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 KUCCPSStudent’s Portalaccessible through the Placement Service websitewww.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 TITLEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSADMISSION TIMEDURATIONEXAM BODY
ICT DEPARTMENT COURSES;

Certificate courses;

Computer packagesO level or National IDJan, May, Sep3 monthsKCA
Computer aided designPracticing techniciansJan, May, Sep3 monthsCFSK
NetworkingO LevelJan, May, Sep3 monthsCFSK
Computer repairs and maintenanceO LevelJan, May, Sep3 monthsCFSK
ICDL CertificateO LevelJan, May, Sep6 monthsKNEC
Craft certificate in ICTD plain in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 modulesKNEC

Diploma courses;

Diploma in ICTC- in KCSEJan, May, Sep3 ModulesKNEC

BUSINESS DEPARTMENT COURSES;

Certificate courses;

Secretarial (part time)D+ in KCSEJan, May, Sep6 monthsKNEC
Secretarial studies (dip & single and group)C- in KCSEJan, May, Sep1 yearKNEC
Craft certificate in community developmentD plain in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 modulesKNEC
Craft certificate in social workD plain in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 modulesKNEC
Craft certificate in human resource managementD plain in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 modulesKNEC
Craft certificate in sales and marketingD plain in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 modulesKNEC
Craft certificate in supply chain managementD plain in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 modulesKNEC
Craft certificate in business managementD plain in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 modulesKNEC
ATC IntermediateD+ in KCSEJan, May, Sep6 monthsKASNEB
ATC FinalATC IntermediateJan, May, Sep6 monthsKASNEB
CPA Sec 1C+ in KCSEJan, May, Sep6 monthsKASNEB
CPA Sec 2CPA Sec 1Jan, May, Sep6 monthsKASNEB

Diploma courses;

Cooperative management (TEP)C- in KCSEJan, May, Sep3 modulesKNEC
Human resource managementC- in KCSEJan, May, Sep3 modulesKNEC
Business managementC- in KCSEJan, May, Sep3 modulesKNEC
Supply chain managementC- in KCSEJan, May, Sep3 modulesKNEC
Community developmentC- in KCSEJan, May, Sep3 modulesKNEC
Social workC- in KCSEJan, May, Sep3 modulesKNEC
Sales and marketingC- in KCSEJan, May, Sep3 modulesKNEC

BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES;

Grade test courses;

Grade test 3 in Carpentry and joineryKCPE CertificateJan, May, Sep1 yearNITA (DIT)
Grade test 3 in MasonryKCPE CertificateJan, May, Sep1 yearNITA (DIT)
Grade test 2 in MasonryPass in Grade 3Jan, May, Sep1 yearNITA (DIT)
Grade test 1 in MasonryPass in Grade 2Jan, May, Sep1 yearKNEC
Grade test 3 in plumbingOpenJan, May, Sep1 yearNITA (DIT)
Grade test 3 in painting and decorationOpenJan, May, Sep1 yearNITA (DIT)

Artisan courses;

MasonryD- in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 yearsKNEC
PlumbingD- in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 yearsKNEC

Certificate courses;

Craft certificate in building technologyD plain in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 yearsKNEC
Craft certificate in plumbingD plain in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 yearsKNEC

Diploma courses;

Civil engineeringC- in KCSEJan, May, Sep3 modulesKNEC
Building technologyC- in KCSEJan, May, Sep3 modulesKNEC

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES;

Artisan and certificate courses;

Artisan in motor vehicle mechanicsD- in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 yearsKNEC
Grade test 3 motor vehicle mechanicsKCPE CertificateJan, May, Sep1 yearNITA (DIT)
Grade test 2 motor vehicle mechanicsPass in Grade 3Jan, May, Sep1 yearNITA (DIT)
Grade test 1 motor vehicle mechanicsPass in grade 2Jan, May, Sep1 yearNITA (DIT)
Auto mechanic (full time)OpenJan, May, Sep1 yearNITA (DIT)
Auto electricOpenJan, May, Sep1 yearNITA (DIT)
WeldingOpenJan, May, Sep6 monthsNITA (DIT)

Certificate courses;

Craft certificate in automotive engineeringD plain in KCSEJan, May, Sep3 modulesKNEC

Diploma courses;

Diploma in Automotive engineeringC- in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 modulesKNEC

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS DEPARTMENT COURSES;

Programmable logic control ( part time)Practicing techniciansJan, May, Sep3 monthsInternal
Solar installation technology (part time)Practicing techniciansJan, May, Sep3 monthsNITA
Motor rewindingOpenJan, May, Sep1 yearInternal/ NITA
Refrigeration and air conditioningOpenJan, May, Sep1 yearCity & Guild
Grade test 1 electrical wiremanPass in grade 2Jan, May, Sep1 yearNITA/ DIT
Grade test 2 electrical wiremanPass in Grade 3Jan, May, Sep1 yearNITA/ DIT
Grade test 3 electrical wiremanKCPE CertificateJan, May, Sep1 yearNITA/ DIT
Artisan in Electrical installationD- in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 yearsKNEC
Craft certificate in electrical and electronics engineering (telecommunication option)D plain in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 modulesKNEC
Craft certificate in electrical and electronics engineering (power option)D plain in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 modulesKNEC
Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering (telecommunication option)C- in KCSEJan, May, Sep3 modulesKNEC
Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering (power option)C- in KCSEJan, May, Sep3 modulesKNEC

INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT COURSES;

Diploma in clothing technology and fashion designC- in KCSEJan, May, Sep3 modulesKNEC
Craft certificate in fashion and designD plain in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 modulesKNEC
Housekeeping and accommodationD plain in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 modulesKNEC
Tailoring and dress makingD plain in KCSEJan, May, Sep2 modulesKNEC
Artisan in Clothing technologyD- in KCSEJan, May, Sep1 yearKNEC
Artisan certificate in garment making and fashion designD- in KCSEJan, May, Sep1 yearKNEC
Grade test 3 tailoring and dress makingKCPE CertificateJan, May, Sep1 yearNITA
Grade test 2 tailoring and dress makingPass in grade test 3Jan, May, Sep1 yearNITA
Grade test 1 tailoring and dress makingPass in Grade test 2Jan, May, Sep1 yearNITA
Fabric coloration tie and die and fabric printingOpenJan, May, Sep3 monthsInternal
Art and designOpenJan, May, Sep3 monthsInternal
EmbroideryOpenJan, May, Sep3 monthsInternal
Hairdressing and beauty therapyOpenJan, May, Sep3 monthsInternal
Hair weavingOpenJan, May, Sep3 monthsInternal


Kiirua TTI Contacts
;

Physical locationKiirua, Meru, Kenya
Postal addressP.O. Box 1931- 60200, Meru, Kenya.
Phone number0733668510
Email address[email protected]
Websitewww.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 viaEcitizen
  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 checklisthere.
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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  1. Hi am elius miano and I would like to join kiirua for an automotive engineering course.please send me the admission letter

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