Technical training quality and perceived student satisfaction at Nakawa Vocational Training College. A cross-sectional study.

Authors

  • Julius Nankunda Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, Makerere University Author
  • Prof. Geoffrey Kituyi Mayoka Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, Makerere University Author
  • Chris Muhango Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, Makerere University Author
  • Obadiah Kamugisha Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, Team University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64792/91m9r944

Abstract

Background

The study aimed to examine the relationship between technical training quality and student satisfaction at Nakawa Vocational Training College.

 Methodology

This study employed a quantitative cross-sectional design to examine relationships among technical training quality, brand image, and student satisfaction at NVTC. From a population of 411 final-year students, 197 were randomly selected using Krejcie and Morgan’s table. Primary data were collected through a structured, self-administered Likert-scale questionnaire. Validity was ensured using a Content Validity Index above 0.70, while reliability was confirmed by Cronbach’s alpha ≥0.70. Data were analyzed in SPSS using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, and multiple regressions, under strict ethical standards and oversight measures

 Results

The study analyzed data from 197 NVTC students, of whom 102 (51.8%) were male and 95 (48.2%) female. Most respondents were aged 26-30 years (37.1%), followed by 19-25 years (27.9%), 30 years and above (21.8%), and 15-18 years (13.2%). Descriptive statistics indicated moderately positive perceptions of technical training quality. Teaching methods recorded mean scores between 2.83 ± 1.07 and 3.19 ± 1.18, curriculum relevance ranged from 3.24 ± 1.18 to 3.38 ± 1.16, while adequacy of academic resources ranged from 3.07 ± 1.19 to 3.46 ± 1.14. Correlation analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between technical training quality and student satisfaction (r = 0.343, p ≤ 0.01), with a strong association between overall training quality and academic resources (r = 0.866, p ≤ 0.01). Regression analysis showed that technical training quality significantly predicted student satisfaction (β = 0.437, t = 6.523, p < 0.01), explaining 39.9% of the variance (R² = 0.399; F = 15.529).

 Conclusion

There is a significant positive relationship between technical training quality and perceived student satisfaction.

 Recommendation

Prioritize investing in tangible resources and the implementation of continuous professional development.

Author Biographies

  • Julius Nankunda, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, Makerere University

    a student pursuing a master of Business Administration at Makerere University.

  • Prof. Geoffrey Kituyi Mayoka, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, Makerere University

    research supervisor at Makerere University.

  • Chris Muhango, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, Makerere University

    research supervisor at Makerere University.

  • Obadiah Kamugisha, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, Team University

    research supervisor at Team University.

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Published

2026-01-08

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): January 2026 Issue

Section

Education and Social Sciences

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Technical training quality and perceived student satisfaction at Nakawa Vocational Training College. A cross-sectional study. (2026). East African Journal of Research and Innovation, 2(1), 8. https://doi.org/10.64792/91m9r944