CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION TO SIWES

The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is the accepted

skills training program, which forms part of the approved minimum academic
standards in the various degree programs for all the Nigerian high institutions.
It is an effort to bridge the gap existing between theory and practical of
engineering and technology, science, agriculture, medial, management and
other professional educational programs in the Nigerian tertiary institutions. It
is aimed at exposing students to machines and equipment, professional work
methods and ways of safe-guarding the work areas and workers in industries
and other organization.

The scheme is an effective program, which give students, studying

occupational related courses the experience that will supplement their
theoretical learning. As such, industrial training is very important in the life
of every student because it has major roles to play in their chosen profession.

The first major role is that, it will provide an opportunity for the student to
put in practice the theoretical knowledge acquired in the lecture.

Secondly, it exposes students to work methods and techniques in handling

equipment and machineries in the industrial sector. In addition, it provides
students the opportunity to prepare for employment after graduation. SIWES
was established by ITF in 1973 to solve the problem of lack of adequate
practical skills preparatory for employment in industries by Nigerian tertiary
institutions.
The Scheme exposes students to industry based skills necessary for a smooth
transition from the classroom to the world of work. It affords students of
tertiary institutions the opportunity of being familiarized and exposed to the

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needed experience in handling machinery and equipment which are usually
not available in the educational institutions.
Participation in SIWES has become a necessary pre-condition for the award
of Diploma and Degree certificates in specific disciplines in most institutions
of higher learning in the country, in accordance with the education policy of
government.

1.1 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF SIWES

The ultimate goal of the training is to accelerate integration into professional

careers once the graduate is hired for doing a certain task. This can be
achieved through many activities or objectives:

I. To prepare students for work situation they are likely to meet after
graduation.
II. Provides an avenue for students in Nigeria higher institution to acquire
industrial skills and experience in their course of study.

III. Make a transition from the high institution to the world of work easier
thus enhance students contact for later job placement.
IV. Provides students with an opportunity to apply their theoretical
knowledge in real work situation
V. Expose students to work methods and techniques in handling
equipment /machinery that may not be available in the school.

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 CHAPTER TWO

2.0 BRIEF HISTORY OF KAEDCO

Kaduna Electric is one of the 18 successor companies created

privatization of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria Plc.

Kaduna Electric is one of the downstream operators in the Nigerian

Electricity Market.

The company currently has 8 Area Offices and 147 Customer service

Centers across the four states and a customer population of about

490,000. Kaduna Electric is the 7th largest Disco in distribution

capacity and 6th largest in number of households among the 11

distribution companies (Disco). Kaduna Electric is strategically located

and uniquely positioned to be among the best three Distribution

companies if the abundant potentialities at the disposal of the company

are harnessed and effectively utilized in line with the Nigerian

Electricity Reform Act2004.

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2.0 KAEDCO VISSION

KAEDCO Vision is “to be a world class supplier of electricity and

related services to its esteemed customers’’

2.1 KAEDCO MISSION

Kaedco Mission is:

 To adapt & deploy technologies, innovations and best practices

towards ds stakeholders’ delight.

 To create & maintain a highly reliable network with zero tolerance for

electricity interruption & faults

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2.2 STRUCTURAL CHART OF KAEDCO

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 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 data into a meaningful information as output. A computer is a
machine or tool which is capable of
 Taking input data
 Storing the input data
 Processing the input data
 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
electronic device that inputs (take in) facts (known as data) and then
processes (does something to or with). Afterwards.
PARTS OF A COMPUTER
There are two main parts of a computer:
HARDWARE: are all part of computer , you can see and touch the visible
parts 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 isoften called a program, most times they are
compilations of codes written in specific language i.e. jargons and
conventions developed by man to achieve certain ends. There are types of
software such as utility software and application software.

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 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 you go. The use of inverter and stabilizer for any
computer is recommended because of power fluctuation.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER HARDWARE
Computer hardware is the collection of physical elements that constitutes a

computer system. Computer hardware refers to the physical parts or

components of a computer such as the monitor, mouse, keyboard, computer

data storage, hard drive disk (HDD), system unit (graphic cards, sound cards,

memory, motherboard and chips), etc. all of which are physical objects that

can be touched.

THE COMPONENTS OF A COMPUTER

The computer system is divided into components. They are;

1. Input Devices (example, Keyboard, mouse, etc.)

2. Output Devices (example, Monitor, printer, etc.)

3. System Unit (Hard disk, RAM, CPU, etc.)

4. Storage Devices (example, hard drives, flash (USB), external hard

drive, etc.)

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SYSTEM UNIT
A system unit is where all major components that make up a computer system

lie. A system unit is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "CPU".

It is only called a system unit if the major components are present, but called

a casing if not present.A computer case is also known as a "computer

chassis" or simply "case".

Plate I: A Computer Case Plate II:A System Unit

CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)

This is the unit where all processing take place. At the central processing unit

is where the brain of the computer is located, called PROCESSOR. The

higher the speed of the processor, the faster the computer.

The Processor gets connected to the board through the CPU Socket.

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Central Processing Uni

COMPUTER NETWORKING

Network is a combination of computer hardware, cabling, network devices,

and computer software used together to allow computers to communicate

with each other. But beyond this, Communication has also gone extra length

in area of bandwidth, range and signal strength. These are qualities that must

be taken into consideration when passing out signals as a channel of

information and technology. Thus, in computer Networking, Networking

could be simply define as the connections that consist of computers, wiring

and other devices such as hubs, switches and routers that makes up the

network infrastructure.

USES OF COMPUTER NETWORKING

All networks, whether big or small are typically created so that users on the

network can share resources and communicate. The list that follows breaks

down some of the reasons for networking.

 File sharing-Networking computers makes it easy for the users on the

network to share application files.

 Hardware Sharing- users can share devices such as printers, CD

ROM drives, scanners and hard drives.

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  Program sharing- Applications such as spread sheets, word processor

can also be run over a connected network.

 User Communication- Network allow users to take advantages of

communication media such as electronic mail, newsgroups, and video

conferencing.

CHARACTERISTICS OF NETWORKING

In network design and ongoing maintenance, the following characteristics

should be considered:

 Cost- it includes the cost of network components and installation, and

also their cost of maintenance.

 Security- it includes the network components protection and this

components contain also the data transmission between them.

 Speed- it includes how fast data is transmitted between network end

points. It is otherwise known as data rate.

 Topology- it describes how the cabling layout and the logical way of

data movements between components.

 Scalability- it defines how the network adapts to new growth,

including new users, network components and applications.

 Reliability- it defines the network components reliability and their

connectivity.

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  Availability- it measures the like hood of the network being available

to users.

3.1 PROBLEM ENCOUTERED DURING SIWES

 Poor attention given to SIWES Students

 Poor supervision
 Financial liability of the government and the organization to support
students
 Inadequate tools at work place

3.2 PROSPECT

The four (4) months SIWES has afforded me the opportunity to learn
many things about the practical aspect of my field of study. As a result
of this training, I am now exposed to some practical work and
challenges very well.

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 CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 SUMMARY

The importance of the Industrial Training (IT) to students as stated in the

introductory chapter is to make students have practical knowledge necessary

duringcourse of study. In the present era where computer is used to do many

things, knowledge on computer hardware, and the use of each part is

necessary to an individual. It is also necessary for an individual to have

knowledge on software, what software is all about, how it works and how it

interacts with hardware. Knowledge of computer maintenance and basic

troubleshooting is also necessary because it’s not all computer faults that one

have to meet an engineer.

4.1 RECOMMENDATIONS

I strongly recommend that organizations should have a cordial relationship

towards I.T students in order to bridge the gap for better and faster

communication. I.T stipend should be increased and be given to students

with in the first month they report.

4.3 CONCLUSION

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The SIWES program has exposed me to practical skills acquisition in the area

of computer networking, maintenance and troubleshooting, WEB Design

using Content Management System (CMS), software installation.

REFERENCES

1. Musa, A. (2012), AAM Computer Engineering Handout.37PP

2. Edward, T.(2001),A+ Certification Bible. Pg. 298 - 320

3. Google. (2016). Diagnose a Computer. Retrieved from

http://www.wikihow.com/Diagnose-a-Computer-Problem

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