A TECHNICAL REPORT ON STUDENTS’

INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

SCHEME (SIWES)
PREPARED BY
ADIGUN, GODWIN TOLUWASHE
(18/52HL027)

NOVEMBER 2021 TO MAY 2022

OBSERVED AT
SOFTRAYS TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
Tanke Bubu Street, Beside Sanrab Filling Station, Tanke, Area, Ilorin, Nigeria
 OVERVIEW
This technical report mostly summarises the work completed and experience gained during
my six-month SIWES placement at Softrays Technology Institute in Ilorin, Kwara State.
My responsibilities during this skill training programme included, but were not limited to, the
following:
 Frontend development using tools like HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript,
jQuery.
 Backend development using Python and its web framework, Django.
 Digital Marketing on multiple platforms such as Facebook Business, Selar, etc.

During this time, I significantly improved my Web Application development skills and
learned a lot about how to sell and monetize my services in the IT world. I also learnt how to
promote brands and engage with potential clients through various means of digital
communication. This comprises not only email, social media, and web-based advertising, but
also text and multimedia messages as a marketing channel.
As a result, this study analyses and shows the skills obtained; it also emphasises how
important the programme is in preparing students for the world after school and equipping
them with marketable skills needed to survive out there.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................. 1
CHAPTER ONE ...................................................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Background.................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Objectives of the Scheme .............................................................................. 5
CHAPTER TWO ..................................................................................................... 6
DESCRIPTION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ATTACHMENT ............... 6
2.1 Location and Brief History of the Establishment .......................................... 6
2.2 Objectives of the Company ........................................................................... 6
2.3 Organizational Structure (Organogram) ....................................................... 7
Figure 2.0 Organogram ...................................................................................... 7
2.4 Departments in the Establishment ................................................................. 7
CHAPTER THREE ................................................................................................. 9
TASKS CARRIED OUT AND EXPERIENCE GAINED ................................... 9
3.1 Some Tasks on Microsoft Word (Software Requirement Specs) ................. 9
Figure 3.1 Snapshot from Database Report .....................................................10
3.2 Some Tasks on Microsoft Excel (Data Correction) ...................................10
3.3 Some Tasks on Web Design and Development ..........................................10
Figure 3.2 Snapshot of NSCDC Cooperative website .....................................11
Figure 3.2 The Header Logo designed .............................................................11
3.4 Marketing Task ............................................................................................12
3.5 Collaboration on Git/GitHub .......................................................................12
CHAPTER FOUR ..................................................................................................13
PROJECTS BUILT, TOOLS USED, AND EXPERIENCE GAINED ............13
4.1 Number Checker Using Flutter ...................................................................13
Figure 4.0 Snapshots from Number Checker ...................................................14
4.2 CGPA Calculator Using ReactJS ................................................................14
Figure 4.1 ReactJS Architecture ......................................................................15
Figure 4.2 Snapshots from CGPA Calculator ..................................................16
4.3 A Professional Portfolio Using ReacJS and MaterialUI .............................16
Figure 4.3 Snapshots from the portfolio ..........................................................17
4.4 Flight-time Schedule Inspector using ReactJS and React Bootstrap ..........18
Figure 4.4 Snapshots from Flight-time Inspector ............................................19
4.5 Business Landing Page using NextJS .........................................................19
Figure 4.5 Snapshot of a Business Landing Page on https://www.thevenditt.com
............................................................................20
CHAPTER FIVE ....................................................................................................21
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS ......................21
5.1 Summary......................................................................................................21
5.2 Problem Encountered ..................................................................................21
5.3 Suggestion for Improvement of SIWES .....................................................22 4
4 SIWES REPORT BY AJIBOLA OLASUNKANMI O. (17/52HL024)
 CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
SIWES (Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme) is a mandatory skills training programme designed to
expose and prepare students from Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, Colleges of
Technology, and Colleges of Agriculture for the industrial work situations they are likely to encounter after
graduation.

The programme also provides students with the opportunity to become acquainted with and exposed to the
necessary experience in managing equipment and machinery that are typically not available at their school.

1.1 Background
Prior to the scheme's inception, there was a rising concern among industrialists that graduates of institutions
of higher learning lacked necessary practical background studies in preparation for work in industries. As a
result, employers believed that theoretical education in higher education was unresponsive to the needs of
labour employers.
SIWES was introduced, initiated, and designed by the Industrial Training Fund (I.T.F) in 1993 to familiarise
students with the abilities of handling employer's equipment and machinery. During its early years, the
scheme was entirely sponsored by the Industrial Training Fund (I.T.F). However, due to financial difficulties,
the fund exited the scheme in 1978.
Recognizing the importance of skills training, the Federal Government delegated supervision of the scheme to
both the National Universities Commission (N.U.C) and the National Board for Technical Education
(N.B.T.E) in 1979.
The Federal Government handed the management and implementation of the scheme to the I.T.F in
November 1984, and the administration was essentially taken over by the Industrial Training Fund in July
1985, with funding fully covered by the Federal Government.
Over the years, this programme has obviously been the solution to the common problem that students face
after graduation: a lack of practical exposure and marketable skills in their respective areas. SIWES has made
many students realise how important their field of study is in today's labour market. This is a wonderful
opportunity for students to see what they will be dealing with after graduation.
The programme's primary beneficiaries are undergraduates in Medical Science, Education, Other Sciences,
Technology, Agriculture, and Environmental subjects, and its duration ranges from three to six months.
1.2 Objectives of the Scheme
As outlined in the Industrial Training Fund’s policy Document No.1 of 1973, SIWES primary objectives are
itemized as follows:
 Provide an avenue for students in Institutions of higher learning to acquire industrial skills and
experience in their respective courses of study.
 Prepare students for the Industrial Work situation they are likely to experience after graduation.
 Expose students to work methods and techniques of handling equipment and machinery that may not
be available in their Institutions.
 Make the transition from school to the world of work easier; and enhance students’ networks
for later job placements.
 Provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge to real work situations, thereby
bridging the gap between theory and practice; and
 Enlist and strengthen Employers’ involvement in the entire educational process; thereby
preparing the students for employment in Industry and Commerce.
 CHAPTER TWO
DESCRIPTION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ATTACHMENT

2.1 Location and Brief History of the Establishment

Softrays is an information and communication technology company that offers one of the most
comprehensive portfolios of IT training in the tech sector, as well as extensive competence in ICT consulting.
Softrays is a Nigerian telecommunications and technology conglomerate formed by Engr. Ademola Olatunde
and Engr. Ademola John. The corporation was established in 2008 with the Corporate Affairs Commission
(CAC).
Softrays provides a wide range of automated and integrated solutions in the computer and
telecommunications industries. This technology-oriented corporation has a high reputation for performance in
customization, distribution, and after-sales services of a laptop, desktops, printers, software and all kinds of
system accessories, security gadgets and communication equipment supplies, maintenance, training, and
graphical customization.

2.2 Objectives of the Company

 To produce professionals in this era of global technologies.
 To build bridges between need and the solution.
 To act as a catalyst for both individual and communal growth by providing cutting-edge technical
server solutions, resources, and guidance.
 To provide a broad range of automated and integrated solutions in the computer and
telecommunications industries.
 Our vision is to be the top full-service provider of information and communication technology.

2.2.1 Company’s Area of Specialisation

With a team of seasoned computer engineers and programmers with proven track records in computer and
communication business, the company offers the following wide areas of specialization:
 Web Development
 Repairs, assembling and maintenance of computers
 Computer Networking and Maintenance
 Educational Consultant
 Training Services
 System Troubleshooting
 Engineering drafting and design with AutoCAD
2.3 Organisational Structure (Organogram)

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

BRANCH MANAGER

PROGRAMMING UNIT ACCOUNTANT PROJECT ENGINEER PROJECT ENGINEER

NETWORK ENGINEER

NETWORK CONSULTANT

Fig 1: The Company’s Organogram

2:4 Various Department/Units and their Functions

There are five units in CSIS and there functions are
 Network Consultant
The Network Consultant is an experienced and educated professional who certifies network functionality
and performance. They are responsible for designing, setting up and maintaining computer networks at
either an organization or client location.
 Establishing, defining, documenting network environment and systems including a LAN,VLAN
(A virtual LAN is any broadcast domain that is partitioned and isolated in a computer network at
the data link layer (OSI layer 2)), as well as local intranet or extranet servers and resources.
Installation and configuration of network equipment.
 Maximizing network performance such as network traffic, security, and capacity. Troubleshooting
network problems and outages, overseeing, monitoring and upgrading network infrastructure and
user access to the network.
 Remote troubleshooting and fault finding if issues occur upon initial installation.
 Hardware and System Services (System Engineer)
 Installing, maintaining and repairing computer peripheral or hardware components, full hardware
diagnostics, parts ordering and installation, memory and hard drive upgrades, troubleshooting
different computer issues.
  Software repair services such as maintaining system configuration and operating system operating
system and software installation (based on the terms of MIT's license agreements with software
vendors), data recovery and disaster assessment, virus, spyware, and adware removal,
installs system software by loading software into computer.

 Programming Unit
 Building and designing interface of websites. Designing and implementing security measures
against cyber-attack and virus. Write software packages to handle specific tasks, such as
controlling equipment or storing and retrieving data. Also model, design, create and maintain the
computer databases and tables used by a software solution.
 Provides electronic e-Payment for financial operations, provides e-Learning, e-Health, e-
Examination e-Administration for the internal and external university communities, enrolment,
course registration. Manage user access to systems and equipment through account management
and password administration.
 CHAPTER THREE
TAKS CARRIED OUT AND EXPERIENCE GAINED
3.1 Administrative Experience

3.1.1 Work Ethics

Softrays is a company where physical presence is highly recognised and treated with respect;
as such, any sort of laziness, lackadaisical attitude, lack of seriousness, irresponsibility, or
tardiness to work from both staff and trainees is not tolerated. This was easy for me to embrace
because of the educational training I had before to going for the Industrial Training.