Determinants of Training Needs, Life Long Education and Learning Among Roadside Motor Vehicle Mechanics Artisans in The Informal Sector in The Maintenance and Repairs of Modern Motor Vehicle For Sustainability

Abstract

As a result of the complexity of the innovative technologies embedded in the modern motor vehicles components, systems, sub-systems and because of the  increasing sensitivity in  technology transfer which has consequently facilitate the assimilation and adaptation of technology, has posed a challenge to the informally trained   roadside motor vehicle mechanics in the repairs and maintenance of modern motor vehicles which suffice the training needs and lifelong education and learning for sustainability of service workshops. The study was design to identify the determinants of training Needs and Life Long Education and Learning among Roadside motor vehicle mechanics artisans in the informal sector in the maintenance and Repairs of modern motor vehicle for sustainability and proffering ways government policies could be fashioned towards sustainable lifelong education and learning for the informally trained motor vehicle mechanic artisans. Four research questions were stated in line with the specific purpose of the study. Quantitative analysis using descriptive survey research and qualitative analysis using Interpretive Phenomenology Analysis research design (IPA) design was adopted for the study. The population for the study is 63 comprising the master craftsmen informal sector of motor vehicle repair and service workshops and 25 respondents from the ministry of labour and productivity and the national directorate of employment. Questionnaire items developed from literature to answer research 1 and 2 while in-depth and focus group discussion (FGD) was used to answer research question3 and 4. It was therefore recommended that the efforts of the roadside mechanics in automobile maintenance could be enhanced by providing means for their training needs and lifelong education and learning programme for sustainability and also stakeholders should implement initiates for coping with the challenges of the innovative technologies in modern motor vehicles.