Who is a road construction craftsman?
A road construction craftsman is a craftsperson or a worker skilled in road construction technology or a closely related field. A road is a way or a route that has been developed to allow travel or movement through various means such as by foot, animals, bicycles, carts, motorbikes or vehicles. Construction is the activity of building or constructing something for instance a road. Road construction technology deals with the building of roads using various road construction materials and technologies. Under the guidance and supervision of senior officers, road construction craftsmen perform various activities related to road construction works.

Other related title(s)

1. Road construction technician
2. Road construction master craft person III

What is the work environment?
Road construction craftsmen works in various road construction sites among other environments.

Some important skills and qualities to have

1. Analytical skills
2. Team working skills
3. Communication skills
4. Ability to work with your hands
5. Knowledge of road construction technologies
6. Attention to detail
7. Basic computer skills
8. Safety awareness
9. Among others

What are some career opportunities?
Road construction craftsmen can find employment opportunities within various road construction companies, as well as relevant government departments and agencies among other areas.

Becoming a road construction craftsman

Minimum admission requirements

1. A mean grade of D (Plain) and above in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination or its equivalent;
2. Artisan certificate/ completion of KNQF level 4
3. Or other approved qualification

Training & Study options
If you meet the above minimum admission requirements, 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 road construction technology
2. Craft certificate in road and bridge construction
3. Craft certificate in road building and construction
4. Or other similar/ related fields

Qualifications Level
Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF level 5)

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 postsecondary education. Some of them are listed below;

1. Apply for education loan through Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). Besides the loan, HELB can also give you a bursary. Visit HELB website for more information on loan limits and bursaries.
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, among other sources.
5. Get timely information on these scholarships, bursaries and financial aid to know where and when to apply.

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