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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Amusement and Recreation Attendants
| Attribute | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | Amusement and Recreation Attendants |
|---|---|---|
| Career area | Personal Care, Sport & Recreation | Personal Care, Sport & Recreation |
| What it involves | Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. | Perform a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facility. |
| Helpful KCSE subjects | ||
| Study routes | ||
| Typical training route | Diploma/Level 6, TVET or specialist professional/technical training | KCSE plus certificate/TVET/apprenticeship or structured on-the-job training |
| Entry requirements | KUCCPS TVET level bands apply; many beauty programmes have no additional subject-specific minimum. | Degree mean grade C+. Cluster commonly uses Biology/General Science, Mathematics A/B, another science/humanities subject and English/Kiswahili or another approved subject. |
| Training duration | About 6 months to 2 years depending on level and specialism | Degree: about 4 years; coaching certifications vary |
| Work environment | ||
| Employment type | ||
| Kenya demand | Medium / Entrepreneurial - demand is consumer-driven; self-employment, personal brand and service quality can be important. | Medium / Entrepreneurial - demand is consumer-driven; self-employment, personal brand and service quality can be important. |
| 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 the day-to-day work interests you and you are willing to build the required practical skills; useful strengths include Listening, Clear communication, Close visual accuracy. | May suit you if the day-to-day work interests you and you are willing to build the required practical skills; useful strengths include Clear communication, Listening, Clear speech. |
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