Siwes Technical Report Format

SIWES TECHNICAL REPORT FORMAT
PRELIMINARY PAGES
i. Title page
ii. Declaration
iii. Certification
iv. Dedication
v.
Acknowledgement
vi.
Table of Content
vii.
List of Tables
List of Figures
viii
List of
.
Abbreviations
ix.
x. Abstract
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Industrial Training Fund
1.2 Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)
1.3 Vision of SIWES
1.4 Mission of SIWES
1.5 Aim and Objectives of SIWES
1.6 Definition of Terms
2.0 OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATION
2.1 Brief History of Organization
2.2 Objectives/functions of the Organization
2.3 Departments/Units/Sections in the Organization and their Duties
2.4 Organogram of the Organization
3.0 ACTIVITIES/EXPERIENCES ACQUIRED
3.1 Preamble
3.2 Activities during the Training
3.3 Application of Physical Laws, Theories and Principles Observed
3.4 Limitations and Challenges Encountered
4.0 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1 Summary
4.2 Conclusion
4.3 Recommendations
REFERENCES
APPENDIX
Students’ Industrial Work-experience Scheme (SIWES) is one of the Industrial
Training Fund (ITF) programme which was introduced in 1974 due to the
inability of engineering and technology students in Nigeria universities and
polytechnics to meet the practical aspects of their training. That is, the needs
to enable students match their theoretical school knowledge with the practical
aspect of their training in industry. The Training lasts for six months. According
to Ekpenyong (2011), one of the principles underlying any industrial work
experience scheme for students in institutions of learning is the desire to marry
the practical with the theoretical learning which characterizes conventional
classroom situations with a view to striking a balance between theory and
practice. The author stressed further that it was in realization of this that the
ITF when it was established, set out to study the extent to which the
theoretical knowledge that students in engineering technology and other allied
fields in Nigerian institutions offering technology based courses related to the
kind of work experience expected of them by employers.
The result of the ITF survey showed a great disparity between students’
knowledge and their ability to apply it in relevant jobs. In order to bridge the
gap between the two, the ITF in 1974 established a co-operative internship
programmed, which enabled students of technology to spend some part of
their courses for relevant on the-job practical experiences in appropriate areas
of the Nigerian industry (Ekpenyong, 2011). The author further stressed that
the internship programmed, SIWES, can therefore be seen as that which is
intended to give Nigerian students studying occupationally related courses
experience that would supplement their theoretical learning as a well of
equipping the students with the needed skills to function in the world of work.
This need to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills in order to

produce results in the form of goods and services or to be productive is the
essence and rationale for industrial training, and a basic requirement for the
award of B.Eng.
1.2 Brief history of SIWES
In recognition of the shortcomings and weakness in the formation of SET

graduates, particularly with respect to acquisition of relevant production skills
(RPSs), the Industrial Training Fund (which was itself established in 1971 by
decree 47) initiated the Students’ Industrial Workexperience Scheme (SIWES)
in 1973. The scheme was designed to expose students to the industrial
environment and enable them develop occupational competencies so that they
can readily contribute their quota to national economic and technological
development after graduation.
Consequently, SIWES is a planned and structured programme based on stated

and specific career objectives which are geared toward developing the
occupational competencies of participants.
In spite of the challenges faced by SIWES in the four decades of its existence,
the Scheme has not only raised consciousness and increased awareness about
the need for training of SET students, but has also helped in the formation of
skilled and competent indigenous manpower which has been manning and
managing the technological resources and industrial sectors of the economy.
Participation in SIWES has become a necessary condition for the award of

degrees and diplomas to SET students graduating from higher institutions in
Nigeria. It is therefore, not in doubt that SIWES is a veritable means or tool for
National Economic Development.
The main thrust of ITF programmes and services is to stimulate human

performance, improve productivity, and induce value-added production in
industry and commerce. Through its SIWES and Vocational and Apprentice
Training Programmes, the Fund also builds capacity for graduates and youth
self-employment, in the context of Small Scale Industrialization, in the
economy.
The Industrial Training Fund is a grade ‘A’ parasternal operating under the
aegis of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. It has been
operating for 42 years as a specialist agency that promotes and encourages
the acquisition of industrial and commercial skills required for national
economic development.
1.2.1 Vision Statement
To be the prime Skills Training Development Organization in Nigeria and one of

the best in the world.
1.2.2 Mission Statement
To set and regulate standards and offer direct training intervention in industrial
and commercial skills training and development, using a corps of highly
competent professional staff, modern techniques and technology.
1.3 Aim of SIWES
The effort is aimed at helping/training students in the Nigerian tertiary

institutions the practical aspect of their field of study by exposing students to
machines and equipment, professional work methods and ways of
safeguarding the work areas and workers in industries and other organizations.
1.4 Objectives of SIWES
The Industrial Training Fund’s policy Document No. 1 of 1973 which

established SIWES outlined the objectives of the scheme. The objectives are
to:
1) It provides an avenue for students in institutions of higher learning to

acquire industrial skills and experience during their course of study.
2) It expose Students to work methods and techniques in handling
equipment and machinery that may not be available in their institutions.
3) It makes the transition from school to the world of work easier and
enhance students’ contact for later job placements and a chance to
evaluate companies for which they might wish to work.
4) It provides students with the opportunities to apply their educational
knowledge in real work and industrial situations, there by bridging the
gap between theory and practice.
5) The programme teaches the students on how to interact effectively with
other workers and supervisors under various conditions in the
organization.

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This need to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills in order to

1.2 Brief history of SIWES

In recognition of the shortcomings and weakness in the formation of SET

Consequently, SIWES is a planned and structured programme based on stated

Participation in SIWES has become a necessary condition for the award of

The main thrust of ITF programmes and services is to stimulate human

1.2.1 Vision Statement

To be the prime Skills Training Development Organization in Nigeria and one of

1.3 Aim of SIWES

The effort is aimed at helping/training students in the Nigerian tertiary

1.4 Objectives of SIWES

The Industrial Training Fund’s policy Document No. 1 of 1973 which

1) It provides an avenue for students in institutions of higher learning to

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