STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME

(SIWES) REPORT OF WORK DONE

ON

THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC ADO EKITI

BY

OLUWADARE BOLUWAJI PAUL

FPA/MC/21/2-0182

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE ,

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, ADO EKITI, EKITI STATE

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR

THE AWARD OF THE NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND)

IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

MARCH, 2023.

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 CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that this technical report on student industrial work experience
scheme (SIWES) was carried out by OLUWADARE BOLUWAJI PAUL with
Matriculation Number FPA/MC/21/2-0182 under my supervisor and submitted
to the Department of computer sciences , Federal Polytechnic Ado, Ekiti, Ekiti
State

Siwes Supervisor Date

Head of Department Date

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
With a deep sense of appreciation, respect and gratitude, I want to say a big
thanks to my parents; Mr & Mrs Oluwadare for their caring. I also want to
express my appreciation to my immediate supervisors, and Head of my
department for their intellectual support during our work together. Not
forgetting the other staffs and my siwes colleagues. Also, not forgetting my
friends for showing love and care to me. My sincere appreciation also goes to
all department lecturer in computer sciences that has been by me all this while.
Thanks and God bless you all.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Cover Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract v
Table of Content vi
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction to siwes 1
1.1 Objectives of Siwe 2

1.2 Organizational Profile 2

CHAPTER TWO 4
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Microsoft Word 4
2.3 Different Computer Components 4
2.3 CPU (Central Processing Unit) 5
2.4 Types of Central Processing Unit (CPU) 6
2.5 Installing of software 7
2.6 Introduction to Microsoft word 7
2.7 Creating new document 9
2.8 How To Operate Computer System 10
2.9 Operating a Photocopy Machine 10
2.10 Configuring of Computer 10
2.11 Troubleshooting 10
2.12 Sending of Email 11
2.13 Printing of Document 11
2.15 Introduction to Disk 11

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2.17 File and Folder 11

2.18 Introduction to Corel Draw

2.19 Graphic design 14
2.0 Lamination of Document 15
CHAPTER THREE 16

3.0 Some Uses in Terminology 16

CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations 20
4.1 Summary 20
Conclusion 20
Recommendations 20

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 CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION OF SIWES

The students industrial work scheme (SIWES) in the higher institution is

a skill training program design to expose and prepare students for the industrial
work situation they are likely to meet after graduation. The duration of the
programme is four months which is included in curriculum of THE FEDERAL
POLYTECHNIC ADO EKITI in the second year, first semester. The
programme also carries a number of credits units in the polytechnic curriculum.
The scheme affords students the opportunity of familiarizing and exposing
themselves to the needed experience in handling equipment and machinery that
are usually not available in their institutions.

Before the establishment of the scheme, there was a growing concern

among industrialist that graduates of institutions of higher learning lacked
adequate practical background studies preparatory for employment in industries.
Thus, the employers were of the opinion that the theoretical education going on
in the higher institutions was not responsive to the needs of the employers of
labour.

It is against this background that the rationale for initiating and designing
the scheme by fund during its formative years 1973/1974 was introduced to
acquaint student with the skills of handling employer’s equipment and
machinery.

The ITF solely funded the scheme during its formative years. But as the
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 National University Commission (NUC) and National Board for Technical
Education (NBTE). Later the Federal Government in November 1984 reverted
to the management and implementation of the SIWES program to ITF and it

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was effectively taken over by Industrial Training Funds (ITF) in July 1985 with
the funding being solely borne by the Federal Government.

1.1 OBJECTIVES OF SIWES

Specifically, the objectives of student’s industrial work experience scheme are

to:

1. Provide an avenue for students in the Nigerian higher institution to

acquire industrial skills and experience in their course of study.

2. Prepare students for the work situation they are likely to meet after
graduation.

3. Expose students to work methods and techniques in handling equipment

and machinery that may not be available in the polytechnic.

4. Make the transition from the polytechnic to the field of work easier and
thus enhance students contact for later job placement.

5. Provide students with an opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge

with practical work thereby bridging the gap between higher institution
work and actual practice.

6. Getting students acquainted to different industrial work methods and that

may not be available in higher institution.

1.2 Organizational Profile

His Grace Business Centre Mini-Mart Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and its major
activities are in the area of Internet services, Networking, ICT maintenance,
computer maintenance, computer training centre, typesetting, project binding,
photocopying and sales of stationeries etc.
The establishment has a total employment size of three (3) professional
staff and about five (5) non-professional staff in which I was introduces to the
staff in the organization and I was show my duty in the organization. It is
sectionalized into nine namely: ondo , ondo state

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 Internet services,
 Networking,
 ICT maintenance,
 Computer maintenance,
 Computer training,
 Typesetting,
 Project binding,
 Photocopying and
 Sales of stationeries

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 CHAPTER TWO
2.0 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
Different Computer Components
I was introduced to different computer component such as Monitor, Keyboard,
Central Processing Unit (CPU), Mouse, Printer etc. and how such component
can be connected and functions properly while using the computer system. I
was also introduced to different computer packages like; Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, CorelDraw. I was exposed
to different browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera Mini,
internet explorer, UC browser etc. these browsers can be used to assess internet
while working online.
2.1 Microsoft Word
I was introduced to Microsoft word and its formatting features that will enable
me accomplish a task assigned to me.
A computer is an electronic machine that processes raw data to give
information as output. An electronic device that accepts data as input, and
transforms it under the influence of a set of special instructions called Programs,
to produce the desired output (referred to as Information).

2.2 COMPONENT OF COMPUTER

Every computer system has the following three basic components:

i. Input unit

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 ii. Central processing unit
iii. Output unit

I. Input Unit

These components help users enter data and commands into a computer system.
Data can be in the form of numbers, words, actions, commands, etc. The main
function of input devices is to direct commands and data into computers.
Computers then use their CPU to process this data and produce output.

II. Central Processing Unit (CPU)

After receiving data and commands from users, a computer system now has to
process it according to the instructions provided. Here, it has to rely on a
component called the central processing unit.

The CPU further uses these three elements:

a. Memory Unit

b. Arithmetic and Logic Unit

c. Control Unit
III. Output Unit
The third and final component of a computer system is the output unit. After
processing of data, it is converted into a format which humans can understand.
After conversion, the output units displays this data to users. Examples of output
devices include monitors, screens, printers and speakers. Thus, output units
basically reproduce the data formatted by the computer for users’ benefit.
2.3 CPU (Central Processing Unit)
CPU or Central Processing Unit is a processor which helps the computer to
executes the data and instructions for the user. It processes all the data and
instruction is received through the software or hardware which is running on the
computer. The CPU contains the circulatory which is needed to process and
executes the results. It is known as the CPU (Central Processing Unit) and is

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also known as the Central Processor which is place on a motherboard. That’s
why it is the most important component for a computer and also we know the
CPU as the brain of the computer.
2.4 Types of Central Processing Unit (CPU)
i. Single Core CPU
The oldest type of computer CPU available is single-core CPUs, and this was
initially the only CPU type that could be used on computers.
Single-core CPUs can only start one task at a time, so multitasking wasn’t very
successful.
This means output declines were noticeable every time more than one
application was running. It is the oldest CPU type available and employed in
most personal and official computers. The single-core CPU can execute only
one command at a time, and it’s not efficient in multi-tasking. It signifies a
markable declination in performance if more than a single application is
executed. If one operation is started, the second process should wait until the
first one is finished. But if it is fed with multiple operations, the computer’s
performance is drastically reduced. The performance of a single-core CPU is
based on its clock speed by measuring its power.
ii. Dual-core CPU
It is a single CPU that comprises two strong cores and functions like a dual
CPU acting like one. Unlike CPUs with a single core, processors with dual-core
must switch back and forth within a variable array of data streams. When more
threads execute, the dual-core CPU effectively manages to multitask. To utilize
the dual-core CPU effectively, the running programs and operating system
should have a unique code called simultaneous multi-threading technology
embedded in it. Dual-core CPU is more rapid than a single-core, but it is not
robust as a quad-core CPU.
iii. Quad-core CPU
The quad-core CPU is a refined model of multiple-core CPU features and
design with four cores on a single CPU. Like a dual-core CPU, which divides

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the workload between the cores, quad-core enables effective multitasking. It
doesn’t signify any operation that is four times faster than others. Unless the
applications and program executed on it by SMT code will fasten the speed and
becomes unnoticeable. People who must execute multiple programs
simultaneously, such as gamers, use CPUs with multiple cores. The series of
Supreme Commander is optimized for multiple-core CPUs.
2.5 Installing of Software
I was taught how to install software on computer and the function of the
software on the system.
2.6 INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD
This is a basic computer workshop. Microsoft Word is a word processing
program. We use it to create documents such as letters and reports. In this
workshop, we will learn the parts of the window; create and format documents.

Common Shortcut Keys

Ctrl‐A ‐ Select All
Ctrl‐B ‐ Bold Shift
Ctrl‐C ‐ Copy
Ctrl‐D ‐ Font Dialog
Ctrl‐E ‐ Center
Ctrl‐F ‐ Open Navigation Pane (find)
Ctrl‐G ‐ Go to
Ctrl‐H ‐ Replace
Ctrl‐I ‐ Italicize
Ctrl‐J ‐ Full Justify
Ctrl‐K ‐ Hyperlink

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Ctrl‐L ‐ Left Align
Ctrl‐M ‐ Increase Indent
Ctrl‐N ‐ New Document
Ctrl‐O ‐ Open Document
Ctrl‐P ‐ Print
Ctrl‐Q ‐ Reset Paragraph
Ctrl‐R ‐ Right Align
Ctrl‐S ‐ Save
Ctrl‐T ‐ Increase Hanging Indent
Ctrl‐U ‐ Underline
Ctrl‐V ‐ Paste
Ctrl‐W ‐ Close Document
Ctrl‐X ‐ Cut
Ctrl‐Y ‐ Redo
Ctrl‐Z ‐ Undo
Format Font: Most options to change the format of the text can be found on the
Home tab, in the Font group
a. List of Fonts ‐ Changes the shape of the selected text.
b. List of Font Sizes ‐ Changes the size of the selected text.
c. Grow Font ‐ Increases the size of the selected text
d. Shrink Font ‐ Decreases the size of the selected text
e. Change Case ‐ Changes the capitalization of your selected text.
f. Clear Formatting ‐ Change the selected text to the default settings.
g. Bold ‐ Changes selected text appear darker
h. Italic ‐ Changes selected text to appear slanted
i. Underline ‐ Changes selected text to have a single line under the
text.
j. Strikethrough ‐ Changes the selected to have a single line through
the middle of the letters.
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 k. Subscript ‐ Changes the selected text to be small and lowered.
l. Superscript ‐ Changes the selected text to be small and raised.
m. Text Effects ‐ Changes the text to have more dramatic appearance.
n. Text Highlight Color ‐ Changes the mouse to a highlighter.
o. Font Color ‐ Changes the selected text to the chosen color
p. More Font – Opens the Font dialog box with more Font settings
Split cells

1. Select the cell that you want to split.

2. Select Layout > Split Cells.
3. Enter the number of columns or rows that you want to split the selected cell
into, and then select OK.
Exiting Word
Exit Word means to close all documents from the Application Microsoft word
and Close the Application. This can be done by 1. Click theFiletab, and then
click Exit. 2. Or, Press Alt+F4 (Function key) Or, Click on the Close Button
from the Document.
2.7 HOW TO CLOSE AN ACTIVE WINDOW
To close the active window, you can also click Close Current Window on the
File menu or press CTRL+F4
Opening a document.
Click the Open page tab, This page displays locations from which you can open
existing documents as well as a list of the documents you recently worked on.
The content of the Places list varies based on your available resources.
Closing a Document
As you know Microsoft word is an application in Windows, which allows
to open multiple documents at a time side by side. Closing represents to close
the active document which can be done by 1. Click the File tab, and then click

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Close. 2. Or, press Ctrl+W. 3. Or, Press Ctrl+F4 (Function key) 4. Or, Click on
the Close Button from the Document Window.
2.7 Creating new document
Steps to create a New Blank document
1. Select File->New 39
2. Select Blank Document from listed Templates
3. Click on Create
How to view Microsoft word using keyboard
Press the Windows key and "R" on the keyboard at the same time to bring up
the Run dialogue. Type "WinWord.exe" without quotation marks into the box.
How to view Microsoft word using mouse
Use the left button on the mouse to click on the Start button. Then click on
programmes and then double-click on the MSWORD programme.
2.8 HOW TO OPERATE COMPUTER SYSTEM STEP BY STEP?
Step 1: Find the 'on' button. It probably looks like this (but might be square or
oblong!):
Step 2: Push the button. On some computers, the button lights up when the
computer is on. ...
Step 3: Now you need to log in.
2.10 Lamination of Document
I was also taught by boss on how to operate laminating machine. I was directed
to laminate paper ID card and WAEC certificate for customer
2.9 Operating a Photocopy Machine
My boss taught me how to operate photocopy machine. I was given full
project to photocopies and collate it final binding in bindery section.
2.10 Configuring of Computer
Configure of computer this is putting together all computer component
together such as monitor, keyboard, UPS, CPU, Mouse before starting the
operation on the system. I was also taught how to take care of your computer by

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not putting the computer near the wall, avoid water, proper shot down of
computer.
2.11 Troubleshooting
I was taught by my boss on how to troubleshoot a minor faulty on the computer
system so that the operation can go on smoothly

2.12 Sending of Email

I was taught by my boss on how to create an email. I was also learnt on
how to attach a document on the email created before sending it. I also learnt
how to download documents sent to an email respectively.
2.13 Printing of Document
I was taught by my boss on how to prints from the system by pressing
Ctro+ P on the system through the help of printer.
2.14 Printer
Printers is an output device used in printing of document from the system in
other to view the hard copy of what has been done on the system by the system
instructor.
2.15 Introduction to Disk
Disk: This is hardware used to record information and store it for the
period of long time. Types of disk which includes i) hard disk ii) floppy disk
Hard disk is capable of storing more fills than floppy disk, I was also taught
how to handle hard disk and the area to be exposed to the sun and touch
2.17 File and Folder

Files: A file unit of storage of a program in Dos, a file name should not
be move than eight characters.

Folders: A folder is a place where multiple document/files is kept. In Dos

folders are called directory.

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I was taught how to create a folder in desktop by right click the mouse and click
on new in the fly-out, click folder consecutively.

2.18 INTRODUCTION TO COREL DRAW

CorelDraw is a vector graphics editor developed and marketed by Alludo
(formerly Corel Corporation). It is also the name of the Corel graphics suite,
which includes the bitmap-image editor Corel Photo-Paint as well as other
graphics-related programs
Uses of CorelDraw
Some of the common uses of CorelDraw are: Magazine Designing, News Paper
Designing, Books Designing, Illustration Making, and Logo Making.
Different Tools in CorelDraw
Below is some important tool in CorelDraw, which are as follows:

1. Pick Tool

This tool allows you to pick or select the object and transform it. You can
position the object too.
2. Shape Tool

If you want to edit the shape of objects chosen by the pick tool, then you can
use this tool.
3. Free Transform Tools
This tool allows you to alter the image objects with the help of rotation angle,
rotation free, and resize. It also lets you bend the image structure.

 Smudge Brush: This tool will help you change and distort the picture in
general with engaging shorelines.

 Roughen Brush: This tool will let you change as well as distort the
outline shape of the sketch in general with engaging shorelines.

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 4. Crop Tool

This tool can be used in clipping the region of an image that is not needed.

 Virtual Segment Delete: If you want to remove an object which is a part

of an intersection, then you can use this tool.

 Erase: It helps to get rid of some areas of the image.

5. Zoom Tool

It helps you change the level of magnification in the illustration window to look
at the object more intently. In simple words, it is used as a magnifying glass.
 Hand: It helps in balancing the images that materialize in the image
window

6. Curve Tools

 Freehand Tool: This tool lets you sketch curves and lines with the help of
a mouse. Essentially it is used for sketching.

 Bezier: It helps to draw curves in the shape of a solitary line per point.

 Pen: It helps in sketching curves in the form of a node.

 Three-Point Curve: It helps you in drawing a curve first by identifying the

start and the endpoint, then its center.

 Poly-line: It lets you sketch curves and lines in preview mode.

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  Dimension: It helps you sketch a horizontal, vertical, oblique and angular
line.

 Interactive Connector: It lets you combine the two objects accompanied

by a line.

7. Artistic Media Tool

It helps in accessing the sprayer, brush, calligraphic, preset and pressure tools.

8. Rectangle Tool

This tool helps you in drawing squares and rectangles to initiate boxes and
terms.

 Three-Point Rectangle: If you want to arrange boxes and create terms

from one point to another, this is the tool.

9. Ellipse Tool
This tool helps you sketch circles and ellipses.

2.19 GRAPHIC DESIGN

Graphic design is a craft where professionals create visual content to
communicate messages. By applying visual hierarchy and page layout
techniques, designers use typography and pictures to meet users' specific needs
and focus on the logic of displaying elements in interactive designs, to optimize
the user experience
2.0 Lamination of Document

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 I was also taught by boss on how to operate laminating machine. I was
directed to laminate paper ID card and WAEC certificate for customer

Summary of the Weekly Activities Performed in the Organization

Week One
On arrival in the establishment where I did my industrial training, I was
introduced to different sections/department within the organization. I was also
introduced to the staff in the organization by my boss. I was also introduced to
different computer packages; like Microsoft word and shortcut key

Week Two
I was taught the different features on Microsoft word to enhance my
operation on a task given by my boss. I also learnt how to type and format
document. I was giving some photocopies to do. I was taught how to type a
mailable document i.e. a document free of error. I was given some document to
photocopies.
Week Three
I did some photocopy I was directed to create a folder to save some vital
document on it. I also create email account for customer. I further learnt how to
reset a password on the malfunction email account. I also learnt how to
download file on email respectively.
Week Four
I was introduce to selling of accessories and printing
Week Five
I was taught how to disk and disk driver
Week Six
I was taught component of computer and their and I did some
examination
Week Seven

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 I was given a task on window after introducing me to the environment by
asking me to type and save some document on desktop ICT component
Week Eight
I was taught wood pad environment and types, and also their
uses/functions and printing of document
Week Nine
I was taught by my component
Week Ten
I was taught how to use excel
Week Eleven
I was taught by my ms excell.
Week Twelve
I create a folder for saving a document. I also type some official
document and printed before photocopy.
Week Thirteen
I was given some document to type by my boss. I also did some
lamination, photocopies some document, out device on computer such as printer
Week Fourteen
I was given some document to type by my boss. I also did some
lamination, photocopies some document.

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 CHAPTER THREE

3.0 Some Uses in Terminology

Term Description

Modem A hardware device that is used to transfer information between

computers via a phone line. Modem comes from the 2 words
Modulation & Demodulation. A Modem converts information
from analog to digital and vice versa.

Software A package of instructions that causes the computer to do

something. Examples include application programs and games.

Directory A catalog for files stored on the Hard disk of a computer. It is a

mechanism to group files. The topmost directory is called the root
directory; the directories within a directory are called sub
directories.

Floppy A magnetic disk which is used to store data. Floppy disks are

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Disk often used to transfer files from one computer to another or to
backup important files.

Keyboard An input device that is used for entering data into a computer or
giving it an instruction to do something specific. The key
arrangements resemble that of a typewriter plus it has additional
keys for specific functions.

Mouse An input device used to maximize the benefits of a Graphical User

Interface. The mouse also has a pointer on the screen that is
moved by moving the mouse up or down or from side to side.
Generally, a mouse has two buttons which activates various tasks
either by a single or a double click.

CPU Central Processing Unit. This refers to the brains of the computer
the microchip.

Memory Chips that hold information that the computer needs to use. These
chips are connected directly to the Microprocessor. There are two
types of Memory Chip:-

Random Access Memory (RAM)

Read Only Media (ROM)

CD- Compact Disk - Read only Media. Plastic disc that can contain
ROM enormous amounts of information.

Active In Windows, the front-most window on the desktop. The window

Window which accepts any keyboard input

PC Personal Computer. Also sometimes used to distinguish an IBM

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 compatible computer from a Macintosh computer.

RAM Random Access Memory. It is a temporary storage area that the

processor uses to execute programs and to hold data.

Output Stuff you get back from the computer. Examples of output are:
text/graphics displayed on the monitor, sounds from the speakers,
a printed page from the printer.

Input Stuff you tell the computer to do. This can be from external
devices like a keyboard, mouse, or microphone.

Hard The Hard Disk is where the data is stored within the computer.
Disk

Disk The hardware which performs the basic operations on the hard
Drive disk - including rotating the disk & reading/writing data to the
disk.

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 CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 SUMARRY, CONCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION
4.1 Summary

This report is based on computer repair and software and how to make
the computer function effectively.

4.2 Conclusion

This industrial training has afforded me the basic practical and theoretical
knowledge that I may not have gotten from the lecture room. It also gave me the
opportunity to have a feel of what it would be like after graduation when I start
working.
4.3 Recommendation

1. In order to expand the responsibility of promoting and encouraging the

acquisition of skills in the industry and commerce with the view to
generating a pool of trained indigenous manpower sufficient to meet the
need of the nation’s economy,

2. That the government should make consented efforts to investing the

activities of the Industrial Training Fund to improve on the public

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 awareness of the program, as it is a laud able program which goes a long
way in developing the leaders of tomorrow and the general development
of the Country economy.

3. That the industrial training fund (I.T.F) should play more leading roles in
providing avenues for placement of students, as it tends to be an arduous
task in securing place of attachment.

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