Who is a science laboratory craftsman?
A science laboratory craftsman is a craftsperson or a worker skilled in science laboratory technology or a closely related field. Science laboratory technology deals with various analytical processes and experiments performed within laboratories to support manufacturing and research activities. Under the guidance and supervision of senior science laboratory officers, science laboratory craftsmen perform various laboratory based experiments and related activities within manufacturing, research and education based institutions.

Other related title(s)

1. Science laboratory technician
2. Science laboratory master craft person III

What is the work environment?
Science laboratory craftsmen works in laboratories among other environments

Some important skills and qualities to have

1. Communication skills
2. Interpersonal skills
3. Accuracy and attention to detail
4. Report writing skills
5. Safety awareness
6. Organization skills
7. Problem solving skills
8. Among others

What are some career opportunities?
Science laboratory craftsmen can find job opportunities in various manufacturing and research based organizations such as; medical research institutions, pharmaceutical industries, quality assurance institutions, agricultural research institutions, and university/college/high school laboratories among other areas.

Becoming a science laboratory craftsman

Minimum admission requirements

1. A mean grade of D (Plain) and above in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination or its equivalent;
2. Artisan certificate/ completion of KNQF level 4
3. Or other approved qualification

Training & Study options
If you meet the above minimum admission requirements, you can proceed to a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college and enroll for a relevant craft certificate course. Craft courses are also offered within Vocational Training Centers (VTCs) within your region.

What course(s) can you pursue in TVET colleges?

1. Craft certificate in science laboratory technology
2. Or other similar/ related fields

Qualifications Level
Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF level 5)

Education Progression
Upon a successful completion of a craft certificate course, you can advance your education upward (in a relevant field) up to university level if you like. How is this possible?

1. Get a craft certificate
2. Advance to diploma certificate, (in a relevant field)
3. Advance to degree certificate, (in a relevant field)

How to Join TVET College
There are two ways you can follow to join training institution(s) in pursuit of your career of choice.

1. Applying through Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (Kuccps), for government sponsored students.
2. Applying directly to training institution of your choice, for self-sponsored students.

Financial Aid
There are various ways you can access financial aid to support your postsecondary education. Some of them are listed below;

1. Apply for education loan through Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). Besides the loan, HELB can also give you a bursary. Visit HELB website for more information on loan limits and bursaries.
2. Apply for education bursaries from National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), from your local Member of Parliament, (MP).
3. Access education bursaries from your County Government.
4. Some corporate organizations, colleges and universities offer scholarships to bright but needy students, among other sources.
5. Get timely information on these scholarships, bursaries and financial aid to know where and when to apply.

Important note!
Information provided on this website is for career awareness only, and not for any other purpose.