Who is a fisheries craftsman?
A fisheries craftsman is a craftsperson or a worker skilled in fisheries science or a closely related field. Fisheries science deals with the production and harvesting of aquatic organisms (e.g. fish) in a sustainable manner. Under the supervision of senior officers, fisheries craftsmen assist in the provision of fisheries extension services among other fisheries related services.

Other closely related title(s)

1. Fisheries assistant

What is the work environment?
Fisheries craftsmen can work in various environments both outdoor and indoor.

Some important skills to have
To work effectively in fish farming, production and related areas, fishing craftsmen need to have some important skills such as;

1. Data collection skills
2. Report writing skills
3. Technical/ farm management skills
4. Basic training skills
5. Communication skills
6. Interpersonal skills
7. Listening skills
8. Among others

What are some career opportunities?
Fisheries craftsmen can find job opportunities in various sectors such as; fish farming enterprises, research institutions, food processing industries, education sector, product sales & marketing as well as government ministries at both national and county levels among other areas.

Fishing craftsmen can also use their technical skills and creativity to start their own fish farming businesses/ enterprises.

Becoming a fisheries 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 fisheries science and technology
2. Or other similar/ related courses

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.

How to fund your post-secondary education.
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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