Mindedness and Control Mechanism as Correlates of Safety and Mentoring of MasterCraft Man in Electrical Installation Work Place in Enugu State

Abstract

The study investigated Mindedness and Control Mechanisms as Correlates of Safety and Mentoring of Master Craft Man in an Electrical Installation Work Place in Enugu State. Three research questions were answered while three hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 significance level. The study adopted a regression design and the population for the study is made up of 70 Master Craft Men, therefore it is manageable and sampling was not required. The instrument for data collection is a structured questionnaire. The instrument was face-validated by three experts from the Department of Industrial Technical Education University of Nigeria Nsukka. Cronbach Alpha Reliability method was used. Seven copies of the instrument were administered to seven Master Craft Man in Electrical Installation in Kogi state. The assistants were brief and involved in the data collection. Linear Regression statistical methods were used. A Pearson Product Moment correlation was used to answer the research questions while Linear Regression was used. The data collected for this study was analyzed using Pearson Product Moment regression for research questions. The benchmark for decision rule for the regression ranging from 0.10-0.39 presents law positive relationship; 0.40-0.59 represents a moderate positive relationship; While 0.60-1.00 represents a higher positive relationship. The null hypotheses raised in the study were tested using linear regression analysis. The response to items were interpreted by describing the strength of the correlation using the guide suggested by Evans (1966), for the absolute value r: as follows: Very weak Prediction = 0.00-0.19 Weak Prediction p= 0.20-0.39 Moderate Prediction =0.40-0.59 Strong Prediction=0.60-0.79 Very strong Prediction =0.80-1.00. The null hypotheses were analyzed at a 0.05 level of significance. Recommendations: Sequel to these findings, the study recommends Adequate training and regular programs for master craftsmen to update their skills and knowledge for the Electrical Installation workplace in Enugu state. Necessary resources (materials, tools) will be available for craftsmen in the Electrical Installation workplace in Enugu state.