Who is a human resources craftsman?
A human resources craftsman is a craftsperson or a worker skilled inhuman resources management or a closely related field. Human resources management commonly abbreviated as HRM or simply HR can be defined as a strategic management of employees within an organization. The role of HR is to maximize employee performance and help businesses gain competitive advantage in the marketplace. Under the guidance of senior HR officers, human resources craftsmen assist in carrying out HR administrative tasks among other duties.

Other closely related title(s)

1. Human resources assistant
2. Human resources clerk

What is the work environment?
Human resources craftsmen work indoor; in offices among other environments.

Some important skills to have
To work effectively as a human resources craftsman, a number of essential skills and qualities are required such as;

1. Communication skills
2. Interpersonal skills
3. Confidentiality and integrity
4. Organizational skills
5. Computer skills
6. Among others

What are some career opportunities?
Human resources craftsmen can find employment opportunities in various organizations such as; government agencies, nonprofit organizations and small businesses among other areas.

Becoming a human 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 inhuman resources management
2. Or other similar/ related fields

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. Some corporate organizations, colleges and universities offer scholarships to bright but needy students. Get timely information on these scholarships and financial aid to know where and when to apply.
5. Among other sources.

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