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.
NTTI Courses;
Courses and training offered in NTTC are classified to various departments as shown below
DEPARTMENT
COURSES AND TRAINING
HEALTH SCIENCES
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
Diploma in Applied Biology
Diploma in Food Technology
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (Module Based)
Diploma in Environmental Science (Module Based)
Certificate in Food Technology
Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
Diploma in automotive Engineering (Modular) – KNEC
Craft Certificate in Automotive Engineering (modular) – KNEC
Artisan Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics – KNEC
National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) – Grade Test Examinations
Diploma and Certificate courses by City and Guilds
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Technology – Power Option (Modular)
Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Technology – Telecommunication Option (Modular)
Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Technology – Instrumentation and Control Option (Modular)
Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Technology – Telecommunication Option (Modular)
Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Technology – Power Option (Modular)
Certificate in Electrical Installation
Certificate in Photo-Voltaic Solar
MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Module Programme
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Module 1 and 2
Diploma Chemical Engineering
Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Diploma in Petroleum Management
Diploma in Engineering by City and Guilds
Craft in Mechanical Engineering
Certificate in Plumbing Grade 3
Certificate in Mechanical fitting Grade 3
Short course on HC conversion by GIZ/MEWNR
INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT
Diploma in Food & Beverage Management-Full time & Evening
Craft Certificate in Food & Beverage Production & Service-Full time & Evening
Artisan in Food & Beverage Production & Service-Part time
Certificate in Food & Beverage Production & Service-Part time
BUSINESS STUDIES
Business Management at Certificate and Diploma Level
Supply Chain Management at Certificate and Diploma Level
Human Resource Management at Certificate and Diploma Level
Sales and Marketing at Certificate and Diploma Level
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Diploma in Information Communication Technology (DICT) Module based
Certificate in Information Communication Technology (CICT) Module based
LIBERAL STUDIES
Certificate in Social Work and Community Development.
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 via Ecitizen
Obtain a “letter of no objection” on suitability of the name from TVETA
In order to obtain the letter of no objection, present;
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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