ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES) IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA

Rita Azuka Atakpa

Abstract


This paper examined the students industrial work experience scheme (SIWES) in tertiary institutions in the country. The scheme was introduced to familiarize students with work method and expose them to needed experience in handling equipment and machinery that are not usually available in their institutions. A study of vocational and technical education programmes in universities, polytechnics and colleges of education revealed that much emphasis is being laid on theoretical concepts to the detriment of vocational and technical skills needed in the industry. The challenges and competitiveness of the automated office tasks/work methods demand for collaboration between industries and higher institutions. The paper therefore argued that SIWES will make tertiary institutions, prepare students to assume such challenges and roles that may be posed by emerging technologies. The objectives of SIWES and notable constraints were highlighted and discussed. The paper conclude with some suggestions that will sanitize the scheme and make it more effective.

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