The document is a technical report by Divine Uchenna Woga on their six-month industrial work experience through the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) at Bestech Computers. The report details their activities during the internship, which focused on computer engineering and involved learning about computer hardware, software, repairs, maintenance and components. It provides an overview of SIWES, its history and objectives, as well as the roles of participating bodies. The conclusion recommends that SIWES provide more financial assistance to students and improve awareness among industries to accept more interns.

1. A TECHNICAL REPORT
ON
STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL
WORK EXPERIENCE
SCHEME(SIWES)
UNDERTAKEN
AT
BESTECH COMPUTERS
BY
DIVINEUCHENNAWOGA
DE.2020/4343

2. ABSTRACT
The Student Industrial Work Experience, a six months’
programme was established by the federal government of
Nigeria involving the students, universities and industries,
is aimed at exposing students of higher institutions to
acquire industrial skills and practical experiences in their
approved courses of study and also to prepare students for
the industrial work situation, and also helps to strengthen
employee’s involvement in the educational process of
preparing students for employment. This report highlights
all aspects of computer Engineering which focus on
Computer Repairs, Maintenance, Component parts and
functions, Hardware and Software, Applications, Circuit
Analysis, Signal Processing. This report contains details of
my activities, skills acquired, the challenges I faced and
recommendations.

3. DEDICATION
This is dedicated to God Almighty for a successful completion
of my IT program.

4. DEDICATION
This is dedicated to God Almighty for a successful completion
of my IT program.

5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

6.  TABLE OF CONTENTS
 Abstract
 Dedication
 Acknowledgements
 Table of contents
 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
◦ Meaning and History of SIWES
◦ Aims and objectives of SIWES
◦ Roles of the bodies managing SIWES
 Role of Federal Government
 Role of ITF
 Role of NUC
 Role of Rivers State University
 Role of the employers of labour
 Role of the students
◦ Relevance of SIWES in the study of Computer science
◦ Description of the establishment of attachment

7.  CHAPTER 2: INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
 2.1. Introduction To Computer Engineering
 2.2. Classification Of Computers
 2.3. Definition Of Basic Terms
 2.4. Characteristics Of Computer
 2.5. Components Of Computer
 2.6. Computer Hardware
 2.7 Identifying a bad Hardware
 2.8 Computer Software
 CHAPTER 3: COMPUTER ENGINEERING
 3.1 Computer Engineering
 3.2 Computer Engineering Branches
 CHAPTER 4: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
 4.1.Summary
 4.2. Conclusion
 4.3. Recommendation
 References

8. CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
In the late 1960s, there was a growing concern and trend noticed
by industrialists that graduates of higher institutions lacked
sufficient practical background for employment. It used to be that
students who got into the Nigerian institutions to study science
and technology were not satisfactorily trained in the practical
know-how of their various fields of study. As a result, could not
easily find jobs due to the lack of work experience.
Therefore, the employers thought that theoretical education going
on in higher institutions was not responsive to the needs of the
employers of labour. This was a huge problem for thousands of
Nigerians, until 1973. It was against this backdrop that the ITF
(Industrial Training Fund) was formed by the affected industries
to help all interested Nigerian students, by initiating the Students’
Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). ITF was officially
approved and presented by the Federal Government in 1974.

9. 1.1 MEANING AND HISTORY OF SIWES
Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) was
established by ITF (Industrial Training Funds) in the year 1973 to
solve the problem of lack of adequate proper skills for
employment of tertiary institution graduated by Nigerian
Industries. SIWES was founded to be a skill training programme
to help expose and prepare students of universities, polytechnics
and colleges of education for the industrial work situation to be
met after graduation. This scheme serves as a smooth transition
from the classroom post-graduation job environment and further
helps in the application of knowledge. The scheme provides
students
with the opportunity of acquainting and exposing themselves to
the experience required in handling and managing of equipment
and machinery that are usually not made available in their
institutions.

10. 1.2 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF SIWES
Primarily, SIWES is strategized for skill acquisition. It was created to
bridge the very glaring gap existing between theory and practice,
exposing the students to the technicalities of running industrial
equipment (especially those that were not made available in the
tertiary institution) and the professionalism involved with the work
place; thus improving the value and worth of the students’ knowledge
and preparing them for the daunting realities beyond the walls of the
school environment.
The following are objectives of the scheme:
Provide an avenue for students in institutions of higher learning to
acquire industrial skills and experiences in their course of study.
Prepare students for the industrial work situations they may face
following graduation.
Expose students to work methods and techniques in handling
equipment and machinery that may not have been available in their
schools.
Make the transition from schools to the work place easier, and
increase the students’ possibility to find jobs based on contacts they
would make.
Provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge in the
work place, erasing the gap between theory and practice.
Enlist and strengthen employer’s involvement in the making of the
graduates that would later work for them.

11. 1.3. ROLES OF THE BODIES MANAGING
SIWES
SIWES was established by ITF (Industrial Training Fund) in the
year 1973 to solve the problem of lack of adequate skills for
employment of tertiary institutions graduates by Nigerian
Industries, during the government of Gen. YakubuGowon, and is
now overseen by a 7-man party: The Federal Government of
Nigeria; The Industrial Training Fund (ITF); National Universities
Commission (NUC); National Board for Technical Education
(NBTE); National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE);
Institutions of Higher Learning; and The Employers of Labour.
1.3.1 ROLE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
The Federal Government of Nigeria is responsible for the provision
of adequate to the ITF through the Federal Ministry of Trade and
Investment for the scheme, enforce and mandate all Ministries,
Agencies and Parastatals to offer placements for undergraduates
to do the programme.

12. 1.3.2. ROLE OF ITF
The role of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) includes the following:
Regulate the activities of all SIWES participating bodies,
institutions and companies involved in the scheme.
Orientate the students before they go on industrial training.
Receive master and placement lists from the institutions through
their supervising agencies.
Supervise students on industrial attachments.
Disburse supervisory and students’ allowance via e-payment.
Organise conferences and meetings to review SIWES activities.
Provide insurance coverage for students on SIWES.
Provide logistics and materials necessary for the smooth running
of the scheme.
Vet and process students’ logbook and ITF form 8.

13. 1.3.3 ROLE OF NUC
Role of National Universities Commission include:
Ensure the SIWES units are established and accredited by them.
Make sure that full time SIWES coordinators are established in
participating institutions.
Ensure that SIWES units in all universities are adequately funded.
To vet and approve master and placement lists of students from
participating universities and forward the same to the ITF
headquarters.
To develop, monitor and review job specifications in collaboration
with the institutions toward the maintenance of national minimum
academic standard for all programmes approved for the SIWES.
To liaise with ITF and participate in the biennial SIWES
conferences, workshops and meetings.
To research into the development of SIWES in line with advances
in technological advancements.
To regularly review courses qualified for SIWES in collaboration
with other bodies.
To liaise with ITF, to ensure the implementation of all Federal
Government policies on the scheme.

14. 1.3.4 ROLE OF RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY
To establish SIWES coordination unit with a separate account
adequately staffed and funded to ensure effective operation of the
scheme.
Apply job specifications as prepared for all the accredited courses
and award appropriate credit units in accordance with Federal
Government minimum academic standard guidelines.
Identify placement opportunities for students’ attachment with
employers.
Supervise students at their places of attachment and sign their
logbooks.
Organise orientation courses in collaboration with ITF for the
students.
1.3.5 ROLE OF THE EMPLOYERS OF LABOUR
Collaborate with the institutions of higher learning in the
preparation of job specifications for approved courses for SIWES.
Accept students for industrial attachment.
Provide welfare services for students on attachment.
Participate fully in the assessment of programmes.

15. 1.3.6 ROLE OF THE STUDENTS
Avail themselves for the opportunity to advance their knowledge
and skills by being punctual and regular at their places of
attachment.
Abide by all guidelines stipulated by the governing bodies.
Fill and submit all given forms to the appropriate quarters.
Ensure that filling and submission of their log books and signing
of the same at the given times.
Prepare, defend and submit their technical reports at the end of
the scheme as stipulated by their academic calendars.

16. 1.4. RELEVANCE OF SIWES IN THE STUDY OF
COMPUTER SCIENCE
It is quite obvious that the study of Computer Science is a core
practical-based discipline with a myriad of sub-disciplines (with
unbroken grounds) with innovations and further developments.
Therefore, the importance of training a student of Computer
Science industrially cannot be belittled. It is for this reason that
undergraduates in this field of study must fully embrace SIWES as
it brings them closer to the several scopes attainable in their
current study and beyond.
During SIWES, students of Computer Science were brought to the
speed with the ever-evolving trends of the practical techniques not
acquirable in classrooms and school laboratories. This helped to
acquire and broaden their skills in several interesting areas of
study or work from which the students may choose to develop and
the technicalities involved in these areas of choice both
academically and industrially. These specialised areas included;
website/mobile development, data science, artificial intelligence,
computer graphics, databases, cyber security, amongst many
others.

17. 1.5. DESCRIPTION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
ATTACHMENT
Bestech computers is located at No 1 UST Road, Opp
Mile 3 Police Station, Mile 3 Port Harcout. It is well a recognized
ICT firm that specializes in professional software development
providing opportunities for internship and support for the tech
community, training and raising individuals to become professional
in software and hardware applications. Bestech is managed by a
team of specialized ICT experts
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS IN THE ORGANIZATION
1. Software Programming
2. Graphic design department
3. Engineering and Networking Dept.
4. Administrative Department
5. Media and Marketing

18. CHAPTER 2
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
2.1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
In essence, a computer is a data processing device that
uses precise instructions to solve issues. It's a system for
managing information. Almost any practical problem can be solved
by a computer in a variety of ways, including tasks ranging from
word processing to complex engineering system design and
solutions.
2.2 CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTER
Computers can be classified into:
Micro computers
Mini computers
Main Frame computers
Super computers.
The difference in classification is due to difference in sizes, speed
(Memory Size)

19. 2.4 CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPUTERS:
Speed
Accuracy
Durability
Input
Storage
Processing
Output
2.5 COMPONENTS OF COMPUTER
Software and Hardware make up a computer.
While software cannot be seen or touched, it nonetheless aids in
the computer's operation, hardware is visible and touchable.

20. 2.6 COMPUTER HARDWARES :
Keyboard, mouse, USB flash drive, loud speaker, printers, solid
state drive (SSD), projector, joystick, motherboard, CPU
(microprocessor), expansion cards, power supply unit, optical disc
drive, hard disc drive, and projector.
KEYBOARD: Are used to input data into the computer, It consist
of PS2, USB and Wireless type.
MOUSE: Is a computer hardware used for pointing and clicking –
PS2, USB and Wireless mouse
FLASH DRIVE: A hardware device that acts like a storage and
input device.
STORAGE HARDWARES:
They are used to store and save files, applications and
documents.
HARD DISC DRIVE (HDD) : Are permanent storage device, used
to store information for a long period of time.

21. TYPES OF HARD DRIVE
IDE – (Integrated Drive Electronic)
SATA – (Serial Advance Technology Attachment)
SSD – ( Solid State Drive)
SATA STORAGE CAPACITY:
80GB, 120GB, 160GB, 250GB, 320GB, 500GB, 750GB, 1TB, 2TB
SSD (SOLID STATE DRIVE CAPACITY:
128GB, 256GB, 512GB.
UPGRADE:
Is an ability to move from a lower level to a higher level and we
have software upgrade and Hardware upgrade.

22. 2.7 IDENTIFYING A BAD HARDWARE.
Bad hard drive can be identified when the following attributes are
noticed
When noise is discovered
No hard disc found
Overheating computer
Storage noises
Data or file corruption
CPU (Processor):
The heart of the computer which controls everything . CPU carries
out most of the data processing by accepting, processing and
sending information to the components that needs it.
MOTHER BOARD:
Acts as the Main Circuit Board. It connects and communicates
with all devices and components attached to it.
POWER SUPPLY:
It converts electric currents from a source to the correct voltage,
current and frequency to power the unit.

23. LOUD SPEAKER:
They are used to offer audio output for the listeners.
EXPANSION CARD:
Is used to provide additional functionality to the system or to
upgrade an existing function such a sound or video.
VIDEO CARD:
Is used to generate output image to display.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
BOOT MGR MISSING – Means Hard Drive is Faulty
BLUE SCREEN – Operating System or Hard Drive Issues
MICRO PROCESSOR: It is found in the mother board and
processes information on the system.
TYPES OF PROCESSOR
Pin - Desktops
Pin-less Processor
Onboard Processor

24. 2.8 SOFTWARES
Written programs, or software, are what manage the hardware's
operations. The operating system, or system software, is the first
piece of software that is installed on a computer system and
permits the operation of further applications.
VISTA, XP, WINDOW 7, TYPES OF OS OR WINDOW SOFTWARE
:
8, 10, 11, MILLENNIUM.

25. CHAPTER 3
3.1 COMPUTER ENGINEERING
The subject that encompasses the science and technology
of designing, building, implementing, and maintaining the
hardware and software components of contemporary computer
systems and computer-controlled equipment is known as
computer engineering.
The options are unlimited when it comes to designing and
developing computer hardware and integrated circuits. From
software development to database administration, network
engineering to cyber security, computer engineering blends
computer science principles with electrical engineering.
Writing firmware and software for embedded
microcontrollers, creating VLSI chips, creating analog sensors,
creating signal circuit boards, and creating operating systems are
among the topics that computer engineers typically work on.
These are able to be categorized.

26. 3.2 COMPUTER ENGINEERING BRANCHES
The following are branches of Computer Engineering
Introduction to electronics
Circuit analysis
Signal processing
Engineering computing
Embedded systems
Computer Networking
Computer vision
Autonomous Robotics
Programming Principles
Computer Architecture

27. CHAPTER 4
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SUMMARY
My SIWES attachment with Bestech Computers , has been one of
the most intrusive, interesting and productive experiences. In
respect to this program, acquiring skills and gaining insights and a
more comprehensive understanding of computer engineering and
the real industrial conditions has been fully achieved. The SIWES
aims and objectives in establishing this programme were indeed
worthwhile.

28. CONCLUSION
The internship programme focused on computer engineering with
details on repairs and maintenance of Computer Processing Unit
(CPU), classification and its component parts
RECOMMENDATIONS
The SIWES body should try as much as they can to assist
students financially when carrying out this industrial attachment.
An awareness campaign should be carried out to enable industries
and establishments to know the importance of SIWES and also
accept students.
The school management should consider helping students to seek
for attachments to various organizations.
Students should print only one copy of the report.

29. REFERENCES
Rivers state university of Science, Students Industrial Work
Experience scheme (SIWES) handbook, Revised 2021.