UNIVERSITY

OF

LAGOS

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME
(S.I.W.E.S) REPORT
by

BASHORUN DAMILARE A.
MATRIC NO:

100404024

On account of the training received at

METROPOLITAN MOTORS LIMITED
1-3 Akilo Road, Ogba Industrial Estate, Ikeja, Lagos.

From August 2014 to December 2014

SUBMITTED TO THE ACADEMIC SUPERVISOR IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF

THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE (B
Sc.) IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that BASHORUN DAMILARE ABDUL-AZIZ of the
department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Lagos with
matriculation number; 100404024, has completed his students industrial
work experience scheme at Metropolitan Motors during the 2013/2014
Academic Session.

BASHORUN DAMILARE A.
Students Name

DR. OKE
Institution based
supervisor

MR. YEKINI ADEBAYO

Industry based supervisor

Signature & Date

Signature & Date

Signature & Date

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
First of all, I am grateful to Almighty Allah for giving me the strength,
knowledge and understanding to begin and complete the training.
I wish to express my sincere thanks to Mr. Olaniyi, Manager of Metropolitan
Motors (Ogba Branch) for giving me the opportunity to work at this
prestigious establishment.
Special thanks to my H.O.D; Dr. Ogedengbe, my I.T supervisor; Dr. S. Oke and
all staff of the department of Mechanical Engineering.
I also thank my industry based supervisor; Mr. Yekini Adebayo and the
Foreman of the company; Mr. Hazeem Ogungbayi. I am extremely grateful to
them for their expert, sincere and valuable guidance and encouragement
extended to me.
I take this opportunity to record my sincere thanks to all the staff of the
company for their help and encouragement during the program.
I also place on record, my sense of gratitude to one and all who, directly or
indirectly, have lent their helping hand during my training program.

ABSTRACT
This training report is an account of the work experience acquired by me at
Metropolitan Motors Ltd during the SIWES program from August 2014 till
December 2014 for the purpose of obtaining a Bachelor of Science (B Sc.)
degree in Mechanical Engineering.
It gives a brief introduction about the company, its service and maintenance
philosophies as well as its mode of operation. It also gives a good
representation of the organization structure and its areas of specialization in
Mechanical Engineering. Effort was made to explain the role of an
Automobile Engineer in all the departments I was actively involved in as a
trainee.
Adequate and much needed attention has been paid to the core of my
industrial

training

experience

which

maintenance and repair of an automobile.

spanned

through;

servicing,

TABLE OF CONTENTS
(i)
(ii)
(iii)

Certification
Acknowledgment
Abstract

Chapter 1
1.0

AIM

Chapter 2
2.0

OVERVIEW OF METROPOLITAN MOTORS

2.1 Company Profile
2.2 Company Philosophy
2.3 Services Rendered

Chapter 3
3.0

Chapter 4
4.0

EXPERIENCE GAINED

4.1

CONCLUSION

4.2

RECOMMENDATIONS

ReferencesCHAPTER 1
1.0 AIM
The aim of the scheme is to bridge the gap between practical understanding
of industry practices and theoretical knowledge as obtained in the university.
The SIWES program tries to expose students to the practical aspects of their
various disciplines and to enable them get a clearer picture of what is being
taught in school.
The scheme requires that students undergo a period of attachment with an
establishment which renders services relevant to the students course of
study.
The Industrial Training Fund (I.T.F.) is the body that co-ordinates and
oversees the SIWES program. It has various offices all over the country to
monitor the students in their various places of attachment.
Therefore, the aim of this training was to familiarize me with the industry and
its practices. Also, to try and relate the theoretical knowledge obtained (from
my first year through my fourth year) with practical knowledge which gives a
better understanding of certain things taught.

CHAPTER 2
2.0 OVERVIEW OF METROPOLITAN MOTORS

2.1

COMPANY PROFILE

Metropolitan Motors is an automobile company that deals in the sales and

maintenance of Toyota products. It was incorporated in the year 2001 by a
group of Nigerians with over seventy-five (75) years-combined experiences
in the automobile industry. The company is one of the eight (8) authorized
dealers of Toyota products in Nigeria.
With over a decade of quality Sales, After-sales and service experience under
its belt, the company is renowned for their excellent sales and after-sales
service offering. This is no coincidence, but a product of the excellent
investment in best-in-class equipments and continuous, up-to-date training
of their Toyota certified Engineers and Technicians.
Their Sales department is staffed with knowledgeable experts who will guide
you through the process of choosing a car of your choice. Whether you
require on-the-ground information as per the available vehicle models or you
want a phone-in/visit consultation to guide your choice.

2.2

COMPANYS MISSION

To provide quality services that exceeds customer satisfaction with a

sense of warmth and friendliness.

To ensure a sustained growth in the number of Toyota users family in

Nigeria.

To provide a conducive work environment that promotes teamwork and

career growth.

To be an Environmental friendly organization and socially responsible one

too.

To improve immensely the tools, skills and techniques used in the

maintenance of vehicles.

2.3

SERVICES RENDERED

Metropolitan Motors services include;

Sales

Service

Repair& Maintenance

Painting and

body

these services involves the knowledge of mechanical engineering courses

like belts, gears and pulleys, friction and lubrication, transmission of
energy, fluid mechanics, and air conditioning.

The service is tailored to the needs of each client and may lead to more
extensive care of the vehicle if any fault is detected.

CHAPTER 4
4.0 EXPERIENCE GAINED
During my training program with Metropolitan Motors Ltd., I was educated on
various operations such as servicing and maintenance of various Toyota
vehicles. I was made to understand the inter-relationship between different
disciplines and got familiar with various maintenance techniques. I also
learnt work ethics; how a well-structured organization runs, how to
coordinate and work as a team on projects, how to perform tasks within a
time limit, made new friends and improved a whole lot on my inter and intra
personal relationships. I was really impressed with the level of organization
and professionalism in which employees carried out their duties.

4.1 CONCLUSION
IMPRESSIONS AND OPINIONS ON SIWES
The SIWES is a welcome development as this bridges the gap between
theory and practical. I believe the SIWES is an excellent initiative which
should be kept up as it affords the student the opportunity to have a taste of
what he will face in the real world after obtaining his first degree. It instills
work ethics and discipline in the intern and also builds inter and intra
personal relationships with the outside world. However I believe that the
scheme can be organized better in the sense that the ITF and the institution
of higher learning together with other establishments should provide the
students with industries/organizations prior to their take off as this will help
them to get places relevant to their course of study instead of settling down
for something less because of the unavailability of relevant companies to
their course of study.

4.2 RECOMMENDATIONS
I would recommend that the student should be assisted by the school
organization in placing the students in various companies where they would
receive practical exposure that pertains to their course of study. Also I would
suggest that the government through the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) takes
the SIWES program more seriously. Stipends should be paid as at when due
to enable the students offset some of their transportation expenses.
In conclusion, I attest to the fact that this SIWES program has helped me to
learn skills applicable to engineers and it was indeed a privilege.

REFERENCES

Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme; Guide to Successful

Participation in SIWES, Olusegun A. T.Mafe.

http://www.toyotanigeria.com/Dealer%20home.aspx

http://www.metromotorsng.com