Validation of training priorities of engineers in the platinum mining industry in South Africa

D. Motsoeneng, C. Schultz*, A. Bezuidenhout

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    Abstract

    Despite a significant need, there is very little South African research on the validation of the generic training priorities of engineers within the platinum mining industry. The purpose of this study was to validate the generic training priorities of engineers in the platinum mining industry in three provinces in South Africa. For this study, a quantitative research design was used, a four-point Likert-type questionnaire was designed, and a purposive sample was used. The results of this study indicated that theoretical knowledge, technical skills, management skills, and engineering principles are generic training priorities.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1-11
    Number of pages11
    JournalSouth African Journal of Industrial Engineering
    Volume26
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2015

    Keywords

    • theoretical knowledge
    • technical skills
    • management skills
    • engineering principles

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