Who is a water resources craftsman?
A water resources craftsman is a craftsperson or a worker skilled in water resources management or a closely related area. Water resources are sources of fresh water useful or potentially useful to the society. Water resources management deals with planning, development, and management of water resources with respect to quantity and quality. Under the supervision of senior water resources officers, water resources craftsmen assist in the management of surface water and ground water resources.

Other closely related title(s)

1. Water technician

What is the work environment?
Water resources craftsmen may work both indoor (office) and outdoor (project sites) among other environments.

Some important skills to have
There are some important qualities and skills that water resources craftsmen should possess in order to perform effectively at their workplace, some of these include;

1. Communication skills
2. Teamwork skills
3. Problem solving skills
4. Creativity skills
5. Among others

What are some career opportunities?
Water resources craftsmen can find job opportunities in areas such as; water based NGOs, water supply companies, vocational training centers, relevant government departments and agencies among others.

With experience, water resources craftsmen can use their creativity and start their own businesses or profit making ventures.

Becoming a water resources craftsman

Minimum admission requirements
A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), mean grade D (plain) and above is required.

Training & Study options
With a KCSE mean grade D (plain) and above, you can proceed to a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college and enroll for a relevant craft certificate course. Craft courses are also offered within Vocational Training Centers (VTCs) within your region.

What course(s) can you pursue in TVET colleges?

1. Craft certificate in water resources technology and management

Education Progression
Upon a successful completion of a craft certificate course, you can advance your education upward (in a relevant field) up to university level if you like. How is this possible?

1. Get a craft certificate
2. Advance to diploma certificate, (in a relevant field)
3. Advance to degree certificate, (in a relevant field)

How to Join TVET College.
There are two ways you can follow to join training institution(s) in pursuit of your career of choice.

1. Applying through Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (Kuccps), for government sponsored students.
2. Applying directly to training institution of your choice, for self-sponsored students.

Financial Aid
There are various ways you can access financial aid to support your further or higher education. Some of them are listed below;

1. Apply for education loan through Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
2. Apply for education bursaries from National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), from your local Member of Parliament, (MP).
3. Access education bursaries from your County Government.
4. Among other sources.

Always remember this!
Information provided on this website is for career awareness only, and not for any other purpose.

Before you make any career choice, or commit yourself to any career or study option, be sure of what you are doing. It is advisable to seek professional advice from career advisors to navigate this very important process.

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