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Title: Academic training evaluation of building technology programme
Authors: Obaju, Biodun 
Fagbenle, Olaposibo 
Amusan, Lekan 
Olaniran, Temitope 
Keywords: Building technology;Competencies;Construction management;Construction technology;Construction industry;Training evaluation.
Issue Date: 1-Aug-2022
Publisher: Department of Construction Economics and Management, University of Cape Town
Source: Obaju, B. et al. 2022. Academic training evaluation of building technology programme. Proceedings of the Construction Business and Project Management (CBCM) Conference Cape Town, South Africa, 22 – 24 June, 2022. Presented at: Construction Business and Project Management Conference: 233-244 (12).
Journal: Construction Business and Project Management Conference 
Abstract: 
Training evaluation is one method through which tertiary institutions examine the
effectiveness of the training they deliver in order to establish their students' readiness
for the workplace. However, several higher institutions' evaluation methods have been
confined to assessment in tests and exams without considering the knowledge and
competencies acquired by students via training in fulfilling workplace expectations.
Hence, the study assessed the training received by Building technology graduates in
construction management and construction technology courses. The study adopted the
Kirkpatrick model's first two stages of training evaluation (Reaction and Learning
levels) with a questionnaire distributed to purposively selected Building technology
graduates from two polytechnics in Southwestern Nigeria using a snowball sampling
technique. Data obtained were analysed using descriptive statistical tools. The study's
findings show that respondents were satisfied with the training acquired and possess the
basic competency from the training. However, the graduates lack sufficient knowledge
of laws and regulations governing construction work, the use of computer programme
for planning and scheduling projects and the ability to use tools and equipment for
construction work. The study findings imply that building graduates would be unable to
work adequately in the construction industry without additional training, putting
enormous strain on construction firms to re-training them to meet their expectations.
Tertiary institutions need to revamp their training strategies and methods for students to
improve their competency to strive in the construction industry.
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/10321/4664
ISBN: 978-0-6397-1263-5
Appears in Collections:Research Publications (Engineering and Built Environment)

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