Kiirua Technical Training institute Courses, Requirements, Contacts, Location, How to apply, fees and website

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.

Kiirua TTI Courses;

COURSE TITLE	MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS	ADMISSION TIME	DURATION	EXAM BODY
ICT DEPARTMENT COURSES;
Certificate courses;
Computer packages	O level or National ID	Jan, May, Sep	3 months	KCA
Computer aided design	Practicing technicians	Jan, May, Sep	3 months	CFSK
Networking	O Level	Jan, May, Sep	3 months	CFSK
Computer repairs and maintenance	O Level	Jan, May, Sep	3 months	CFSK
ICDL Certificate	O Level	Jan, May, Sep	6 months	KNEC
Craft certificate in ICT	D plain in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 modules	KNEC
Diploma courses;
Diploma in ICT	C- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	3 Modules	KNEC
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT COURSES;
Certificate courses;
Secretarial (part time)	D+ in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	6 months	KNEC
Secretarial studies (dip & single and group)	C- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	KNEC
Craft certificate in community development	D plain in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 modules	KNEC
Craft certificate in social work	D plain in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 modules	KNEC
Craft certificate in human resource management	D plain in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 modules	KNEC
Craft certificate in sales and marketing	D plain in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 modules	KNEC
Craft certificate in supply chain management	D plain in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 modules	KNEC
Craft certificate in business management	D plain in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 modules	KNEC
ATC Intermediate	D+ in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	6 months	KASNEB
ATC Final	ATC Intermediate	Jan, May, Sep	6 months	KASNEB
CPA Sec 1	C+ in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	6 months	KASNEB
CPA Sec 2	CPA Sec 1	Jan, May, Sep	6 months	KASNEB
Diploma courses;
Cooperative management (TEP)	C- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	3 modules	KNEC
Human resource management	C- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	3 modules	KNEC
Business management	C- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	3 modules	KNEC
Supply chain management	C- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	3 modules	KNEC
Community development	C- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	3 modules	KNEC
Social work	C- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	3 modules	KNEC
Sales and marketing	C- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	3 modules	KNEC
BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES;
Grade test courses;
Grade test 3 in Carpentry and joinery	KCPE Certificate	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	NITA (DIT)
Grade test 3 in Masonry	KCPE Certificate	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	NITA (DIT)
Grade test 2 in Masonry	Pass in Grade 3	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	NITA (DIT)
Grade test 1 in Masonry	Pass in Grade 2	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	KNEC
Grade test 3 in plumbing	Open	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	NITA (DIT)
Grade test 3 in painting and decoration	Open	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	NITA (DIT)
Artisan courses;
Masonry	D- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 years	KNEC
Plumbing	D- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 years	KNEC
Certificate courses;
Craft certificate in building technology	D plain in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 years	KNEC
Craft certificate in plumbing	D plain in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 years	KNEC
Diploma courses;
Civil engineering	C- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	3 modules	KNEC
Building technology	C- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	3 modules	KNEC
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES;
Artisan and certificate courses;
Artisan in motor vehicle mechanics	D- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 years	KNEC
Grade test 3 motor vehicle mechanics	KCPE Certificate	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	NITA (DIT)
Grade test 2 motor vehicle mechanics	Pass in Grade 3	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	NITA (DIT)
Grade test 1 motor vehicle mechanics	Pass in grade 2	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	NITA (DIT)
Auto mechanic (full time)	Open	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	NITA (DIT)
Auto electric	Open	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	NITA (DIT)
Welding	Open	Jan, May, Sep	6 months	NITA (DIT)
Certificate courses;
Craft certificate in automotive engineering	D plain in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	3 modules	KNEC
Diploma courses;
Diploma in Automotive engineering	C- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 modules	KNEC
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS DEPARTMENT COURSES;
Programmable logic control ( part time)	Practicing technicians	Jan, May, Sep	3 months	Internal
Solar installation technology (part time)	Practicing technicians	Jan, May, Sep	3 months	NITA
Motor rewinding	Open	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	Internal/ NITA
Refrigeration and air conditioning	Open	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	City & Guild
Grade test 1 electrical wireman	Pass in grade 2	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	NITA/ DIT
Grade test 2 electrical wireman	Pass in Grade 3	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	NITA/ DIT
Grade test 3 electrical wireman	KCPE Certificate	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	NITA/ DIT
Artisan in Electrical installation	D- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 years	KNEC
Craft certificate in electrical and electronics engineering (telecommunication option)	D plain in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 modules	KNEC
Craft certificate in electrical and electronics engineering (power option)	D plain in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 modules	KNEC
Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering (telecommunication option)	C- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	3 modules	KNEC
Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering (power option)	C- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	3 modules	KNEC
INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT COURSES;
Diploma in clothing technology and fashion design	C- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	3 modules	KNEC
Craft certificate in fashion and design	D plain in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 modules	KNEC
Housekeeping and accommodation	D plain in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 modules	KNEC
Tailoring and dress making	D plain in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	2 modules	KNEC
Artisan in Clothing technology	D- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	KNEC
Artisan certificate in garment making and fashion design	D- in KCSE	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	KNEC
Grade test 3 tailoring and dress making	KCPE Certificate	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	NITA
Grade test 2 tailoring and dress making	Pass in grade test 3	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	NITA
Grade test 1 tailoring and dress making	Pass in Grade test 2	Jan, May, Sep	1 year	NITA
Fabric coloration tie and die and fabric printing	Open	Jan, May, Sep	3 months	Internal
Art and design	Open	Jan, May, Sep	3 months	Internal
Embroidery	Open	Jan, May, Sep	3 months	Internal
Hairdressing and beauty therapy	Open	Jan, May, Sep	3 months	Internal
Hair weaving	Open	Jan, May, Sep	3 months	Internal

Kiirua TTI Contacts;

Physical location	Kiirua, Meru, Kenya
Postal address	P.O. Box 1931- 60200, Meru, Kenya.
Phone number	0733668510
Email address	[email protected]
Website	www.kiiruatti.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 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.

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