TECHNICAL REPORT

ON

STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES)

HELD AT

GOLDEN STONE LIMITED

PREPARED BY:

AGBAJE OLANREWAJU ADEYEMI

MATRICULATION NUMBER

2022233020014

SUBMITTED TO:

SWIES COORDINATOR IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT TO

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF NATIONAL DIPLOMA.

IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

THE POLYTECHNIC, IBADAN, IBADAN, OYO STATE.

NOVEMBER, 2023
CERTIFICATION

This is to clarify that the work during the four months industrial training was carried

out by Agbaje Olanrewaju adeyemi of the department of BUILDING

TECHNOLOGY at The Polytechnic Ibadan, Ibadan Oyo State. Held at The

GOLDEN STONE LIMITED at FADARE close, Bestway, Ibadan, Oyo State. And

that this report is written by me in the best of the practical knowledge I gained during

the course of the training.

Coordinator. Signature and Date.

This is to certify that the research work, SIWES technical report, on student
industrial work experience by Agbaje Olanrewaju adeyemi, submitted in partial
fulfillment of the requirement award of a National Diploma has been approved.
 CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES)

BACKGROUND

In the earlier stage of science and technology education in Nigeria, students were

graduating from their respective institutions without any technical knowledge or

working experience. It was in this view that student undergoing science and

technology related courses were mandated for students in different institutions in

view of widening their horizons so as to enable them have technical knowledge or

working experience before graduating from their various institution.

The Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) was established by the

Industrial Training Fund (ITF) in 1973 to enable students of tertiary institution

have technical knowledge on industrial work based on their course of study

before the completion of their program in their respective institutions. The

scheme was designed to expose students to industrial environment and enable

them develop occupational competencies so that they can readily contribute their

quota to national economic and technological development after graduation . The

major background behind the embankments of student in SIWES was to expose

them to the industrial environment and enable them develop occupational

competencies so that they can readily contribute their quota to national economic

and technological development after graduation. The major benefit accruing to

students who participate conscientiously in Student Industrial Work Experience

Scheme (SIWES) are the skills and competencies they acquire. The relevant

production skills remain a part of the recipients of industrial training as life-long

skills acquired through training are internalized and became relevant when

required to perform the jobs or functions

1.1 OBJECTIVES

The Industrial Training Fund policy Documented No. 1 of 1973 which established

SIWES outlined the objectives of the scheme. The objectives are to:

1. Provide an avenue for students in higher institution of learning to acquire

industrial skills during their course of study.

2. Prepare students for industrial work situations that they are likely to meet after

graduation

3. Expose students to work methods and techniques in handling equipment and

machinery that may not be available in their institutions

4. Make the transition from school to the world of work easier and enhance

students contact for later job placements

5. Provide students with the opportunity to apply their educational knowledge in

real work situations, thereby bridging the gap between theory and practice.

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

and prepare students for employment in industry and commerce (Information and

Guideline for SIWES, 2002)

1.2 BODIES INVOLVED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SIWES

THE BODIES INVOLVED ARE

⚫ The Federal Government

⚫ Industrial Training Fund (ITF)

Other supervising agents are

⚫ National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)

⚫ National Council For Colleges Of Education (NCE)

The functions of these Agencies above include ;

⚫ Establishing SIWES and accredit SIWES unit in the approved institutions

⚫ Supervise student at their places of attachment and sign their log book and IT

form

⚫ Ensure payment of allowances for the students and supervisors.

⚫ Ensure adequate funding of the scheme

⚫ Formulate policies and guideline for participating bodies and institutions as well

as appointing SIWES coordinators and supporting staff.

The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary was established in 1898 Unit to advice on

capital projects and liaise with external consultants, where necessary, within the frame

work of an approve master plan, the Unit prepares development programs, and

monitor and co-ordinates physical development activities .

With its professional staff , the company reviews building stock and infrastructural

facilities to determine performance. For future purpose and development, the

company had adopted two types of building. They are the Arts-type of building and

the Science and Technology type of buildings. The former accommodates facilities

such as Arts, Social Science, Business Administration, etc., while the latter is

structured to meet the needs of facilities such as Science, Environmental Sciences.

Engineering et
 CHAPTER TWO

2.0 WORK EXPERIENCE DURING ATTACHMENT

I was introduced to my industrial based supervisor on my first day at work Eng’r

Michael A.A at the building department at Golden Stone limited, I was also

introduced to my other colleagues at other departments, the procurement department,

Architectural department, structural department, maintenance department, the

administrative department and the accounting department, and I was briefed how the

company runs.

2.1 SETTING OUT

What e visited the site for proper investigation and the necessary preparations

mounting a sink store for materials to be kept in it, that would be needed on site, the

site clearance, which includes the removal of top soil, uprooting of hard wood stems

and roots from the soil.

Beginning with the setting out we used the common method, using the

Pegs : this are sharp edge wood that are pinned to the earth

Profile board: this are ply wood 12feet long that are placed on the pegs

Nails: nails are used to hold woods together, and also a used in marking on the profile

board

Hammer: used to hit nails

Mmeasuring tapes: used in taking measurements from one end to the other

Lines: are used to joined a wall from one end on the marking nails to the other for

Excavating
2.2 EXCAVATION

Excavation begins using the manual method, employing Mallams to dig using digger

and shovel, and digging 900mm deep, which tooks two days,

Digger: was used to dig the hard soil on the lined part of the setting out

Shovel: to pack out the soil and form a depth on the land

We excavated the setting out for the building which length is 10.5m and width 10.5m

Septic tank which length and width are 3m and depth is 3.6m

Soak-away which length and width is 1.8m and depth is 2.4m

2.3 BLOCK SETTINGS

the building and also for the internal partitioning using stretcher bond, pad and strip

foundation was the foundation type,

The height of the foundation block work was 1.15m.

Also from the over site concrete, 225 by 450 blocks were used to the setting out and

some internal part of the building block size 150 by 450 were used for partitioning,,

the block setting was done up to the the Sil level, marked the openings and up to the

lintel level the height of the block wall from the over site concrete to the lintel level

was 2.1m, and after the finishing of the lintel concrete blocks were used to reach the

top building finishes

Concrete is a building material made from a mixture of water, aggregate (such as sand

and gravel), and cement. When it hardens, concrete is very strong and can be used to

build all kinds of structures, from sidewalks to buildings to dams. In the construction

industry, concrete is often reinforced with steel to make it even stronger. There are

many different types of concrete, including lightweight concrete, high-strength

concrete, and ultra-high performance concrete.

Concrete was used for the foundation laying with 150mm thickness using grade

20N/m^2

Concerte was used for the over site Concerte with 200mm thickness

Concerte was used for the column and lintel using design strength of 25N/m^2

Concerte was also used for the first floor slab with 200mm thickness using the design

strength of 25N/m^2.

Concerte was used for the slab of both the septic tank and soak away with 250mm

thickness

The first floor slab form work started it took days to complete, and after the DPM has

been placed , the reinforcement was arranged on the form work, biscuits was used to

raise the iron up a bit,the electrician and plumbers came to lay their pipes under the

reinforcement.

On Friday the 3rd of November the first floor concrete slab was poured using the

concrete mixer, with the design strength of 25N/m^2 and thickness of 200mm.
2.5 PLASTERING

Plastering is the process of applying a plaster coating to a wall or ceiling. Plaster is a

mixture of cement, sand, and water that is applied in a thin layer and dries to a hard,

smooth surface. Plastering is used in construction to finish interior and exterior walls,

and it can also be used to repair cracks and holes in walls. It is often used in

combination with other materials, such as lath (wood strips) or metal mesh, to create a

stronger and more durable surface.

The septic tank was plastered using the mix ratio of 1:6
 CHAPTER THREE

RECOMMENDATION

The following recommendation is referred to the establishment I undergo

during my SIWES program, my college, Industrial Training Fund And The

Government; in other to improve and enhance the expected results of the

Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme;

1. The Federal Government should establish and promote laws and

agencies that regulate land use to prevent pollution.

2. The Federal Government should provide and construct adequate roads

in less developed areas.

3. The Federal Government should provide industries and organizations

with incentives to encourage and solicit cooperation and contribution to the

programme.

4. The management of the Golden Stone Limited can create and organize

a special forum for students on attachment, this will help in discovering

students potentials and to appropriately use then effectively.

5. The management of the Golden stone Limited should provide adequate

social amenities for their workers and enhance the welfare of their workers.

6. The management of the Golden Stone Limited should try to encourage

workers initiatives and contributions to projects so as to enhance their

esteem and contributions to such projects.

establishment and school could communicate better so as promotes easier

means of finding placements.