Evaluation of building trade programs for sustainable employability in Nigeria

Ibukun Francis Adeagbo; Ibiwumi Abiodun Alade; Olusiji Olaseni Lemo

doi:10.17509/curricula.v5i2.427

Authors

Ibukun Francis Adeagbo Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo
Ibiwumi Abiodun Alade University of Eswatini
Olusiji Olaseni Lemo Tai Solarin University of Education

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17509/curricula.v5i2.427

Keywords:

building trade programs, evaluation, technical colleges, trainees’ sustainability

Abstract

Building-related programs in technical higher education are expected to equip students with employable skills; however, many graduates have yet to demonstrate adequate technical competence. This article aims to evaluate building-related programs in technical higher education to enhance graduates’ employability, identify existing challenges, and propose solutions to prevent unemployment while sustaining skill-based programs. A survey research design was adopted, involving 1,390 participants. Data were collected using a validated and reliable instrument titled Building Trade Objectives, Content and Sustainability Questionnaire (BTOCSQ). Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Results indicated that program objectives were moderately adequate, sustainability practices were strong, and curriculum content was only slightly adequate. The study concluded that regular updates to program objectives and content are essential to keeping pace with technological advances. Hence, curriculum developers should prioritize periodic reviews of building trade programs to enhance relevance, improve graduate employability, and sustain skills development initiatives.

Abstrak

Program keahlian bangunan di perguruan tinggi teknik diharapkan membekali mahasiswa dengan keterampilan kerja, namun banyak lulusan belum menunjukkan kemampuan teknis yang memadai. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi program keahlian bangunan di perguruan tinggi teknik guna meningkatkan daya saing lulusan, mengidentifikasi masalah yang ada, serta mengusulkan solusi untuk mencegah pengangguran dan mempertahankan program berbasis keterampilan. Desain penelitian survei digunakan dengan melibatkan 1.390 responden. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan instrumen yang valid dan reliabel, yaitu Building Trade Objectives, Content and Sustainability Questionnaire (BTOCSQ). Statistik deskriptif digunakan untuk menganalisis data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tujuan program tergolong cukup memadai dan praktik keberlanjutan tergolong kuat, sedangkan isi kurikulum hanya tergolong cukup memadai. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa pembaruan rutin terhadap tujuan dan isi program sangat penting untuk mengikuti perkembangan teknologi. Oleh karena itu, pengembang kurikulum perlu memprioritaskan peninjauan berkala program keahlian bangunan guna meningkatkan relevansi, daya kerja lulusan, dan keberlanjutan pengembangan keterampilan.

Kata Kunci: evaluasi; keberlanjutan peserta pelatihan; perguruan tinggi teknik; program keahlian bangunan

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