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Mechanical Engineers
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| Attribute | Mechanical Engineers | Automotive Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| Career area | Engineering, Architecture & Built Environment | Engineering, Architecture & Built Environment |
| What it involves | Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. | Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using computer-assisted design technology. |
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| Study routes | ||
| Typical training route | Bachelor's degree in the relevant engineering/architecture field; professional registration may apply | Bachelor's degree in the relevant engineering/architecture field; professional registration may apply |
| Entry requirements | Degree mean grade C+. Minimum subjects include MAT A C+ and Physics C+; other cluster science/language subjects apply. TVET mechanical routes commonly have no additional subject minimum. | Degree mean grade C+. Minimum subjects include MAT A C+ and Physics C+; other cluster science/language subjects apply. TVET mechanical routes commonly have no additional subject minimum. |
| Training duration | Engineering degree: about 5 years; technology degree about 4 years; diploma/Level 6 about 2-3 years | Engineering degree: about 5 years; technology degree about 4 years; diploma/Level 6 about 2-3 years |
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| Kenya demand | High - engineering is a major employer-reported skills-demand field; infrastructure, energy and construction support continued relevance. | High - engineering is a major employer-reported skills-demand field; infrastructure, energy and construction support continued relevance. |
| Outlook / AI impact | Stable-to-growing / AI-augmented | Stable-to-growing / AI-augmented |
| Professional regulator | Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) | Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) |
| Could this suit you? | May suit you if you enjoy designing, building or improving how things work; useful strengths include Reading comprehension, Critical thinking, Spotting problems early. | May suit you if you enjoy designing, building or improving how things work; useful strengths include Critical thinking, Reading comprehension, Spotting problems early. |
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