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    Mathira technical and vocational college 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.

    Mathira Technical and Vocational College Intakes;

    This institution has 3 intakes every year; January, May and September.

    Mathira Technical and Vocational College Courses;

    COURSE TITLEQUALIFICATIONSDURATIONEXAM BODY
     

    KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL (KNEC)- TECHNICAL COURSES;

    Diploma in welding and fabrication mod 1KCSE C-3 termsKNEC
    Certificate in welding and fabrication mod 1KCSE D3 termsKNEC
    Artisan in welding and fabricationKCSE Certificate2 yearsKNEC
    Certificate in plumbingKCSE D2 yearsKNEC
    Artisan in plumbingKCSE Certificate2 yearsKNEC
    Certificate in MasonryKCSE D2 yearsKNEC
    Artisan in MasonryKCSE Certificate2 yearsKNEC
    Certificate in Electrical and electronic engineering mod 1KCSE D3 termsKNEC
    Artisan in Electrical installationKCSE Certificate3 termsKNEC
    Craft Certificate in Electrical and electronic engineering mod 1KCSE D3 termsKNEC
     

    KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL (KNEC)- BUSINESS COURSES;

    Diploma in ICT Mod 1KCSE C-2 termsKNEC
    Diploma in ICT Mod 2Pass in relevant mod 12 termsKNEC
    Diploma in ICT Mod 3Pass in mod 22 termsKNEC
    Certificate in ICT Mod 1KCSE D2 termsKNEC
    Certificate ICT Mod 2Pass in relevant mod 12 termsKNEC
    Diploma in Supply chain management mod 1KCSE C-2 termsKNEC
    Craft certificate in Supply chain management mod 1KCSE D2 termsKNEC
    Diploma in Human resource management mod 1KCSE C-2 termsKNEC
    Certificate in Human resource management mod 1KCSE D2 termsKNEC
     

    NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AUTHORITY (NITA) COURSES;

    Hairdressing grade 3Minimum of 18 years of age and Desire to acquire skills and competencies2 termsNITA
    Motor vehicle mechanics grade 3Minimum of 18 years of age and Desire to acquire skills and competencies6 monthsNITA
    Plumbing pipe fitter grade 3Minimum of 18 years of age and Desire to acquire skills and competencies6 monthsNITA
    Electrical wireman grade 3Minimum of 18 years of age and Desire to acquire skills and competencies6 monthsNITA
    Beauty therapy grade 3Minimum of 18 years of age and Desire to acquire skills and competencies6 monthsNITA
    Artisan in Arc welding grade 3Minimum of 18 years of age and Desire to acquire skills and competencies6 monthsNITA
    Artisan in Gas welding grade 3Minimum of 18 years of age and Desire to acquire skills and competencies6 monthsNITA
     

    COMPETENCY BASED EDUCATION AND TRAINING (CBET) COURSES;

    Mechanical Technology and maintenance level 4KCSE D1 yearCDACC
    Plumbing level 3KCSE D-3 monthsCDACC
    Electrical installation level 5KCSE D1 yearCDACC
    Manual Arc weldingKCSE Certificate3 monthsCDACC
    Manual Gas weldingKCSE Certificate3 monthsCDACC
    ICT Technician level 5KCSE D- or level 41 yearCDACC
    Automotive engineering level 3KCSE Certificate2 termsCDACC
    Hairdressing level 3KCSE D-3 monthsCDACC
    Hairdressing level 4KCSE D-/ KCPE Certificate6 monthsCDACC
    Automotive technician level 5KCSE D- or level 41 yearCDACC
     

    KASNEB COURSES; Courses for Financial managers

    CPA Section 1 and 2KCSE C+ with C+ in Maths and English1 yearKASNEB
    Certificate in Accounts and Management skills CAMS Level 1 and 2KCSE C+ with C+ in Maths and English6 monthsKASNEB
     

    SHORT COURSES;

    International Computer Driving License (ICDL)OPEN2 months 
    Auto CADOPEN3 months 
    Computer packages (8 packages)OPEN2 months 
    QuickbooksOPEN5 months 
    Computer programmingOPEN2 months 
    Corel drawOPEN

    Mathira Technical and Vocational College Contacts;

    Physical locationMathira, Karatina, Kenya
    Postal addressP.O. Box 1785- 10101, Karatina
    Phone number0720772225
    Email address[email protected] or [email protected]
    Websitewww.mathiratechnical.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.