INSIGHTS INTO APPRENTICESHIP COMPLETION: PERSPECTIVES FROM APPRENTICE EXPERIENCES

Abstract

This exploratory study delves into the experiences of newly registered apprentices in the built environment sector, focusing on themes influencing apprenticeship completion. 33 apprentices were surveyed across carpentry and joinery, electrical, and plumbing trades in November and December 2023 at an Irish apprenticeship training centre. Drawing from a combination of systematic literature review findings and direct input from apprentices, the research offers a multifaceted perspective on factors influencing apprenticeship completion. A positive relationship with employers (48%) and satisfactory wages (45%) were deemed most significant for apprenticeship completion, particularly in the electrical trade. By comprehending the challenges apprentices encounter during their apprenticeship, educational institutions, employers, and mentors can design more effective support systems to assist apprentices in overcoming these challenges. The study aims to contribute to body of knowledge in this sector and the improvement of apprenticeship programmes, recommending further research with larger sample sizes and qualitative methods. © Association of Researchers in Construction Management

Keywords

Author Keywords

vocational education and training Built environment Questionnaires Qualitative Study occupational challenges

Index Keywords

Systematic literature review questionnaire Apprentices Training centers Vocational education and training Educational institutions Built environment Qualitative study Exploratory studies Can design Occupational challenge

Author Affiliations

Irish Construction Management Research Centre, University of Limerick, Limerick, Munster, Ireland

Funding & Acknowledgements

No funding information

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INSIGHTS INTO APPRENTICESHIP COMPLETION: PERSPECTIVES FROM APPRENTICE EXPERIENCES

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