SKILLS REQUIRED BY ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCEGRADUATES FOR EMPLOYMENT AND SELF -RELIANCE.

Abstract

The development of skills, particularly in the electrical installation and maintenance trades, will  undoubtedly  result  in  the  creation  of jobs  and  a  greater  sense  of  self-reliance,  as unemployment is a sign that technical college graduates lack marketable abilities. The goal of this study is to identify skills that Electrical Installation and Maintenance graduates need to make  them  employable  and  independent  employers  of  labour.  Planning  the  layout  and installation of wiring, testing electrical work for safety and other tasks related to electrical installation and maintenance are some of the abilities identified. For the establishment of jobs, skills such as tool proficiency, efficient material use, electrical installation inspection, wiring diagram interpretation, and similar tasks are crucial. From the findings it is advised, that all specified  talents  identified  be  incorporated  into  technical  institutes'  curricula  for  student training. Also, governments at levels should finance and equip technical college workshops in order to train and equip students with the necessary skills for job creation and self-reliance after graduation.