Ewuga, D; Opiyo, N and Oyegoke, A S (2025) An evaluation of the delivery of quantity surveying degree apprenticeship in UK universities. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law, 178(3), pp. 180-187. ISSN 17514304
Abstract
Degree apprenticeship training has recently gained significant attention in the UK, prompting an examination into the experiences of quantity surveying degree apprentices at a UK university. A questionnaire was used for collecting data from quantity surveying degree apprentices in their third to fifth years. The questionnaire focused on their backgrounds, experiences, challenges, and overall satisfaction. A total of 47 responses were analysed using descriptive statistics, the relative importance index, and the Kruskal-Wallis non-parametric test. The results revealed no significant differences in opinions among apprentices across most factors except the overall programme experience. The findings highlighted that degree apprenticeships create valuable opportunities and widen participation, with notable positives including pride in one's work and peer interactions. However, challenges included employer support, training content, and balancing work with study commitments. While most strategies employed were considered adequate, it is recommended to review them to enhance the experience for all stakeholders and ensure the programme's long-term sustainability.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | built environment; construction; degree-apprenticeship; education & training; quantity surveying; sustainability; United Kingdom |
| Index terms: | built environment, statistics, interaction, satisfaction, apprenticeship, questionnaire, surveying, strategy, United Kingdom, commitment, relative importance index, programme |
| Subjects: | behavioral psychology, professional education, Geography, psychology, infrastructure and transport systems, project controls, management, project delivery, health monitoring assessment and metrics, data collection methods, risk assessment, mathematical modelling |
| Topics: | Education, Risk Management, Project Management, Geographical Context, Health and Safety, Time Control, Organizational Design, Urban Studies, Research Practice, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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