Who is a water engineering craftsman?
A water engineering craftsman is a craftsperson or a worker skilled in water engineering or a closely related area. In simple terms, water engineering deals with the flow and conveyance of water and sewage. Broadly, it deals with the planning, design, construction and maintenance of water supply, wastewater, drainage and irrigation systems. Under the supervision of senior water engineering officers, the work of water engineering craftsmen is to assist in construction and maintenance of water and wastewater supply systems among other duties.

Other closely related title(s)

1. Water engineering technician
2. Water resources technician
3. Water technician
4. Civil engineering technician (water)

What is the work environment?
Water engineering craftsmen works both indoor (office) and outdoor (project sites) among other environments.

Some important skills to have
To work effectively, water engineering craftsmen need to possess some important qualities and skills. Some of these are listed below.

1. Team working skills
2. Problem solving skills
3. Time management skills
4. Analytical skills
5. Accuracy & precision
6. Communication skills
7. Safety awareness
8. Genuine knowledge and interest of the water industry
9. Data collection skills
10. Among others

What are some career opportunities?
Water engineering craftsmen can find employment opportunities in areas such as; construction companies, water supply companies, water drilling companies, product sales & marketing, water based NGOs, vocational training centers, relevant government departments and agencies among other areas.

With experience, water engineering craftsmen can also start their own businesses in related fields.

Becoming a water engineering 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 water engineering

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. 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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