AN APPRAISAL OF TRAINING REQUIREMENT OF CRAFTSMEN IN THE NIGERIAN BUILDING INDUSTRY
AN APPRAISAL OF TRAINING REQUIREMENT OF CRAFTSMEN IN THE NIGERIAN BUILDING INDUSTRY
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2017-12
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DAHIRU, D. ABDULAZEEZ, A.D. ABUBAKAR, M.
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Abstract
Construction craftsmen are trained and skilled operatives who work manually with great
proficiency in various stages of the construction work. Successful development and delivery of
projects, largely depends on the participation of competent craftsmen. However, one of the
problems affecting the construction industry in Nigeria is the quality and quantity of craftsmen;
which is attributed to, among other things, high level of neglect accorded to their training. This
study evaluates the training requirement of craftsmen in Nigeria. Field survey was undertaken
using structured questionnaire as the instrument of the study. A total of sixty questionnaires were
self-administered out of which 40 were returned and used for the research. Result showed that lack
of support and encouragement from the construction industry with the mean 4.80 was ranked Is'as
a major hindrance to training. Similarly, "vestibule Schools" and "sink- or- swim with mean of 4.20
and 1.55 were ranked highest and lowest, respectively, out of the 23 types of training identified, by
the research, which can be applicable to the training of artisan and craftsmen. The study concludes
that the training of Artisans and craftsmen in the Nigerian building industry is informal and
learning activities take place outside official institutions. The study recommends increase in
support from both Government and the construction industry in financing technical and vocational
institutions. Similarly, Government should, from time to time identify major areas where the
industry is lacking and come up with policy and programmes to remedy the problem. Regulatory
body should also be put in place to monitor and recognize the activities of these construction
craftsmen.
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Department of Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria