Retraining Needs of Auto-Mechanics for Effective Maintenance of Automobile in Niger State

Abstract

The study was designed to determine the areas in which Auto-mechanics need retraining (or effective maintenance of automobiles in Niger State. To carry out this study, two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the investigation using a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher. Three experts’ content and face validated the instrument. The reliability coefficient of the instrument is 0.81 which was determined using Cronbach Alpha. The questionnaires were administered to 60 experienced and 60 less experienced Auto-mechanics in Niger state. The data generated were analyzed using Mean, Standard deviation and t-test. The study revealed among others that: Auto-mechanics need retraining in 8 out of 10 skills in Auto repair work and all the 10 skills in the use of Auto diagnostic equipment. Based on the findings of the study, four recommendations were made, which include among others the need for government to collaborate with educational institutions to organize training programmes for auto-mechanics based on the identified needs.