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| Attribute | Archivists | Adapted Physical Education Specialists |
|---|---|---|
| Career area | Education & Training | Education & Training |
| What it involves | Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. | Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments. |
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| Study routes | ||
| Typical training route | Education degree/diploma or specialist subject training; teacher registration may be required | Education degree/diploma or specialist subject training; teacher registration may be required |
| Entry requirements | Degree mean grade C+. Teaching routes generally require C+ in the two chosen teaching subjects; exact combinations vary. Primary Teacher Education diploma currently lists mean grade C with no programme-specific subject minimum. | Degree mean grade C+. Teaching routes generally require C+ in the two chosen teaching subjects; exact combinations vary. Primary Teacher Education diploma currently lists mean grade C with no programme-specific subject minimum. |
| Training duration | Degree: about 4 years; diploma teacher routes commonly about 3 years | Degree: about 4 years; diploma teacher routes commonly about 3 years |
| Work environment | ||
| Employment type | ||
| Kenya demand | Medium-High - large national sector; opportunities depend strongly on subject specialism, TSC requirements and employer vacancies. | Medium-High - large national sector; opportunities depend strongly on subject specialism, TSC requirements and employer vacancies. |
| Outlook / AI impact | Technology-augmented | Technology-augmented |
| Professional regulator | Teachers Service Commission (TSC) | Teachers Service Commission (TSC) |
| Could this suit you? | May suit you if you enjoy explaining ideas, helping others learn and working patiently with people; useful strengths include Reading comprehension, Written communication, Flexible thinking. | May suit you if you enjoy explaining ideas, helping others learn and working patiently with people; useful strengths include Clear communication, Listening, Clear writing. |
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