Siwes Report
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 ABOUT THE STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES)
SIWES, an acronym for Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme was introduced by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in collaboration with the Industrial Trust Fund (ITF) in the early 70’s between registered industries or establishments and the institution of higher learning.
Funded by the Federal Government is an accepted skills training programme for all the Nigerian Universities.
Completion of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme is a basic requirement for the award of a degree in students’ course of study. It is usually for a period of six (6) months in universities and must be carried out in a recognized and approved organization. The bodies involved in SIWES include:
• The Federal Government
• The Industrial Training Fund (ITF)
• National Universities Commission
• The Institutions (Tertiary Institutions)
• The Students and
• The Employers.
1.1 OBJECTIVES OF SIWES
The objectives of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) include:
i. Bridging the gap existing between theory and practice of different professional educational programmes in the Nigerian Tertiary Institution. ii. Exposing students to machines and equipments, professional work methods and ways of safe guarding the work areas and workers of industries and other organizations. iii. Preparing students for the work situation they are likely to meet after graduation. iv. Making transition from the University to the world of work easier and thus enhance students’ contacts for later job placement.
v. Provides students with the opportunity of applying their theoretical knowledge in real work situation thereby bridging the gap between university work and actual practice. vi. Finally enlisting and strengthening employer’s involvement in the entire educational process of preparing university graduates for employment in the industry.
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 THE
1.0 ABOUT THE STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES)
SIWES, an acronym for Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme was introduced by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in collaboration with the Industrial Trust Fund (ITF) in the early 70’s between registered industries or establishments and the institution of higher learning.
Funded by the Federal Government is an accepted skills training programme for all the Nigerian Universities.
Completion of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme is a basic requirement for the award of a degree in students’ course of study. It is usually for a period of six (6) months in universities and must be carried out in a recognized and approved organization. The bodies involved in SIWES include:
• The Federal Government
• The Industrial Training Fund (ITF)
• National Universities Commission
• The Institutions (Tertiary Institutions)
• The Students and
• The Employers.
1.1 OBJECTIVES OF SIWES
The objectives of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) include:
i. Bridging the gap existing between theory and practice of different professional educational programmes in the Nigerian Tertiary Institution. ii. Exposing students to machines and equipments, professional work methods and ways of safe guarding the work areas and workers of industries and other organizations. iii. Preparing students for the work situation they are likely to meet after graduation. iv. Making transition from the University to the world of work easier and thus enhance students’ contacts for later job placement.
v. Provides students with the opportunity of applying their theoretical knowledge in real work situation thereby bridging the gap between university work and actual practice. vi. Finally enlisting and strengthening employer’s involvement in the entire educational process of preparing university graduates for employment in the industry.
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 THE