Smallwood, J and Emuze, F (2012) The integration of diplomates and graduates into the construction industry: A pilot South African study. In: Smith, S D (ed.) Proceedings of 28th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2012, Edinburgh, UK.
Abstract
Tertiary construction management programmes are challenged in terms of producing diplomates, and graduates that are deemed suitable by employers and the built environment in general. However, employers and the built environment are also challenged as they have a complementary role to play. Tertiary education transfers knowledge and develops skills to a degree. Experiential training, internship, and the education of diplomates and graduates further develop skills. Consequently, employers fulfil a critical role and need to mentor, and integrate students, diplomates, and graduates into their organizations and the overall built environment. A study currently being conducted among members of a regional employer association to determine perceptions, and to provide feedback relative to diplomates and graduates, provides the basis for the paper. The following are reported on: the importance of competencies relative to subject streams and the rating of diplomates and graduates relative thereto; the importance of competencies relative to the nine functions in an organization and the rating of diplomates and graduates relative thereto; and the importance of competencies relative to the functions of management work and the rating of diplomates and graduates relative thereto.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction management; diplomates; employers; graduates; South Africa |
| Index terms: | construction industry, South Africa, internship, integration, stream, built environment, programme, tertiary |
| Subjects: | Geography, water management, professional development, infrastructure and transport systems, industry analysis, project controls, organizational analysis, curriculum development |
| Topics: | Urban Studies, Organizational Design, Education, Time Control, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Information Management, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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