STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME

(SIWES)

REPORT OF WORK DONE

AT

S.B. SANU AUTO MECHANICAL WORKSHOP

IBADAN

BY

ADEBAYO ESTHER INIOLUWA

FPA/ME/21/1-0003

SUBMITTED TO

DEPARTMENT OF MECANICAL ENGINEERING, SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

THE FEDERAL POLYTECNIC ADO-EKITI

EKITI-STATE

IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR

THE AWARD OF NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

APRIL, 2023
 CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that this report was accumulate by me ADEBAYO ESTHER INIOLUWA with

matriculation number FPA/ME/21/1-0003 and submitted to the department of Mechanical

Engineering, of the Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti.

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(HOD) DATE

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SIWES CO-ORDINATOR DATE

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 DEDICATION

This report is dedicated to Almighty God for the complete success of the SIWES program.
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

To Almighty God, my maker, my creator and all good things I accord my appreciation, for the

protection of my life during, and after, the four months mandatory SIWES program.

I acknowledge the effort of my loving and caring parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adebayo for their

support both financially and morally throughout the program.

I also acknowledge the effort of my industrial- based supervisor in person of Enginer Babajide

and the entire staffs of SB Saanu Auto Mechanical for their support and training.
 ABSTRACT

The Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is an exercise that is formulated by

Industrial Training Fund (ITF) to train and aid student of Nigeria Higher Institution in order to

gain one experience or the other in their course of studies in order for them to be able to

practice what they have been taught in the theoretical classes within a stipulated period of time

in fulfilling the requirement of the National Diploma (ND) Award in their respective area

attachments. One of the challenges faced by students that are attached to areas not related to

their discipline during the programme. Government should try and encourage students by

providing them some basic necessities such as some token fee for transportation and incentives

during and after the exercised.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Abstract

Table of Content

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 Introduction to Siwes

1.1 Aim And Objectives Of The Scheme

1.2 History Of The Organization

1.3 Organization Chart

CHAPTER TWO

Activities Done During SIWES

CHAPTER THREE

Terminologies used

CHAPTER FOUR

2.7 Summary, Recommendation, Conclusion

2.8 Summary

2.9 Recommendation

3.0 Conclusion
 CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION OF SIWES

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

Trust Fund in 1973, to solve the problem of lack of adequate practical skill preparing for

employment in industries by Nigerian graduates of Tertiary Institution.

The scheme exposes students to industrial skill necessary for a smooth transition from the

opportunity of being familiarized and exposed to the needed experience in handling machinery

and equipment, which might not be available in the educational institutions.

Participating of SIWES has become a necessary per-condition for the Award of Certificate in

specific discipline in most institution of Higher Learning in accordance with the Education

Policy of the Government.

This report was based on the relevance and importance of Student Industrial Work Experience

Scheme (SIWES) program with the aids of Industrial Trust Fund (ITF).

The task of education, our scientific, engineers and techniques does not only lay hands on

classroom learning, but also industrial based.

1.1 AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHEME

The theory and practical skill are necessary for the technological development of industrial work,

so if we agree with this fact therefore, it means that SWIES program is important as the

classroom instruction will be relieved.

SOME OF THE OBJECTIVES OF SIWES ARE LISTED BELOW:

  It provides opportunity for students to apply for his or her knowledge in real work

situation.

 It makes transaction from school to world easier.

 It expose student to his/her course of study industrial practice for adequate acquisition of

vital experience.

 To train students to be punctual and efficient in their daily endeavor.

 To train students for specific job and vocational work.

THE TRAINING LOGBOOK

The logbook is to assist student to keep an accurate record of the training and it show the

department and section in which the student has worked and the period of times spent in each

department or section. The students must record the activities of each working day clearly with

sketches and diagram where necessary.

Student must submit the logbook to their industry based supervisor at the end of every month

throughout the period of the SWIES program. The academic staff of your institution will check

the logbook during their visit to ensure that proper training is being received by the student and

record their comments.

1.2 HISTORY OF THE ORGANISATION.

SB Saanu Auto Mechanical Workshop was established in year 1995 by Engineer Babajide

Saanu. The organization deals Majorly with Mercedes Benz Service and Maintenance
1.3 ORGANISATION CHART

CEO

SUPERVISOR. OFFICE 2

ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT FITTING DEPARTMENT

 CHAPTER TWO

2.0 ACTIVITIES DONE DURING SIWES

Regular maintenance from Mercedes-Benz Service.

The standard-specification service interval display on Mercedes-Benz informs an owner

automatically about upcoming servicing due. Mercedes-Benz Service has the following service

plans for a vehicle:

Details of Service Plan A.

The offer comprises:

 Oil change carried out using partially synthetic oil

 Oil filter changed

 Function check for:

 horn, headlamp flasher, hazard warning lights, indicators

 control lamps, symbol lighting and interior lighting

 windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system

 Reset service display in the instrument cluster (only for vehicles with ASSYST)

 Check fluid levels, top up where necessary:

 engine cooling system, antifreeze/anti-corrosion additives

 braking system

 windscreen washer system

 battery
 Other checks: correct tyre pressures, lubricate fastener, retaining hook and hinges of the

bonnet, check boot lighting

 Fully synthetic oil and additional jobs may be used/ carried out and will be invoiced separately

The offer is not valid for AMG vehicles as well as the SLK 320.

The offer is only valid for vehicles with ASSYST maintenance computer built 10/97 or later.

A detailed extended maintenance checks for a vehicle - i.e. additional work that may be required

due to mileage and/or elapsed time - in the service booklet.

Details of Service Plan B.

The offer comprises:

 Brake test on the test rig

 Function test: horn, headlamp flasher, hazard warning lights, indicators, control lamps, symbol

lighting and interior lighting, front and rear lights, windscreen wipers, windscreen washer

system, headlamp washer system, seat belts and seat belt buckles

 Replace dust and combination filters

 Check battery fluid level, adjust if necessary

 Check the thickness and condition of the brake discs and the linings on the brake pads

 Check tyres for any damage, measure tread depth, correct tyre pressures

 Check all visible parts of the vehicle underside for any leakage or damage

 Check front axle joints, tie rods and steering column joints for tolerances, check rubber sleeves

 Check V-belt for wear and damages

 Check all visible parts in the engine compartment for leaks and damage
 Oil change incl. oil filter with synthetic blend motor oil

 Check and correct fluid levels and determine cause for any fluid loss : in engine cooling

system incl. anti-freeze, braking system, power steering, windscreen washer system

 Lubricate linkages in the engine control system, test for free movement and seating of the

linkages

 Lubricate lock, retaining hooks and hinges of the bonnet

 Check headlamp range adjustment

 Check and correct headlamp alignment (correction of alignment of xenon headlamps requires

separate work order)

 Check windscreen wiper blades and replace if required (invoiced separately)

 Check expiration date of TIREFIT tyre sealant

 Check boot lighting

 Fully synthetic motor oil and additional work can be ordered for a separate charge

The offer is not valid for AMG vehicles as well as the SLK 320.

The offer is only valid for vehicles with ASSYST maintenance computer built 10/97 or later.

How to Perform Mercedes Benz maintenance Service

i. Purchase Oil (Standard Oil) and net Mercedes benz filter.

ii. Identify tools to be used (13mm socket) oil filter spanner, 8mm Socket to lose the car

under protector

iii. Jack up the Vehicle

iv. Drain the old oil

v. Change the Oil filter

 vi. After 30 minutes, close up the drain tap and Add new oil.

vii. Using Diagnostic scanner the new date for servicing will be set.

Replacement of disc brake pad.

i. Let the car cool down

ii. Raise the car with a jack and place the car on hassle stand

iii. Remove the tyre

iv. Open the brake fluid reservoir cap

v. Remove the caliper

vi. Remove the brake pad

vii. Tighten the piston

viii. Remove the rotor

ix. Lubricate the new pad and install it

x. Install the new rotor

xi. Bolt the caliper to the rotor and mount the tyre back and pump the brake pedal.

Replacement of Plug

i. Park the vehicle on a flat and dry surface ensure the engine is cool
 ii. Remove the spark plug wire

iii. Remove the coil on plug

iv. Unscrew the spark plug

v. Replace the plugs with new spark plugs

vi. Re-install the spark plug wires and ignition coils

vii. Start up the engine.

How to Change a radiator

i. Locate the coolant drain and drain the coolant

ii. Remove the radiator fan and fan shroud the remove the radiator

iii. Inspect and replace thermostate

iv. Re install radiator and fan shroud

v. Re connect coolant hoses, refill and breed

How to replace car hub

i. Loosen the wheel bolts

ii. Jack the vehicle up and use jack stands

iii. Remove the old hub assembly

iv. Install the new wheel hub assembly and brake parts

v. Reinstall the wheels

vi. Jack the vehicle back off of the jack stand

vii. Tighten the wheel bolts back.

Replacement of camshaft hall sensor

i. Locate the sensor

ii. Disconnect the negative battery cable

iii. Remove the sensor electrical connector

iv. Remove the sensor mounting screw

v. Remove the sensor

vi. Install the new sensor and sensor mounting screws

vii. Reinstall the electrical connector

viii. Re install the negative battery cable.

Cleaning of the Activator

i. Open the Bonnet

ii. Remove the air cleaner

iii. Remove the air flow

iv. Unsocket all the electrical connectors connected with the activator

v. Unscrew all the activator screws

vi. Remove all activators

vii. Clean the activators with carb and choke

viii. Air dry the activator completely

ix. Install the activator back

How to Replace Shock Absorber

i. Chock the wheels and loosen the wheel bolts

ii. Raise the vehicle ith a jack and support with jack stands
 iii. Loosen the shock absorber bolts

iv. Remove the shock absorber

v. Install the new shock absorber

vi. Reinstall the tyres back

vii. Jack it down.

How to replace front heel speed sensor

i. Loosen the wheel bolts

ii. Jack the vehicle up and see jack stands

iii. Remove the tyre

iv. Remove the old wheel speed sensor

v. Install the new wheel speed sensor

vi. Reinstall the wheels

vii. Jack the vehicle back off the jack stands.

How to Change and Engine Seat.

i. Remove the 13mm bolt that hold the engine to the engine seat

ii. Jack the engine up with a bottle jack, placing the jack under the engine

iii. Remove the engine seat and replace with new one

iv. Tighten the bolts back then jack it down to tighten it properly.
 CHAPTER THREE

3.1 Mercedes Specialty Tools

The following are some of the essential Mercedes special tools and necessary tools needed as a

Mercedes Benz Mechanic.

Mercedes-Benz Offset Engine Mount Tool: Every mechanic knows—or should know—that

a Mercedes Benz’s engine mounts typically fail around 100,000 miles. 100,000 miles may seem

like a lot, but it doesn’t take long to get there, making it a common repair.

Mercedes Benz Radio/Cluster Removal Specialty Tool: Mercedes, like most cars, are

equipped with a radio and an instrument cluster. The instrument cluster is the most crucial

component here as it hosts the gauges that inform the driver on their speed, miles driven, fuel

levels, and heat.

Removing the instrument cluster or the radio is relatively easy and can be done in a matter of

minutes.

Mercedes Benz Transmission Fluid Dipstick: The beauty of these transmissions is that they

were engineered to never need maintenance and were therefore sealed—for life.

Mercedes Benz Swivel Spark Plug Socket Set: Spark plugs are one of the most common

reasons to bring a Mercedes into the shop. It’s especially important for Mercedes owners to seek

a quality auto repair shop for their spark plugs since Mercedes Benz likes to install two spark

plugs per cylinder.

Mercedes Benz Oil Filter Removal Wrench: Oil changes are another incredibly common

necessity for Mercedes Benz, and with those oil changes come oil filter changes. As a mechanic,

you likely perform oil changes daily. However, as a Mercedes mechanic, you know that oil

changes on these particular German creations go a little bit differently.

Diagnostic Scanner: Mercedes today are equipped with some serious technology. Mercedes

Benz typically has up to 20 control units while a flagship serious like the S-Class will have up to

50 control units. One failed sensor can light up an instrument cluster unit like a Christmas tree.

A Mercedes Service Manual: With all the advanced technology out there, including Google, we

often forget how simple it is to find the answers we’re looking for—in print. As a Mercedes

mechanic or any mechanic, it’s always a good idea to have the car engine manual and other

materials that were written by the manufacturer.

Car manuals serve as guides. They’ll tell you everything you need to know, from what code

numbers signify to maintenance schedules, what tools you need for the job, and much more. A

good mechanic will always have a car engine manual somewhere in their shop to use as a

reference.
 CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 SUMMARY, RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION

4.1 SUMMARY

The SIWES has provided a training ground where skill relating to how information can be

processed, manage, preserved, retrieved and documented. This has gone a long way in equipping

one in merging what has been learned in the lecture room to what was actually learnt on the

field.

4.2 RECOMMENDATION

Cooperation between Educators and Practitioners is mandatory for proper supervision of SWIES

participant. In addition the two must collaborate in curriculum development and revision to

ensure a curriculum that satisfied job markets.

ICT’s development have put more pressure on the SIWES program to help students to develop

new skills, students should be aware of what the society holds for them and adapt accordingly.

Government and Employers of labour should encourage student on SIWES by paying sustenance

allowance to them.

Finally, lecturers from the polytechnic should pay a schedule visits to the industrial to supervise

the Students Work.

4.3 CONCLUSION

The Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is a skill training program designed to

exposed and prepare students in the Institution of Higher Learning for the industrial work

situation they are likely to meet after graduation.

However, the situation described above represent the idea, but sometimes these are achieved, as

there are many problems militating against the success or it attainment.

One major problem is that sometimes, we student do not get placement for the four months of

attachment the situation become so hard that some student got to work without payment, just to

gain the experience.

Invariably, job may be done half-heartedly because lack of financial support, even for such basic

needs as the transportation to and fro for the work. In some cases, students are placed in job

places and environment not related to their training, just to satisfy the compulsory for the

scheme.