GROUP 16.OCCUPATIONS VS PROFESSIONS.pptx

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1. OCCUPATIONS VS PROFESSIONS GROUP 16 CSE/011/19 – KALOKI DAVID CSE/014/19 – NJAGI VICTORIA MPE/029/19 – KIPCHUMBA ZAPHANIA

2. OCCUPATION An occupation refers to a job or trade that a person engages in to earn a living . It is a broad term that encompasses various types of work, ranging from manual labour to white-collar jobs. Occupations are typically characterized by the level of skill required to perform the job, the nature of the work , and level of education and training needed to qualify for the job. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

3. EXAMPLES OF OCCUPATIONS Driver Painter Engineer Lawyer Construction worker Teacher Cleaner Janitor Cashier Banker Police Etc.

4. PROFESSION A profession is a specialized occupation that requires advanced knowledge, education, and training in a particular field. It is a career that demands a high level of expertise , ethical standards , and a commitment to serving the public interest. Professions are typically regulated by professional bodies or associations that set standards for education, training, and ethical conduct.

5. EXAMPLES OF PROFESSIONS Accountant Architect Dentist Doctor Engineer Lawyer Lecturer Nurse Pilot Surgeon Teacher Etc.

6. OCCUPATION VS PROFESSION OCCUPATION PROFESSION It encompasses all jobs. It is a subset of occupation, e.g., engineering is both an occupation and a profession. Requires basic skills and knowledge. Requires advanced knowledge and specialized skills. May not require formal education or training. Requires formal education and training. For example, engineering, law, and medicine require a minimum of a bachelor's degree. May not be regulated by a professional body. Regulated by a professional body: Engineering – Engineer’s Board of Kenya (EBK), Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) Law – Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Teaching – Teacher’s Service Commission (TSC) Medicine – Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Commission (KMPDC) Nursing – Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)

7. OCCUPATION VS PROFESSION CONT’D OCCUPATION PROFESSION May not require a license or certification. Requires a license or certification. May not have a code of ethics. Has a code of ethics, e.g., there are codes of conduct and ethics for engineers, for teachers, for lawyers, for doctors, etc. Here, the job is often performed under supervision. The professional member have the autonomy in decision making and their practice. Income may range from extreme lows depending on the occupation. Owing to the high level of specialization required, it often offers a relatively high income.

8. THE ENGINEERS ACT PART VI – PROVISIONS RELATING TO OFFENCES AND PENALTIES 51. Practicing without license “A person who engages in practice of engineering or charges a professional fee without a valid license issued by the Board commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding two million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or both.”

9. BRIAN MWENDA NJAGI CASE REVIEW Arraigned on 18 th October 2023 in a Nairobi court. Charged with six counts. Charged firstly with intent to deceive, knowingly and fraudulently making a false document namely a certificate of admission to practice as an advocate of the High Court. Fraudulently and dishonestly used Brian Mwenda Ntwiga’s Advocates Admission to access and use his LSK online advocates account by purporting to be him. This is a study case of the legal repercussions that may result in case of violations in a profession.

10. JAMES MUGO NDICHU CASE REVIEW Alias “ Dr Mugo Wairimu”. Was sentenced to 29 years in jail in 2022. Convicted with unlawfully administering drugs to patients at his clinic in 2015 and raping them. As of 2022, he was already serving 11 years in jail for operating unlicenced medical facilities.

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