Availability and Utilization of Electrical Installation Facilities Trade in N-Power Build Basic Pre-Apprenticeship Programme in Gombe State

Abstract

The study investigated the availability and utilization of Electrical Electronics
instructional facilities in N-Build programme in Gombe State. Two purposes of study
were examined, two research questions were answered and two Null hypotheses were
tested. The population of the study was 72, made up of six facilitators, 22 lecturers,
Three workshop attendants and 41 students. Data was collected from respondents by
means of structured questionnaire. It was validated by five experts. Analysis of the
results was carried out on the valid copies of the instrument. Mean and standard
deviation were used to answer the research questions. The analysis of variance was
used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. Findings of the study showed
that equipment, tools and measuring instruments were moderately available. They
included conduit bending machine, battery charger, direct-on-line starter, Allen keys,
A.C. meters, rheostat, installation varnish and capacitors. Consumable materials
were moderately available. They included ceiling roses, cables wiring nails and
resistors. Students’ level of utilization of equipment, tools, measuring instrument and
consumable materials during practical lessons was of moderate performance. A
significant difference did not exist, at the chosen probability level in the mean
responses of Facilitators, lecturers and workshop attendants on the extent to which
facilities for the Electrical Installation trade were available at a 0.05 level of
significance. There was significant difference in the mean responses of Facilitators,
Lecturers and students on the level of utilization of the Electrical Installation facilities
at a 0.05 level of significance. The study suggested among others, an improvement in
facilities supply and an increase in students’ practical activities for enhanced
performance