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    Karen Technical Training Institute for the deaf Courses, Requirements, Contacts, Location, How to apply, fees and website

    ByHillary K.

    Mar 24, 2025

    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 KUCCPS Student’s Portal accessible through the Placement Service website 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.

    Karen TTI for the Deaf Courses;

    COURSE TITLEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSADMISSION TIMEEXAM BODY
     

    AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT COURSES;

    Certificate in General agricultureD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Diploma in AgribusinessC- in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Diploma in General AgricultureC- in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Diploma in AgricultureC- in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
     

    AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES;

    Artisan certificate in motor vehicle mechanicsD- in KCSE or KCPE CertificateJan, May, SepKNEC
    Certificate in Motor vehicle mechanicsD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Diploma in Automotive engineeringC- in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
     

    ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS DEPARTMENT COURSES;

    Artisan certificate in Electrical installationD- in KCSE or KCPE CertificateJan, May, SepKNEC
    Certificate in Mobile phone repairD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Certificate in Solar PV technologyD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Certificate in Electrical installationD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Diploma in Electrical installationC- in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Diploma in Electrical and electronic engineeringC- in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
     

    ICT DEPARTMENT COURSES;

    Certificate in computer graphicsD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Certificate in web designD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Diploma in ICTC- in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Diploma in Graphic designC- in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Higher diploma in Information technologyPass in Diploma in Information TechnologyJan, May, SepKNEC
    Higher national diploma in Computer sciencePass in Diploma in Computer scienceJan, May, SepKNEC
     

    INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT COURSES;

    Diploma in Supply chain managementC- in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Diploma in Community developmentC- in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Higher diploma in Catering and accommodation managementPass in diploma in Catering and accommodationJan, May, SepKNEC
    Higher diploma in Food and beverage managementPass in diploma in Food and beverage managementJan, May, SepKNEC
    Higher diploma in Human resource managementPass in diploma in Human resource managementJan, May, SepKNEC
    Higher diploma in Business administrationPass in diploma in Business administrationJan, May, SepKNEC
    Higher diploma in Community developmentPass in diploma in Community developmentJan, May, SepKNEC
     

    BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT COURSES;

    Certificate in fabrication and weldingD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Certificate in Panel beatingD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Certificate in Spray paintingD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Certificate in masonryD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Diploma in Building technologyC- in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
     

    CARPENTRY AND JOINERY DEPARTMENT COURSES;

    Artisan certificate in Carpentry and joineryD- in KCSE or KCPE CertificateJan, May, SepKNEC
    Certificate in woodwork technologyD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Certificate in carpentry and joineryD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
     

    BUSINESS STUDIES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEPARTMENT COURSES;

    Certificate in soap makingD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Certificate in food and beverageD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Craft certificate in Clerical operationsD- in KCSE or KCPE CertificateJan, May, SepKNEC
    Certificate in BarberingD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Diploma in Clerical operationsC- in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Diploma in food and beverage production, service and salesC- in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Diploma in Catering and accommodationC- in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
     

    CLOTHING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT COURSES;

    Certificate in Garment makingD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
     

    HAIR AND BEAUTY DEPARTMENT COURSES;

    Artisan certificate in Hairdressing and beauty therapyD- in KCSE or KCPE CertificateJan, May, SepKNEC
    Certificate in painting and decoratingD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Certificate in manicure and pedicureD plain in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC
    Diploma in Fashion designC- in KCSEJan, May, SepKNEC

     

    Karen TTI for the Deaf Contacts;

    Physical locationKaren, Nairobi, Kenya
    Postal addressP.O. Box 24785- 00502, Nairobi, Kenya
    Phone number0722677859
    Email address[email protected]
    Websitewww.kttideaf.ac.ke

     

    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

    1. Applicants should access and fill the relevant TVET Loan & Bursary Application Form (TLAF) at the HELB website.
    2. Print TWO copies of the duly filled Loan Application Form.
    3. Have the TVET Loan Application Form signed and stamped by the Dean of Students/Financial Aid Officers.
    4. Retain one copy of the duly filled TLAF (Mandatory).
    5. 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

    1. Undertake a business name search from the Registrar of companies via Ecitizen
    2. Obtain a “letter of no objection” 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 checklist 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 PaymentTVETA 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.

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    By Hillary K.

    Hillary is a blogger and a tech enthusiast who likes spending time exploring the web for information and learning. When not typing on the keyboard you will likely find him glued to books and magazines.