International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT) ISSN: 2249 – 8958, Volume-8 Issue-5C, May 2019 India. 831 Published By: Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering & Sciences Publication Retrieval Number:E11170585C19/2019©BEIESP DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.E1117.0585C19 Abstract:- The study examined functional approaches for applying work-based learning (WBL) into Electrical and Electronic Technology (EET) in northwest Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted to carry out the study. Random sampling technique was used to select two tertiary institutions offering Electrical and Electronic Technology. The entire 32 lecturers of EET from the two tertiary institutions and 64 supervisors of registered Electrical Technology firms in the two states making a total of 96 respondents were used for the study. Data were obtained using structured 48-item questionnaire titled ‘Functional Approaches for Applying Work-based Learning Questionnaire (FAAWBLQ)’. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentages and mean ratings. In interpreting the results, work-based learning experience with percentage score of 50% and above were interpreted as ‘Practiced’ while those with less than 50% were interpreted as ‘Not Practiced’. Using 2.50 as the cut-off point, items with mean values of 2.50 and above were interpreted as ‘Agreed’. The results of the study showed that only 2 out of the 17 identified work-based learning components were practiced for skill acquisition in Electrical Technology in Northwest Nigeria. In addition, the study identified administrative, school-industry and resource inputs approach for effective application of WBL that will guarantee skill acquisition in Northwest Nigeria. The study recommended policies to strengthen a dynamic and robust WBL in technical and vocation education (TVE) in Nigeria and that work-based learning framework in Nigeria be carefully developed and overseen by Industrial Training Unit (ITU) of education sector to coordinate the synergy between training institutions and industry for improved skill acquisition of the teaming Nigerian youths. Key Words: Functional approach, work-based learning, electrical technology education I. INTRODUCTION Technical and vocational education (TVE) is the form of education that offers the required skills, knowledge and attitude that result to the production of individual that are skillful and productive after the training. Brodie and Irving Revised Manuscript Received on April 19, 2019. Rabiu Haruna, Department of Technical and Engineering Education, School of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Yusri Bin Kamin, Department of Technical and Engineering Education, School of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Yahya Bin Buntat, Department of Technical and Engineering Education, School of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Halliru Shuaibu, Department of Technical and Engineering Education, School of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Abdullahi Musa Cledumas, Department of Technical and Engineering Education, School of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. [1] affirmed that TVE emphasizes skills, knowledge and attitudinal acquisition for improved productivity and self- reliance through expertise in areas such as Electrical Technology among others. Electrical Technology Education (ETE), according to Ismail, Mohamad [2], is a programme of instruction that equips students with in-depth understandings of electrical and electronic knowledge and skills through the integration of theoretical and practical courses. Electrical Technology as described by Monroe Career and Technical Institute [3] is a form of education that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills necessary to install, operate, maintain and repair electrically- energized residential, commercial and industrial systems. Similarly, Aggeliki [4] observed that Electrical Technology deals with machines, DC and AC motors, tools, devices and electrical system technologies in which a current or a stream of electrons happens through conduits and metals. It includes the plan of high-voltage systems and segments, for example, engines, generators, heaters, electrical power transmission and dispersion frameworks, radio wave and optical frameworks, converters, and control systems for working light and overwhelming device. Electrical Technology however, not only involves the design and production of electrical systems but also the installation, testing and training of manpower for maintenance of the systems. For instance, Aderonmu [5] reported that, the teaching and learning of Electrical Technology emphasizes practical application of Mathematics, Science, circuit diagrams and use of electrical codes, blueprint reading, sketching and other subjects essential for employment in the electrical occupations. Okoro [6] stated that ETE is today offered in polytechnics, colleges of education and universities with the aim of acquainting individuals with knowledge, skills and attitudes that make them functional members in the world of work, thereby contributing to nation building. Okoye and Arimonu [7] argued that TVE in Nigeria cannot play a role significantly to the reduction of horrible poverty, unemployment and hunger as it is impeded by various difficulties. Ineffective school-industry linkage constitutes part of the major challenges of TVE in Nigeria. Oranu [8] observed that the well-meaning plans of progressive Nigerian governments about TVE projects are harmed with a lot of difficulties. Okoye and Arimonu [7] noted further Functional Approaches for Applying Work- based Learning into Electrical and Electronic Technology Education in Nigeria Rabiu Haruna, Yusri Bin Kamin ,Yahya Bin Buntat, Halliru Shuaibu , Abdullahi Musa Cledumas