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The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is a unit under the Vice-Chancellor’s Office.  It was established in 2016. The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is a skills training programme designed to expose and prepare students of universities and other tertiary institutions for the Industrial Work situation they are likely to meet after graduation. 

The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), is the accepted training programme, which is part of the approved Minimum Academic Standard in the various degree programmes for all Nigerian Universities.  The scheme is aimed at bridging the existing gap between theory and practice of Sciences, Agriculture, Medical Sciences (including Nursing), Engineering and Technology, Management, Information and Communication Technology, and other professional educational programmes in the Nigerian tertiary institutions.  It is aimed at exposing students to machines and equipment, professional work methods, and ways of safeguarding the work areas and workers in industries, offices, laboratories, hospitals, and other organizations. 

It is a cooperative industrial internship program that involves institutions of higher learning, industries, the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), and the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC).

VISION AND MISSION OF MTU SIWES UNIT

To equip students with the necessary practical knowledge and technical skills for self-employment and effective involvement in Nigeria's industrial growth.

HISTORY OF SIWES

SIWES was founded in 1973 by ITF (Industrial Training Funds) to address the problem of tertiary institution graduates' lack of appropriate skills for employment in Nigerian industries. The Students' Industrial Work Experience Scheme (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 system facilitates the transfer from the classroom to the workplace and aids in the application of knowledge. The program allows students to become acquainted with and exposed to the experience required in handling and operating equipment and machinery that are typically not available at their schools.

Prior to the establishment of this scheme, there was a rising concern and trend among industrialists that graduates from higher education institutions lacked appropriate practical experience for employment. Students who entered Nigerian universities to study science and technology were not previously trained in the practical aspects of their chosen fields. As a result of their lack of work experience, they had difficulty finding work.

As a result, employers believed that theoretical education in higher education was unresponsive to the needs of labor employers. Thousands of Nigerians faced this difficulty till 1973. The fund's main motivation for establishing and designing the scheme in 1973/74 was launched against this context.

The ITF (Industrial Training Fund) organization decided to aid all interested Nigerian students and created the SIWES program. The federal government officially approved and presented it in 1974. During its early years, the scheme was entirely supported by the ITF, but as the financial commitment became too much for the fund, it withdrew in 1978. The National Universities Commission (NUC) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) were given control of the scheme by the federal government in 1979. The federal government handed over supervision and implementation of the scheme to ITF in November 1984. It was taken over by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) in July 1985, with the federal government bearing entire responsibility for funding.

OBJECTIVES OF SIWES

The Industrial Training Fund’s Policy Document No. 1 of 1973 which established SIWES outlined the objectives of the scheme as:

• 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.

FUNCTIONS/ ACTIVITIES OF MTU SIWES CENTRE

• Develop, implement, and regularly review guidelines for SIWES.
• Registration of eligible students for Industrial Training (IT).
• Compilation of list of students from different Colleges for SIWES.
• Timely collection, completion, and submission of all ITF forms/ documents (master list, placement list, direct e-payment form, ITF form 8) to the supervising ITF office.
• Identify placement opportunities for students and assist in the placement of students on attachment with employers.
• Issue introductory letters to students for the employers.
• Organize orientation programmes for all students going for IT in collaboration with ITF
• Ensure that students have all required documents for successful placement and completion of IT training before embarking on SIWES.
• Ensure the master placement list is timely prepared and submitted to the Industrial Training Fund and National Universities Commission yearly (not later than 3 months before the commencement of Industrial Attachment).
• Organize and coordinate supervisory visits to students at I. T. sites.
• Ensure students' SIWES logbooks are examined, vetted, and signed by University Supervisors, Industry-based Supervisors, and ITF staff.
• Effectively follow up ITF on all payments to students and the University.
• Capture student's bank details at the point of registration for SIWES.
• Develop and sustain the right attitude and mindset among supervisors thus motivating them to effectively play their supervisory role to the maximum benefit of students during SIWES.
• Prepare and submit reports on the scheme to the ITF after the programme.
• Resolve problems arising from Industrial Training during and after the training.
• Develop and track relevant data on students' SIWES to facilitate the development of a SIWES database for the University.
• Ensure accreditation of MTU SIWES Center by NUC.
• Work with relevant Colleges/ Departments to ensure accreditation of courses for approved SIWES programme.
• Liaise and build a good relationship between the University and relevant organizations (NUC, ITF, Industries, etc.).

DURATION OF ATTACHMENT FOR SIWES FUNDING

One requirement for the Bachelor of Engineering or Science award is that students must complete at least 24 weeks of Industrial Training.

In most institutions, SIWES is done at the end of the 2nd-semester examination of either 300, 400, or 500 levels.  The time and duration are to be worked out jointly by each university, department, the SIWES unit, and the ITF.

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Shell nigeria student industrial training and internship programme.

Shell Companies in Nigeria’s Student Industrial Training Programme offers Nigerian students in higher Institutions the opportunity to gain work experience in our office locations. The following is a list of eligible courses:

• Engineering,
• Geosciences
• Information Technology
• Sciences (Pure science, Environmental and Social)

The Programme provides students studying any of the above courses the opportunity to work directly with inspiring and experienced professionals. The insights and skills gained by the end of the programme will be invaluable for future careers.

This Industrial Training Programme is designed for students to:

• Put theories and concepts into practice
• Build work related skills required for the business environment through constructive feedback and supervision
• Gain additional skills such as communication, ethics, HSSE, teamwork and leadership.
• Build valuable networks and contacts for professional development

WHO CAN APPLY?

Eligible applicants must:

• Be a Nigerian citizen
• Be enrolled full‐time in an undergraduate programme at a university or Polytechnic in Nigeria
• Have school authorisation and approval for Industrial Training

HOW TO APPLY?

• All applicants should have a personal and valid email account (for consistent communication)
• Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements should apply via the email:  [email protected]
• Email subject should be in the format: 2024 Shell Nigeria SIWES Application [Input Course of Study].
• Student’s name
• Name of University/Institution of Higher Learning
• Matriculation Number/Student ID number
• Course of study
• Required duration/Period for Internship (indicate number of months)
• Contact details (Residential address, Email address, and Phone number)
• Scanned copy of official IT Form/Letter from Higher Institution
• Current Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) or Grade Point Average (GPA).

PLEASE NOTE:

Application for the 2024 SHELL NIGERIA STUDENT INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME is now closed.

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SIWES Objectives

The Scheme is designed to bridge the gap between employers’ expectations and actual performance of Nigerian graduates.

Skills Development

Provide an avenue for students in institutions of higher learning to acquire industrial skills and experience in their course of study.

Practical Knowledge

Expose students to work methods and techniques in handling equipment and machines that may not be available in their institutions.

Corporate Environment

Prepare students for Industrial Work situation they are to meet after graduation.

Make transition from school to the world of work easier and enhance students’ contacts for later job placement.

Field Experience

Provide Students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge in real work situation, thereby bridging the gap between theory and practice.

Enlist and strengthen employers’ involvement in the entire educational process.

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Core Values

Vision statement.

To Be The Leading Skills Training Organisation In Nigeria And One Of The Best In The World.

To Be The Leading Human Capital Development Organisation In Nigeria And One Of The Best In The World.

Mission Statement

To Set, Regulate Training Standards And Provide Need-Based Human Capital Development Interventions Using A Corps Of Highly Competent Professionals In Line With Global Best Practices.

• Professionalism & Creativity
• Efficiency & Effectiveness

Kwara State University

STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES)

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Mission statement.

VISION: To be the most innovative in training for professionalism, self-sufficiency and service to humanity. MISSION: To equip students with the necessary practical knowledge and technical skills for self-employment and effective involvement in Nigeria's industrial growth. To build competencies through work-study programmes for skills acquisition and career and human capital development.

Energy Impact

The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is mandatory for all undergraduates who require industrial training for skills acquisition involving training, learning and working, as stipulated by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Participation in SIWES is a requirement in fulfilment of the conditions for the award of a Degree in specific programmes/courses in the University in the Faculties of Agriculture, Engineering and Technology, Education, Information and Communication Technology and Pure and Applied Sciences. The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) initiated SIWES in 1973 to bridge the gap between theory and practice in courses such as Engineering and Technology, Sciences, Agriculture and other professional programmes in Education in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions. The Scheme is a skills training programme designed to expose and prepare students of Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Agriculture and Education for the industrial work situation they are likely to meet after graduation.

The main activities of the Office of SIWES at Kwara State University include:

• Seeking industrial placement for undergraduate students enrolled in disciplines scheduled for participation in SIWES.
• Facilitating SIWES placement in public and private organizations across Nigeria.
• Supervision, monitoring and evaluation of students on industrial attachment.
• In conjunction with the ITF Area Office, organize an annual pre-attachment orientation programme.

(i) Solar energy/inverter design and installation

• Training and sensitization of students and departmental SIWES Coordinators.
• Timely collection, completion, and submission of all ITF forms/ documents (master list, placement list, direct e-payment form and ITF form 8) to supervising Agencies like the ITF Headquarters Jos and NUC Abuja.
• Identify placement opportunities for students and assist in the placement of students on attachment with employers.
• Issuance of letters to introduce students to the employers.
• Ensure the master and placement lists are promptly prepared and submitted to the ITF and NUC yearly (not later than 3 months before the commencement of Industrial Attachment).
• Ensure students' SIWES logbooks are examined, vetted, and signed by University Supervisors, Industry-based Supervisors, and ITF staff.
• Effectively follow up with ITF on all payments to students and the University.
• Capture the students’ bank details at the point of registration for SIWES.
• Develop and sustain the right attitude and mindset among supervisors thus motivating them to effectively play their supervisory role to the maximum benefit of students during SIWES.
• Prepare and submit reports on the Scheme to the ITF after the programme.
• Resolve problems arising from Industrial Training during and after the training.
• Attending Quarterly SIWES Zonal Coordinators’ Review Meetings across institutions in Kwara State.

Brief History

Prof. Kajogbola Rasaq AJAO

The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is a skills training programme designed to prepare and expose Students at all levels of tertiary education to the industrial work situation they are likely to meet after graduation. The Scheme affordsstudents the opportunity of familiarizing and exposing themselves to handling equipment and machinery that are usually not available in their Institutions.

While the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) is the custodian of the Scheme, the Scheme has three (3) Supervisory Agencies namely:

• National Universities Commission (NUC).
• National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
• The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).
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Objectives and benefits of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES):

Objectives and benefits.

The hands-on training on Solar power development will expose participants to how solar photovoltaic systems and backup (inverter) systems work, how they are designed and installed. Learning outcomes:

• To provide an avenue for students in institutions of higher learning to acquire industrial skills and experience in their course of study.
• To prepare students for the industrial work situation they are to meet after graduation.
• To expose students to work methods and techniques in handling equipment and machinery that may not be available in their Institutions.
• To make the transition from school to the world of work easier, and enhance students’ contacts for later job placement.
• To provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge in real work situations thereby bridging the gap between theory and practical.
• To enlist and strengthen employers’ involvement in the entire educational process and prepare students for employment after graduation.
• Determine the correct wiring configuration of PV modules for a given application.
• Identify potential job site hazards and opportunities for additional safety training.
• Install solar panels on the rooftop using a roof model.
• Know different types of battery technology available in the market with their advantages and disadvantages.
• Understand how to choose the right battery type for specific site and customers and how to maintain battery banks for optimal life span.
• Know some of the policies governing renewable energy in Nigeria The training will be divided into two:
• (A) Basic Course in solar power inverter design and installation .
• (B) Advanced course solar power in inverter design and installation .

Achievements

• Successful and hitch-free conduct of SIWES activities since 2012 till date.
• Facilitating industrial placement for students in all participating programmes across the country.
• Seamlessly organize annual pre-placement orientation programmes in collaboration with ITF to train and enlighten students before they proceed since SIWES is significant to their academic career and personal development.
• Supervision, monitoring and general assessment of students on industrial attachment.
• Processing of students' allowances as and when due.
• Successful hosting of the Zonal SIWES Coordinators’ Review Meetings which involves all Tertiary Institutions in Kwara State.

Adediran Dauda Adeshola

Director Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). Email: [email protected] TEL: 08067658963

Fatimah Bisola Ahmed

Assistant Registrar Email: [email protected] TEL: +234-8033781138

Ganiyu Olarewaju AJADI

Email: [email protected] TEl: +234-8035959872

Kayode Sulaimon Saka

Email: [email protected] Tel: +234-7030305327

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Filling the gaps between the world of classroom and the industry

Welcome to the Official Website of the SIWES Directorate, Nasarawa State University,Keffi. If you are a New Student Click on the Button Below to Begin your SIWES Registration

Message from the Office of the SIWES Director

I am delighted to welcome you to the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) program at Nasarawa State University, Keffi. As the Director of SIWES, it is my pleasure to extend to you an opportunity that goes beyond the classroom, allowing you to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Our SIWES program is designed to provide you with hands-on experience, enabling you to explore your chosen field within a real-world setting. Through partnerships with esteemed industry organizations, we offer you the chance to immerse yourself in the daily workings of your future profession, gaining insights that textbooks cannot provide. From internships with leading companies to skill-enhancing workshops and mentorship programs, we are dedicated to equipping you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career journey. The connections you make during networking events will undoubtedly serve as valuable assets as you navigate your professional path. I encourage you to make the most of this invaluable opportunity. Embrace challenges, ask questions, and absorb as much as you can from your experiences. Remember, the skills and connections you acquire during your time in SIWES can set you apart in the competitive job market. I look forward to witnessing your growth and achievements throughout the SIWES program. Feel free to reach out to our dedicated team if you have any questions or need guidance along the way. Together, we will make your SIWES journey a transformative one.

Some Key Benefit of SIWES

Engaging in the SIWES program offers students a multitude of benefits. From gaining practical experience that complements classroom learning to developing essential soft skills, SIWES prepares students for the dynamic challenges of the professional world. The program provides a platform for networking with industry experts, nurturing mentorship relationships, and discovering the inner workings of various industries.

Internship Opportunities

Discover hands-on learning experiences through industry partnerships that provide students with real-world exposure to their chosen fields.

Industrial Placements

Secure placements with renowned companies, allowing students to apply classroom knowledge to practical situations and gain invaluable industry insights.

Skill Enhancement Workshops

Participate in workshops and seminars designed to enhance technical skills, soft skills, and professional development, empowering students for a successful career journey.

Networking Events

Engage in networking sessions and industry meet-ups, fostering connections with professionals, peers, and potential employers for future career opportunities.

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Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)

The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) was initiated in 1973 by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF).  It is a tripartite programme involving the students, the Universities and Industries.  It is funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria and jointly coordinated by the ITF and the National Universities Commission (NUC).  It is a skill training programme designed to expose and prepare students of tertiary Institutions for the industrial work situation they are likely to meet after graduation.  The scheme also affords the students the opportunity of familiarizing and exposing themselves to the needed experience in handling equipment and machinery.

PROFILE OF SIWES COORDINATOR

Dr. O. Adetan

EKSU-SIWES Coordinator

Oluwumi Adetan has been a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Ekiti State University (formerly known as the University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria) since 2000.  He bagged his Doctoral degree in Electronic Engineering from the prestigious University of KwaZulu-Natal, (UKZN), Durban, South Africa. His research interest is to study the effects of rain on microwave propagation and wireless communications systems. His Ph.D work was entitled: “Modeling of raindrop size distribution and critical diameters for rainfall attenuation over microwave links in southern Africa”.  He obtained his Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria in 2010. He is a registered member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a registered member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE). Dr. Adetan been teaching and examining courses such as Communication principles, Power Electronics, Electronics circuits, Electromagnetic Waves and Circuits and Antenna Waves and Program in the University for over twenty (20) years.  He was the Acting Head of Department of Computer Engineering (2016-2018) and currently a Reader (Associate Professor) and the immediate past Ag. Head of Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria between 2021 and July 31st 2023.  Dr. Adetan has published quality papers both in local and international journals. He has equally attended so many local and international conferences.  He has published many articles both in local and international journals.

He was appointed the University SIWES Coordinator by the Vice-chancellor, Professor Edward. O. Olanipekun on the 1st of August, 2023.

Brief History of the SIWES Unit

The Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) was established by Decree 47 of 1971. The scheme is an acceptable skills training acquisition programme that forms part of the approved minimum academic standards in the various (practical oriented degree programmes for all Nigerian Universities. The organization and operations of the SIWES at the Institutional level are vested in the University SIWES unit/Directorate under the office of the Dean of Engineering that supervises its activities on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor.

The scheme was established in 1987 at the then Ondo State University, Ado Ekiti, OSUA (now Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, EKSU) to essentially cater for the SIWES needs of Engineering students in the  three Departments (Civil, Electrical and Electronic and Mechanical Engineering) at that time. However, over the years the SIWES programme had expanded and it presently caters for students in the Faculties of Agricultural Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Education, Engineering, Management Science, Science, and the Social Sciences. Unlike when the scheme in the early years only catered for tens of students in the Faculty of Engineering, today it caters for over three thousand (3,000) students spread across about thirty (3) Departments.

In carrying out its assigned roles under the minimum national guide programme for supervised Industrial Training activities for approved SIWES course, the SIWES unit liaises with four other SIWES stakeholders namely, Industrial Training Funds (ITF), National Universities Commission (NUC), Employers and the students for effective and efficient operations.

A General Information on the Frame Work, Object, Schedule and Services of the Department

The organization of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) involves many stakeholders as follows:, Federal Government, ITF(SIWES Division),  Supervisory/Regulatory Agencies i.e. NUC, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Manufacturer Association of Nigeria (MAN) etc,  University and Student Trainees.  It is operated as a joint venture through the contributory activities of the stakeholders.

The objectives are:

• Provide an avenue for students in the Nigerian Universities to acquire industrial skills and experience in their course of study.
• Prepare students for work situations they are likely to meet after graduation.
• Expose students to work methods and techniques on handling equipment and machinery that may not be available in the universities.
• Make the transition from the university to the world of work easier and thus enhance students’ contacts for later job placement.
• Enlist and strengthen employers’ involvement in the entire educational process of preparing university graduates for employment in industries.

OPERATIONS OF THE EKSU-SIWES UNIT

The SIWES Unit ensures effective participation of the students in SIWES through the following activities:

• Registration of eligible students for Industrial Training (IT), compilation of Master List, display of the preliminary Master list and compilation of the final Master List
• Identification of placement opportunities for students whi are due for IT and issuance of introductory letters to employers
• Organization of orientation programme in collaboration with the ITF officials to prepare students for Industrial Training
• Deployment of students to the industries for work experience and distribution of training documents, preparation and distribution of supervision roasters to academic staff scheduled to visit students based on the placement list
• Apply job specifications as prepared for all the accredited courses and award appropriate credit unit
• Submit comprehensive report on the schemes to ITF through their supervising agencies on ITF Form 8 at the end of every year
• Ensure payment of students and supervisory allowances and renders returns to the ITF during the SIWES year
• Resolving problems arising from industrial Training during and after the training.

Schedules and Services of the Department

The organization and operation of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is vested in the University SIWES Unit.  This is the Unit that is responsible for the implementation of SIWES at the institutional level.  It is the primary stakeholder that students relate with in order to ensure their successful participation in SIWES.  In carrying out its assigned roles under the minimum national guide programme for supervised Industrial Training activities for approved SIWES Course, the SIWES Unit liaises with four other SIWES stakeholders namely, ITF, NUC, Employers and the students for effective and efficient operation.

•  Registration of eligible students for Industrial Training (IT), compilation of Master List, display of the preliminary Master List and compilation of the final Master List.
• Identification of placement opportunities for students who are due for IT and issuance of introductory letters to employers.
• Organization of orientation programme in collaboration with the ITF to prepare students for Industrial Training.
• Deployment of students to the industry for work experience and distribution of training documents, preparation and distribution of supervision roasters to academic staff scheduled to visit students based on the placement list.
• Apply job specifications as prepared for all the accredited courses and award appropriate credit unit.
• Submit comprehensive report on the scheme to ITF through their supervising agencies on ITF Form 8A at the end of every year.
• Ensure payment of students and supervisory allowances and renders returns to the ITF during the SIWES Year.
• Resolving problems arising from Industrial Training during and after the training.
• Soliciting Industrial Training placements for students and as well job recruitments for final year students by businesses, industries, governments and service agencies depending upon the needs and qualifications.
• Fostering contacts between the University, Educational Institutions, Government Departments and Industries at necessary levels of cooperation on  research collaborations as a result of feedbacks from industries
•  Prepare and submit eight copies of Matriculation, Master and Payment Lists not later than 31st March of each SIWES Year to the ITF and NUC.
• Liaising with the ITF and NUC in resolving problems arising from the implementation of SIWES.
• Facilitation of monitoring visits to the institution by office of the ITF and NUC.
• Regular attendance at Biennial Conferences and Seminars on SIWES.
• Collection of logistic materials for administering the scheme.
• Organization of orientation programme for students in collaboration with ITF Area Office.
• Liaising with ITF with respect to staff supervisory allowances due to the institution.
• Regular attendance and participation in the SIWES Zonal Quarterly Meetings under the auspices of the ITF Area Office.
• Compilation and submission of students institutional payment list for log books vetting and payment.
• Establishment and accreditation of SIWES Units in Institution under their jurisdiction.
• Accreditation of courses for approved SIWES Programme in the institution.
• Collaboration with the industry to ensure that students are accepted for industrial attachment.
• Liaising with employers in resolving problems arising from the scheme.
• Assigning industrial based supervisor for the students on attachment.
• Provision of welfare services to the students on attachment.
• Organization and co-ordination of supervisory visits to students on attachment with employers.

Requirements for the Mobilisation of Students for Industrial Training (IT)

Eligible Industrial Trainees are students pursing SIWES approved and National Universities Commission (NUC) accredited programmes and have satisfied the laid down academic requirements in their various departments.  Approved names of eligible industrial trainees are usually sent to the SIWES Unit from various departments on request.  The student has to satisfy the laid down academic requirements of their various departments at the time of embarking on SIWES. The Industrial Training normally holds in the Second Semester of an academic session.

Assessment and Monitoring

i     Credit Units: Credit  Units are attached to the SIWES Programme. ii.   Logbook:

a   A student on SIWES is required to complete the log book daily as a record of actual industrial activity carried out. b . The industry based supervisor is required to go through the log-book every week to authenticate the student’s report. c . The industry based supervisor is expected to enforce discipline and ensure punctuality and good conduct of the trainee. d . Institutional supervisor (Lecturer from the trainees department in the University) is required to visit at least twice to authenticate the students log book report and review the training programme in conjunction with the industry based supervisor. e.  Students also should take their log books to the ITF Area Office for authentication f.  Log-book, punctuality, general conduct and discipline during the SIWES account for 50% of SIWES score.

iii.    Technical Report: This is a more specific write-up of the experimental procedure, techniques, use of equipment, interpretation of result and general presentation prepared by the student.  This will be based on 30%. iv.   Viva voce: Following submission of the Technical Report, students would make oral presentation in their various Departments on the experience gained during the industrial training. This will constitute 20% of the assessment.

• STAFF IN THE EKSU-SIWES UNIT
• LIST OF DEPARTMENTS/FACULTIES CURRENTLY RUNNING SIWES PROGRAMME

The University SIWES Unit is headed by a SIWES Coordinator, an academic staff , recommended by the Dean, Faculty of Engineering and approved by the Vice-Chancellor. The other non-teaching are under the Faculty Office of the Faculty of Engineering. The current staff in the University with their ranks are:

• Dr. O. Adetan : Reader/The University SIWES Coordinator
• M.L. Akanmu: Senior Executive Officer I/ (SIWES Desk Officer)
• F.F. Aribisala : Executive Officer
• A.E. Atejioye : Senior Driver

A. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

• Agricultural Economics and Extension
• Animal Science
• Crops Production, Horticulture and Landscape
• Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
• Forestry Resources and Wildlife Management
• Soil Resources and Environmental Management

B.  FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

C. FACULTY OF EDUCATION

• Vocational Technical Education
• Science Education

D.  FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

E.  FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

• Entrepreneurship

F.  FACULTY OF SCIENCE

• Biochemistry
• Industrial Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Microbiology
• Plant Science and Biotechnology
• Science Laboratory Technology
• Zoology and Environmental Biology

G. FACULTY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

• Geography and Planning Science
• Environmental Management Science
• Psychology and Behaviourial Studies
• Tourism and Hospitality Management

An overview of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme

Industrial Training refers to work experience that is relevant to professional development prior to graduation. One of the requirements for the award of Bachelor of Engineering or Science is that students must complete at least 24 weeks of Industrial Training. Industrial Training is normally accumulated during the semester breaks at the end of the second, third or fourth year. For Engineering Faculty students 24 weeks as SIWES during the 2nd semester of 400L and long vacation.

The Board of Engineers (COREN), which is the organization that accredits engineering programs parallel with NUC, strongly advocates that an industrial training experience attachment of at least 24 weeks duration is included in all engineering undergraduate degree programs.

Students should note that Industrial Training is an essential component in the development of the practical and professional skills required of an Engineer and an aid to prospective employment. Many employers regard this period as a chance to vet new employees for future employment.

All students should make considerable effort and give sufficient thought into obtaining the most relevant and effective Industrial Training. Whilst difficult, it is desirable to obtain experience in a range of activities, such as e.g. design office, laboratory and on-site situations. It should also be noted that developing an awareness of general workplace behavior and interpersonal skills are important objectives of the Industrial Training experience.

Introduction

All students who are registered for a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in NTNU are required to undergo ‘Industrial Training Attachment’ for a period of 24 weeks during Year 4 2nd Semester.

Industrial Training Objectives

• To expose students to engineering experience and knowledge. Which is required in industry, where these are not taught in the lecture rooms.
• To apply the engineering knowledge taught in the lecture rooms in real industrial situations.
• To use the experience gained from the ‘Industrial Training’ in discussions held in the lecture rooms.
• To get a feel of the work environment.
• To gain experience in writing reports in engineering works/projects.
• To expose students to the engineers responsibilities and ethics.
• To expose the students to future employers as well as to introduce the Industrial Training Program available within NTNU.
• With all the experience and knowledge acquired, it is hoped at the students will be able to choose appropriate work upon graduation.

“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”

Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme - Overview

The industry exposure enhances your work life through added enthusiasm and commitment; provides a lifelong learning experience; is an opportunity to engage with the profession to which they aspire in a realistic work environment; appreciate and understand the practical application of your academic program; work with professional mentors and to begin to build networks within their profession.

Obtaining Industrial Placement

One academic staff from each engineering discipline (Petroleum and Gas, Electrical-Electronics, and Civil Engineering) has been appointed as Adviser for Industrial Training. Contact her/him to request a letter from the University confirming that you are a student of NTNU, and supporting your efforts to find an industrial placement.

It is the responsibility of each student to obtain her/his own industrial placement.

The Adviser might assist you with a list of possible contacts within the industry.

If you have any doubts or questions about a proposed employment, you should consult the Adviser for Industrial Training in your discipline. You may also consult other academic staff on the availability of Industrial Training.

Students who wish to pursue their Industrial Training interstate, or overseas are strongly encouraged to do so, provided they have sufficient information regarding the proposed nature of the work.

Your attempts to obtain industrial experience are part of the training; use your initiative and document how you have gained each employment in your report.

In order for a work period to be counted as part of Industrial Training, the proposed employment must be approved by the Faculty/University (through the respective Adviser) prior to commencement of work.

Approval will NOT be automatically granted. A student may be required to submit further supporting information for the intended employment to be approved.

Retrospective approvals may not be granted. Fresh approvals should be sought for each different period of Industrial Training.

Once an Industrial Training program is agreed upon, a student will be registered with the Faculty. The students are reminded that unregistered placement will be nullified.

You can always communicate with the Adviser using the normal e-mail or telephone while you are employed overseas. Overseas experience is often viewed favourably by employers when seeking permanent full time employment after graduation.

Industrial Training Visit by the Industrial Training Adviser

The objective of the Advisers visit to the training place is as follows:

• To visit the students involved with Industrial training and to discuss with them and the officers involved in giving the training on the matter of the training program or other matter concerned/relevant. Separate discussions will be held with the Lecturer and the training supervisor as well as with the students.
• To visit other former graduate of engineering faculty who are may working in the training organizations, which can give, feed back on the courses offered by the university.
• To brief the officer of the training organizations on the engineering courses as well as making relations with the faculty.
• To survey any new training places for industrial training.
• To discuss on the possibility on accepting the graduate to work with company. The students and the company will be informing on the date and time of the visit.
• Students are not allowed to change the place of training during the industrial training period except getting written permissions by the Industrial Training Adviser of the respective discipline. If there is a valid reasons of the change of placement, the students needs to discuss this with the Industrial Training Adviser.

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SIWES Forms and Lists for Nigerian Industrial Training Students

Here are the important SIWES forms and lists to be completed by Nigerian I.T students, firms, institutions, and officials.

Master List Form

This is a comprehensive list of students expected to take part in the programme in a year.

It indicates:

• Name of students
• Matriculation number 
• Programme of study
• Level of study
• Dates showing duration of attachment and nationality

This list must be prepared serially according to the matriculation number.

All master lists are to be submitted prior to the submission of placement lists by participating institutions to the respective supervising agencies for vetting and approval.

Placement List Form

This is the list that is being prepared according to departments by participating institutions and is to be submitted to the respective supervising agencies for vetting and approval.

It should contain the internship student:

• Matriculation Number
• Programme (Course) of Study
• Level of Study
• Period and Date of Attachment
• Nationality and/or State of Origin
• Name and Address of Employer
• Specific places students are expected to do their training

It may also have to contain the internship student bank account details.

Students Commencement Attachment (S.C.A.F) or SPE – 1 Form  

This form is being given to the internship students during pre-attachment orientation programmes.

Once the students secure a place for their training, this form has to be filled by the students, signed by the industry-based supervisor and immediately sent by the I.T students to the nearest I.T.F area office in the state where the training is being carried out.

I.T.F Form 8

This is the End-of-Programme Report Form.

It is usually has into three (3) sections:

• I.T Student Section , to be filled by you at the end of your training.
• Employer’s Section , to be filled, signed and stamped by your employer.
• Institution/University-Based-Supervisor Section , to be filled, signed and stamped by your school or UBS before or after submission to the nearest I.T.F area office in the state you have undergone your training.

Once this form is completed, you’ll have to send it to the nearest I.T.F area office in the state where you undergone your training i.e. if you did your training in Owerri, you’ll send this form at the end of your training to the I.T.F area office in Owerri, Imo State.

While at the I.T.F area office, this form will be cross-checked before the officials will sign and stamp your SIWES logbook .

After that, you’ll be given back the form which you’ll submit together with your logbook when you return to your school.

The completion and submission of these important lists and forms is an evidence of the students’ participation in the programme.

Saint Chinedu

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19 comments.

Sir pls do u have the PDF of the scaf form

Please the date I started my SIWES was on a Wednesday and that was the date I filled on my scaf form, should I start filling my logbook from Wednesday too or on Monday?

pls when is the scaf form expected to be submitted………

I already submitted my scaf form. However I got a new place for IT and I’d like to change it. Can I still do that?

pls is the scaf form to be submitted after completion of siwes or at beginning of the siwes program

It should be submitted at the beginning of your training.

Please what am I suppose to fill in Name of Reporting officer: Designation/Rank

Ask your school or I.T place.

What happened if I don’t sign my logbook

What will happen if you don’t submit the SCAF form in the ITF office

But I don’t think, this format is still active. Why I said so, is because about submitting the of form (ITF) to the area office, now it is stated that is at the end of the training you are suppose to submit, and my mates are saying we should submit now before we start sef….. kind of confused.

What’s confusing you?

I have been attendin the court for a siwes but I dont know what to write

My name of department computer science.

I want to know how to fill log book of ITF in Federal Polytechnic, Mubi.

How can I apply of siwes

Thank u for the cooperation, really appreciate.

Does the form submission to ITF office have a deadline

Awesome work here, thumb’s up

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