AUGUSTINE ATTACHMENT REPORT. for kitale national polytechnic
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KITALE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC
FIELD INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT REPORT
NAME : MAYAMA AUGUSTINE NABWANA
ADM NO : EE-CEP/31517/22
DEPARTMENT : ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS
COURSE : CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONICS
DURATION : 07TH September TO 30TH November 2023
COMPANY : COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF TRANS-NZOIA
SUPERVISOR : MR. JOSEPH OTIENO
ASSESSOR : KWEMOI FELIX
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DECLARATION
I, EMUSE LOTIANG, do hereby declare that this dissertation is entirely my own work
and it has not been presented to any other Institute of higher learning for a similar or
other academic award.
Student Name: MAYAMA AUGUSTINE NABWANA
Signature: ……………………..
Date……………………………….
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DEDICATION
I dedicate this work to all those who have encouraged me and also supported me
throughout my academic journey, knowledge and skills in order to accomplish my
desired professional qualification.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my special appreciation to my family for their support and
prayers throughout the preparation of this research. I also wish to pay my tribute to the
entire Kitale National Polytechnic Electrical Department trainers for their constructive
training and the knowledge they have imparted in me at school and my attachment
supervisor of the County Government of Trans-Nzoia. Last but by no means least; I
thank all those who have not been mentioned by their names but in one way or another
contributed to my success. May God bless you all
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Table of Contents
DECLARATION ........................................................................................................................... ii
DEDICATION .............................................................................................................................. iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT............................................................................................................ iv
ABSTRACT................................................................................................................................... vi
CHAPTER ONE ............................................................................................................................1
1.1INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................1
1.2 OBJECTIVES OF ATTACHMENT......................................................................................1
1.3 BENEFITS TO STUDENTS...................................................................................................2
CHAPTER TWO ...........................................................................................................................3
2.0 B A C K G R O U N D .............................................................................................................3
2. 1 VISION AND MISSION CORE VALUES.......................................................................3
2.1.1 VISION...................................................................................................................................3
2.1.2 MISSION................................................................................................................................3
2.1.3 CORE VALUES ...................................................................................................................3
2.3 HIERACHY STRUCTURE....................................................................................................4
CHAPTER THREE.......................................................................................................................5
3.1 METHODOLOGY. .............................................................................................................5
3.2 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED........................................................................................5
3.4 SOLUTIONS TO THE ABOVE CHALLENGES;...............................................................6
CHAPTER FOUR..........................................................................................................................7
4.1 ACTIVITIES............................................................................................................................7
4.1.1 Installation of street lights....................................................................................................7
4.1.2 Repair and maintenance.......................................................................................................8
4.1.3 Inspection...............................................................................................................................8
CHAPTER FIVE .........................................................................................................................11
5.1 RECOMMENDATIONS.......................................................................................................11
5.2CONCLUSION. ......................................................................................................................12
REFFERENCES. .........................................................................................................................13
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ABSTRACT
This paper is to capture all of the processes and events that I underwent during my industrial
attachment period at the County Government of Trans-Nzoia. Challenges associated with the period
and how the period has helped shape me into the individual I am particularly concerning partial
fulfillment to the requirement for the award of my Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Field
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CHAPTER ONE
1.1INTRODUCTION.
The document highlights the activities undertaken at the County Government of Trans-Nzoia. The
attachment took a period of twelve weeks from September to November 2023.
1.2 OBJECTIVES OF ATTACHMENT
To assess the interest of the student in the occupation he/she plans to undertake.
To expose the students to work methods not taught in the polytechnic and to provide access to
products equipment not normally available in the environment of the polytechnic.
To provide the students with an opportunity to apply knowledge in real work situation thereby
closing the gap between polytechnic work and the actual practice.
To make the transition from school to the world of work smoothly and to enhance student
contacts for job placement.
To enlist and strengthen employers’ involvement in institutional activities and in the entire
educational process of preparing the students for employment in industry.
To enhance industry´s satisfaction with the graduate of the Faculty in particular and the
polytechnic at large.
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1.3 BENEFITS TO STUDENTS
The attachment opportunity has facilitated a positive transformation in my place of work
by enhancing cohesion among colleagues.
Exposing student to demand and challenges of the work place.
Enable the student in gaining practical experience
Gaining company of work ethics.
Ability to work under supervision and directions.
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CHAPTER TWO
2.0 B A C K G R O U N D
2. 1 VISION AND MISSION CORE VALUES
2.1.1 VISION
An all-inclusive modern green city of choice for habitation investment and tourism
2.1.2 MISSION
To provide efficient, reliable, safe and sustainable integrated infrastructure systems and services
for socio economic development in the County Government of Trans Nzoia.
2.1.3 CORE VALUES
Passion in service delivery
Respect and courtesy
Professionalism and integrity
Transparency and accountability
Teamwork
Patriotism
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CHAPTER THREE
3.1 METHODOLOGY.
In order to ensure the success of this work I adopted the following methods;
i. PARTICIPATION.
In this method I was fully involved in every activity carried out in field based on my area.
ii. DISCUSSION.
This method was employed to learn more in the field, where I could discuss with my supervisor
more about field activities in daily basis.
iii. INTERVIEW.
Through this method I interacted with senior engineers in the company and asked questions where I
couldn’t understand.
iv. PRE-TEST
Before the actual practical work, it was better for me to carry pre-test for the equipment and
machines to satisfy they are in good condition/ attain the required or expected results.
3.2 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED
a. Shortage of knowledge in some portion of the work at the site
Putting theory to practical in some portion of work was a little bit hard since I was doing them for
the first time
b. Underestimation by workers such as engineers,
workers at the site looked at me as a student with no technical know- how so anything I did was
underestimated I felt discouraged at some point and almost gave up
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c. Unsatisfactory answers for questions from engineers
As a student I was eager to know everything about electrical field but engineers were too busy to
give answers to all questions I asked
3.4 SOLUTIONS TO THE ABOVE CHALLENGES;
The underestimation and the answer were not solved throughout the month with some workers but
I try to communicate friendly with some workers to make myself clear and to know more
knowledge from workers.
Unsatisfactory answers for the questions I asked- I had to carry out research by myself.
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CHAPTER FOUR.
4.1 ACTIVITIES
4.1.1 Installation of street lights
Introduction and demonstration on how to join the light accessories
How to connect the photocell sensor and contactor terminals?
Connection of photocell sensor, contactor and LED lamp (street) light to the main supply
to complete the circuit
Installation of LED latent rated at 140W
use of blackets to fix up lighting lamps and street lamps (400watts)
used photocell and contactor as sensors to automatically switch on the light when dark and
off when dawn comes
mounting of control pillar box to safeguard contactors from rain and excess heating
I was introduced to the connection of the timer to contactor and arrangement of phases
during transmission from red phase, yellow phase, blue phase and neutral
Installation of floodlights by use of blackets
Joined 20W fluorescent tubes accessories
I was shown how to connect the fluorescent T8-20W tube
By use of ABC cable, supplied floodlights (425W) with power
Setting of aluminum poles (10m, 9m) height which help in holding LED lamps with help
of blackets
Was shown how to wire by use of one photocell
Was introduced to two core armored cables and how to drop a cable to run underground to
supply power
Installation of contactors and photocell and photocell with supply from power meter
Connection of two contactors to use one photocell to control or switch power to two
circuits
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4.1.2 Repair and maintenance
replaced a photocell and a contactor which was missing in some lights
security lamp repair and replacement of photocell sensor and contactors
replacement of blown lamps
removal of corrosion on lantant
replacement of high pressure lamp with LED lantant
circuit maintenance by removing corrosion
automation of lamp circuits by use of power meters, contactor and photocell.
Replacement of faulty contactors
Automation of faulty circuit
Connection of photocell contactor and double pole circuit breaker
Replacement of faulty lantent lamps
Termination of faulty double pole and contactors
4.1.3 Inspection
o Checked if the lights were in good conditions and those that were to be terminated and
replaced
o Inspection on the functioning of the timers which switch on and off the light according to
the set time automatically
o Inspection of street lights with faults to be repaired
o Inspection of 3phase circuit by testing the legibility of the input and output
o Circuit inspection to identify working lights and faulty ones
o Servicing and checking of faulty contactors, photocell and double to ensure efficient
working
Tools and accessories used in lamp installation
ABC Cable for supply
LED lamps (140W)
Flood lights (425W, 275W, 400W)
Photocells (20A, 240V)
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PVC cable 1.5mm
Pliers
Tester
Tape
Contactor (40A, 250V) (model Dorman smith)
Spanner
Blackets (hold the LED lamps)
Allern key
Control pillar
Nails
Hammer
Photocell circuit
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CHAPTER FIVE
5.1 RECOMMENDATIONS.
Having done my attachment at the County Government of Trans Nzoia, I can say that I gained
relevant practical experience that is necessary in my career development. Training and
development sector has great impact in the smooth running of the company. It ensures that all
types of employees are put into consideration e.g. permanent employees, casual employees and
contracted employees. Training of the staff is also carried out to improve their knowledge and
skills; they keep in mind employee retention. There is still greater need to consider employees’
knowledge and skills plus their interests and opinion during recruitment for better organization
performance in the near future.
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5.2CONCLUSION.
The supervised industrial attachment of the college gives students the opportunity to apply knowledge
in real work, exposing students to work methods not taught in college. Undoubtedly, the impact of
industrial attachment at County Government of Trans Nzoia cannot be quantified. The attachment had
made me gain practical knowledge and experiences in my field of study as well as enriching me with
the interaction with the students. It has also installed in me integrity especially punctuality, being
submissive to and taking the views of supervisors more tolerant, respective and hardworking.
