STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME [SIWES]

HELD AT

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE

ALQALAM UNIVERSITY KATSINA STATE

BY

MUSAB NURA DANKAKA

NAS/CSC/19/1331

A SIWES REPORT SUBMITED TO THE SCHOOL OF NATURAL &

APPLIED SCIENCE

IN PARTIAL FUFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE

AWARD OF DEGREE OF SCIENCE (B.Sc COMPUTER SCIENCE)
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

FEBRUARY 2022

CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that MUSAB NURA DANKAKA with registration number
NAS/CSC/19/1331 undergoes his industrial training SIWES at pioneers
I.C.T. In partial fulfillment of the award of Degree(BS.c) in computer
science, Alqalam university katsina state, undersigned by the following
people:

DEPARTMENT SIWES SUPERVISOR

Mall.Yakubu Galadima

………………………………
…………………………

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Dr.Sanusi Abu Darma

………………………………
…………………………

MALL.

SIWES CO-ORDINATOR

Mlm Rukayya Ismail

DEDICATION

This SIWES report is dedicated to GOD Almighty, Mr Abdulsalam. & Mrs.

samira for their spiritual and financial support during my SIWES program.
.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

My appreciation first goes to ALLAH 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 Mall.Yakunu Galadima.

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.

Also I cannot but acknowledge my germane H.O.D, and all the lecturers in
the department.

Thanks and GOD bless you all.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title Pages

Title page i

Declaration ii

Certification iii

Dedication iv

Acknowledgement v

Table of content vi
CHAPTER ONE

1.0 Introduction 1

1.1 About SIWES 1

1.2 Brief history of SIWES 2

1.3 Aim and objectives of SIWES 3

1.4 Role of student during SIWES 3

1.5 Objectives of the report 4

1.6 The logbook 4

CHAPTER TWO

2.0 Organization Chart 6

2.1 Brief history of the establishment 5

CHAPTER THREE

3.0 Introduction to computer 7

3.1 Introduction to ms-word 10

2.2 introduction to ms-excel 12

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 knowledge gained during the SIWES exercise 18

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 Conclusion 19

5.1 Recommendation 20
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 31st 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 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.

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.
CHAPTER TWO

2.0 ORGANIZATIONS CHART OF ALQALAM UNIVERSITY,

KATSINA STATE

2.1 BRIEF HISTORY OF BLISS INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY
Science academic for training and skill acquisitions in nearly every aspect of
IT of some of which include engineering section. Repairs and maintenance,
programming and, computer graphic e.t.c.

This company is head by the director and administrative manager next to him
followed by the engineers, system analyst and the instructors.

CHAPTER THREE

3.0 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER

A computer system be it 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 a meaningful information as output. 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

The term computer is obtain from the word compute. A computer is an

electronics device that inputs (take in) facts (known as data) and then
processes (does something to or with it). Afterward

INTRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

In simple language, information technology (I.T) is the overall technical

where withal required for an efficient gathering, storage, processing utilizing
computers, the internet and other electronic tools like camcorders, mobile or
cell phone etc.
INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES

Some of the Input Devices include:

1. Keyboard
2. Joystick

 Mouse

1. Electronic pen
2. Track ball etc.

Output Devices Include:

1. Printer
2. Monitor (VDU)

 Plotters

PART OF A COMPUTER

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

HARDWARE are all part of computer he computer you can see and touch or
visible part of a computer which means is the physical device one can see and
touch the range from the smallest of chips to the total unit called computer
system.

SOFTWARE are list of instructions needed by a computer to perform

specific tasks. Software is often called a programme, most times they are
compilation of codes written in specific language i.e. jargons and conventions
developed by man to achieve certain ends. There are type of software such as
utility software, application software etc.

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

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 the typing, editing, storing, and printing of texts through an
electrochemical device called computer. It can also be define as the act of
manipulation characters to create a professional looking document through
the 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 part
 of the keyboards namely: function keys e.g. f1-f12, computer keys e.g.
Esc, ctrl, shift, e.t.c 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 is also
involves rearranging the document so as to give a perfect, desire, and
professional.
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
.this should always be done frequently so as to guide against frequently
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 hard copy or the soft copy of the
document through a device called a printer using 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.


How to View Ms Word Using Keyboard

 Press start button from the keyboard

 Press `p` Key
 Press down arrow key to highlight Ms-Word.
 Press enter key

Screen Element of Microsoft Word

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

2. Menu Bar: A place where all news name that is use to perform
different task appear e.g. File, Edit, Format. e.t.c.
 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 e.t.c.
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 DESCRIBING MICROSOFT EXCEL ENVIRONMENT

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 makes it easy for users to set comparisons patterns and trends
in data. For instance, rather than having to analyze 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 it’s 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 of
chart 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.

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 by
clicking the mouse there
3. Type =sum and open bracket “(“ then, click the mouse on the fist 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. coloring, 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 fonts dialogue box and click the
mouse 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
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 MS-
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 rotating
angle you want e.g. 150,300,500,900
 6. Click on OK.

SHADING THE CELLS

You can choose to add pattern or color 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 color 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
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 to
type 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.

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 KNOWLEDGE GAINED DURING THE SIWES

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 e.t.c.

Finally, my perception about office profession has been greatly widely

broaden. It gives me the opportunity to gain first experience of the profession
even though it was not easy.

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 CONCLUSION
The SIWES program expected to be undergone by all students in the school
of applied science in all tertiary institution in Nigeria.

I therefore deeply appreciate the industrial training of my school (Kogi State

Polytechnic, Lokoja) for involving themselves in such a worldwide program.
The importance of this training cannot be over emphasized industrial training
by some operations carried out during the program.

5.1 RECOMMENDATION
I like to use this medium to explore the federal Government at all stage to
take this SIWES program more seriously seen by the students of applied
science as a virtual improvement in future of technology in our nature.

Government should also ensure a proper supervision of SIWES student so

that the purpose of the programme will be achieved.

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
contribute 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.