CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION TO TRAINING PROGRAMME

1.0 PURPOSE OF TRAINING
The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) was initiated in 1973 by the
Industrial Training Fund (ITF). This was to update practical knowledge of students in the
Universities, Polytechnics and College of Technology. It was aimed at bridging the gap
between the theoretical knowledge acquired in classes and technical knowledge in the
industries by providing students with opportunities to apply their educational knowledge in
real work situations. Over the years, SIWES has contributed immensely to building the
common pool of technical and allied skills available to the Nigerian economy which are
needed for the nation’s industrial development. Furthermore, the place and relevance of
SIWES is underscored by the fact that the scheme contributes to improving the quality of
technical skills generally available in the pool from which employers’ source technical
manpower. It also gives students the opportunity to blend theoretical knowledge acquired in
the Classroom with practical hands-on application of knowledge required to perform work in
the industry. Also, it prepares students for employment & makes the transition from school
to the world of work easier after graduation.

1.1 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF SIWES

 Provide an avenue for students in institutions of higher learning to acquire industrial

skills and experience in their approved course of study and also by interacting with
people with more experience in the field under consideration.
 Prepare students for the industrial work situation which they are likely to meet after
graduation.
 Expose students to work methods and techniques in handling equipment and machinery
that are mostly not available in their various institutions.
 Provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge in real world situation
thereby reducing the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical work.
 Enlist and strengthen employers’ involvement in the entire educational process and
prepare students for employment in Industry and Commerce.
 CHAPTER TWO
DESCRIPTION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ATTACHMENT

2.1 BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT

The establishments named MONIJESU HOSPITAL is located at NO. 15 IRETIAYO, ILESA

WEST, OSUN STATE. Monijesu Hospital was established a decade ago. It is a private owned
Healthcare Centre Managing and Control by Managing Director and CEO Dr.KOMOLAFE
FUNMILAYO. The establishment offers various Healthcare Services and always aim at savings
lives.
2.2 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ESTABLISHMENT
GOALS:
Providing Quality Healthcare:

One of the primary goals of hospitals is to deliver high-quality healthcare services to patients.
This involves ensuring accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and compassionate care.
Hospitals strive to maintain a standard of excellence in their medical practices, employing
evidence-based approaches and continuously improving their services to enhance patient
outcomes.

Ensuring Patient Safety:

Patient safety is of paramount importance in hospitals. They implement stringent protocols and
practices to prevent medical errors, reduce infections, and maintain a safe environment for
patients. This includes rigorous sanitation procedures, proper medication management, and
adherence to safety guidelines.

Promoting Wellness and Prevention:

Hospitals are not solely focused on treating illnesses but also on promoting wellness and
preventing diseases. They engage in health promotion initiatives, educate patients on preventive
measures, and offer screening programs to detect early signs of diseases. By emphasizing
preventive care, hospitals aim to improve the overall health and well-being of individuals and
communities.
OBJECTIVES:

Diagnosis and Treatment: A key objective of hospitals is to accurately diagnose medical

conditions and provide appropriate treatment. They utilize advanced medical technologies,
conduct diagnostic tests, and employ specialized medical expertise to identify and address
patients’ health issues.

Emergency Care: Hospitals serve as centers for emergency medical care, providing immediate
attention to patients with life-threatening conditions or injuries. Their objective is to stabilize
patients, administer critical interventions, and ensure timely access to specialized emergency
medical services.

Research and Innovation: Many hospitals engage in research and innovation to advance
medical knowledge and improve patient care. They participate in clinical trials, conduct studies,
and collaborate with medical institutions and research organizations to explore new treatment
modalities, develop breakthrough therapies, and contribute to medical advancements.

Education and Training: Hospitals often have educational and training programs to nurture the
next generation of healthcare professionals. They provide clinical training opportunities for
medical students, resident doctors, and other healthcare trainees. Hospitals also offer continuing
education programs for their staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.
 CHAPTER THREE
ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT AND EXPERIENCE GAINED

My SIWES was carried out at MONIJESU HOSPITAL, the training has exposed me to a lot of
great experience after participating majorly as a source of assistance in various sections mostly in
the data analysis section by using some statistical software like Minitab designed for healthcare
data analysis, to understand their data and make better decisions. The software performs various
statistical tests; create graphs and charts to represent data visually. I acquired practical
knowledge on how to install statistical software, how to setup menu, how perform simple
statistical analysis. Additionally, I learnt how to create graphs and charts to visualize data.
Finally in addition to my Statistical knowledge, I also observe and gain experience in some
medical aspect of the Hospital, like using of thermometer to measure temperature, and some
other simple medical aspects.

3.1 DEFINITION OF MINITAB

MiniTab is data analysis, statistical and process improvement software tool used by
organizations worldwide to improve quality and reduce costs. MiniTab tools are used by Six
Sigma practitioners, quality engineers, and statisticians to help solve real-world problems. In this
blog post, we'll discuss what is MiniTab software and its features.

Minitab is a data analysis software package that is used for data analysis. It is widely used in a
variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and education. Minitab provides users
with tools to perform statistical analysis, including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and
ANOVA. Additionally, Minitab provides various graphical tools to help users visualize data.

3.2 ICONS AND MEANINGS

You will find below a set of function keys located on the toolbar of a MiniTab screen

● Open File:This icon typically represents a folder and is used to open an existing Minitab
project or file.

● Save File: This icon resembles a floppy disk and is used to save the current Minitab project or
file.
● Print: This icon depicts a printer and is used to print the current Minitab output or analysis.

● Undo/Redo: The undo icon usually resembles a curved arrow pointing to the left, while the
redo icon resembles a curved arrow pointing to the right. These icons are used to undo or redo
previous actions within Minitab.

● Cut/Copy/Paste: These icons typically resemble a pair of scissors (cut), two overlapping sheets
of paper (copy), and a clipboard (paste). They are used to perform typical text editing functions
in Minitab.

● Import/Export Data: The import data icon usually resembles a document with an arrow
pointing into it, while the export data icon resembles a document with an arrow pointing out of
it. These icons are used to import data from external sources into Minitab or export data from
Minitab to external files.

● Data Manipulation: Minitab uses icons to represent various data manipulation functions, such
as sorting, filtering, merging, or splitting data. These icons may vary depending on the specific
function but generally provide intuitive visual representations of the operations.

● Graphical Analysis: Minitab uses a variety of icons to represent different types of graphs and
charts available for visualizing data. These icons can include bar charts, line graphs, scatterplots,
histograms, boxplots, and more.

● Statistical Tests: Icons are often used to represent different statistical tests available in Minitab,
such as t-tests, ANOVA, regression analysis, chi-square tests, and more. These icons may vary
based on the specific analysis but generally provide a visual cue for the statistical technique.

● Delete: Delete the selected text

● Exit: Exits from the screen.

3.3 USES OF MINITAB IN THE HOSPITAL

Minitab is a statistical software package commonly used in Healthcare centers for data analysis
and quality improvement, which enables healthcare professionals to solve problems in a
structured way. Here are some of the key uses of Minitab in a business center:

 Statistical Analysis: Minitab provides a wide range of statistical tools and techniques for
analyzing Clinical data. It can perform descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing,
regression analysis, ANOVA (analysis of variance), time series analysis, and many other
statistical analyses. These capabilities help solve your most pressing healthcare and
patient care related challenges. It helps make data-driven decisions and gain insights into
their operations.
 Quality Improvement: Minitab is often utilized in Healthcare centers to support quality
improvement initiatives such as Six Sigma and Lean. It helps in identifying process
variations, determining root causes of problems, and implementing effective solutions.
Minitab's tools like control charts, process capability analysis, and design of experiments
assist in monitoring and improving process performance.
 Data Visualization: Minitab offers various graphical tools for visualizing data. These
tools enable Hospitals to present their data in a visually appealing and informative
manner. Charts like histograms, scatterplots, boxplots, and Pareto charts help in
understanding patterns, trends, and relationships within the data.
 Predictive Analytics: Minitab can be used for predictive modeling and forecasting. By
analyzing historical data, Doctors can develop models to predict future outcomes and
trends. These forecasts assist in demand forecasting, Drug prescriptions, inventory
planning, and capacity optimization.
 Risk Analysis: Doctors often need to assess and manage risks associated with their
operations. Minitab provides tools for risk analysis, such as failure mode and effects
analysis (FMEA) and reliability analysis. These tools help in identifying potential risks,
evaluating their impact, and devising mitigation strategies.
 Process Optimization: Minitab's optimization tools aid in streamlining patient care
processes. Techniques like response surface methodology (RSM) and Taguchi methods
 help in optimizing process parameters and finding the optimal combination of factors that
maximize desired outcomes.

These are just a few examples of how Minitab can be used in a Hospitals and Healthcare
centre. The software's flexibility, ease of use, and statistical capabilities make it a valuable
tool for data analysis, quality improvement, and decision support in various business
domains.

3.4 USING MINITAB FOR STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

To use Minitab for statistical analysis, below are the steps performed for which I observe:

 Import or enter data: Start by entering your data directly into Minitab or importing it from
a spreadsheet or database. Ensure that the data is properly formatted and organized, with
each variable in a separate column.
 Explore the data: Before performing any statistical analysis, it's important to explore the
data to understand its characteristics. Minitab provides several descriptive statistics and
graphical tools to help you examine the data distribution, identify outliers, check for
missing values, and assess data quality
 Select the appropriate analysis: Determine the type of statistical analysis you want to
perform based on your research questions or objectives. Minitab offers a wide range of
statistical techniques, including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, ANOVA, t tests,
chi-square tests, and more. Choose the analysis that is most relevant to your data and
research goals.
 Perform the analysis: Once you have selected the analysis, go to the appropriate menu or
use Minitab's command line interface to perform the analysis. Input the variables or data
ranges to be analyzed and specify any additional options or settings required for the
analysis.
 Interpret the results: After Minitab completes the analysis, examine the output and
interpret the results. Minitab provides numerical summaries, statistical test results,
p values, confidence intervals, and graphical representations (e.g., charts, plots) to help
you understand the findings. Pay attention to the key statistics and their implications for
your research questions.
 Validate assumptions: For certain statistical analyses, it is important to validate
assumptions to ensure the reliability of the results. Minitab offers various diagnostic tests
and graphical tools to assess assumptions like normality, homoscedasticity,
independence, and linearity. If assumptions are violated, additional steps or alternative
analyses may be required.
 Communicate the results: Once you have interpreted the results, communicate your
findings effectively. Minitab allows you to export output, charts, and graphs for use in
reports, presentations, or further analysis. Clearly explain the statistical results, highlight
any insights or trends, and provide appropriate context for decision-making purposes.

Remember, the specific steps and procedures may vary depending on the analysis you are
performing in Minitab. It's important to consult Minitab's documentation, tutorials, or online
resources for detailed guidance on using specific statistical techniques within the software.

3.5 USING MINITAB FOR SALES REPORT ANALYSIS

As MONIJESU HOSPITAL a private Hospital which is Operating on both saving lives and
making profits, below are steps I observe on how MINITAB is setup for sales report
analysis:

 Import or Enter Data: Start by importing your sales data into Minitab. You can do this
by going to the "File" menu and selecting "Open Worksheet" to import an existing
file or by manually entering the data directly into Minitab.
 Prepare Data Structure: Ensure that your sales data is properly structured. Each
column should represent a different variable, such as Date, Salesperson,
Product/Service, Quantity Sold, Unit Price, and Total Sales. Make sure the data is in
the appropriate format (e.g., dates should be recognized as dates).
 Data Cleaning: Perform any necessary data cleaning steps to address missing values,
outliers, or inconsistencies. Minitab provides tools for data cleaning, such as
identifying missing data patterns, imputing missing values, and removing outliers if
necessary.
 Descriptive Statistics: Generate descriptive statistics to get an overview of your sales
data. In Minitab, go to the "Stat" menu and select "Basic Statistics" to calculate
 measures like mean, median, standard deviation, and quartiles for each variable. This
will provide insights into central tendencies and dispersion of your sales data.
 Data Visualization: Create charts and graphs to visualize your sales data. Minitab
offers a range of visualization options, such as histograms, bar charts, line graphs, and
scatter plots. Choose the appropriate chart type to represent your sales data and
highlight important trends or patterns.
 Perform Sales Analysis: Conduct various analyses to explore your sales data and
generate insights. Some analysis techniques you can perform in Minitab include:
a. Segmenting Data: Use Minitab's subsetting capabilities to analyze sales data
based on different criteria, such as salesperson, product, region, or time period.
This will help you identify top performers, popular products, or regional sales
trends.
b. Time Series Analysis: If your sales data is time-dependent, use Minitab's time
series analysis tools to examine trends, seasonality, and forecast future sales.
Techniques like decomposition, moving averages, and exponential smoothing can
be applied to analyze sales patterns over time.
c. Regression Analysis: If you have additional factors influencing sales, conduct
regression analysis in Minitab to determine the relationship between variables.
For example, you can examine how factors like advertising expenditure or pricing
impact sales performance.
 Hypothesis Testing: Perform hypothesis tests in Minitab to make statistically supported
conclusions about your sales data. You can test hypotheses related to sales performance,
differences between groups, or the impact of specific factors on sales.
 Generate Reports: Document your sales analysis findings by creating reports in Minitab.
Minitab offers a reporting feature called Minitab Project Manager, where you can
organize and present your analysis results, charts, and statistical summaries in a
structured format. Customize the report layout and add relevant commentary to provide
insights and recommendations.
 Interpret Results: Analyze the results of your sales analysis in Minitab and draw
meaningful conclusions. Look for significant patterns, relationships, or trends in the data.
 Interpret the statistical outputs, identify any statistically significant findings, and relate
them to your sales objectives or business goals.
 Communicate Findings: Share your sales analysis findings with stakeholders. You can
export the reports or charts generated in Minitab as images or tables and include them in
presentations or documents. Use clear and concise language to communicate the insights
derived from your analysis.

These steps provide a general framework for using Minitab to set up a sales report analysis.
Remember to consult Minitab's documentation or seek further resources specific to your analysis
techniques or objectives
 CHAPTER FOUR

PROBLEMS, RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION

4.1 PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED DURING THE SIWES PROGRAM

There are numerous problems I encountered during my Industrial Training Programme at

Frankybest Computer Services.

The Major Problems Are:

1. Problem of Securing a Place of Attachment: - I had most of problem searching for a place of
attachment for my Industrial Training because most of the companies rejected my request giving
one reason or the other that they don’t want IT student.

2. Finance: - The Company did not make provision to pay IT student nor do they draft any
allowance, packages so as to lease the expenses for the four months programme.

3. Inaccessible Machine: - The IT students were not given the opportunity to operate most of
their machine they will rather ask you to watching them and learn.

4. Inadequate facilities: - The establishment didn’t provide any accommodation for the I.T
student

4.2 RECOMMENDATION

1. The Industrial Training Fund should compile list of employer’s available training places for
industrial attachment and forward the list to the coordinating agencies.

2. The company should be willing to accept and encourage student that are seeking for S.I.W.E.S
placement in their company.

3. The company or establishment should also grant access to student to make use of their
machine to know how to operate and make use of their machineries.

4. I recommend that Technology should be much more improved upon in the aspect of storage of
medical records of patients present in the wards, and for also the hospital's pharmacy software
used in assessing & costing of prescriptions should be frequently updated in other to obtain the
trends of drugs available in the Hospital and their current prices.

5. Allowances should be paid to students during their programme just like NYSC and not after.
This would help them a great deal to handle some financial problems during their training
course.

4.3 CONCLUSION

In conclusion S.I.W.E.S programme is a necessity, it really helped a lot. It was a great time
acquisition of knowledge, more practical experiences and skills that serves as an eye opening for
students in their various field. My Industrial Training was very educative and has given me a
broader view to the importance and relevance of statistics in the immediate society.

I have also been able to improve my communication and presentation skills and thereby
developed a good relationship with Doctors, Pharmacist, Interns and computer analyst at work
and majorly with the patients. I have also been able to appreciate the connection between my
course of study and other health-related disciplines in achieving a common goal of the Patient’s
interest.
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