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How to become a mechanical craftsman in Kenya

Who is a mechanical craftsman?
A mechanical craftsman is a craftsperson or a worker skilled in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. Mechanical engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the design, manufacture and maintenance of various kinds of machines and other mechanical systems. Mechanical craftsmen deals with the installation, repair and maintenance of various mechanical plants, machinery, equipment and other related mechanical systems.

Other closely related title(s)

  1. Mechanical technician
  2. Mechanical Machinery Assembler

What is the work environment?
Mechanical craftsmen work indoor (offices) as well as outdoor among other environments.

Some important skills to have
Mechanical craftsmen requires a number of appropriate skills in order to work effectively in their day to day work activities. Some of the skills they need are listed below.

  1. Safety awareness to avoid or minimize accidents
  2. Physical stamina as these craftsmen may spent many hours on their feet
  3. Physical strength as the work involve lifting heavy equipment
  4. Communication skills for effective communication
  5. Trouble shooting skills to be able to diagnose and repair mechanical problems
  6. Customer service skills to offer excellent service to customers
  7. Ability to use hands as mechanical works require steady use of hands
  8. Among others

What are some career opportunities?
There are various places where mechanical craftsmen can find jobs. Some areas include; metal production & processing companies, power plant management, product design and development, renewable energy consulting, electrical power management, manufacturing sector, product marketing, educational institutions, agricultural sector, building construction, mechanical engineering firms, hospitality sector, maintenance departments within many businesses and government departments among others.

Mechanical craftsmen can also use their skills and creativity and start their own businesses.

Becoming a mechanical 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.

So what course(s) can you pursue in TVET colleges?

  1. Craft certificate in mechanical engineering
  2. Craft certificate in mechanical engineering (production option)
  3. Craft certificate in mechanical engineering (marine)
  4. 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. The majority way is applying through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (Kuccps). This is a state owned agency that admits/ places government sponsored students to TVET colleges and universities. One of the advantages of applying through Kuccps is that, upon successful placement, you will pay subsidized fee as a government sponsored student.

To be placed through Kuccps you must have attained a certain pass mark required for various education levels such as degrees, diplomas, certificates and artisan courses. For a craft certificate course, you need a minimum of KCSE mean grade D (plain) and above. For more details on placement criteria, visit Kuccps website. The second approach is applying directly to training institution of your choice. Students who opt to apply this way do not get government fee subsidy and are therefore self-sponsored.

How to fund your post-secondary education.
If you are a needy student, upon application, you can get education loan from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), a state owned institution that gives education loans to students joining technical colleges and universities. You can also access education bursaries from your local Member of Parliament (MP) or the County Government 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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