Appraisal of Workshop Practice on Training of Master Craftsmen in Construction Industry

Academic Paper from the year 2019 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Physical Geography, Geomorphology, Environmental Studies, grade: A, Lagos State University (ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES - LAGOS STATE POLYTECHNIC), course: BUILDING TECHNOLOGY, language: English, abstract: The objectives of the study included identifying the level of contact hours for practical in the construction trades and the technical colleges, factors militating against the practical training and effectiveness of the practical training in the content of the construction trades. 130 Questionnaires were administered (20) professionals in the construction industry with technical competency while 100 questionnaires were administered to master craftsmen as follows, General foreman (15), Carpenter (20), Mason (15), Steel bender (10), Electrician (10), Plumber (10), Painter (10), Cabinet Maker (10), Tiler (10). The study reveals that lack of adequate supply of training materials (consumables) had effect on skilled craftsmen needed in the construction industry lack of adequate tools/modern equipment were also identified students industrial training experience should be given priority. Major factor militating against practical training is lack of audio visual laboratory in our technical colleges, lack of provision of basic personnel protective equipment, understanding working drawing and blue prints, cross fertilization of trades among construction craftsmen should be accord due diligent. Effective training of practical¿s in the technical colleges, there should be college/construction collaboration during studentship, site on job training, and practical demonstration in the technical college, internet facilities/constant supply of electricity should be available in the technical college