Daily Activities
Daily Activities
Today is the first day of our Work Immersion, we are task to answer the training manual for our guide on the upcoming activities that we will do in the office. I have learned what are the different kinds of computers, cables, and different types of connections.
For today's activity, we are given a lot of printers that are not working and malfunctioning. We are task to find the problem of the computer and if possible, repair it. We repaired some of the printers because some of it's problems are ink and paper jam. With this, I learned how to repair hardware parts of the printers.
In our work immersion, we are tasked to repair a new PC that is from a guard house. The PC that was given to us is so very slow so we factory reset it. With this new repair, I learned how to repair a broken PC not just in hardware but in software also.
For today's activity, we are tasked for something new. We are tasked to create a Router Cable (RJ45) for the CCTV Room on the office. In here, I have learned the different tools that we can use in making the cable and how the cable helps the CCTV Room runs smoothly
In today's activity, we are tasked to repair the broken PC that has not been working for months. The PC has no starting button and it's all rusty, so we cleaned it up. I learned how to start a PC that has no buttons, with the jump start skill I learned, I can open PC with no open buttons.
Same activity as last immersion day, we are tasked to fixed broken and malfunctioning printers. In this activities, I learned different parts of different kind of printers, examining their external and internal parts. We may not be able to repair all the printers that are given to us, but we manage to repair some the printers.
For our today's activity, we tasked to install drivers on the printers that we are trying to repair, in that way we can test out different troubleshooting and test print. I learned today how to fix a broken printer by parts (Hardware) and in programs (Software).
In today's work immersion, same as last week, we are tasked again to repair broken printers. A various type of printer was given to us to repair and install drivers. Here I learned how to repair the hardware parts of the printers especially when having paper jam problems.
Today is the last day of our work immersion. In this, we continued the printer repairs that we are doing, although we did not repair some, I am happy for the new experience that I have gained while repairing parts. In this day, I learned that being IT is not all about programming, sometimes it's all about repairing and installing so problem solving skill is necessary.
Accomplishments & Tasks
During my work immersion, I was able to engage in a variety of jobs that allowed me to improve both my hardware and software skills.
On the first day, we began by responding to a training handbook that served as a guide for future activities. I learnt about various sorts of computers, wires, and connections, which helped me comprehend the fundamental components of IT systems.
One of the first important projects I was assigned was to fix a faulty PC that had been out of service for several months. The PC lacked a power button and was covered in rust. I used my jump-starting approach to switch on the PC without using the power button, gaining significant experience for starting malfunctioning machines.
In the coming days, we were assigned defective printers to troubleshoot and fix. I received hands-on experience diagnosing problems such as ink and paper jams and successfully repaired a few printers. This gave me a better grasp of the hardware components found inside printers.
Throughout the immersion, we were tasked with repairing malfunctioning computers and printers, with an emphasis on knowing their internal and external components. While we were unable to repair all of the devices, I was able to repair a few printers and learn about various printer types and their components.
One of the more difficult tasks was to work on a slow PC from the guard house. To increase the PC's performance, I reset it to factory settings. This experience taught me how to deal with both hardware and software issues in computers.
In addition, I had the opportunity to design a Router Cable (RJ45) for the office's CCTV room. I learned about the instruments needed to make cables and how they help the CCTV system run well.
On the last day of the immersion, we kept working on printer repairs. Even though we weren't able to restore them all, I was happy for the experience. I discovered that being an IT expert entails more than simply programming; it also includes troubleshooting, repairing, and issue solving in a variety of hardware and software duties.
Challenges & Solutions
During my OJT, I faced several problems that demanded problem-solving and adaptability. One issue was that we couldn't load ink into a printer since the ink bottle malfunctioned. To overcome this, we found a method of manually transferring the ink, allowing the printer to function.
Another issue arose when we were late returning to the office owing to a fire near the e-trike station, which delayed our journey. We waited for the e-trike to arrive and informed our supervisor, who understood the issue.
Despite these setbacks, I learnt how to remain calm under pressure, think outside the box, and communicate effectively to solve problems.
Skills Acquired
Technical Skills:
Hardware Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and repairing computers, printers, and other IT equipment.
PC Repair: Learning how to jump-start and fix PCs with hardware and software issues.
Printer Repair: Handling ink jams, paper jams, and other mechanical problems in printers.
Cable Making (RJ45): Creating and assembling router cables for the CCTV room.
System Reset and Optimization: Performing factory resets and improving the performance of slow PCs.
Basic Networking: Understanding the role of cables and connections in network setup, especially for CCTV systems.
Soft Skills:
Problem-Solving: Applying creative solutions to challenges like the malfunctioning ink bottle and slow PCs.
Adaptability: Learning to work with a variety of equipment and adjusting to unforeseen issues in the workplace
Time Management: Managing tasks efficiently, even when unexpected delays like the fire incident occurred.
Communication: Effectively communicating issues and delays with supervisors and team members.
Teamwork: Collaborating with colleagues and supervisors to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Patience and Attention to Detail: Developing a careful approach when diagnosing and fixing hardware problems.