Problems and Employability of Architectural Drafting Technology Students of Surigao Norte State University

Abstract

This article entails the problems meet and employability of architectural drafting students of Surigao Norte State University (SNSU) under the College of Technology (COT). The faculty members in architectural drafting courses are more experienced and qualified to teach in this field. The enrolment in architectural drafting courses is increasing. On the other hand, the partners of SNSU in the OJT of the students are much established companies in the field of architecture and engineering. Instructors are having problems concerning facilities and acquisition of teaching materials. Students are considering facilities as their most problematic concern. The architectural drafting students in SSCT possess the necessary skills to be employed in architectural engineering works. Female architectural drafting students are more employable in terms of work ethics and technical skills compared to males. As problems on either facilities, curriculum, teacher, or administration/supervision become more prevalent, the employability of the students are affected..