Who is a social development craftsman?
A social development craftsman is a craftsperson or a worker skilled in social development or a closely related field. Social development can be described as a process geared towards improving the social economic wellbeing of every individual in a given society so that they can reach their full potential. Under the guidance of senior officers, social development craftsmen assist local communities to identify their needs and mobilize local resources for implementation of various development projects.

Other closely related title(s)

1. Assistant social development officer

What is the work environment?
Social development craftsmen works in various set ups; in office as well as in the field among other environments.

Some important skills to have
Social development craftsmen should possess a number of essential skills and qualities for them to perform effectively. Some of these include;

1. Problem solving skills
2. Organization skills
3. Communication skills
4. Interpersonal skills
5. Basic computer skills
6. Listening skills
7. Among others

What are some career opportunities?
Social development craftsmen can find employment opportunities in government agencies as well as development focused nonprofit organizations.

Becoming a social development 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 social development
2. Craft certificate in community development
3. Craft certificate in social work and community development
4. 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.