RAYA UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE Of ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

TITLE: INTERNSHIP REPORT

COMPANY NAME: HENOK TESFAY ADWA GARAGE
PREPARED BY: HAMZA MUSTOFA
ID NO. 02853/11
ADVISOR NAME: MR. BEREKAT

MAY 2024

MAICHEW, TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA

Declaration
As a fourth-year automotive engineering student, I completed my internship at HENOK
TESFAY Adwa garage for nearly two months under the supervision of Mr. BEREKET and
company supervisor mechanic HENOK. I affirm that my work is authentic and adheres to the
internship report writing guidelines set by the university's industry linkage and technology
transfer director. In my capacity as a student advisor, I confirm that the internship report
submitted by the student is original and follows the guidelines provided by the institute's office.
This work has not been previously submitted to any other university for examination.

NAME: SIGNITURE

HAMZA MUTOFA __________________________

DVISOR NAME: Mr. BEREKET G ______________

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 Acknowledgement

I praise to almighty God for his support in every of my live and granting me power, courage,
wisdom to finish my study.
First, of all. I would like to thank for Raya University for giving me the chance to take this
internship program
Secondly, I would like to thank for my ADVISOR [Link] G. Who give messenger advice and
guidance during the internship program in order to complete the report. Then, i would like to
thank for my Company supervisor mechanic HENOK for his continuous support during
internship program and i would like to thank for technical in the Company.

Finally, I would like to express my respect and appreciation for the management and workers of
the Company that helped me directed and indirectly during the internship program to finish my
report.

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Executive summary
HENOK TESFAY Adwa garage stands out as a top-tier, efficient, and competitive automotive
service provider. The report covers a span of two months, with the initial eight days focusing on
tasks such as body maintenance and repair, vehicle body painting, engine and powertrain
maintenance and repair, brake servicing, and battery charging in the electric workshop.
Additionally, it provides insights into the Company's background, organizational structure, and
overall workflow. Internships play a crucial role in enhancing practical skills, theoretical
knowledge, interpersonal communication abilities, and entrepreneurial acumen.

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Table of Contents
Acknowledgement................................................................................................................................................II
LIST OF FIGURE................................................................................................................................................V
Chapter one...........................................................................................................................................................1
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 History and Back Ground of the Company.....................................................................................................1
1.2 Main Services in the Company.......................................................................................................................3
1.3 Main customers of the Company....................................................................................................................3
1.4 Work flow and Overall Organization of the Company.......................................................................4
1.4.1 Work flow.................................................................................................................................................4
1.4.2 Overall Organization................................................................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER TWO..................................................................................................................................................6
OVERALL INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE..........................................................................................................6
2.1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Section where I have been working in.........................................................................................................6
2.2.1 The Work Flow of the Section.....................................................................................................................6
2.2.2 The Work Task I Have Been Executing......................................................................................................6
2.2.3 ENGINE......................................................................................................................................................7
2.2.4 Battery....................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.5 Brake..........................................................................................................................................................18
2.2.6 Clutch system............................................................................................................................................ 23
2.2.3 Company Tools..........................................................................................................................................25
2.3 Procedures and methods followed during the internship........................................................................28
2.4 Major challenge..........................................................................................................................................28
2.5 Measures I have taken to overcome those challenges..............................................................................29
CHAPTER THREE............................................................................................................................................30
THE OVERALL BENEFITS I GAINED FROM INTERNSHIP......................................................................30
3.1Introduction................................................................................................................................................... 30
3.2 Practical Skill..............................................................................................................................................30
3.3 Theoretical Knowledge...............................................................................................................................30
3.4 Inter Personal Communication Skill............................................................................................................31
3.5 Team Playing Skill......................................................................................................................................31
3.6 Leadership Skill..........................................................................................................................................32

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3.7 Work Ethics................................................................................................................................................ 32
3.8 Entrepreneurship Skill...............................................................................................................................33
CHAPTER FOUR..............................................................................................................................................34
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMONDATION............................................................................................................34
4.1. CONCLUSIONS........................................................................................................................................34
4.2. RECOMMENDATION.............................................................................................................................35
APPENDIX........................................................................................................................................................ 37

LIST OF FIGURE
Figure 1 Back Ground of the garage....................................................................................................................1

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Figure 2Engine..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 3 Cylinder head.........................................................................................................................................8
Figure 4 Engine block.........................................................................................................................................9
Figure 5 Oil strainer and oil sump....................................................................................................................9
Figure 6 Battery..................................................................................................................................................16
Figure 7 Battery charging...................................................................................................................................16
Figure 8 Green and Black and white..................................................................................................................17
Figure 9 Brake....................................................................................................................................................18
Figure 10 Hydraulic brake..................................................................................................................................19
Figure 11 Brake drum.........................................................................................................................................19
Figure 12 Disc brake...........................................................................................................................................20
Figure 13 Brake shoes........................................................................................................................................21
Figure 14 Master cylinder...................................................................................................................................21
Figure 15 Wheel cylinder...................................................................................................................................22
Figure 16 Clutch.................................................................................................................................................23
Figure 17 Flywheel.............................................................................................................................................24
Figure 18 Clutch disc..........................................................................................................................................24
Figure 19 Pressure plate......................................................................................................................................24
Figure 20 Vernier caliper....................................................................................................................................26
Figure 21 Feeler gauge.......................................................................................................................................26
Figure 22 Micrometer.........................................................................................................................................27
Figure 23 : wrench..............................................................................................................................................27
Figure 24 floor jack............................................................................................................................................28

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Chapter one

Introduction

1.1 History and Back Ground of the Company

HENOK TESFAY ADWA Garage was founded in the year 2001 E.C. Situated in the city of
ADWA, which is located in the Tigray region, the Company is known for its cleanliness and
appealing aesthetics. To provide a comprehensive overview of the Company, I have summarized
the key details in the table below.

Figure 1 Back Ground of the garage

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Appearance Quantity
Number of employees 15

Store for engine spare parts 1

Storage room for new spare parts 1

Main office 1

Fire extinguishers 3

Cranes for big and small vehicle 2

Wheel balance 1

Welding machine using oxygen and electric 5

Injection pump test 1

Body fixing room 1

Painting room 1

Electricity tester 2

Area of the Company 750meter cube

Body fixing holes 2

Mechanical holes 5

Electrical work shop 1

Engine fixing and attaching workshop 1

Store for different tools 1

Hardware and software manual alot

Press machine 1

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Employee's changing room 1

Lathe machine 1

Table1: Appearance of the company

1.2 Main Services in the Company

In the Company the following services are performed.

 mechanical service

 battery and electrical service

 Body repair

 Painting

1.3 Main customers of the Company

HENOK TESFAY ADWA garage has been working with many governmental and non-
governmental companies for past years.

1. Africa insurance

2. Awash insurance

3. St. Mary hospital Axum

4. Commercial bank of Ethiopia

5. Wukro klteablailo

6. Wukro agricultural colleage

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1.4Work flow and Overall Organization of the Company
1.4.1 Work flow
Workflow is the process how the Company is performed its work. I can see the workflow of the
Company in two types.

Governmental or Non-governmental workflow

There is an agreement between them .Their agreement is performed within six
months .Regularly in six months they pay birr based on the agreement .There are four
agreements .Those are the following.

 A service: this is for service of oil and oil filter in 5000 km distance.

 B service: this is for service of oil, oil filter and fuel filter in 10000 km distance.

 C service: this is for service of oil, oil filter, fuel filter, and check for disc and drum
brakes, suspension in 15000 km distance.

 D service: this is for service of oil, oil filter, fuel filter and maintenance of disk and drum
brakes, suspension in 20000 km distance.

Personal vehicles work flow

This workflow is varying from the above. The owner directly goes to general service manager
and he check the problem of the vehicle and command for owner to buy material. After
servicing the owner pays birr in finance office. Finally the owner takes his/her vehicle.

Owner

General Service manager

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 Technician

Finance

Owner

1.4.2 Overall Organization

The general service manager oversees and administers all operations of the garage company,
being appointed by and answerable to the company owners. There are a total of 23 employees
involved in various activities of the company, with 21 being male and 2 being female. All
employees have completed technical school education and possess adequate basic knowledge to
fulfill their job responsibilities.

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CHAPTER TWO

OVERALL INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

2.1. Introduction
. Upon completion of my third academic year, I was fortunate enough to be offered an internship
opportunity through the university's industrial linkage program. Both my department head,
Tadesse Teklie, and the university's industrial linkage office provided us with an orientation
session to inform us about our assigned hoisting companies. I selected my preferred hoisting
company during this session, and subsequently received an agreement paper from the university's
industrial linkage office. I then submitted the agreement paper to the company's mechanic,
HENOK. I made sure to choose the hoisting company carefully, as I understand the importance
of this internship in enhancing my knowledge and gaining practical experience.

2.2 Section where I have been working in

I have been involved in all workshops within the company, focusing primarily on the engine,
brake, battery, electrical system, and tool shop. The company operates four main workshops
where I have gained extensive experience and knowledge in these specific areas.

2.2.1 The Work Flow of the Section

The sub-hosting company's workflow was meticulously organized, spanning from the highest
level to the lowest level of the company's workforce. Leading the hierarchy is the general service
manager, who oversees the operations. Below the general service manage
 technicians

 finance

The workflow is efficient, with a team of skilled professionals collaborating in their respective
fields within the company. Additionally, there are on-site mechanics available.

2.2.2 The Work Task I Have Been Executing

I was involved in each work tasks where I have been executing which includes;

 to inspect electrical parts

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  assisting in the removal of an engine from vehicle for the technician

 help during the maintenance of vehicle

 Assists the technicians in assembly & disassembled of an engine.

 Cleaning of an engine block, valve lifters, cylinder heads & blocks

 Put my significant role in the arrangement of mechanics valve lifters during the
assembly process.

2.2.3 ENGINE
Engine is the brain of the car which provides power to the car's wheel. In present day
automotive engines are internal combustion that means the energy is created with in the
engine. Engine converts chemical energy into heat energy.

Figure 2Engine
Components of Engine
The engine contains the following components.

 Cylinder head

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Figure 3 Cylinder head
 Camshaft

 Valve seat

 Valve

 Washer

 Valve spring

 Valve guide

 Valve keeper

 Valve returner

 engine block

 Piston

 Connecting rod

 Crankshaft

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 Figure 4 Engine block

 Crankcase is the bottom part of the engine.

It contains engine oil which is used to for different purposes.

Has a component like;

 Oil sump

 Oil pump

 Oil strainer

Figure 5 Oil strainer and oil sump

Engine Removal from the Car

Before removing the engine, clean the area which is prepares to do work. There are
common procedures to remove engine from a car.

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 Disconnect the negative and positive terminals respectively.

 Drain the engine oil.

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  Remove intake system

 Remove Exhaust system

 Remove Cooling system

 Remove Starting system

 Remove Charging system

 Loosen the engine support.

 Remove the engine from clutch assembly using engine hoist or crane.

Engine Disassembly
After removing the engine from the vehicle, put the engine to the work place using
crane. Inspect the engine parts carefully one by one. Procedures to disassembly the
engine components;

1. Remove the flywheel.

2. Remove the timing belt and cover.

3. Remove the cylinder head cover

4. Remove the cylinder head

5. Remove the valve parts from cylinder head

Valve washer

Valve seal

Intake and exhaust valve

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 Valve spring

Valve returner

Valve keeper

6. Remove water jacket

7. Remove water pump

8. Remove oil sump

9. Remove gasket and oil strainer

10. Remove rod caps and bearings

11. Remove connecting rod with piston

12. Remove main caps and bearings

13. Remove crankshaft

14. Remove cylinder block

Assembling of Engine
After maintenance or replace is taken the next process is assembling. Assemble the engine
carefully. Install the engine parts using the following common procedures.

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1. Put the engine block in a suitable and clean place.

2. Insert the crankshaft.

3. Bolted the main bearings and main caps

4. Insert connected rod with its piston

5. Bolted the rod bearings and rod caps

6. Bolted the oil strainer

7. Insert gasket

8. Bolted the oil sump

9. Insert gasket

10. Water pump

11. Water jacket

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 12. Fly wheel

13. gasket

14. Cylinder head

15. Camshaft assembly

16. Cylinder head cover

17. Camshaft pulley

18. Crankshaft pulley

19. Tensioner

20. Alternator

21. Belt

22. Belt cover

23. Intake manifold gasket

24. Intake manifold

25. Exhaust manifold gasket

26. Exhaust manifold

Engine Troubleshooting
problems cause Solution

Lack of power  poor compression

 piston rings broken replace piston rings

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  rings or cylinders overhaul engine
worn

 lack of fuel

 clogged fuel pipe

clean fuel pipe
 dirty fuel tank
clean fuel tank
 faulty fuel pump
check fuel pump
 fuel filter clogged
clean or replace

Difficult starting  improper oil change to proper

viscosity
 discharged or
defective battery change or replace
battery
 loose connections
clean and tighten
 defective injection
connections
system
adjust injection,
 bunt valves
check injection
 pistons, piston rings
repair or replace
or cylinder badly
valves
worn
overhaul engine

Engine noisy  crank shaft bearings replace bearing and

or journals burn regrind crank shaft
or replace
 connecting rod
bearing worn replace bearing and
regrind crank shaft

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 or replace

 connecting rod bent straighten or

replace rod

check and replace

 piston, piston ring
parts as necessary
and pin damaged

Table 2: problems of engine

2.2.4 Battery
 Battery is the primary source of all electrical system.

 Battery is a device which converts chemical energy into electrical energy.

Figure 6 Battery

The battery has a purpose of;

 Supplying current for consumers while the engine is in stationary.

 Supplying more current to starter motor in order to start the engine .

Therefore, if the engine fails to start, first see the battery.

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Battery Charging

Figure 7 Battery charging

Battery can be charging either on the vehicle or removed from the vehicle. When charging is
taken, proper connection must be fulfilled because incorrect connections destroy rectifier
diodes and voltage regulator. Using hydrometer (which has three colour), we can know the
condition of the battery. Therefore, check the indicator once every three months. Different
colors represent different battery status.

Figure 8 Green and Black and white

 Green color indicates normal status with adequate power which is enough to start the
vehicle

 Black color indicates deficit in power that needs to be recharged.

 White color in some vehicle red color indicates lack of electrolyte or failure, then the
battery should be replaced.

Battery can be charging in;

 series or

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  Parallel

Battery Trouble Shooting

Symptoms Cause Solution

Battery in low state of charge, Broken or loose connection in Tighten loose connections or
shown by lack of power when alternator circuit. broken lead.
starting.

Starter motor does not operate Weak battery Recharge battery

and does not turn the engine.

Table 3: Battery Trouble Shooting

2.2.5 Brake
Brake is the opposite of motion.

In the company l see hydraulic brake system which is type of brake system.

Brake system is used to slow/stop the motion of the car. The friction of the tires against the
road is what slows down or stops a car. The brake system slows or stops the rotation of the car.

The brake system converts the motion of the car in to heat by slowing and stopping the car's
wheel. This is done by causing friction at the wheels. In spite of there are three types of brake
system, l see the hydraulic brake system.

Figure 9 Brake

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Hydraulic Brake system
 Hydraulic is the use of a liquid under pressure to transfer force or motion.

 It can also use to increase an applied force.

Figure 10 Hydraulic brake

Principle of Hydraulic Brake System

Hydraulic brake work on the principle of Pascal's law which states that

"Pressure at a point in a fluid is equally disturbed in all directions in space””. According to this
law when pressure is applied on a fluid, it travels equally in all direction. So that uniform
braking action is applied in all rotating wheels.

Components of Brake
Brake system has different component. Let mention some of them.

 Brake drum

 Is specially made up of cast iron.

 It is position very close to brake shoe without touching.

 It rotates with wheel and axle.

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Figure 11 Brake drum
 Disc brake

 is bolted to the wheel hub and stationary caliper unit which straddles the disc

Main components break pad, caliper, rotor.

Figure 12 Disc brake

 Brake fluid

 Brake fluids are used to transfer force in to pressure.

 Brake fluids are liquids that are used to transfer force into pressure. This works because
liquids are incompressible.

 Brake fluids are not petroleum based because oils damage rubber seals and hoses in the
brake system.

 Brake shoes

 Are made up of two pieces of sheet metal steel.

 Are mostly serviced parts of brake system.

 They make contact with brake drum.

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Figure 13 Brake shoes
 master cylinder

 The master cylinder transmits the pressure on the brake pedal to each of the four wheel
brakes to stop the car.

 lt converts the force exerted on the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure.

 The pressure created in the master cylinder, displaces fluid through the various brake
circuit.

Figure 14 Master cylinder

 Wheel cylinder

 Is a component in a drum brake.

 It is usually placed at the top of the brake shoes and located in each wheel .

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Figure 15 Wheel cylinder

Brake Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting is a problem that disables the brake system. The table below shows
problem that can be create in brake system.

problem problem cause Action to be taken

insufficient performance  leak in hydraulic trace and rectify

system

 Brake pads or lining

replace pads or brake shoe
excessively worn

 water or oil on
linings clean or replace linings

pedal contacts floor  pads or linings worn replace as necessary

 no brake fluid refill and bleed system

pedal feels spongy  air in system bleed system

 insufficient fluid in top-up fluid system

reservoir

pedal can be depressed  check valve in master check and repair

without action cylinder faulty

 valve seat dirty

clean valve seat, fit new

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 valve

Brake over heat  compensation port in clean master brake cylinder

master cylinder
blocked
fit new springs
 Return spring weak

 Rubber parts swollen

due to use of Drain fluid, remove all
unsuitable brake rubber parts and flush
fluid system. replace all parts in
brake master cylinder

Table 4: Troubleshooting of brake system

2.2.6 Clutch system

The clutch is located between the transmission and engine, which provides a mechanical
coupling between the engine's flywheel and the transmission's input shaft. The driver operates
the clutch through the bell housing between the engine and the transmission.

Figure 16 Clutch

Clutch components and their functions

 Flywheel:-provides a friction surface to the clutch.

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Figure 17 Flywheel
 Clutch disc:-grooves are cut into the friction material to aid cooling and release of the
clutch disc.

Figure 18 Clutch disc

 Pressure plate assembly:-This part of clutch makes contact with release bearing. In spite
of there are two types of pressure plates in the company I see the diaphragm type
pressure plate.

Figure 19 Pressure plate

 Slave Cylinders: - is found an same cars and light trucks. These units are actually a
combination of the slave cylinder and the clutch release bearing.

Operation of Clutch
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 1. When the driver depresses the clutch pedal, the clutch master cylinder actuates the
servo cylinder, which pushes the fork and the fork put force to release bearing in order
to disengage the engine from transmission that is power is stop to transmit from engine
to transmission.

2. When the driver releases the clutch pedal, the clutch master cylinder is not actuate then
the release bearing returns to its original position which allows to transmit power from
engine to transmission.

Clutch Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting is a problem that disables the clutch system. The table below shows
problem that can be create in clutch system.

problems cause action

clutch slips No clutch pedal free-play check and rectify

weak clutch pressure springs replace clutch assembly

Noises Loose driven plate hub Replace driven plate

Damaged or worn release Replace

bearing

Damaged or worn pilot

Replace
bearing

Table 5: Clutch Troubleshooting

2.2.3 Company Tools

Measuring tools: are tools which are used to measure inner diameter, outer diameter,
clearance, run-out, depth etc. Example used in the company;

 Vernier caliper: A vernier caliper is a measuring tool that can make inside, outside or depth
measurements .a vernier scale consists of a stationery scale and movable scale.

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Figure 20 Vernier caliper

 Feeler gauge

Is usually used to measure;

 valve clearance

 piston ring side clearance

 crankshaft end play

 gaps of spark plugs

Figure 21 Feeler gauge

 Micrometer- is used to measure outer dimension. Measuring by micrometer is more

accurate than measuring by caliper.

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Figure 22 Micrometer

Hand tools: most service procedures require the use of hand tools; therefore, technician
needs a wide assortment of hand tools. Each has a specific job and should be used in a specific
way. Examples of hand tools;

 Wrench-is a tool used for twisting bolt heads and nut. Nearly all bolts heads and nuts
have six sides, the jaw of a wrench fits around these side to turn the bolt and nut .

Figure 23 : wrench

 Jacks and Lifters

Jack is used to raise a vehicle off the ground to a high position. The most common jack is
hydraulic floor jack. Those jacks are controlled by moving the handle up and down.

 Floor Jack

Is a portable unit mounted on wheels. The lifting pad on the jack is placed under the chassis of
the vehicle and the jack handle is operated with a pumping action. This force fluid to a hydraulic
cylinder in the jack and the cylinder extends to force the jack lift pad up ward and to lift the

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vehicle. To release the hydraulic pressure and lower the vehicle, the handle must be release
slowly. When a vehicle rises by floor jack, it should be supported by safety stands.

Figure 24 floor jack

2.3 Procedures and methods followed during the internship

 Preparing plan for activities should have to perform during the internship
 Attending punctually each working days
 Prepare a short review of daily activities at the end of each working days
 Paying attention and asking about anything that is not clear
Listen carefully and take notes

2.4 Major challenge

 Safety
 There was no available safety shoe, gloves, glass/during welding/
 Lack of reference & manuals in the company
 Some tasks are done by experience, not according to the manual
 The guards don’t let us to enter the company
 Because of some machines without manuals have complicated structures they were
difficult for me to understand easily.
 The major challenge was meeting.
 Shortage in language because the technicians use ITALY language to call the vehicle
parts.

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2.5 Measures I have taken to overcome those challenges
In order to overcome the challenges

1. difficult to access transportation

2. I use public transportation to transport with payment from my pocket.

3. Lack of library access to read manual and some references about the operation machine
also lack of recorded data.

By asking the worker and with concerned persons .

4. Continuous familiarizes with technicians.

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CHAPTER THREE

THE OVERALL BENEFITS I GAINED FROM INTERNSHIP

3.1Introduction
This internship program is very essential program to me. Because this internship program
develops my theoretical skill in to practically skill and share different idea with my community.
It also gives me the way to decide my future job and company. The benefits that I gained from
the internship program are listed below.

3.2 Practical Skill

Practical skills are connected with real situation rather than idea and theories. The main aim of
the internship is developing practical skills, so the following points are mentioned in terms of
improving practical skill.

 It enables me to improve my practical skills in the maintenance and repair different

ToYoTA, TATA vehicles engines.

 It improves my knowledge about the working mechanism different parts of light vehicle
engines.

 It improve my knowledge of how can assemble and disassemble the engine parts ,
clutch parts, transmission parts, engine systems, suspension part, brake parts(disc brake
and drum brake ) etc. of light vehicles in order to maintenance/service, repaired or
replace parts.

3.3 Theoretical Knowledge

The internship program has a great role in terms of up grading my theoretical knowledge. It
helps me to gain more theoretical knowledge related to the real world. For example About
engine components like crank shaft, cam shaft, turbocharger ,about fans, gears, oil ring,
compression ring, connecting rod ,piston, cylinder head, cylinder block, valve etc. Engine
systems like stator motor, alternative, ignition pump, etc. The above listed & others where I

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learnt in different courses theoretically are basically broader of my theoretical knowledge in the
garage.

My internship period was also the time for me to know new theoretical things. I was
working my internship with well-experienced technicians and other workers. I get many new
theoretical things by talking and asking technicians and also the labors. On garage when I am
with technicians, I asked them question which is not clear for me and they give answer to me
briefly, it was my first theoretical resource. By doing these activities I was trying to improve my
theoretical knowledge.

3.4 Inter Personal Communication Skill

Communication skill was so important for me in my internship period. It helps me to
know new things from the company workers, from the company technicians and from daily
labors. I have to be good communicator to all, because most of them are more experienced at
that place than me, so by communicating them I can get many new theoretical as well as
practical things. Starting from the first day I went to site I decided that to communicate well as
much as I can. And I try to do that in my internship period.

As we know, to have such place the behavior of good interpersonal communication has great
value because one person may judge you from your speaking whether you are talented or not.
So the two month and twenty days I past in Tesfay Gebremedhin Tigray garage (wedi Massa)
were good enough for improving my interpersonal communication skill with different workers
of the company because nothing is to be hide there. Since most things are done openly. This
phenomenon makes us to communicate freely with the workers.

3.5 Team Playing Skill

During my internship, I had the opportunity to enhance my team playing skills. Although I
primarily worked with my campus friends, our team was exceptional. We operated as a cohesive
unit, accomplishing more collectively than we could have individually. Engaging in practical
teamwork proved to be beneficial as it allowed us to share numerous innovative ideas. As

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previously mentioned, teamwork is more effective than working alone. Working with my friends
during the internship provided various advantages, such as sharing documents, handouts,
softcopies, and other useful resources. The core aspect of this internship was centered around
teamwork, where we exchanged diverse ideas, theoretical knowledge, and practical skills with
fellow students from different universities and my classmates interning at the garage. Through
these collaborative efforts, I gained valuable knowledge on problem identification and resolution
by engaging in discussions and understanding together as a team.

3.6 Leadership Skill

Leadership involves influencing others to work towards specific goals. It is a key function of
management, alongside planning, organizing, and controlling activities. Within a project, there
are leaders at various levels, from top management to lower positions. While I have not been
directly involved in making decisions as a leader, I have closely observed and understood the
management and leadership processes within the company. Through these experiences, I have
developed and enhanced several skills: Making quick decisions ,Making decisions rationally,
avoiding emotional reactions,Planning and organizing work schedules to prevent
congestion ,Evaluating daily tasks promptly ,Monitoring project activities closely , Instilling a
sense of responsibility in all team members , Establishing a clear direction as a team leader ,
Aligning team members towards common goal ,Motivating and inspiring team
members ,Focusing on team and organizational objectives , Communicating effectively with
team members , Acting with honesty and integrity and Being punctual and reliable.

3.7 Work Ethics

Work ethics are crucial for any employee. During my internship, I cannot confidently speak
about my work ethics as it is a reflection of my personality. However, I believe that I always
strive to do what is expected of me. I consider my work ethics to be good because I am punctual,
complete tasks diligently, communicate effectively with colleagues, and more. These are the
reasons why I consider my work ethics to be strong. For a more accurate assessment of my work
ethics, you can refer to my evaluation paper which highlights values such as punctuality,
responsibility in data analysis, truthfulness in professional reports, and respect towards others.

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3.8 Entrepreneurship Skill
Throughout the internship semester, I have honed my entrepreneurial skills by breaking free
from the constraints of standardized pay for standardized work. I have actively avoided anything
that hinders my ability to innovate and create new value. By steering clear of routine and
unchallenging tasks, I have fueled my high need for achievement and set my sights on personal
and professional growth. As an engineer, I uphold a strong work ethic, valuing punctuality and
respecting others in all my professional endeavors. I am dedicated to working tirelessly, day and
night, to not only enrich myself but also contribute to the prosperity of my country. My ultimate
goal is to establish my own business in the field of civil engineering and beyond, implementing
effective and modern methodologies to drive success.

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CHAPTER FOUR

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMONDATION

4.1. CONCLUSIONS
The main goal of this internship initiative is to provide technology students with hands-on
experience in a practical setting to apply and enhance their theoretical knowledge. Moreover, it
aims to expose participants to real-world engineering tasks and environments. During my
internship, I had the opportunity to put into practice the theoretical concepts I had learned on
campus. Additionally, I learned valuable skills such as time management, discipline, effective
communication, entrepreneurship, and teamwork. One of the most captivating aspects of my
internship experience was the conducive working environment. The scale of the projects, the
abundance of machinery and equipment in the company, the presence of experienced engineers,
and other factors contributed to my confidence, experience, and expertise. Some of the
advantages I gained from the internship program include:
 Practical skills

 Upgrading of theoretical knowledge and able to use it for practical work.

 Developing of communication skill.

 Developing skill of team work.

 Improving personal ethics and knowing work ethics.

 Being able to do different tasks.

Generally, this internship program helps me to understand the real engineering works
and practical world environments that used for my future working world.

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4.2. RECOMMENDATION
Throughout my four-month internship, I have observed both favorable and unfavorable
aspects of the hosting company. In this section of my report, I aim to propose some
recommendations for both the hosting company and my university.

For My University

 The university should check upon the intern student at least twice in a month.

 The university should give enough money to its internship program students for their
basic needs like food, transporting and others by considering time.

 I would like to recommend that all engineering department should get enough
time to study. There is no rest in all days of the week. If there is no enough time
to study and rest, there is no successful at all.

For My Hosting company

 They should prepare specific task for intern student

 They should provide transportation for intern student

 Today’s intern students are the engineer for the future. The company will
goanna employ those students as an engineer after graduation. Therefore, for
intern students all the company employers shall give respect and encourage.
Since the students are working in the company, they will have some contribution
in different aspects for the company. Thinking of this, the company shall earn the
student and give various benefits at least giving few birr per month.

 It is recommended that the company should to give service on

heavy duty
 The company should be redesign for more wheel size in order to accommodate bigger
tires.
 It is recommended that to press greater than values of this design should be studied,
and based on that, all the parts values can be determined.

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 It is recommended that to import some machines in order to minimalize employer
effort and
 The work place is narrow so, the company should use wide house in order to service
many vehicles

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REFFERENCE

1) WORKSHOP MANUAL FOR THE RENAULT R16 RANGE COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY
PETER [Link]

2) AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY A SYSTEM APPROAC FIFTH EDITION JACK ERJAVEC

3) AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES DIAGNOSIS REPAIRE AND EBUILDING SIXTH EDITION

TIMGILLES

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA

APPENDIX
1) Company manual

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2) Day to day activities

3) Observation from the company

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