How to Fill SIWES Logbook If You Started Mid-Week

Started SIWES on Tuesday or Wednesday? Here’s What to Do

Starting your SIWES on a Tuesday or Wednesday is very common in Nigerian universities and polytechnics, especially during the first week of SIWES training when placement approvals and documentation are still ongoing. Unfortunately, many students get confused when filling their logbook and end up making date and entry mistakes that affect their final score.

If you started your SIWES mid-week, this guide explains exactly how to fill your SIWES logbook correctly, what to write, what to avoid, and how to make sure your logbook is accepted without issues.

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Why Many Students Start SIWES Mid-Week

There are several legitimate reasons why students do not start SIWES on a Monday, including:

Delay in placement approval
Late resumption by the organization
Documentation and registration processes
Public holidays or internal company schedules

Starting mid-week is not a problem. Filling your logbook wrongly is.

The Biggest Mistake Students Make

The most common error is forcing entries from Monday even when SIWES officially started on a Wednesday or Thursday. This is one of the common SIWES logbook mistakes that often leads to confusion during assessment.

This creates:

Date inconsistencies
Conflicts with ITF forms and acceptance letters
Suspicion during logbook assessment

Your logbook must always reflect the actual day you resumed training.

How to Fill Your SIWES Logbook If You Started Mid-Week

Follow these rules strictly:

1. Start Writing From Your Actual Resumption Day

If you resumed on Wednesday, your first logbook entry should be Wednesday.

Do not write fake activities for Monday or Tuesday.

2. What to Do With Monday and Tuesday Spaces

You have two safe options (depending on your institution’s style):

Option A: Leave the Space Blank
This is acceptable in most Nigerian institutions.

Option B: Write a Neutral Entry
You may write:

“Registration and orientation”
“Documentation and familiarization with the work environment”
“No official work done”

Avoid detailed technical tasks on days you were not present.

3. Sample Logbook Entry (Mid-Week Start)

Monday: —

Tuesday: —

Wednesday:

Reported to the organization, completed registration and orientation, and was introduced to departmental staff and safety rules.

Thursday:

Observed daily operational procedures and learned basic workflow processes.

Friday:

Assisted in minor tasks under supervision and familiarized myself with work tools and equipment.

This is simple, honest, and accepted.

Will Examiners Know My Actual Start Date?

Yes.

Your start date appears in:

Acceptance of placement letter
ITF/SCAF forms
Supervisor records

This is why your logbook must match official documents.

What If I Already Filled Monday and Tuesday Incorrectly?

If the entries have not been signed:

Correct them neatly
Minimize use of correction fluid
Ask your industry supervisor if unsure

If signed already:

Do not panic
Most schools focus on consistency, not perfection

Should the First Week Count as a Full Week?

Yes.

Even if you started on Wednesday, that week is still counted as Week One of your SIWES training.

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