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Bonga Khuzwayo; Wolfgang Bernhardt – Africa Education Review, 2022
This study explores the incorporation of structural masonry into the undergraduate programmes of higher education institutions in South Africa, specifically focusing on civil engineering. This study is of an exploratory nature. A significant portion of the urban infrastructure in South Africa is predominantly built using structural masonry.…
Descriptors: Masonry, Undergraduate Study, Skilled Occupations, Building Trades
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Musonda, Innocent; Okoro, Chioma – Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning, 2021
Purpose: The role of skills development in attaining productivity and competitiveness in industry and global level cannot be overemphasized in the construction sector. The study aims to evaluate the critical skills needed in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative study was conducted, and data were collected using…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Construction Industry, Job Skills, Skill Development
UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, 2021
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) has launched a new publication, "Integrated Approaches to Literacy and Skills Development: Examples of Best Practice in Adult Learning Programmes." This new compilation showcases 21 adult education programmes that demonstrate promising approaches to integrating literacy, life skills and…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Lifelong Learning
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Hall, Jonathan; Sandelands, Eric – Education & Training, 2009
Purpose: This paper aims to provide a case study of how engineering skills gaps are being addressed by Murray & Roberts in South Africa. Design/methodology/approach: The paper focuses on skills challenges in South Africa from a reflective practitioner perspective, exploring a case example from an industry leader. Findings: The paper explores…
Descriptors: Construction Industry, Engineering, Foreign Countries, Internet