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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Requirements analysis for the development of a virtual platform for managing electrical workshops in NCE (Technical) awarding institutions in north-eastern Nigeria
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Abdulmumini Aliyu Cheledi
Abstract
The growing emphasis on digital transformation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has increased the need for technology-driven approaches to workshop administration. Despite the critical role of Electrical workshops in developing practical competencies among NCE (Technical) students, many institutions continue to rely on manual methods for managing workshop operations, resulting in inefficiencies in inventory management, scheduling, documentation, maintenance tracking, and safety monitoring. This study was conducted as the requirements analysis phase of a broader Design and Development Research (DDR) project aimed at developing and testing a virtual platform for managing Electrical workshops in NCE (Technical) awarding institutions in North-Eastern Nigeria. Guided by the Waterfall Model, the study sought to determine the operational tasks performed by workshop personnel required for inclusion in the proposed platform and identify the essential design features required for its development. A descriptive survey design was adopted. Data were collected using the Virtual Platform Development and Evaluation Questionnaire (VPDEQ). Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. Findings revealed that operational tasks relating to inventory and resource management, session preparation and student supervision, reporting and documentation, safety management, and maintenance were required for inclusion in the proposed platform. The study further revealed that user interface and navigation, data management and reporting, accessibility and customization, and security and reliability features were essential requirements for platform development. The study concluded that the identified operational tasks and design features provide a comprehensive requirements framework for the development of a virtual platform capable of improving Electrical workshop administration. It was recommended that the identified requirements be incorporated into the subsequent design and development phases of the broader project.
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Pages:23-30
How to cite this article:
Abdulmumini Aliyu Cheledi "Requirements analysis for the development of a virtual platform for managing electrical workshops in NCE (Technical) awarding institutions in north-eastern Nigeria". International Journal of Advanced Educational Research, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 23-30
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