An evaluation of the delivery of quantity surveying degree apprenticeship in UK universities

Ewuga, D, Opiyo, N and Oyegoke, AS (2025) An evaluation of the delivery of quantity surveying degree apprenticeship in UK universities. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law. pp. 1-8. ISSN 1751-4304

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Abstract

Degree apprenticeship training has recently gained significant attention in the UK, prompting an examination into the experiences of quantity surveying degree apprentices at a UK university. A questionnaire was used for collecting data from quantity surveying degree apprentices in their third to fifth years. The questionnaire focused on their backgrounds, experiences, challenges, and overall satisfaction. A total of 47 responses were analysed using descriptive statistics, the relative importance index, and the Kruskal-Wallis non-parametric test. The results revealed no significant differences in opinions among apprentices across most factors except the overall programme experience. The findings highlighted that degree apprenticeships create valuable opportunities and widen participation, with notable positives including pride in one's work and peer interactions. However, challenges included employer support, training content, and balancing work with study commitments. While most strategies employed were considered adequate, it is recommended to review them to enhance the experience for all stakeholders and ensure the programme's long-term sustainability.

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Uncontrolled Keywords:	48 Law and Legal Studies; 33 Built Environment and Design; 8.1 Organisation and delivery of services; 0905 Civil Engineering; 1503 Business and Management; 1801 Law; 33 Built environment and design; 48 Law and legal studies
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions:	Civil Engineering and Built Environment
Publisher:	Emerald
Date of acceptance:	4 February 2023
Date of first compliant Open Access:	15 April 2025
Date Deposited:	15 Apr 2025 11:16
Last Modified:	15 Apr 2025 11:18
DOI or ID number:	10.1680/jmapl.24.00054
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/26183

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