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| SIWES Industrial Training (IT) Questions & Answers | SIWES Fast Questions & Answers (FAQ's) |
Most student on the SIWES programme all over the country have been sending me tonnes and tonnes of questions about the SIWES programme on which they are going through, and i have carefully taken my time to filter and provide the best answers possible to most of their frequently asked questions. Below are the question and their answers
Q. What is the meaning of the acronym SIWES?
A. The acronym SIWES simply means Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme .
Q. How & when was SIWES industrial training established?
A. SIWES industrial training was firstly established in year 1973 by Industrial Training Fund (ITF) to solve the problem of inefficient of adequate practical skills preparatory for employment in industries by Nigerian graduates of Higher institutions i.e Tertiary Institutions.
Q. What is the aim of SIWES industrial training?
A. The SIWES industrial training is aimed at exposing students of tertiary institution to industry based-skills which is necessary for a smooth transition from the classroom to the real world of work. It affords students of higher learning the opportunity of being familiarized and exposed to the needed experience in handling equipment and machinery which are usually not available within the schools premises.
Q. Why should I participate in SIWES industrial training?
A. One really need to participate in the SIWES industrial training because participation in SIWES industrial training has become a necessary pre-condition for the award of Diploma and Degree certificates in specific disciplines in most institutions of higher learning in the country, in accordance with the education policy of Nigerian government as the case may be.
Q. Who are the beneficiaries of SIWES industrial training?
A. The beneficiaries of SIWES industrial training includes Undergraduate students of the following courses in the Tertiary Instututions:
Agriculture
Engineering
Technology
Environmental
Science
Education
Medical Science and
Pure and Applied Sciences.
Q. What is the duration of SIWES industrial training?
A. The duration of SIWES industrial training are as follows:-
Four months (4 Months) for Polytechnics and Colleges of Education
Six months (6 Months) for the Universities Undergraduates.
Q. Who is funding the SIWES industrial training?
A. The funding of the SIWES industrial training is by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Q. How many institutions are participating in the SIWES industrial training?
A. The correct number of SIWES (Industrial Training) participating institutions are as follows below:-
Universities = 59
Polytechnics = 85
Colleges of Education = 62
TOTAL = 206
Q. Who are the operators of SIWES industrial training?
A. The operators of SIWES industrial training is the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), the coordinating agencies are (NUC, NCCE, NBTE), employers of labour and the institutions.
Q. How many students have participated SIWES industrial training so far?
A. According to the latest report, the total number of students that have participated in the SIWES industrial training from Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education at the end of the 2007 was approximately 194, 890.
Q. What steps do I take to commence SIWES industrial training?
A. The answer is you will take two practical steps to commence the SIWES industrial training, they are:-.
>>>One must have been accepted for placement in a recognised organization for your attachment during SIWES industrial training.
>>>One must have completed the necessary forms (i.e form 002-005) and participate fully in the orientation prior to posting.
Q. In which organisation can I do my SIWES industrial training?
A. The organisations one can do his/her SIWES industrial training may include governmental establishments, parastatals, private including industries.
Q. What is the duration of the SIWES industrial training?
A. The duration for the SIWES industrial training is 6 months at a stretch for degree programmes in Universities. The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) will not pay for any period less than 6 months.
Q. How much does Government pay students on SIWES industrial training?
A. The current allowance so far approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria for SIWES industrial training Programme are as shown below:-
Students - N2,500.00 per student per month.
Supervisory - N 250.00 per student per month.
Q.Will there be an inspection on SIWES industrial training?
A. Yes!, there will surely be inspections on SIWES industrial training exercise.
Q. Who will carry out the inspection on on SIWES industrial training exercise?
A. Below are the following officers who will and can inspect on SIWES industrial training students:-
>>>Industrial Training Fund (ITF) officials
>>>Directorate officials and
>>>Lecturers of the students Institutions.
Q. Can one repeat the SIWES industrial training exercise?
A. For sure Yes!, one will surely repeat the SIWES industrial training if he or she has failed due to absenteeism, poor presentation of industrial training report, bad report from employers etc as the case may be.
Q. Can I undertake SIWES industrial training abroad?
A. The answer is Yes!, you can but for sure there are some certain conditions that you must meet before you can be approved to undertake SIWES industrial training abroad. Find out details about the conditions from the Directorate within your reach.
Q. What is the credit load of SIWES industrial training?
A. In Universities, 1 credit unit is assigned to each month of training i.e. a 6-month SIWES industrial training carries 6 credit units. While a 3 month SIWES industrial training duration carries 3 credit units.
Q. How would students on SIWES industrial training be accessed?
A. Students on SIWES industrial training programme shall be assessed using the following criteria and weighting as listed below:-
>>> Employers Rating = 30%
This will include the assessment of student’s attitude to work, punctuality and attendance etc.
>>> Institution’s Supervisors Rating = 20%
The Supervisors are expected to determine the student’s application of theory to practice.
>>> SIWES industrial training Technical Report = 20%
The SIWES industrial training technical team of the Schools shall examine the students SIWES industrial training report and grade accordingly.
>>> SIWES industrial training Log Book = 10%
The SIWES technical team of the department shall examine the students’ log-book and grade accordingly.
>>> Oral Interview or Seminar by Students = 20%
TOTAL 100%
Based on the SIWES industrial training report and log-book, each student shall be examined orally and graded as the case may be. Some universities within the country compel their students to present a SIWES industrial training seminar at the school level at the end of the SIWES industrial training attachment.
Good luck in your SIWES industrial training Programme.
If you ever get stuck, please put down comments below i appreciate them a lot, thanks!
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Benson, am a student of medical biochemistry. Presently am doing my IT @ESUT college of medicine but its unfortunate that am not being taught anything concerning my IT.
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DeleteGood day ma,Am a student of Enugu state university of science and technology ,please I want to ask if Nigeria brewery is still accepting IT students? 🙏🏻
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DeleteI am not in the right position to answer this question, but I will love to suggest you check their website and social media handle if there is an opening for IT students.
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Am a student of FUTO. I civil engineer that is very confused with Everything Relating to my IT. Help kalisjnr@gmail.com
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Covenant University student asking about the process if undergoing SIWES at two organizations.
ReplyDeleteHello Daniel Okey Okore, am so happy you asked. It is allowed to undergo your SIWES programme in two organizations, but the main thing is that you have to specify in your logbook and record your both experiences for the both organizations.
DeleteHope you understand now?
You can still go ahead to ask me more questions.
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You can use the above link as a guide to fill your log book.
How to defend my I.t,wat are dey expecting to hear from me.
ReplyDeleteGreetings my friend, OK your lecturers are not there to fail you so have that at the back of your mind. What there really want to hear from you is all what you have learnt from your IT so you should really remember all what you were taught and as well learnt from your IT at your finger tips. Then during the defend session you will be asked series questions from your logbook, i.e questions comprising what you learnt from the IT. So on the other hand get familiar with your logbook because all the questions that you will be expecting on your defense session will be drawn out for the logbook, and finally stay smart and Goodluck in your defense.
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DeleteHow to defend my I.T?
ReplyDeleteHello Kenneth Azikiwe,
DeleteIt no rocket science on how to defend your IT. First of all you should enable that you did carryout your IT properly and also in an IT firm related to your field of study. Secondly you should know and remember all what you where taught and learnt for your IT if possible your should remember them at the tip of your fingers. Then lastly before your defense session in school you must have familiarize yourself with your logbook because your lecturers will be asking you question from your logbook and as well all what you must have learnt from the IT, then you must be confident of yourself especially when answering questions on the defense day, also have in mind that your lecturer are not there to fail you. Thanks and goodluck in your defense.
Can any biological science student here give me sample of there log book?my WhatsApp num is 07064690908. Pls I rili need d help, God bless
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ReplyDeleteMy name is juliet, am a student of NOUN studying Environmental science and resource management. Presently am doing my IT @ Lagos state wastewater management office but its unfortunate that am not being taught anything concerning my IT.
Please help i need to fill my logbook, & i don't know if u can help me out.
Thanks.
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ReplyDeleteI was called for 7up test tomorrow by 9am as regards to my IT, I want to know the possible questions to expect...please it's urgent sir,my e-mail address is cynthia9cegny@gmail.com...thanks a lot
ReplyDeletemy logbook,3 papers were attached,
ReplyDelete1. SP-I form
2. placement acceptance form
3.End of programme report sheet
please,how and when should I submit each of these forms?
where too?
My supervisor hasn't come and am finishing very soon... This week in fact.. What do I do?
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DeleteGood morning, please I am doing my it at a laboratory, it's new I think I'm the first IT student there, please is that a problem
ReplyDeleteNot at all, its not a problem, provided you undergo the SIWES training there diligently with your logbook properly filled as that is your evidence that you really did the SIWES.
Deletewill my school notify me on the month my institution supervisor is coming even not the date,just the month
ReplyDeleteYes Bumola most institution make that provision to reach out to their students, on the other hand this might be done on collectively where by the supervisor visits all of you in a particular location in town. Note this might vary across institutions.
Deletesir,will my school notify me on the month my institution supervisor is coming nt even the date,just the month
ReplyDeleteYes Bumola most institution make that provision to reach out to their students, on the other hand this might be done on collectively where by the supervisor visits all of you in a particular location in town. Note this might vary across institutions.
DeleteHow dose the head of department comment on the IT Student Longbook.
ReplyDeletethank Aliyu Mohammed for contacting us, the answer is straight forward, depending on the space allotted on the Logbook, you can give a straight ahead comment as the case may be depending on how the student might have performed in your firm during the IT period.
DeletePlease sir I am a student of Kaduna state polytechnic currently undergoing my siwes at a steel company. But I was place in one of their warehouses and the problem am having is that the warehouse doesn't deal with expenses.please what do I do sir, because am an accounting student
ReplyDeletewao! this is a tough one. anyway there is always a way out, since its a company and probably there run transactions it is now left for you to ask how there transact and run their businesses, it might not be broad just like top notch companies but definitely there might be a way they run theirs so the main thing is now for you to ask and and figure out how there do theirs.
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DeleteSir, for one undergoing his or her training at a laboratory, what is the person expected or supposed to fill in the log book
ReplyDeleteWhat is expected of you is all the experience you must have gained during that period, all documented to the best perfection in your SIWES Logbook.
DeleteSir, what is expected from one doing siwes at a laboratory to fill in his log book
ReplyDeleteWhat is expected of you is all the experience you must have gained during that period, all documented to the best perfection in your SIWES Logbook.
Deletehello am lopedes taking computer science course ,am filling my attachment logbook but i got stack please help me fill it because i have to submit it
ReplyDeleteHello Lopedes, the fact is that i cant help you fill your SIWES Logbook, but i can guide you to properly fill your logbook only if you can coperate.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliment.
ReplyDeleteThe question that you will be ask when you get back to school is basically going to be your experience, what you have learned during the IT period and what you must have document during this period in your Logbook.
Thanks sir!
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DeletePlease i did not submit my acceptance letter in school so am scared don't know how i would get supervised
ReplyDeleteDon't be scared my friend, most times the supervision is done by areas in the particular state. for instance lets say ikeja in Lagos, when you school supervisor is to come for supervision, he will pass the message across to your colleagues to inform you guys that he or she will be coming, so it is now left for you guys to mobilize yourselves on how the supervision will be done. so i will advise you to stay informed and be in contact with your colleagues doing their IT in the same location as yours. feel free to call me 07064227095
DeleteGood morning im scared did not submit my acceptance letter in school don't know how am going to be supervised
ReplyDeleteDon't be scared my friend, most times the supervision is done by areas in the particular state. for instance lets say ikeja in Lagos, when you school supervisor is to come for supervision, he will pass the message across to your colleagues to inform you guys that he or she will be coming, so it is now left for you guys to mobilize yourselves on how the supervision will be done. so i will advise you to stay informed and be in contact with your colleagues doing their IT in the same location as yours. feel free to call me 07064227095
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