Abstract

This study evaluated the human resources and pedagogical approaches employed in the implementation of National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) automobile mechanics training programmes in Northern Nigeria. The study was guided by two objectives which sought to determine the appropriateness of human resources and pedagogical approaches utilized in the implementation of NADDC training programmes for formal automobile mechanics centres. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted in Kaduna, Bauchi, Gombe, Nasarawa, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The population of the study comprised 700 respondents, consisting of 632 NADDC graduates, 56 trainers, and 12 assessors. A sample size of 313 respondents was obtained using census sampling for trainers and assessors and Taro Yamane’s formula for graduates. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled “NADDC Training Program Evaluation Questionnaire (NTPEQ)” containing 106 items. The instrument was validated by experts and tested for reliability using Cronbach’s Alpha, which yielded a coefficient of 0.956. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer the research questions, while Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance using SPSS version 23. Findings revealed that the human resources available for implementing NADDC training programmes were appropriate and that the pedagogical approaches employed were effective in enhancing practical skills acquisition among trainees. The study also found no significant differences among the responses of trainers, assessors, and graduates regarding the appropriateness of human resources and pedagogical methods. The study concluded that NADDC training programmes have significantly improved technical competence in the formal automobile mechanics sector. The study recommended continuous professional development for trainers, integration of digital instructional methods, and periodic assessment of training resources.