CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Student industrial work experience scheme was established by the federal government of
Nigeria under the industrial training fund (ITF) in 1994 to bridge the gap between the
theoretical aspect of the courses and its practical aspect.

This programme mainly focuses on the development of the industrial student, their various
field of work. It is based on how the student can relate the theory aspect with practical in
business environment industry develops his/her skill and gives him/her insight in it field of
work student industrial work experience scheme (SIWES) is a collaboration program which
involve the institution of higher learning in the case of the nation board for technical
education (NBTE).

DEFINATION OF SIWES

SIWES Simply means student industrial work experience scheme it is a skill training
program designed by (ITF) for the purpose of exposing and preparing student of polytechnic,
university, college of education, college of agriculture, for the industrial work situation they
are likely to come across or meet after graduation.

1.1 AIM AND OBJECTIVE OF SIWES

The following are the main aim of the course of study.

1. It provide student an opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge in the real work
situation.
2. It provide opportunity for student to improve their skill practical
3. To expose student to the development of the body skill and spirit by training of their
course of study
4. Prepare student for the industrial work situation they are to meet after graduation.

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1.2 HISTORY OF ORGANIZATION

The essence of this establishment is to carryout and deliver quality service to her noble client.

Ecafe Computer and Enterprise was established on the 15 th January, 2016 and locate at
Opposite AEDC Office, Farm Center Tunga, Minna, Niger State.

It was established as a proprietorship organization and registered with cooperate affair

commission 7th June, 2022 with Registration Number 3677362.

ORGANIZATION CHART

Ecafe Computer and Enterprise

Computer Class Service Unit Stationeries Unit

Internet Typing and Printing

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 CHAPTER TWO

2.0 DEFINATION OF COMPUTER

Computer is an electronic device that is capable of accepting input data carries a series of
processing on it manipulation and give the result output which is the information needed by
the user for decision making and can be store for very long period of time.

General function of the computer can be summarized as

GARBAGE-IN - GARBAGE-OUT. i.e. the output is an accurate as the input.

INPUT PROCESSING OUTPUT

2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF COMPTER BY TYPE

Computer can be classified by type as.
• Digital
• Analog
• Hybrid

2.1.1 DIGITAL COMPUTER

The word 'digital' means discrete or whole number. Digital computer function by accepting
and manipulating data in the form as discrete binary numbers ( Os or 1s). Binary. numbers
represent switches that are turned on or by electrical current. A binary digit (bit) have the
value 0 or value 1, but nothing is between 0 and 1, almost all modern computers are digital.

2.1.2 ANALOG COMPUTER

They accept and process data as continues rather than discrete values. They are built to
respond to continues signals example of analog computer are thermometer, liquid rules
dispensers, speedometers, etc.

A table lamp can be used to illustrate the differences between digital and analog. If the lamp
has a single on/off switch it is digital because it is either on or off. However, if in addition of
putting on the lamp brighter or dimmer then the lamp is analog because the light is produces
can very from bright to dark (switched off).

2.1.3 HYBRID COMPUTER

They combine the properties of both digital and analog computers. This means both in digital
and analog formats.
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2.2 CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTER BY SIZE

Computer can be also be classified by physical size, size of memory and processing speed as:
 Micro computers
 Mini computers
 Mainframe computers
 Super computers

2.2.1 MICRO COMPUTERS

Micro computers are the smallest class of computers. They are also the most computers
(PCs). And also known as one user at a time. Micro computers are mainly used in homes,
schools, and offices, example of microcomputers are desktop, towers, laptops, and palmtops.

2.2.2 MINI COMPUTERS

Mini computers are middle level computers built to perform complex computations. They are
generally smaller in size and have less processing capacity than mainframes. Micro computer
are used in networked environment.

2.2.3 MAINFRAME COMPUTERS

Mainframe computers are the largest class of computers. They have multiple chips so they
can sustain a large amount of processing and allow many users at the same time. Mainframe
computers are high level computers designed for the most intensive computational tasks.

2.2.4 SUPER COMPUTERS

Super computers are the largest and fastest type of mainframe computers. They perform
highly complex and time-consuming computations and are used research work such as
weather forecasts, oil explorations, air craft design, stock analysis, etc.

2.3 CLASSIFATION OF COMPUTERS BY DEGRESS OF VERSATION

Computers can be classified into either general purpose or special purpose computers.

2.3.1 GENERAL PURPOSE COMPUTERS

Microcomputers are example of general purpose computers because they can be used to use
to run different application package. They are computers designed to solve a wide range of
problem. They perform many functions because various types of application programs are
stored in them.
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2.3.2 SPECIAL PURPOSE COMPUTERS

These are computer system designed to perform only one function e.g ultrasound machine
used by doctors in scanning human body. Special purpose computers are designed to solve a
specific problem.

2.4 USES OF COMPUTERS

Used for typesetting documents, proposal and projects.

 Used to store valuable documents for a very long period of time.
 Used for security purpose.
 Used for accounting and financial management.
 Used for making new products of companies through the internet.
 Used for weather forecasting by metrologies.
 Used for entertainment (e.g.) watching of film, listening to music etc.

2.5 ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTERS

 It is faster in operation.
 Does not make mistake.
 Can solve large amount of data.
 Can be used to send information from one place to another (internet).
 Accept unprocessed data for processing.
 Safe time and energy.

2.5.1 DISAVANTAGES OF COMPUTER

 Can be used to perpetuate crime through the internet (cybercrime).

 It can be used defraud organization, bans, and individual used for pirating music, mowed,
etc.
 When programmed, it can be used as a weapon for mass destruction.
 Very expensive.

2.6 COMPONENT OF THE C.P.U AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

 Hard disk: Is a data storing and retrieving digital information.

 C.D Rom: A (C.D ROM drive or optical drive is the device used to read them.
 Floppy disk: A floppy disk is used to used to store computer data on a medium that exists
outside of the computer.

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 Power unit: Is the piece of hardware that used to convert the power provided from the
outlet into usable power for the many parts inside the computer case.
 Memory: Is a computer hardware device used to store information for immediate use in a
computer.
 Cmos battery: Is a basic input - output system does not lose all of its data every time the
computer turns off.
 Processor: Is the small storage device that uses nonvolatile semiconductor memory to
store data on portable or remote computing devices.
 Mother board: Is a sort of electronic metronome that the computer uses to synchronize
various operations.
 IDE cable or belt: Is a standard type of connection for storage devices in a computer.
 Casing: Is the cover of the computer.

2.7 PARTS OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM

 C.P.U (central processing unit)

 Monitor or V.D.U (visual display unit)
 Keyboard
 Mouse
 Light pen
 Joy stick
 Speaker
 Printer
 U.P.S (uninterruptible power supply)

2.8 HOW TO SHUT DOWN SYSTEM

 Click start
 Click turn off
 Re click turn off

2.9 FUNCTION PART OF THE COMPUTER

 HARD WARE
 SOFT WARE
 HUMAN/PEOPLE WARE

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2.9.1 HARD WARE

These are the mechanical part of the computer that you can see and touch. Keyboard, mouse,
monitor. Etc.

2.9.2 SOFT WARE

These are the instruction or program in the computer that enable the users to perform a
specific task. E.g. Ms word, power point, publisher etc.

2.9.3 HUMAN/PEOPLE WARE: These are the people that operate the system.

2.10 TYPE OF SOFTWARE

 SYSTEM SOFTWARE
 APPLICATION SOFTWARE

2.10.1 SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Are the software that built with the computer to guild the operations.

2.10.2 APPLICATION SOFTWARE

The software that work in conjunction with system software. It enables the users to achieve
his/her specific task.

2.11 KEYBOARD

It is the primary input device all other input device are accessories.

These are two types.

 STANDARD KEYBOARD
 ENHANCED KEYBOARD

The keyboard is divided into five major parts namely;

 Functional keys
 Alphanumeric keys
 Numeric keys
 Arrow or cursor keys
 Special keys

2.12 NAVIGATING WITH THE HOME & END KEYS.

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 Escape
 Tab caps lock
 Shift
 Alternative
 Start
 Space bar
 Back space
 Enter
 Control + enter
 Delete
 Page up
 Page down
 End keys
 Control + home
 Control + end

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 CHAPTER THREE

3.1 MICROSOFTE WORD

Microsoft word: can be defined as a data processing application package, use for typing and
editing of text for our daily correspondence.

3.2 GENERAL ADVANTAGES OF (MS) WORD

 The use of computer allows for neat job.

 It makes typing pleasurable.
 Documents can be enhanced with graphics (pictures).
 It can store text for a long time till the time needed.
 It allows for mail merging operation.

DIAGRAM OF MS WORD

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3.3 MAJORS BARS PRESENT IN MICROSOFT WORD AND THEIR

FUNCTIONS

 Title bar: it is located at extreme top of the screen. It allows you to know the program
you are currently working on.
 Menu bar: it is always located next to the status bar. It contain feature like file, edit,
view, insert, format, tools etc.
 Formatting bar: this is the bar that allows you for formatting (editing) of text.
 Standard bar: this is the bar that allows you to be able to apply shorts cut to your
application.
 Scroll bar: this is the bar at the right hand of the screen and at the button, it also allows
you to add color and pictures from the clip art to enhance your document.
 Task bar: this is the bar that located at the extreme button user to know the program that
is currently running (active program).

3.4 SHORT CUT IN MICROSOFT OFFICE WORD

Ctrl + A = select all text (highlights)

Ctri + B = bolding a text

Ctri + C = copy or duplicate a text

Ctrl + D = display font menu

Ctrl + E = align center

Ctrl + F = find text

Ctrl + G = go to

Ctrl + H = find and replace text

Ctri + I = italics

Ctrl + J = justification of text

Ctrl + K =apply hyperlink

Ctrl + L = align text to left

Ctrl + M = apply tab

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Ctrl + N = new document

Ctrl + 0 = open pre-existing document

Ctrl + P = print document

Ctri + R = align right

CtrI + S = save document

Ctrl + U = underline

Ctrl + V = past

Ctri + W= close document

Ctrl + X = cut a document

Ctrl + Y = redo last command

Ctri + Z = undo last command

3.5 PROCEDURES IN SAVING YOUR DOCUMENTS.

 On the menu bar, click on file.

 In a drop menu click on save or save as.
 A dialogue box below will appear.
 Type your file name and click save, it will capture immediately.

3.6 OPENING AN EXISTING DOCUMENT

 Click on my document on the desktop.

 Right click on the document.
 In a drop down menu, click open or double click to open it (more faster).

3.7 HOW TO PROTECT YOUR DOCUMENT (PASSWORD)

 Open the workbook you want to protect (password).

 From the menu bar, click on the file and choose save as.
 Click on toll button in the dialogue box appears and select general/security option.
 In the password to modify box, type the same password again.
 In the re-enter password to modify, type the password and choose ok.
 Finally you click save.

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3.8 STEPS TO INITIATE THE SPELLING AND GRAMMER

 Highlight your work after finish typing.

 On the menu bar, click tools.
 On the drop menu, choose spelling and grammar

3.9 SHORTCUTS USING COMPUTER KEYS/OTHER KEYS (CONJUNCTION)

 Alt + F4 = Closing windows

 Shift + F3= Change case to either uppercase, middle case or lower case
 Ctrl + F2 = Preview
 Ctrl + Home = View beginning of document
 Ctrl + End = View end of a document
 Ctrl + F4 = Close document
 Ctrl + Alt + Enter= End a programmers.
 F12 = Save as
 Ctrl + 1 = Apply single line spacing.
 Ctrl + 2 = Apply line spacing.
 Ctrl + 5 = Apply 1.5 line spacing.

3.10 HOW TO SELECT A PAPER SIZE FOR YOUR DOCUMENT.

 From the menu bar, click on file.

 In the dialogue box that appears, click on paper.
 Select your choice and click on OK.

3.11 HOW TO INSERT A PAGE NUMBER

 On the menu bar, click on insert.

 In a drop down menu, click on insert page number.
 In the box that appears below click on position and choose either button or head.
 Click alignment to choose either right, left or center.
 Click on OK.

3.12 ADDDING HEADER AND FOOTER

 Click view
 Click header and footer.
 Type your text.

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 Click close.

3.13 IMPORTING PICTURE

 To import picture.
 Click insert.
 Click picture.
 Click clipart.
 Select the object representing your picture.
 Highlight the picture that you want by closing it.
 Click insert clip button.

3.14 ADDING A WORDART TO A TEXT

 Click the word art icon from the control panel.

 Select a word art style.
 Click Ok.
 Under edit, word art text, type the desired text.
 Click Ok.

3.15 HOW TO PRINT A DOCUMENT

 To print the whole document press ctrl + p or

 Click file
 Click print
 Enter number of copies
 Click Ok/print.

3.16 BULLET AND NUMBERING

This is used to add built into the text. To this:

 Highlight the text
 Click format
 Click bullet and numbering
 Select the bullet or numbering you want
 Click Ok.

3.17 INSERTING COLUMNS

To insert columns

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 Block the columns where you want the new columns to be
 Click table
 Point to insert
 Click columns to the left or right.

3.18 INSERTING ROWS

 Block the row where you want the new row to be

 Click table
 Point to insert
 Click rows above or below.

3.19 LINE SPACING

 You can type with specific line spacing. To do this, follow the steps below.
 Click format
 Click paragraph
 Click the spacing
 Highlight the line you want by clicking it
 Click Ok.
3.20 NEWS PAPER COLUMNS

When you are typing newspaper document, you have to type it with two or more columns. To
divide the page into 3 columns, for example the steps below.

 Click format
 Click columns
 Click three columns
 To create space for your heading
 Click apply to
 Click this point forward
 Click Ok
 Type the text.

3.21 DROP CAP

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Drop cap is used to resize the first character of a paragraph. To do this follows the steps
below:
 Click format
 Click drop cap
 Click dropped
 Type the number of line that you want the cap to be dropped
 Click Ok.

3.22 BORDER AND SHADING

 This is used to give border round your document

 Highlight the entire box
 Click format
 Click border and shading
 Click more style
 Select the type of border you want i.e (box or grid or more)
 Click the shading that you want
 Click ok.

CHAPTER FOUR

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4.1 MS EXCEL

MS excel is a spreadsheet application for organizing processing data, especially quantitative

data. Excel is the most currently used spreadsheet application for most office and medium
scale data analysis and reporting function.

A excel wordbook consists of many worksheets. Each sheet has a sheet tab. By defined sheet
1, 2, 3 etc. appears on the tabs till you name the tab. To rename a tab: right-click and click
rename. Type the names required and click outside in the window.

4.2 TO CREATE A NEW WORKBOOK FROM SCRATCH

On the file menu, click new on the new dialog box, click the general tab. Then click ok (excel
1997-2000).

In excel 2007 click the office button then click new. In the new workbook dialog box (In the
middle pane), click blank workbook then create.

4.3 CHANGING ROW HEIGHT & COLUMN WIDTH

Row height is the vertical distance between the two parallel horizontal gridlines that form a
row. Column width is the horizontal space between the two parallel vertical lines that from a
column.

You change the size of the row or column to make it fit the data to be entered into it.

4.4 TO APPLY BORDER TO CELLS.

To apply border to cells, select the cells. For excel 2007, you can quickly apply border by
clicking on the border button on the home tab (front group) and then selecting required
border from the drop down list.

4.5 TO APPLY COLOURS & PATTERNS TO CELLS

In excel 2007, click the file tab then click to select pattern colour then pattern style in the
settings boxes displayed.

4.6 ENTERING DATA BY TYPING

 Click the cell

 Type in the data
 To move right to the next cell in a row, press TAB

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 To move to the next down, press ENTER

4.7 TO EDIT DATA DIRECTLY IN CELL

To be able to obtain cursor inside a change, to change or add to existing data in the cell.
 Double click the cell
 Place cursor at the point of edit and make desired changes
 Press enter
 To cancel your changes press Esc.

4.8 TO EDIT DATA FROM THE FORMALA BAR

You can place cursor and move change to data in a cell directly on the formula on the formula
bar.
 Select the cell I which data is to edited
 Click in the formula bar. Move the cursor to edit position and desired changes
 Press ENTER.

4.9 TO MOVE CELL OR COPY CELLS OR DATA

 Use the drag and facility to move a cell or its contents after selecting the items.
 You could also cut or copy an item and paste.

4.10 TO ENTER A FORMULA OR WORKSHEET FUNCTION

 Click the cell where you want to insert the formula or function
 Type = or click function on the formula bar to select from a list of worksheet functions
 Type in and it the formula or function on the formula bar
 Press enter or click ok on the formula palette or function dialog box.

4.11 THE STRUCTURE OF A FORMULA

An Excel formula start with an equal to sign, = followed by cell references and operators.

Example of a worksheet function using a Lookup formula

=Lookup (I3, { 0,40,45,50,55,60,65,70,75 },

{"F","E", "D,"С", "С", "ВС", "B","AB","A"} )

Remark =IF (133=40, "PASS*, "FAIL")

4.12 SORTING

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The rule specified for excel to use in rearranging the list is called sort order. In MS Excel you
can sort:
 By ascending or descending order.
 By specified row or column.
 By custom order: one defined by the user.

4.13 TO CREATE A TABULAR REPORT

To create a summary of you data in table form (e.g. a profit and loss account or balance
sheet).
 Format the table to be used on the worksheet.
 Create formula in the cell which summary details and computation RESULT RESIDE

4.14 CREATING CHART IN EXCEL

 Select the range of cells containing the data to be charted.

 On the insert tab (chart group), click to drop down the category list required. Click the
specific chart required

4.15 CALCULATING IN MICROSOFT EXCEL

There are two types of calculating on Microsoft excel, these method includes:

 Formula Method e.g (Al+B1+C)

 Formula Method e.g SUM(A1:CI)
 Formula Method e.g 1F(Al <29,"F"
 Formula Method e.g Average(Al:)

DIAGRAM OF MS EXCEL WINDOW

4.16 COREL DRAW

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What is Corel Draw?

CorelDraw is a family of software programs used for editing vector graphics, illustration and
design.

Vector graphics are created in graphics packages and consist of objects. Each object can be
edited separately, meaning that the shape, colour, size and position can be changed without
losing quality.

4.17 FORM CREATION

CREATION OF FORM USING WIZARD

You must a table already designed.

1. While in Microsoft access environment click at form tab

2. Click creation form b using wizard
3. Click at new tab to design a new form
4. From the menu that appear, select form wizard
5. From the list box, click and select the table you intend creation a form from ( e.g. payroll
table ) and click ok
6. Use > to select field by field or use >> to select all fields you intend using in the form and
click next
7. Select the style of your choice
8. Type the name you intend given the form and click finish.

4.18 CALCULATION IN FORM ENVIRONMENT

Steps:

Ensure that you are in design view of the form environment

1. While at design view, click the text box area of the field you want to perform calculation
at.
2. Click at view menu, highlight properties an click
3. Form the text box properties that appear click at data tab
4. At control source, click at ..., this will lead you to an environment where you can perform
series of calculations.
5. While at the expression builder menu delete the content of the box.

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6. Location the second column where you have <form>, you will notice that all the fields in
the form appear in two ways i.e. s/no label

4.19 CREATION OF FORM USING DESIGN VIEW

1. While in Microsoft access environment

2. Click at form tab
3. Click create from in design view
4. Click at new tab to design a new form
5. From the menu that appear select design view
6. From the list box click and select the table you intend creating form from and click ok
7. If the list of fields did not appear click view menu, highlight field list and click
8. From the field lists that appear drag the fields one after the other and drop them on the
details section of the form and arrange accordingly.

4.20 CRETION OF REPORT USING WIZARD

Steps:

You must have a table already designed

1. While in Microsoft access environment

2. Click at report tab
3. Click create a report by using wizard
4. Click at new tab to design a new report
5. From the menu that appear, select report wizard
6. From the list box, click and select the table you intend creating the report form and click
ok
7. Use > to select field by field or use >> to select all fields you intend using in the form and
click next.
8. You may add grouping levels by selecting a particular field, for that project ignore the
levels and click next.
9. Select the fields upon which you records should be sorted in either ascending or
descending order
10. Select the type of layout and orientation ( orientation depends on the size of fields )
11. Click next
12. Select the size of your choice and click next

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13. Type the name you intend given to the report and click finish
14. For modification click view menu, I like design view and click.

4.21 CREATION OF REPORT USING DESIGN VIEW

1. While in Microsoft access environment, click at report tab

2. Click create report in design view
3. Click at new tab to design a new report
4. From the menu that appeared, select design view
5. From the list box, click and select the table you intend creating a report form and click ok.
6. If the list of fields did not appear, click view menu, highlight field list and click
7. From the field list that appeared, drag the field's one after the other and drop it on the
detail section of the report. Arrange accordingly.

4.22 CREATION OF QUERY USING WIZARD

1. While in Microsoft access environment, click at queries tab

2. Click query creation by using wizard
3. Click at new tab to design a new query
4. From the menu that appear, select simple query wizard and click ok At table/query list
box, select the table you want to use for the query
5. Use > to select field by field or >> to select all field you intend adding to your query and
click next
6. Click at detail query and click next
7. Type the name you intend having to the query and click finish

4.23 CREATION OF QUERY USING DESIGN VIEW

1. While a Microsoft access environment, click at query tab

2. Click create query using design view
3. Click at new tab to design a new query
4. From the menu that appear click design view and click ok
5. Highlight the table base and click ok or add and click close
6. At field section select all the field one after the other
7. At show section click the check box to activate the field you intend using the query
8. Save your work.

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 CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 SUMMARY

The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is a practical oriented scheme
designed to improve scientific and technological skills and ideas of students, in order to
acquire the practical experience of the theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom.

Microsoft Word is a word processing software designed to carry out the activities related to
word processing, such as typing and editing of letters, memos, book publishing, Newspapers
and document.

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet software or package developed by Microsoft. It is use for

number manipulation, calculations, drawing charts etc.

Microsoft Access is a database management system (DBMS) from Microsoft that allows
users to create custom databases that store information in an organize structure.

5.1 CONCLUSION

The Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme which I observed for 16weeks has helped to
improve my knowledge, skills, experience and speed of learning as a computer scientist
because a lot of practical were carried out in the course of my training. I was also able to get
a clear definition of what SIWES is all about which will help in the course of my study and
not just the money involved.

5.2 RECOMMENDATION

After 16 weeks of intensive SIWES training I observed a lot of things which I will like to
recommend:
1. The training should be considered as means of acquiring much needed experience and
knowledge not money.
2. The department in conjunction with the school management should assist the students in
pursing industrial establishment.
3. Allowance should be made available for the students when starting their SIWES so as to
reduce the stress involved.
4. Clear definition of what is expected of the studier; to learn should be provided to the
company to avoid wrong posting of the students t any department or section of their
choice.

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