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| Attribute | Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | Boilermakers |
|---|---|---|
| Career area | Construction & Extraction | Construction & Extraction |
| What it involves | Operate a variety of drills such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic to tap subsurface water and salt deposits, to remove core samples during mineral exploration or soil testing, and to facilitate the use of explosives in… | Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. |
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| Typical training route | TVET certificate/diploma, apprenticeship or trade training; certification may be required | TVET certificate/diploma, apprenticeship or trade training; certification may be required |
| Entry requirements | KUCCPS general bands: Diploma/Level 6 C or C-; Certificate/Level 5 D+ or D; Artisan/Level 4 D- or E. Many trade programmes list no additional subject-specific minimum. | KUCCPS general bands: Diploma/Level 6 C or C-; Certificate/Level 5 D+ or D; Artisan/Level 4 D- or E. Many trade programmes list no additional subject-specific minimum. |
| Training duration | Artisan: roughly 6-18 months; certificate: about 1-2 years; diploma/Level 6: about 2-3 years | Artisan: roughly 6-18 months; certificate: about 1-2 years; diploma/Level 6: about 2-3 years |
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| Kenya demand | High - practical construction and infrastructure skills remain relevant; demand is project- and location-sensitive. | High - practical construction and infrastructure skills remain relevant; demand is project- and location-sensitive. |
| Outlook / AI impact | Stable / relatively lower GenAI exposure | Stable / relatively lower GenAI exposure |
| Professional regulator | No single statutory professional regulator identified for this general title | No single statutory professional regulator identified for this general title |
| Could this suit you? | May suit you if you prefer practical hands-on work, tools, systems and visible results; useful strengths include Critical thinking, Attention to performance and quality, Precise control. | May suit you if you prefer practical hands-on work, tools, systems and visible results; useful strengths include Critical thinking, Clear communication, Close visual accuracy. |
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