleye for his financial support, moral support and hospitality.

Finally, my regard goes to my colleagues and everyone that contributed to the success of
my training.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS………………………………………………………...3

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

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

1.0 Introduction
1.1 Objectives of the industrial Training
1.2 History of Industrial Training Fund (ITF)
1.3 Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme
1.4 Aims and Objectives of SIWES
1.5 Components and Composition of SIWES
1.6 Scope of SIWES
1.7 Brief history of Gateway Computer Training Institute
1.8 Organization chart of gateway computer training institute

CHAPTER TWO……………………………………………………………………8
2.0 Introduction to the Organization
2.1 What is Computer?
2.2 Types of Computer
2.3 Computer system
2.3.1 Hardware
2.3.2 Software
2.3.3 Categories of Software
2.4 Microsoft word
2.5 How to format a system
2.5.1 Steps to format a computer system
2.6 Microsoft Excel
2.7 Microsoft PowerPoint
2.8 Microsoft Access

CHAPTER THREE 13
3.0 Conclusion

Recommendation 14

References 15

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 CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Objective of the Industrial Training
The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme is an avenue for many students to see
the practical aspects of what is being taught in school, it is an avenue for students to learn
from their colleagues from other institutions what they were taught in school. it gives
students an opportunity to broaden their perspectives, understanding and knowledge in
various fields of study, it exposes students to realities of work places, and the scheme
gives room for interaction with professionals in their fields.

1.2 HISTORY OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FUND (ITF

Industrial Training Fund (ITF)
The industrial training fund (I.T.F), which was established in 1985, it is charged
with the responsibility of ensuring that the objectives of the Federal Government is not
relegated to the background. This body ensures that the students participate actively and
intensively in the industrial training scheme.
This technical report, which is an embodiment of the activities of the Industrial
Training (IT) is one of the requirements for the awards of bachelor’s degree in computer
science.

1.3 Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)

The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) was established in
1973. It was aimed at solving the problems of lack of adequate practical skills by
graduates of tertiary institutions.

1.4 Aims and Objectives of SIWES

The objectives of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme are to:
Provide an avenue for students in the Nigerian Universities to acquire industrial
skills and experience in their respective courses of study;
Prepare students for the work situation they are likely to meet after graduation;
Expose students to work methods and techniques in handling equipment and
machinery that may not be available in the universities;

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 Provide students with an opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge in real
work situation, thereby bridging the gap between university work and actual
practices;
SIWES has been generally accepted and has become a prerequisite for the award of
Diploma and Degree certificates in most tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This is also in
accordance with the educational policy of the Nigerian government.

1.5 Components and Composition of SIWES

The main operators of SIWES are the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Nigeria
University Commission (NUC), NBTE, NCCE and labor workers in the institution.

1.6 Scope of SIWES

This report is limited to the activities which I participated in during the course of
my Industrial Training exercise at Gateway Computer Training Institute over the period
of four months from the 19th of November, 2012 to 22nd of March, 2013.
This activity involves how to be an effective user of the computer system and
becoming an IT expert in the industry, it also involves how to maintain a computer
system, to carry out graphic designs and to design a website.

1.7 Brief history of Gateway Computer Training Institute

Gateway Computer Training Institute was established in the year 2002, it is an institute
that is aimed at reducing the level of computer illiteracy in the world at large. The
Training institute has been accredited by the Computer Professionals of Nigeria (CPN).

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 1.8 ORGANIZATION CHART OF GATEWAY COMPUTER TRAINING
INSTITUTE

Director of Head of
Training Departments

Industrial Training Teaching Engineering

Department staffs Department

Internet Non-Teaching
Café/Business staffs
centre
Administrator

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 CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Introduction to the Organization
I was posted to my department on my first day by the Head of Departments who also
introduced me to the trainees in the IT department and told me more about my role as a
student in the computer department. I was introduced to computer system (Hardware,
software, etc).

2.1 What is Computer?

A computer is a device that accepts data as input, processes it and produces a result as
output.

2.2 Types of Computer

Mini – Computers

Micro – Computers

Mainframe Computers

2.3 COMPUTER SYSTEM

A computer system is made up of both hardware and software. Software is another term
for computer programs, these are programs that run on a computer system, the hardware
components are useless without the necessary software. Hardware refers to the physical
components that make up a computer system. These include the computer's processor,
memory, monitor, keyboard, mouse, disk drive, printers, etc.

2.3.1 Hardware
The hardware of a computer system is made up of a number of electronic devices
connected together. These are the parts of the computer system we can see, touch and
move from one place to another. Examples of hardware components include: Visual
Display Unit (VDU), keyboard, mouse, joystick, light pens, printers, scanners, modems,
etc.
Hardware components are divided into 3 different parts:

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 I. INPUT COMPONENTS: These devices are connected to the computer
through ports and sockets, they are used to send information to the computer
system, examples of input component include; keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc.
II. PROCESSING COMPONENT: This processes information that has been
sent to the computer system through the input devices, the central processing
system is the major processing component of a computer system
III. OUTPUT COMPONENT: These devices brings out the processed
information, examples of output components include; monitor, printers, speakers,
etc.
2.3.2 Software
Software is a program that runs on a computer system; Examples of software include
Microsoft Word, Corel-Draw, Internet explorer, Microsoft Access, Visual Basic, Oracle
10g, Microsoft Power-point, Dream weaver, Microsoft Excel, etc.
2.3.3 Categories of Software
Software is divided into two categories.
Systems Software

Application Software

System Software: includes the operating system and all the utilities that enable the
computer windows to function effectively.
Application Software: includes programs that do real work to users. For example, word
processors, spreadsheet packages, web editors, graphic designs and database management
systems.

2.4 MICROSOFT WORD

Microsoft Word is a word processing package that can be used to create, edit, view, store,
retrieve, and print textual materials. Examples of word processors include; MultiMate,
Loco script, Professional Writers, WordStar, etc.

MAJOR ADVANTAGES OF WORD PROCESSORS OVER TYPE WRITERS

Spacing: (only accessible through the Format Command): Adjust the “Line
Spacing” as well as the spacing before or after a new paragraph.

Bullets and Numbering

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 Numbering: Word automatically places numbers in front of each new line of
text.

Bullets: Word automatically places bullets in front of each new line of text.

Indentation: Increase and Decrease the amount of space between the left margin
and the left side of the text.

Bullets and Numbering Format(only accessible through the Format Command):

allows you to change the style of your bullets and numbering system

Format Painter: Once you get a section of text to look the way you want it to, you can
copy all of its attributes to another section of text using the “Format Painter” tool. This
tool looks like a paintbrush and is located to the right of the “Paste” tool on the standard
toolbar.

2.5 HOW TO FORMAT A SYSTEM

To format a system means to wipe the entire content of a computer system, it is also used
to change the windows of a computer system

2.5.1 STEPS TO FORMAT A COMPUTER SYSTEM

In order to format the hard drive of a computer system, the first step is to;
 insert the Windows installation disc,
 reboot your computer,
 Press any key when prompted, and then follow the instructions that appear.
 On the install windows page, select your language and other preferences, and then
click Next,
 click I accept the license terms, and then click Next,
 On the, which type of installation do you want? Page, click Custom,
 On the where do you want to install Windows? Page, Click Drive Options
(advanced).
 Click the partition that you want to format and click format, Delete all
unnecessary partitions, Once you have deleted all of the partitions
 Select the Unallocated Space Partition and click format. Pick the formatting
option that you want. When you’ve finished formatting.

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  Click Next. Follow the instructions to finish installing Windows, which include
naming your computer and setting up an initial user account.

2.6 MICROSOFT EXCEL

Microsoft Excel is an electronic spreadsheet package that is used to manage, analyze and
provide a graphical representation of data, this application package is used in financial
institutions such as banks, insurance houses, account division of any organization, etc. It
allows easy calculation of values by means of formula and functions. Other spreadsheet
packages include Lotus 123, Viscalee, Quatropo, etc.

2.7 MICROSOFT POWERPOINT

Microsoft PowerPoint is a high-powered software tool used for presenting information in
a dynamic slideshow format. Some of the elements which power point can incorporate
into your presentation with ease are texts, charts, graphs, sound effects, videos, etc. This
application package can be used in media houses for advertisement, in theater houses for
entertainment and film production; it also allows easy communication of strategy in
governmental and non-governmental agencies.

FEATURES OF MICROSOFT POWERPOINT

 It can be used for the dissemination of information
 It can be used for advertisement
 It allows easy communication of strategy
 It can be used for entertainment

2.8 MICROSOFT ACCESS

Microsoft access is a relational database management system whose features are designed
to suit the needs of users, it is an application used to create database. A database is an
integral and organized collection of structured data that shares some common
characteristics. Examples of database objects include; Tables, Queries, Forms, Reports,
etc.
 Tables: This is the fundamental structure of a database, they store data in
row and column format similar to spreadsheet packages.

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 Queries: This is used to extract data from tables based on user-supplied
criteria. Queries enable users to view fields from more than one table in the same
record, they are also used to perform computations i.e. calculations.
 Forms: This display data in a useful format similar to the day-today office
form based on users’ defined custom format. Forms can also be used to perform
computations.
 Reports: This is used to preview and print tables or queries

FUNCTIONS OF A DATABASE
 Database provides data integration
 Retrieval of stored data is easy and fast
 It encourages data independence
 Database saves time of completion and processing among others.

FEATURES OF A DATABASE
 Duplication of data items is minimized
 The stored data is usually large
 Data can be accessed in many different ways

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 CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Conclusion
The opportunity to work at Gateway Computer Training Institute gave me the chance to
experience a variety of types of computer activities in theory and practical aspects. Many
thanks are extended to Gateway Computer Training Institute for allowing me to
undertake my industrial training with them, and to use the details of the projects I was
involved in for inclusion in this report.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

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REFERENCES

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