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| Attribute | Fallers | Agricultural Equipment Operators |
|---|---|---|
| Career area | Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries | Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries |
| What it involves | Use axes or chainsaws to fell trees using knowledge of tree characteristics and cutting techniques to control direction of fall and minimize tree damage. | Drive and control equipment to support agricultural activities such as tilling soil; planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops; feeding and herding livestock; or removing animal waste. |
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| Study routes | ||
| Typical training route | KCSE plus certificate/TVET/apprenticeship or structured on-the-job training | KCSE plus certificate/TVET/apprenticeship or structured on-the-job training |
| Entry requirements | Degree mean grade C+. Representative minimum: Biology C or Agriculture C+ (respectively); other science/mathematics requirements vary by programme. | Degree mean grade C+. Representative minimum: Biology C or Agriculture C+ (respectively); other science/mathematics requirements vary by programme. |
| Training duration | Degree: about 4 years; diploma: about 2-3 years; certificate: about 1-2 years | Degree: about 4 years; diploma: about 2-3 years; certificate: about 1-2 years |
| Work environment | ||
| Employment type | ||
| Kenya demand | High - agriculture remains central to Kenya's economy; strongest prospects are in agribusiness, value chains, climate-smart agriculture and technical services. | High - agriculture remains central to Kenya's economy; strongest prospects are in agribusiness, value chains, climate-smart agriculture and technical services. |
| Outlook / AI impact | Technology-augmented | Technology-augmented |
| 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 enjoy science, the outdoors, production systems and solving food/environment problems; useful strengths include Attention to performance and quality, Critical thinking, Fast reactions. | May suit you if you enjoy science, the outdoors, production systems and solving food/environment problems; useful strengths include Listening, Critical thinking, Whole-body coordination. |
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