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Self-Validation of N-Power Build Trainees' Skills Acquisition: A Mechanism for Revitalizing Apprenticeship Training System in Nigeria
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Abstract It appears that the goal of the N-Power Build training program which sought to revitalizethe apprenticeship trainingsystem in Nigeria cannot be fully achieved without a feedback mechanism onthe level of skills acquired by thetrainees.This study, therefore, was set to self-validate the... view more
It appears that the goal of the N-Power Build training program which sought to revitalizethe apprenticeship trainingsystem in Nigeria cannot be fully achieved without a feedback mechanism onthe level of skills acquired by thetrainees.This study, therefore, was set to self-validate the skills acquired by N-Power Build trainees.Five research questions guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The area of the study was Taraba stateand the population of the study is 501 N-Power build trainees.There was no sampling. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire developed by the researchers. The instrument was validated by three experts in the fields of Technology & Vocational Education. The instrument was trial-tested on 10 N-PowerBuild beneficiaries in Adamawa state. Cronbach’salpha was used to analyze the datato establish the reliability of the instrument, and a reliability coefficient of 0.83 was obtained. Three hundred and forty-two copies of the instrument were administered to the respondents;however, only 318 were properly filled and returned representinga 93% rate of return. Mean was used to analyze the data to answer the research questions.Findings from the study indicated that the N-Power Build trainees acquired moderate skills in Automobile crafts, Electrical Installation and Maintenance Crafts, and Masonry and Tiling Crafts; however, they acquired a little bit skills in the Carpentry and Joinery Crafts, and Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Crafts. Based on the findings, some recommendations were made.... view less
Classification
Vocational Training, Adult Education
Free Keywords
N-power Build; Training; Skilled; Apprenticeship; Revitalizing
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 88-97
Journal
Puissant, 1 (2020)
ISSN
2719-0153
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed