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| Attribute | Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | Photonics Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| Career area | Engineering, Architecture & Built Environment | Engineering, Architecture & Built Environment |
| What it involves | Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment. | Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment. |
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| Study routes | ||
| Typical training route | Bachelor's degree in the relevant engineering/architecture field; professional registration may apply | TVET diploma/technical qualification; degree for professional engineering progression |
| Entry requirements | Most professional engineering degree routes require degree mean grade C+ with strong MAT A and Physics; Chemistry may also be required depending on the discipline. | Most professional engineering degree routes require degree mean grade C+ with strong MAT A and Physics; Chemistry may also be required depending on the discipline. |
| Training duration | Professional engineering degree typically about 5 years; technology degree about 4 years; TVET diploma about 2-3 years | Professional engineering degree typically about 5 years; technology degree about 4 years; TVET diploma 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, Listening, Spotting problems early. | May suit you if you enjoy designing, building or improving how things work; useful strengths include Reading comprehension, Critical thinking, Close visual accuracy. |
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