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A REPORT ON THE STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

SCHEME (SIWES); WRITTEN IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT FOR THE
REQUIREMENT OF THE COURSE CSC 399

DONE AT

GENESIS COMPUTERS

BY

OKIKE EDWARD CHUKWUEZUGO

MOUAU/CMP/19/107806

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE

12 JANUARY 2023
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DEDICATION

This SIWES report is dedicated to GOD Almighty, Mr. & Mrs. Isaiah Obasi for their spiritual
and financial support during my SIWES program.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

My appreciation first goes to God almighty, the creator of Heaven and Earth for granting me the
grace and privilege to be able to complete this SIWES program successfully and on schedule.

I am also grateful to my industrial based supervisors Mr. Emeghebo Cyriacus .N and my tutors
for their thorough supervision and useful advice which helped and also contributed to the success
of the SIWES program. May the almighty God make their days on Earth longer to reap the fruit
of their labour to the fullest.
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TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page 1

Dedication 2

Acknowledgement 3

Table of Content 4

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 About Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme 5

1.2 Brief history of Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme 7

1.3 Aims and Objectives of Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme 3

1.4 Role of Student during SIWES 3

1.5 Objectives of the Report 4

1.6 The Logbook 4

1.7 Brief history of the Establishment 5

1.8 Organization Chart 6

CHAPTER TWO: EXPERIENCE GAINED DURING THE SIWES EXERCISE

2.1 Introduction to computer 7

2.2 Introduction to ms-word 10

2.3 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 12

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CHAPTER THREE: SUMMARY, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION

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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 Computer Business Centre where I did my
SIWES training.

1.1 ABOUT STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME

The students industrial work experience (SIWES) was established in 1973 by the industrial
training fund (ITF) founded by the federal government of Nigeria and jointly coordinator by the
ITF and the national universities commission. It is a tripartite program involving the students, the
university and the industry. It is an accepted skills training program which forms part of the
approved minimum academic standard in various degree programs.

The students industrial 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.
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Participation in SIWES has become a necessary precondition 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 nation,
through this, adequate and intelligent student are provide the department involved in the actual
challenge in various discipline before they can be awarded a Bachelor Degree.

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.
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• 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 thorough explanation of the work done during my six month industrial training.

• To fulfil the requirement for Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

• To contribute to the body of knowledge and to enhance the understanding of the writer
about a similar or same job.

1.6 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.

1.7 BRIEF HISTORY OF GENESIS COMPUTERS

Genesis Computers is private organization, established in the year 2011. It is owned and manage
by Mr. Emeghebo Cyriacus .N

It is a non-governmental organization situated at 118 Ikot Ekpene Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
They operate Computer Business Centre that covers word processing, instant passport printing,
document printing and photocopy, document transfer, CD burning, online registration, hardware
maintenance, software maintenance, printing press, etc.

This company is head by the managing director and manager next to him followed by the
industrial based supervisor, staffs and the IT students.
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1.8 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OF GENESIS COMPUTERS

MANAGING DIRECTOR

MANAGER

INDUSTRIAL BASED
SUPERVISOR AND TUTORS

STAFFS

IT STUDENTS
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CHAPTER TWO

2.0 EXPERIENCE GAINED DURING THE SIWES EXERCISE

The student industrial work experience scheme (SIWES) exercise has contributed greatly in my
academic carrier, because I have gain some experience which is very useful to my field of study.
The first advantage acquire during my industrial training programme was that I was taught
computer component i.e. hardware and software, how to launch computer packages such as; Ms
Word, Ms excel etc. including their installation, configuration and troubleshooting. I also learned
how to diagnose and fix common problems with computers such as hardware and software
issues, network connectivity and security threats.

Furthermore, I developed skills in customer service and communication as I interacted with

clients on a daily basis to understand their needs and provide appropriate solutions. I also learned
about the importance of business development and financial management in running a successful
computer business centre.

Overall, my training at the computer business centre provided me with valuable practical
experience and knowledge in the field of computer hardware and software maintenance. It also
helped me to develop my technical and interpersonal skills, which I can apply in my future
career.

2.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER

A computer system can be micro, a mainframe or super computer consist of both hardware and
software. It is an electronic machine capable of accepting data, process the data into meaningful
information as output. The term computer is obtained from the word compute.

A computer is a machine or tool, which is capable of:

1. Taking input data

2. Storing the input data.

3. Processing the input data.

4. Producing the output report on paper or computer store for human being to use.
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INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES

Some of the Input Devices include:

1. Keyboard

2. Joystick

3. Mouse

4. Electronic pen

5. Track ball etc.

Output Devices Include:

1. Printer

2. Monitor

3. Plotters

4. Photocopier

PARTS OF A COMPUTER

There are two main parts of computers, hardware and software.

HARDWARES are all part of computer you can see and touch ranging from the smallest of
chips to the total unit called computer system.

SOFTWARES are list of instructions needed by a computer to perform specific tasks. Software
is often called a program; most times they are compilation of codes written in specific language.
There are types of software such as utility software, application software etc.

APPLICATION OF COMPUTER

Computer has varying applications ranging from the simplest tasks to the highly sophisticated
and seemly complicated. Computers can be applied to basic office jobs like typing memos,
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letters, graphic design, photo imaging and massive data analysis in different fields such as
communication, engineering, crime control, medicine and other technology based field.

Computer has made it possible to keep reliable records, to manage large files to conduct near
impossible searches, to manage and protect databases and promote secure and efficient payment
system.

CONNECTING COMPUTER TO POWER

This is very crucial and never learn it by trial. Let a competent technician demonstrate it to you.

Truth however is that it is as simple as connecting a video player and television set to themselves
and then to power. Once the technician has demonstrated this at least twice-then you are good to
go. The use of inverter and stabilizer for any computer is recommended, because of power
fluctuation.

3.1 INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD.

Microsoft word is a word processor software developed by Microsoft in 1983. It is the most
commonly used word processor software.

Microsoft word is a computer application used in typing, editing, storing, and printing of
professional quality documents, letters, reports, resumes, etc through a computer.

Some important keywords in the definition

1. Typing: This is done by using the keyboard .The keyboard as it is known as input device.
It has about 108 keys on it. There are five parts of the keyboards namely: function keys
e.g. f1-f12, computer keys e.g. Esc, ctrl, shift, cap etc. Typing keys A-Z, Dedicated keys
e.g. page up, page down, Arrow keys and Numeric keypad.
2. Editing. This is the act of correcting error(s) in a document. It also involves rearranging
the document so as to give a perfect, professional desired output.
3. Storing: This is the same thing as saving a document into the permanent memory so as to
able to re-call it any other time. It is needed and should always be done frequently so as
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to guide against loss of documents due to frequent power failure which can shutdown the
computer and erase any file that has not been saved.
4. Printing: This is the act of getting the soft copy of the document as a hardcopy through a
device called a printer using a paper.

Loading (Starting Microsoft Word)

• Put on the computer and allow it to boot up and display the windows environment or
desktop.
• After booting, click on the start button.

• Move the mouse to all programs  Select Microsoft Word  Wait for the loading.

Screen Element of Microsoft Word

1. Title Bar: A place where document name of the user appears.

2. Menu Bar: A place where all tools name that is use to perform different task appear e.g.
File, Edit, Format etc.
3. Formatting Bar: A place where icon that is used to change the attribute of our text e.g. B
for bold, I for italic, U for underline etc.
4. Standard Tool Bar: This bar show operation symbols that represent a command like
new, open, save, print, print preview, copy, cut and so on.
5. Scroll Bar: it is denoted by the triangle icon and it is used to move page up and down,
left and right.
3.2 INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program used to record and analyze numerical and statistical
data. Microsoft Excel provides multiple features to perform various operations like calculations,
pivot tables, graph tools, macro programming, etc. It is compatible with multiple OS like
Windows, Mac OS, Android and iOS.
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A excel spreadsheet can be understood as a collection of columns and rows that form a table.
Alphabetically letters are usually assigned to columns while numbers are usually assigned to
rows. The point where a column and a row meet is called a cell. The address of a cell is given by
the letter representing the column and the number representing a row.

When Microsoft Excel is fully loaded into the computer memory, the following will be seen.

• The spreadsheet/worksheet

• Rows, Columns and cells

• The mouse pointer and cursor

• Working menu and bars

PLOTTING OF CHART

Charts are graphical representation of the data in a worksheet. They are appealing and make it
easy for users to set comparisons patterns and trends in data. For instance, rather than having to
analyse several columns of worksheet you can see at a glance whatever the student in a given
class actually make the required average to pass.

Steps in plotting chart:

1. Select the whole data you want to produce its chart/graph.

2. Click on insert on the menu bar

3. On the submenu that appear, click on chart

4. Another dialogue box will appear where you have to select the type ofchart you want

5. Locate and click on finish to complete the process. So the chart will be displayed.

HOW TO CALCULATE SUM

We use sum when calculating addition in excel and before spreadsheet can respond to any
mathematical command. It must be entered as an equation. Therefore, to enter a function as an
equation, we must firstly start with “equals to” (=) sign.
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Steps in calculating sum:

1. Firstly, the data must be entered correctly as shown below

2. Then keep your cursor on the location you want sum to be displayed byclicking the
mouse there
3. Type =sum and open bracket “(“ then, click the mouse on the first cell you want to sum
now type “:” click mouse on the last cell containing the data to be sum
4. Then close the bracket “)”5. Press enter on the keyboard.

FONT FORMATTING

Font refers to every typed letter in the computer, while the formatting simply implies beautifying
e.g. colouring, bolding, italic, underlining etc.

Steps in formatting text:

1. Select the data by simply clicking on the cell

2. Click on format on the menu bar

3. Click on the cells on the submenu displayed

4. On another box that appears, locate and click on font

5. Use the mouse to scroll through the font’s dialogue box and click themouse on the
desired fonts size, colour, type etc.

INSERTING PERCENTAGE

One can choose insert percentage to replace a given data.

Steps in inserting percentage:

1. Select the data to be replaced

2. Click on format from the menu bar

3. Click on cell on the submenu displayed

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4. On the dialogue box that appears, click on Number

5. Then, locate and click on percentage

6. Click OK

INSERTING ROWS AND COLUMN

In case you need to type a given line of data in a given rows and column, but discover it has been
occupied by another data not worry, you can simply insert another row or column in the same
place.

Steps in inserting rows and column:

1. Keep your cursor where you want the row or column

2. Click on insert on the menu bar

3. On the submenu displayed, click on either row or column depending on your choice.

TEXT ALIGNMENT

One can choose to rotate their text to a given angle when working in Microsoft Excel.

Steps in apply text alignment:

1. Select/highlight the text to be aligned

2. Click on format on the menu bar

3. On the submenu displayed, click on cells

4. Locate and click on alignment on the dialogue box displayed

5. Locate degree under orientation, click on the degree type in the rotatingangle you want
e.g. 150,300,500,900
6. Click on OK.
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SHADING THE CELLS

You can choose to add pattern or colour to your worksheet to emphasize some certain point or to
enhance it appearance.

Steps in shading the cells:

1. Select the cells to be shaded

2. Click on format on the menu bar

3. Click on cells on the submenu displayed

4. On another dialogue box displayed, click on patterns

5. Then, click on the colour you want

6. Locate the arrow in front of pattern and click on it, where you will choose the pattern

7. Click on OK.

SORTING

Sorting means arrangement of data either in ascending or descending order. When ascending it
implies that the data will be arrange alphabetically while descending start with the last alphabet
coming first.

Steps in sorting:

1. Select all the data to be sorted

2. Click on start on the menu bar

3. Click on sort on the submenu displayed

4. On another dialogue box that appears, select the heading field you want to sort from the
available one under sort by
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5. Select either ascending or descending depending on your operation

6. Click on OK.

AUTO FILL

If you have lines of text that need to be numbered, you don’t actually need to waste much time
numbering it one after the other while you can use automatic filling to fill the numbering to any
destination of your choice in the worksheet.

Steps to auto fill:

1. Keep your cursor on the cell numbering will start

2. Click on edit on the main menu

3. Select fill from the submenu displayed

4. On another submenu that appear, click on series

5. On another dialogue box that appears, click inside the step value box totype where
numbering should start
6. Click inside the stop value box, type where the numbering should stop
7. Select where it should be filled in row or columns under series in box
8. Click on OK to complete the process.
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CHAPTER THREE

3.0 SUMMARY

During the SIWES programme which I did at Genesis Computers. I was exposed to the practical
aspect of the theoretical knowledge gotten in school, the SIWES programme although
challenging and stressful has been a great impact to my course of study (Computer Science). I
learnt how to operate a computer, Microsoft word and Micro Excel, troubleshoot faulty hardware
and software, burn files to a CD, print and photocopy documents etc.

3.1 CONCLUSION

In conclusion, my industrial training at the computer business centre was a valuable and
enriching experience. It provided me with hands-on experience in computer hardware and
software maintenance, as well as the opportunity to develop my technical and interpersonal
skills. I am grateful for the guidance and support of the computer business centres staffs that
helped me to learn and grow during my training.

5.1 RECOMMENDATION

I would like to use this medium to encourage the federal Government at all stage to take this
SIWES program more seriously seeing that the students of Physical and Applied Science as a
virtual improvement in future of technology.

Government should also ensure a proper supervision of SIWES student so that the purpose of the
programme will be achieved.
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The federal Government should make adequate provision in the annual budget for proper
funding of SIWES in view of the potential of the scheme 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 SIWES is urgently
required to facilitate placement of student in industry.

In order to guarantee quality assurance of institution and the ITF, the ITF should ensure that the
backlog in payment of students allowance is cleared urgently to remove the negative image
being created for SIWES.