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Statistical Analysis of the Impact of Industrial Training On National Diploma Students with Special Reference Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Statistics
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717726
Abstract
Industrial Training (IT) constituted a vital component of the National Diploma (ND) programme in Nigerian polytechnics, aimed at equipping students with practical skills and real-world experience. This study presented a statistical analysis of the impact of Industrial Training on ND students at Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola. Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to ND students who had completed their IT programmes. Both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were employed to evaluate the influence of IT on students’ practical knowledge, skill acquisition, productivity, and preparedness for the labour market. The findings indicated that Industrial Training significantly enhanced students’ competence, confidence, and understanding of industrial practices. Based on these results, the study recommended strengthening supervision mechanisms, improving placement procedures, and fostering stronger collaboration between industries and the institution to maximize the benefits of the programme.
Keywords
Industrial Training (IT), Skill Acquisition, Practical Knowledge, Workforce Preparedness, Student Competence.
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How to cite this paper
@article{1717726,
author = {Veino Leslie Bongi, Rafiyatu Hafisu, Fadimatu Bawuro Mohammed},
title = {Statistical Analysis of the Impact of Industrial Training On National Diploma Students with Special Reference Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {11},
pages = {2289-2295},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1717726.pdf},
abstract = {Industrial Training (IT) constituted a vital component of the National Diploma (ND) programme in Nigerian polytechnics, aimed at equipping students with practical skills and real-world experience. This study presented a statistical analysis of the impact of Industrial Training on ND students at Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola. Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to ND students who had completed their IT programmes. Both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were employed to evaluate the influence of IT on students’ practical knowledge, skill acquisition, productivity, and preparedness for the labour market. The findings indicated that Industrial Training significantly enhanced students’ competence, confidence, and understanding of industrial practices. Based on these results, the study recommended strengthening supervision mechanisms, improving placement procedures, and fostering stronger collaboration between industries and the institution to maximize the benefits of the programme.},
keywords = {Industrial Training (IT), Skill Acquisition, Practical Knowledge, Workforce Preparedness, Student Competence.},
month = {May},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717726}
}