A TECHNICAL REPORT ON STUDENT INDUSTRIAL
WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (S.I.W.E.S)
UNDERTAKING AT
MANDILAS TOYOTA LIMITED
SURA STREET LAGOS ISLAND, LAGOS.
BY
OKETADE DANIEL BOLUWATIFE
190251014
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE AWARD OF
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (B.ENG) IN
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
FROM
JUNE 2015 TO NOVEMBER 2016
ABSTRACT
This Industrial training report presents the experience garnered during my 4 months of industrial
Training undertaken at Special Gift Technical Services, Gudu district Abuja. My training was on the
diagnosis, repairs, maintenance in automobile vehicles ranging from cars, SUVs, light trucks and pick ups.
During this period, I acquired practical knowledge on how to repair, replace and install some mechanical
parts and systems also assisted in providing the units the functionality they need.
This report discusses the technical skills gained during the training period and justifying the relevance Of
the scheme in equipping students with needed technical competence to thrive in the real world
Acknowledgements
I would like to give thanks to God for providing me with this opportunity to grow and learn through my
internship. I am grateful for the guidance and support I received from the staff at the workshop, and I
know that this experience has been a blessing from above. I give thanks for the many lessons I have
learned and for the wisdom I have gained. May I continue to be a light for others and to use my talents
and skills for good.
Finally to my Institution based supervisor Engr. Idukpaye for his advice and support, to my other Friends
and colleague like Blessing Ezinne, Abiola, Kelechi, Ngozi, Ejike Jude. I say thank you all. Am highly
grateful.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title Page Abstract………………………………………………………………………………….1
Acknowledgements………………………………………………………………………2
Table of Content…………………………………………………………………………3
List of tables……………………………………………………………………………..5
List of Figures………………………………………………………………………………..5
Chapter 1 Introduction to Training program……………………………………………………1
1.1 Purpose of Training………………………………………………………………6
1.2 Company’s profile….………..………………………………………………………………7
Chapter 2 The Training Program………………………………………………………………………………………2.
2.0 Description of Work done………………………………………………………..11
2.1 Automotive Mechanical System…………………………………………………11
2.10 Engine…………………………………………………………………….12
2.11 Lubrication System……………………………………………………….13
2.12 Cooling System…………………,,,………………………………………14
2.13 Transmission………………………,,…………………………………….15
2.14 Braking System……………………,,…………………………..…………15
2.15 Fuel System…………………………,,……………………………………17
2.16 Suspension System…………………….………………………………….18
2.17 Steering System…………………………..………………………………..19
Chapter 3
Repair and Maintenance Processes
3.0
Safety Measures and Information……………………………………………..21
3.1
Tools Required………………………………………………………………..21
3.2
Trouble Shooting Engine……………………………………………………..23
3.3
Brake Problems……………………………………………………………….26
3.4
Suspension Issues……………………………………………………………..28
3.5
Transmission problems………………………………………………………..29
3.6
Six Step Approach…………………………………………………………….30
Chapter 4
Work experienced in IT Department……………………………………………….
Observations and Contributions…………………………………………………….
4.0
Observations………………………………………………………………….31
4.1
Contributions………………………………………………………………….31
4.2
Relevance of Experienced gained to class room knowledge…………………..
Chapter 5
Conclusion and Recommendation………………………………………………….
5.0
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………….32
5.1
Recommendation………………………………………………………………33
5.2
Challenges encountered during training period……………………………….33
References……………………………………………………………………………