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Tool and Die Makers
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
| Attribute | Tool and Die Makers | Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders |
|---|---|---|
| Career area | Manufacturing & Production | Manufacturing & Production |
| What it involves | Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools. | Operate or tend bonding machines that use adhesives to join items for further processing or to form a completed product. |
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| Study routes | ||
| 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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| Employment type | ||
| Kenya demand | Medium-High - manufacturing is a major economic sector; technical, quality, maintenance and automation skills improve prospects. | Medium-High - manufacturing is a major economic sector; technical, quality, maintenance and automation skills improve prospects. |
| Outlook / AI impact | Transforming / higher automation exposure | Transforming / higher automation 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 Attention to performance and quality, Critical thinking, Visualising designs and systems. | May suit you if you prefer practical hands-on work, tools, systems and visible results; useful strengths include Clear communication, Attention to performance and quality, Physical strength. |
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