STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORKING
EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES)
TECHNICAL REPORT
CONDUCT AT
KUBAU l.g ICT CENTER ANCHAU TAKALAFIA KADUNA
STATE
BY
Name: JOHN JUNIOR TUKURAH
Adm.No: 235491084
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
UMARU ALI SHINKAFI POLYTECHNIC SOKOTO
Being a report submitted to the SIWES
coordinator for the partial fulfillment of the
award for
NATIONAL DIPLOMA in COMPUTER SCIENCE
(NDCS)
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From: JANUARY – APRIL 2025
DEDICATION
I dedicate this report first and foremost to Almighty God who
has been there right from the beginning to this very point.
Special dedication also to my ever supportive parents, for their
relentless support and compassion towards me during the
course of my six months SIWES training.
To God is the glory.
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CHAPTER ONE
ABOUT SIWES PROGRAM
1.1 INTRODUCTION TO SIWES
Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) was
designed with the responsibility of promoting and encouraging
the acquisition of skills in industry and commerce with the view
of generating a pool of trained indigenous man power sufficient
to meet the needs of the economy. The most important asset of
any industrial organization depends on the technical
competence of its manpower for the operation and
maintenance of its non-human assets and resources, hence,
the need for SIWES.
SIWES was established by ITF in 1973 to solve the problem of
lack of adequate practical skills preparatory for employment in
industries by Nigerian graduates of 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 needed experience in handling
machinery and equipment which are usually not available in
the educational institutions.
1.2 SCOPE OF SIWES
The Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is a
compulsory industrial training program initiated by the
Industrial Training Fund (ITF) for students of tertiary institutions
in Nigeria. It is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical
classroom knowledge and practical real-world applications. This
report documents the experience and knowledge I gained
during my six-month SIWES program at the ICT Unit and Cyber
Café Training Center.
1.3 OBJECTIVES OF SIWES
To expose students to real work environments.
To gain hands-on experience in computer systems and
networks.
To develop problem-solving and communication skills.
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To understand the structure and operation of ICT
organizations.
To apply classroom knowledge in practical situations.
To prepare for employment after graduation.
CHAPTER TWO
DESCRIPTION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ATTACHMENT
2.1 Location
KUBAU ICT Center is located in ANCHAU TAKALAFIA KUBAU Lg,
Kaduna State. It has emerged as the best internet digital ICT in
northern Kaduna and they are inclined to modern civilization.
2.2 Brief History of the Establishment
Kubau ICT Center came on board in the year 2011. It is a
subsidiary of NITDA and NCC communication Nigeria Limited. It
is established to revolutionize ICT to global standard in
Northern Nigeria.
2.3 Mission and Objectives of Establishment
i. To encourage and technology innovation
ii. To advance the interest of our members in local, state,
national, International, industry and public affairs.
iii. To encourage and sustain greater co-operation and
collaboration among the ICT, and other industry players.
iv. To improve the quality and profitability of Technology
v. To seek and utilize available resources for manpower
development, research and set training standards.
2.4 Company Core Services:
IT training and capacity building
Internet and networking services
Hardware and software troubleshooting
Printing, scanning, and document processing
Cyber café operations and user support
2.5 Organization Departments:
JAMB CBT center and training
Cyber café and computer business center
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Training Unit
Network Administration
Customer Service
CHAPTER THREE
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE GAINED
3.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE
I resume my place of attachment and was introduced to the
staff of the organization and I was being welcome and I was
being given the rules and regulations guiding the organization,
which late coming is totally prohibited During my SIWES
training, I was assigned to various departments where I
participated in several activities:
3.1.1 System Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
Diagnosis and repair of desktop and laptop computers.
Installation of operating systems such as Windows 10.
Driver installations and system updates.
3.1.2 Network Setup and Configuration:
Configuring routers and switches.
Cabling and connection of LAN components.
Troubleshooting internet connectivity issues.
IP addressing and basic sub netting.
3.1.3 ICT Training Assistance:
Assisting trainers during computer literacy sessions.
Preparing course materials (MS Word, PowerPoint).
Supervising and mentoring beginner users.
3.1.4 Cyber Café Operations:
Assisting clients with internet usage, email, and document
downloads.
Printing, scanning, photocopying, and laminating.
Monitoring system usage and uptime.
Ensuring security compliance in web usage.
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3.1.5 Software Applications and Data Entry:
Using Microsoft Office Suite for documentation.
Data collection and entry for student registration records.
Performing software installations and minor upgrades.
3.2 SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED
3.2.1 Technical Skills:
Hardware assembly and component identification.
Network installation and basic troubleshooting.
Software installation and licensing.
Operating system configurations.
Computer peripheral management.
3.2.2 Soft Skills:
Customer service and communication skills.
Time management and multitasking.
Teamwork and collaboration.
Training and instructional skills.
3.3 TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES USED
Operating Systems: Windows 10, Ubuntu Linux
Office Tools: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,
CorelDraw
Networking Devices: TP-Link routers, D-Link switches
Software: CCleaner, WinRAR, Avast Antivirus
Hardware: HP desktop and laptop systems, Canon and
Epson printers
Miscellaneous: USB boot tools, ISO image software,
networking cables, crimping tools
3.4 TASK PERFORMED
I was taught on the identification various component of
computer hardware, e.g. hard disk, floppy diskette, random
access memory (RAM), removing and replacing of these
hardware components, installation of various software, how to
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connect various devices (printers and scanners) and other
computer peripherals.
I was taught on how to format a system
How to Format a Computer?
Back Up Your Hard Drive.
Choose Your Preferred Installation Method.
Insert the Disk into the CD Drive.
Wait for the Disk to Load.
Let the Computer Complete the Installation.
Restart the Computer.
Install a Fresh System.
Completing the Reformat Process.
3.4.1 INSTALLATION
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You can follow the steps below to install an application from
an .exe file.
Locate and download an .exe file.
Locate and double-click the .exe file. (It will usually be in your
Downloads folder.) A dialog box will appear. Follow the
instructions to install the software. The software will be
installed.
3.4.2 Been Introduce On How To Operate A Laptop
How to operate a laptop?
You will often interact with the computer by moving the mouse
pointer over something on the computer screen, then clicking
one of the buttons. On laptops, you can use the trackpad,
located below the keyboard, instead of a mouse. Simply drag
your finger across the trackpad to move the pointer on the
screen.
3.4.3 Introduction To Function Key
Function keys
A function key is a key on a computer or terminal keyboard that
can be programmed to cause the operating system or an
application program to perform certain actions, a form of soft
key. On some keyboards/computers, function keys may have
default actions, accessible on power-on.
The F1 to F12 keys on a computer keyboard are function keys
that can perform various tasks depending on the operating
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system, software, or application being used. Here are some of
the common uses of each function key: 1. F1: This key is often
used as a help key in many applications.
I learn on different types of windows such as window seven,
windows eight, window eight point one, window ten and
windows eleven
Microsoft released the first version of Windows in the mid-
1980s. There have been many versions of Windows since then,
but the most recent ones include Windows 10 (released in
2015), Windows 8 (2012), Windows 7 (2009), Windows Vista
(2007), and Windows XP (2001).
3.4.4 How To Service A Motherboard?
Most motherboards can be repaired and it's cheaper than
replacing the entire motherboard or buying a new laptop. Each
malfunction laptop's motherboard has to be diagnosed carefully
by a competent technician with considerable experience and it
should be done only in a professional
laboratory.
In this article, we will discuss some of the most effective
motherboard repair techniques that you can use to diagnose
and fix common problems.
1 Identify the problem.
2 Clean the motherboard.
3 Reseat the components.
4 Reflow the solder.
5 Replace the components.
6 Seek professional help.
3.4.5 Introduction to Corel draw
CorelDraw is a family of software programs used for editing
vector graphics, illustration and design. Vector graphics are
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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. to create, fashion, execute, or construct
according to plan: devise, contrive. design a system for
tracking inventory, to conceive and plan out in the mind.
3.4.6 Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
MS Office PowerPoint is an application for making graphical
presentations thus adding a visual aspect to our data,
enhancing its concept, and leading to easier communication.
The software offers various features like Customizing colour
schemes, adding graphics, images, and animation, etc.
Selecting slide
Slide transitions are the animation-like effects that happen
when you move from one slide to the next during a
presentation. Add slide transitions to bring your PowerPoint
presentation to life.
Select the desired slide from the Slide Navigation pane. This is
the slide that will appear after the transition. Click the
Transitions tab, then locate the Transition to This Slide group.
By default,
None is applied to each slide
3.4.7 Introduction To Microsoft Access
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Microsoft Access enables business and enterprise users to
manage data and analyze vast amounts of information
efficiently. The program provides a blend of database
functionality and programming capabilities for creating easy-to-
navigate forms
Create a database in Access
Open Access. If Access is already open, select File > New.
Select Blank database, or select a template.
Enter a name for the database, select a location, and then
select Create. If needed, select Enable content in the yellow
message bar when the database opens.
Entering Of Data On Excel
To work with data on a worksheet, you first have to enter that
data in the cells on the worksheet. Click a cell, and then type
data in that cell. Press ENTER or TAB to move to the next cell.
Tip To enter data on a new line in a cell, enter a line break by
pressing ALT+ENTER.
Enter your data, Click an empty cell. For example, cell A1 on a
new sheet. Cells are referenced by their location in the row and
column on the sheet, so cell A1 is in the first row of column A.
Type text or a number in the cell. Press Enter or Tab to move to
the next cell
3.5 CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION
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Assisted in optimizing the cyber café layout for better user
experience.
Contributed to documenting system repair logs.
Supported trainers in digital literacy sessions for non-tech
users.
Helped improve system uptime by regularly maintaining
systems.
CHAPTER FOUR
RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION
4.1 Recommendation
The recommendations arising from the foregoing appraisal of
the effectiveness of SIWES in the formation of competent and
productive technical manpower for the economy are
summarized as follows;
i. SIWES placements should be carefully matched to
students’ fields.
ii. ICT centers should provide more advanced training on
trending technologies.
iii. Institutions should monitor students’ progress through
regular evaluations.
4.2 Conclusion
The Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) plays
a significant role in human resource development. As a result of
the programme, I am now more confident to build my future
with KUBAU Local gov’t ICT Center Anchau because it has been
one of the most interesting, productive and instructive
experience in my life. Through this training, I have gained new
insight and more comprehensive understanding about the real
industrial working condition and practice. All these valuable
experience and knowledge that I have gained were not only
acquired through the direct involvement in task but also
through other aspect of training such as work observation,
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interaction with colleges, superior and other people related to
the field.
4.3 REFERENCES
UMARU ALI SHINKAFI POLYTECHNIC SIWES Handbook
Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Guidelines
Manuals and Documentation from the ICT Unit
Lectures and Training Materials during SIWES
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