Department of Technology Education: Recent submissions
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EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF WORKSHOP FACILITIES FOR SKILLS ACQUISITION IN PUBLIC TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)One of the objectives of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is to impart adequate and appropriate skills in their trainees, consistent with the emerging technologies at all levels of the economy. ... -
CHALLENGES CONTRIBUTING TO FAILURE TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF BUILDING PROJECTS IN PUBLIC LEARNING INSTITUTIONS IN BARINGO COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Up to 30 percent of construction works in Kenya’s public learning institutions end up, either not completed or not successfully completed. The general objective was to assess how some management processes contributed to ... -
INFLUENCE OF TVET INSTITUTIONS’ CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMS IN ENHANCING INDUSTRIAL READINESS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR ENERGY SECTOR IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)The challenges facing Kenya in adequately preparing its workforce for opportunities in renewable energy are significant. Skill gaps persist due to the lack of standardized and comprehensive capacity-building programs ... -
THE FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ACQUISITION OF VOCATIONAL SKILLS IN TECHNICAL SKILLS IN VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRES IN TANA RIVER COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Vocational education is integral to human development since it provides young people with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the workforce. This aim of the study was to investigate the factors leading to ... -
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (2007) IN PUBLIC TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) INSTITUTIONS IN KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Occupational health and safety is a disciplinary area which is concerned with the protection and safety, health and welfare of people engaged in any kind of work or employment. In TVET institutions the role of promoting ... -
ASSESSING GREEN ENGINEERING COMPLIANCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGCURRICULUM IN TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTES IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)United Nations’ instituted the Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs] in 1992.Since then, governments across the globe have been under intense pressure to promote the advancement of a green economic regime in their various ... -
ANALYZING THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE CHOICE OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPTION BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the choice of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) option by secondary school candidates in Uganda. The purpose was to understand the dynamics affecting ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING ON SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AMONGST TRAINEES IN BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This study investigated the effectiveness of training on skills development amongst trainees in building and civil engineering in Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions in Uganda. Technical and ... -
I NST IT UTI ON AL PR A C TI CES I M PE DI N G C O M ME RC I ALISA TI ON O F IN NOV A TI VE TE CH NOLO GY SO LU TIO NS I N SEL EC TED T VET IN STI TU TIO NS I N KE NY A
(University of Eldoret, 2024)For over a decade, the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system in Kenya has witnessed increasing demands to undertake technology innovations with commercial intent. Although this goal is not to be ... -
Influence of Job Opportunities on Course Choice in Vocational Training Centres in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology, 2025-01)Job prospects and labor market conditions significantly influence choice of vocational course. Family enterprises, socioeconomic factors, and career counselling can influence trainees' choices. Guidance and information ... -
Influence of Socio-Cultural Factors on Female Trainees' Enrollment in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician Courses in Bomet County, Kenya
(International Journal of Education, Science and Social Sciences, 2024-10)In Kenya, technical fields are key for achieving the Vision 2030 which aims to transform Kenya into a middle-income country by promoting industrialization, technological innovation, and a skilled labor force. However, ... -
Influence of trainees’ personalityon Course Choice inVocational Training Centres inTaitaTaveta County, Kenya
(International Journal of Marketing and Technology, 2023)Students with strong social skills and personality are more likely to study in social sciences. TaitaTaveta County, Kenya, has 29 vocational training centers offering diverse courses. The effects of personality on course ... -
Influence of Gender on Course Choice in Vocational Training Centres in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(Journal of African Studies in Educational Management and Leadership, 2023)Choice of course is a leading challenge in most Vocational and Technical Training Institutions globally. Studies have noted gender challenges as a determinant factor towards effective course choice, an aspect that the ... -
INFLUENCE OF SELECTED CORRELATES ON CAREER ADAPTABILITY OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION GRADUATES IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)The current world of work is very dynamic and needs a workforce that is well suited to help accommodate the changes at the workplace. In the recent past, trainers who pursued degree programmes in technology education have ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING IMPLEMENTATION OF E-LEARNING IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)Globally, e-learning has emerged as a dominant channel of learning but its implementation is not smooth sailing. This is evidenced by unavoidable difficulties in implementing e-learning calling for investigation into the ... -
THE EVALUATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REAL-LIFE PROJECT-BASED LEARNING FOR COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT OF TVET TRAINEES IN UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)Real-life project-based learning is a practical approach to learning; a multifaceted method of training where trainees come up with real-world tangible products while working individually or in small collaborative groups. ... -
EFFECT OF TRAINER COMPETENCE ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN DIPLOMA OF THE SET COURSES: A CASE OF NATIONAL POLYTECHNICS IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-08)Trainers are important in the technical vocational education and training system as they are fulcrums upon which wheels of education rotate in delivering competence needs that convert global labour-oriented economy to a ... -
Enhancing TVET Institutions through Robust Partnerships and Industrial Collaborations in Kakamega County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2023-09)Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions play a crucial role in equipping the Kenyan workforce with the skills needed to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving job market. To ensure the effectiveness ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLAR TECHNOLOGY IN KENYA: THE CASE OF NYAMIRA COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2023-07)Solar energy is an important source of energy in Kenya due to its renewable nature. The study endeavored to find factors affecting the implementation of solar technology in Kenya: the case of Nyamira county. The purpose ... -
Influence of TVET training on Implementation of Solar Streetlights project in Kisii County; Kenya
(International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2023-06)Solar powered streetlights project is increasingly becoming an important source of energy in Kenya due to its renewable nature. The study endeavoured to find out how TVET training affect implementation of solar streetlights ...
