Technical and Vocational Education Training, TVET, institutions offer various certificate, diploma and craftsmanship training to students in Kenya. The beauty with TVET training institutions is that they offer flexible entry and fee requirements to students wishing to study in these institutes. TVETs are registered, accredited and regulated by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA); which is a public corporate agency established under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Act No. 29 of 2013 to regulate and coordinate training in the country through licensing, registration and accreditation of programs, institutions and trainers. Section 7 of the Act, 2013 gives the powers and functions of the Authority to regulate and coordinate training; inspect, license and register and accredit training institutions; accredit and inspect programmes and courses; promote access and relevance of training programmes; determine the national technical and vocational training objectives; assure quality and relevance in programmes of training among other functions.
How to get placement
To get a place at a TVET institution, one has to apply via the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). The available programmes, institutions, minimum entry requirements and the application procedure are always available on the KUCCPSย Studentโs Portalย accessible through the Placement Service websiteย www.kuccps.ac.ke. KUCCPS sets an application window within which the prospective students can submit their applications. The Entry requirement for all Diploma Courses is a C- and above; D (plain) and above for Certificate while other course categories are open.
Funding.
The good news for students joining TVETs is that they can now apply for funding from the Higher Education Loans Board, HELB. They can now get Loans and Bursaries from HELB for their fees payment and upkeep.
List of courses offered at Kabete National Polytechnic
COMPUTER STUDIES COURSES
- Certificate in computer networking
- Certificate In Computer Web Design And Computer Studies
- Certificate In Information Technology
- Cetificate In Information Communication
- Computer Studies
- Computer graphics and design
- Computer maintenance and fault diagnosis
- Computer Packages
- Computer programming
- Computer support and maintanance
- Computerized Secretarial
- Diploma In Computer Studies
- Diploma In Information Communication
- Computer Studies
- Part time in computer maintenance
- Part time in computer repair and
- Computer Studies
- Refer In Diploma Computer Studies
BUSINESS STUDIES COURSES
- Certificate In Business Management
- Certificate In Co-operative Management
- Certificate In Human Resource
- Business Studies
- Certificate In Sale And Marketing
- Certificate In Supply Chain Management
- Diploma In Banking & Finance
- Diploma In Business Administration
- Diploma In Business Management
- Diploma In Computerised Secretarial
- Diploma In Cooperative Management
- Diploma In Human Resource Management
- Diploma In Marketing
- Diploma In Project Management
- Diploma In Sales And Marketing
- Diploma In Supplies Chain Management
- Diploma In Supplies Management
- Diploma In Transport Management
- Part time / refer in secretarial
- Part time in accounts Technician
MECHANICAL COURSES
- Certificate in automotive engineering
- Certificate In Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical
- Certificate In Refrigeration
- Certificate In Welding And Fabrication
- Certificate Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma In Automotive Engineering
- Diploma In Mechanical Engineering (plant)
- Diploma In Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical
- Driving
- Motor Vehical Electrician
- Motor vehichle electrician grade 3
- Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Motor vehicle mechanics grade 2
- Motor Vehicle Mechanics Grade 3
- Part Time In Refirigeration And Air
- Mechanical
- Part time motor vehicle mechanics grade 3
- Part time motor vehoicle electrician
- Refer in mechanical engineering
- Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
- Refrigeration and air conditioning grade 2
- Welding
- Welding And Fabrication
BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING COURSES
- Carpentry And Joinery
- Carpentry And Joinery Grade 3
- Certificate in autocad and archicad
- Certificate In Building Technology
- Certificate in glazing and Aliminium Fitting
- Certificate In Masonry
- Certificate In Plumbing
- Diploma In Architecture
- Diploma In Building
- Diploma In Bulding Technology
- Diploma In Civil Engineering
- Diploma In Land Survey
- Diploma In Quantity Survey
- Diploma Quantitative Survey
- Masonary grade 2
- Masonry
- Masonry Grade 3
- Parallel In Diploma Building Technology
- Parallel In Diploma In Civil Engineering
- part time in painting and decoration
- Plumbing 1
- Plumbing Grade 1
- Plumbing Grade 11
- Plumbing Grade 2
- Plumbing Grade 3
- Refer
- Refer certificate in building
- Refer in building and civil
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS COURSES
- Artisan In Electrical And Electronics
- Certificate In Electrical Engineering
- Certificate In Electrical Installation Power
- certificate in solar pv installation
- Diploma In Electrical Engineering (power
- Electrical And Electronics
- Diploma In Electronics Engineering
- Diploma In Telecommunication Engineering
- Electrical wireman grade 1
- Electrical Wireman Grade 2
- Electrical Wireman Grade 3
- Higher National Diploma In Electrical And
- Electrical And Electronics
- Parallel Certificate In Electrical
- Parallel Diploma In Electrical Engineering
- Parallel Diploma in Telecommunication
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- Radio And Tv Repairs
- Refer Certificate In Electrical
- Refer Electrial Engineering
- Refer In Diploma In Electrical Engineering
- Wireman Grade 3
APPLIED SCIENCE COURSES
- Artisan In Food And Beverage
- Bridging in maths,biology,chemistry,physics
- Certificate In Catering And Accomodation
- Certificate In Food And Beverage
- Certificate In Food Science and Processing
- Certificate In Medical Laboratory
- Applied Sciences
- Certificate In Nutrition And Dietetics
- Certificate In Oil And Gas Geophysical
- Applied Sciences
- Certificate In Science Laboratory
- Applied Sciences
- Diploma In Analytical Chemistry
- Diploma In Applied Biology
- Diploma In Catering And Accommodation
- Diploma In Catering And Accomodation
- Diploma In Food And Beverage
- diploma in food and beverage module 2
- Diploma In Food Science and Processing
- Diploma In Geophysical Technology
- Diploma in Health Records
- Diploma In Medica Laboratory Technology
- Diploma In Medical Engineering
- Diploma In Medical Laboratory Technology
- Diploma In Nutrition And Dietetics
- Diploma In Oil And Gas Technology
- Diploma In Pharmaceutical Technology
- Parallel Science Laboratory Technology
- Part time certificate in science laboratory
- Applied Sciences
- Part Time Diploma In Applied Biology
- REFER IN MEDICAL LABORATORY
- Soap Making
- Social Work And Community Development
- Certificate In Medical Laboratory
- Diploma In Medical Laborotary
LIBERAL COURSES
- Artisan in hair and beauty
- Certificate in early child development
- Certificate in hair and beauty
- Certificate in librarian and information Liberal
- Certificate in social work
- Diploma in Early childhood
- Diploma in early childhood development
- Diploma in hair and beauty
- Diploma In Librarian And Information Liberal
- Diploma In Social Work And Community Liberal
Kabete National Polytechnic contacts
Physical Address:ย Nairobi County, along Waiyaki way, near Uthiru Market
Postal Address:ย P.O. Box 29010-00625, Nairobi
Telephone number: 020-2445553, 2445557, 2606013
Mobile number:ย 0713-338683
Email Address: [email protected]
HOW TO APPLY FOR TVET BURSARIES FROM HELB
Students pursuing Diploma and Certificate courses in Public universities, university colleges, public national polytechnics and Institutes of Technology and Technical Training institutes country-wide are eligible for this loan and bursary from HELB. Orphans, single parent students and others who come from poor backgrounds will be given priority for the loans and or bursaries.
Required Documents
- Applicants should access and fill the relevant TVET Loan & Bursary Application Form (TLAF) at the HELB website.
- Print TWO copies of the duly filled Loan Application Form.
- Have the TVET Loan Application Form signed and stamped by the Dean of Students/Financial Aid Officers.
- Retain one copy of the duly filled TLAF (Mandatory).
- Drop the TLAF personally at the HELB students Service Centre on the Mezannine One, Anniversary Towers or any of the SELECT Huduma Centers nearest to you.
TVET Institution Application
The TVET Authority accredits institutions and approves managers of institutions and new programmes.
Application Process
- Undertake a business name search from the Registrar of companies viaย Ecitizen
- Obtain a โletter of no objectionโ on suitability of the name from TVETA
In order to obtain the letter of no objection, present;
- Reserved business name search
- Invoice for the name search
- Copy of KRA Pin for the Director(s)
- Copy of ID for the Director(s)
- Dully filled and signed BN2 form (Click here to Download)
3. Register the Business name with the office of the Registrar of Companies
4. Download the TVETA application Forms for accreditation of institution, manager, Trainer, approval of programs, foreign institution and checklistย here.
5. Submit complete application documents to TVETA offices located at Utalii House 8th Floor.
6. An accreditation officer will check the documents and compute the amount to be paid. (TVETA Gazetted Fees)
7. You will then be required to pay the amount through MPESA or TVETA bank account below.
Payment process
| MPESA Payment | TVETA Bank Account |
|---|---|
| 1. Go to the MPESA menu, 2. Select payment services 3. Choose Pay Bill option 4. Enter 894135 as the business number 5. Enter your full name as the account number 6. Enter the amount 7. Enter your pin and press Ok |
A/C Name: Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority A/C No.: 1212502450 Bank: Kenya Commercial Bank Branch: Kipande House |
Acknowledgement
After making payment the applicant will complete a registration form in duplicate as evidence of having submitted their application. An acknowledgement letter will then be sent to the applicant.
Inspection and Assessment
1.The institution will be scheduled for inspection and a Team of assessors will visit and inspect the institution for compliance with set standards. Download the assessment tool here
2.The assessors will prepare an inspection report which will be presented to TVETA Board
Registration and Licensing
1. Resolution of the Board based on evaluation of the inspection report shall be;
i. Approve Registration and Licensing of the institution
ii. Reject the application
iii. Request the Institution to improve within a period of six months
2. The applicant is notified on results of the TVETA Board resolution within 3 months from the date of submission of a fully compliant application documents
3. TVETA will issue training License to qualified institutions and maintain a register of the institutions and programs approved.
Note
TVETA will maintain a register of;
i. Registered and licensed institutions
ii. Ongoing registrations
iii. Institutions recommended for improvement
At this point, the accreditation process is complete, and an institution will be issued with a registration certificate and training license.
