SIWES
SIWES
SIWES
SCHEME
(SIWES)
UNDERTAKEN AT
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AK20/ENG/CPE/025
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
JANUARY, 2025
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DEDICATION
I dedicate this SIWES report to the almighty God for his infinite mercies and
blessings throughout my Industrial Training Program and for giving me wisdom
and understanding in all areas of the Industrial Training.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
With immense gratitude, I thank God Almighty for his favor and strength given to
me during the entire period of my SIWES program at Dakkada Cottage Industries.
My special thanks goes to my father and sponsor, Eld. Joseph John for his
wholehearted contribution, support and care which encourages me in my pursuit
for Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Chemical Engineering. I also extend my
appreciation to the Head of Department of Chemical Engineering, Dr. Mrs,
Tinuola Udoh for her approval for me to partake in this program and to Engr.
Victor Etim for his hard work in ensuring that the training was successful and
equipping us with right information.
My sincere gratitude also goes to my lecturers, as well as the entire academic and
non-academic staff of the department for installation of knowledge and discipline
in me in the course of my academic pursuit.
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ABSTRACT
This report is an illustration of the nature of works and activities carried out in the
laboratory and factory and the nature of work done during the course of the
industrial program. It also provides detailed principle of some industrial products
and some tools used in the actual processes. At DAKKADA COTTAGE
INDUSTRIES. I was involved in various skill acquisition such as Paint bucket
production, Bathing bucket production, Plastic cup production, etc. This report
gives comprehensive information on all the activities carried out and skills
acquired during the training. It also states the problems encountered during the
course of the program and possible recommendations.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of Contents
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE:
1.0 Introduction
1.1 History of SIWES
1.2 Objectives of SIWES
1.3 Expected Benefits of SIWES
1.4 The roles of federal government and coordinated agencies
1.5 The role of Universities and their Students
1.6 Background of Dakkada cottage industries
1.7 Objectives of Dakkada cottage industries
1.8 Organizational structure of Dakkada cottage industries
CHAPTER TWO:
2.0 Core operation of the company
2.1 Skills acquired during Industrial training
2.2 Safety
CHAPTER THREE:
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3.0 Challenges Encountered during period of training
3.1 Conclusion
3.2 Recommendation
CHAPTER ONE
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INTRODUCTION
AIM/OBJECTIVES OF SIWES
The Industrial Training Funds Policy Document No. 1 of 1973 which established
SIWES outlined the objectives of the scheme. The objectives are to:
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5. Provide students with the opportunities 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).
BENEFITS OF SIWES
It affords students the opportunity of exposing and becoming familiar with
the needed experience in handling equipment and machinery that are usually
not available in their school.
Its increases employment opportunity for student.
The program is of benefit because the student would have to gain from the
industrial training placement, the same applies to the organization which
gives such training.
It provides a good deal of practical learning experience for the student.
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Make it mandatory for all ministries, companies and government parastatals
to offer attachment places to students.
Evolve a minimum national guide program for supervised industrial training act
approved SIWES course.
Prepare and submit master and placement lists to the respective coordinating
agency.
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Dakkada Cottage Industries is a government owned institution which specializes in
the production of industrial plastic products like Paint bucket, Bathing bucket,
Hangers, Cups etc. It was established in 2016 by the Akwa Ibom State
areas.
MISSION STATEMENT
VISION STATEMENT
CORE VALUES
To uphold the people trust, integrity and remain the best performing industries.
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STRUCTURE OF ORGANIZATION
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General manager
Human resource
manager
Accountant
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Washing dept. Plastic factory Toothpick Pencil Tissue factory
factory factory
Security/ safety
Other staff
CHAPTER THREE
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SALES DEPARTMENT
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRAION DEPARTMENT
The administration department handles various tasks. Key functions includes, HR,
finance, Procurement, record-keeping and communication. The administration
manager oversees the department, HR manager focuses on employee relations.
Accountant manages financial transactions. Procurement officer sources raw
materials.
Here is the most important department in the company where all the production
takes place. Different varieties of plastics are produced to cater for several
industrial and domestics needs of customers. The major equipment used is called
the INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE, and the company has two of it. Other
equipment used includes the molds, trimming machine, brass rod, compressor,
scale, dryer.
RECYCLING DEPARTMENT
This department simply turns used or waste plastics into recycled granules by
crushing. The product from this recycling department is then used to produce
recycled plastics. The recycling process involves sorting before the recycling is
being carried out.
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SALES DEPARTMENT
Their major role is to scale the company’s product. They are also involved in the
procuring of raw materials needed in the company.
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
This department is made up of engineers and technicians who repair, service and
carry out routine checks in other to ascertain the functionality of all the equipment
used in the company.
1. Material Selection
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Plastic Buckets: Use materials like high density polyethylene(HDPE) or
polypropylene(PP) because of their durability, resistance to chemicals and
flexibility.
2. Design and Molding
Injection Molding: The primary method for creating plastic buckets.
Molten plastic is injected into a mold that shaped the bucket.
3. Coating and Finishing
Plastic Bucket: Can be dyed during the molding process or printed using
screen or offset printing for branding.
4. Quality Control
Buckets are tested for durability, leak resistance and chemical compatibility
with paints.
Apparatus Used
Chemicals Used
Polypropylyne (PP)
Additives
Release agents
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Procedure
SAFETY
Keep work areas and emergency exit clear
Prevent objects from falling
Wear safety equipment (PPE)
Use tools and equipment properly
Inform supervisor of unsafe condition
Prevention of risks through early reporting
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Communicate often with your employee
Keep the work place clean and organized
CHAPTER THREE
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PROBLEMS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED
During the course of the industrial training, there are a few problems encountered.
These include the following:
• It was hard finding a place to accept my application to become an intern in their
company. My requests were turned down for some reasons including not being
an indigene of the local community, not having a referee from the company, etc.
• Some attached organizations do not offer stipends to students who are attached to
their institutions but instead, the students make great expenses in transportation,
feeding, and even purchase of some chemicals for production at their own cost.
• Throughout the industrial training, supervisor(s) from the school did not pay any
visit to my place of attachment. We who were attached to the organization had to
pay our way to school in order to get our logbooks signed.
CONCLUSION
The training has indeed been a successful one as its aims and objectives has been
achieved. Because of this training, learning has become more interesting. Thanks
to the training, wealth of knowledge to last a life time has been acquired and with
this knowledge, the future will be filled with better petrochemical engineers who
are knowledgeable both in theory and practice.
RECOMMENDATION
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In view of the relevance of the SIWES program, it is important that it is sustained
by the government through the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) as it exposes the
student to work tools, facilities, and equipment that may not be available in their
respective institutions in relation to their course of study. At this end, I recommend
that the following under-listed points should be implemented:
1. Students’ Industrial Works Experience Scheme (SIWES) needs to be
strengthened by all concerned stakeholder in order for its objectives to be
fully realized.
2. Regular monthly allowances for students on attachment should be paid
promptly by the government to enable students who ain't paid by the
organization to afford some extra expenses during the industrial training.
3. Organizations should always accept qualified students for SIWES and
thereafter, assign them to relevant jobs, not setting criteria that are too high
to meet.
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