Sigalagala national polytechnic courses and requirements
Sigalagala National Polytechnic (SNP) is a publicly-managed national polytechnic that was founded in 1950 as a Technical and Vocational Training Institute. It is located along the Kisumu- Kakamega road in Kakamega county, Kenya.
The Sigalagala National Polytechnic is mandated to offer courses at certificate, diploma and higher diploma levels. The institution produces middle-level human resource that is well-equipped with technical and business skills required in the industry. It produces technicians and technologists who are expected to play a major role towards the attainment of the Kenya Vision 2030.
Current list of courses offered at Sigalagala National Polytechnic
| COURSE CODE | COURSE | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | INTAkE | EXAM |
| AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT | |||||
| EAC 200 | Agripreneurship Level 6 | C- (Minus)/Cert. Lev. 5 | 7 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| EAC 100 | Agripreneurship Level 5 | D (Plain) /Cert. Level 4 | 5 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| EAG 200 | Dip. Entrepreneurial Agriculture Mod I,II , III | C- Minus | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| GAG 200 | Diploma in General Agriculture Mod I,II ,III | C- Minus | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| GAG 100 | Certificate in General Agriculture | D Plain | 5 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | KNEC |
| APPLIED SCIENCES DEPARTMENT | |||||
| MED 200 | Medical Engineering Level 6 | C Plain | 7 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| MED 100 | Medical Engineering Level 5 | D + Plus | 5 Terms | May/Sept | CDACC |
| CEC 200 | Chemical Engineering Level 6 | C- (minus); Chem D+(Plus) | 6 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| BME200 | BioMedical Engineering Level 6 | C plain, C in Eng ,Kis,Maths, Sciences | 7 Terms | May/Sept | CDACC |
| BME100 | BioMedical Engineering Level 5 | D + Plus | 5 Terms | May/Sept | CDACC |
| ABG 300 | Higher Diploma in Applied Biology | Dip . Applied Bio. | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| HAC 300 | Higher Diploma in Analytical Chemistry | Dipl. in Analytical Chemistry | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| DPH 200 | Diploma in Pharmacy | C Plain; C in Maths, Phy Chem,Bio | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| MLS 200 | Diploma in Medical Lab.Technology | C Plain; C Math,Phy.,Chem,Bio | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| ABG 200 | Diploma Applied Biology Mod I,II & III | C- Minus | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| ACH 200 | Diploma Analytical Chemistry Mod I,II & III | C- ; D+(Plus) in chemistry | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| EST 200 | Dip. in Environmental Sciences Mod I,II & III | C- Minus | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| DHR 200 | Dip. in Health Records and information Tech. | C Plain C in Engl/Kis C- in Math | 9 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| DME 200 | Diploma in Medical Engineering Mod. I,II, &III | C plain, C in Eng ,Kis,Maths, Sciences | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| DND 200 | Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics | C-(minus) c- in Egn/Kisw, Maths, & Sciences | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| CME 100 | Certificate in Medical Engineering Mod. I & II | D + Plus | 5 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| DHR 100 | Cert. in Health Records and information Tech. | D+, with D+ in Eng or Kiswahili | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| SLT 100 | Cert. in Science Laboratory Technology I & II | D Plain | 5 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| SLT 100 | Certificate in Medical Engineering | C-, with C- In Eng. or Kiswahili | 5 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| CHR 100 | Cert. in Health Records and Information Tech. | D+, with D+ in Eng. Kisw, D in Sciences | 5 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| SLT 100 | Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics | KCSE Mean Grade D(Plain),D Plain in Maths, Languages & Sciences | 5 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT | |||||
| BT200 | Building Technician Level 6 | C- (Minus)/Cert. Lev. 5 | 6 Terms | Jan/Sept | CDACC |
| PLM110 | Plumbing Level 4 | D Minus | 2 Terms | Jan/Sept | CDACC |
| MAS 110 | Masonry Level 4 | D Minus | 2 Terms | Jan/Sept | CDACC |
| BCT 200 | Dip. in Building Construction Mod I,II & III | C- Minus | 7 Terms | Jan/Sept | KNEC |
| DA 200 | Diploma in Architecture Mod. I, II,& III | C- Minus | 3 Terms | Jan/Sept | KNEC |
| BCE 200 | Diploma in Civil Engineering Mod I,II & III | C- Minus | 7 Terms | Jan/Sept | KNEC |
| QSV 200 | Diploma in Quantity Survey | C- Minus | 9 Terms | Jan/Sept | KNEC |
| LSV 200 | Diploma in Land Survey | C- Minus | 9 Terms | Jan/Sept | KNEC |
| WTS 200 | Diploma in Water Engineering Mod I,II & III | C Plain( C Eng,Mat,Phy) | 7 Terms | Jan/Sept | KNEC |
| LSV 100 | Certificate in Land Survey | D Plain | 7 Terms | Jan/May/ Sept | KNEC |
| BTC 100 | Certificate in Building Technology Mod I & II | D Plain | 5 Terms | Jan/Sept | KNEC |
| WTS 100 | Certificate in Water Engineering Mod I & II | D + plus | 5 Terms | Jan/Sept | KNEC |
| CPLM 100 | Certificate in Plumbing | D (plain) | 7 Terms | Jan/Sept | KNEC |
| BUSINESS DEPARTMENT | |||||
| HR 200 | Human Resource Management Level 6 | C- (Minus)/Cert. Lev.5 | 6 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| HR 100 | Human Resource Management Level 5 | D Plain | 3 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| HRM 300 | Higher Dip. in Human Resource Management. | Relevant KNEC Dip. | 6 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| HRM 200 | Dip. Human Resource Mgnt. Mod I,II & III | C- Minus | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| SWD 200 | Dip. Com. Dev. and Social Work Mod I, II , III | C- Minus | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| BMG 200 | Dip. in Business Management Mod I ,II & III | C- Minus | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| ACT 200 | Diploma in Accountancy (BTEP) | C- Minus | 7 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | KNEC |
| SCM 200 | Dip. Supplies Chain Mgnt. Mod I, II & III | C- Minus | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| DPM 200 | Diploma Project Management Mod. I, II & III | C- Minus | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| DRTM200 | Diploma in Road Transport & MNGT Mod I ,II & III | C- Minus | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| DCCP200 | Diploma in Child Care and Protection Module I | C- Minus | 3 terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| SWD 100 | Cert. in Community Development Social Work | D Plain | 5 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | KNEC |
| CDSW100 | Cert. in Community Dev. Social Work Mod I&, II | D Plain | 5 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | KNEC |
| HRM 100 | Cert. in Human Resource Management Mod I & II | D Plain | 5 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| BMG 100 | Cert. in Business Management. Mod I &II | D Plain | 5 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| SCM 100 | Cert. in Supplies Chain Management. Mod I &II | D Plain | 5 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| CPM 100 | Cert. Project Management Mod. I &II | D Plain | 5 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| AST 010 | Artisan in Store Keeping(TOWN CAMPUS) | D—Minus | 4 terms | Jan/May | KNEC |
| CPM 100 | Certified Human Resource Professional | C+ or Diploma in HRM | 9 Terms | May/Sept | HRME |
| CCNP 100 | Certificate in Child Care and Protection Module I & II | D Plain | 5 terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| CRTM 100 | Cert. in Road Transport & Management Mod I & II | D Plain | 5 terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| OFA 200 | Office Administration Level 6 | C- Minus | 6 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| OFA 100 | Office Administration Level 5 | D Plain | 3 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| EPD 300 | HND Entrepreneurship Development | Relevant KNEC Dip. | 6 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| SCS 300 | HND Secretarial Management | Diploma Secretarial | 6 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| SAM 200 | Diploma in Sales and Marketing Mod I, II & III | C- (Minus) | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| EPD 200 | Diploma Entrepreneurship Dev. Mod I, II & III | C- (Minus) | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| CPM 200 | Diploma Cooperative Mgnt. Mod I, II & III | C- (Minus) | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| SCS 200 | Diploma Secretarial Mod I, II & III | C- ( Minus) | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| BAF 200 | Diploma Banking and Finance (BTEP) | C- (Minus) | 9 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | KNEC |
| CMT 200 | Diploma in Credit Management Mod I, I & III | C-(Minus) | 1 Sem/Mod | Jan/May/Sept | KASNEB |
| CSC 100 | Certificate in Secretarial Mod I & II | D Plain | 5 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| CPM 100 | Certificate in Co-operative Management (BTEP) | D Plain | 5 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | KNEC |
| SAM 100 | Certificate in Sales and Marketing Mod I & II | D Plain | 5 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| BAF 100 | Certificate in Banking Finance (BTEP) | D Plain | 5 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | KNEC |
| CCO 100 | Certificate in Clerical Operations Mod. 1& II | D Plain | 5 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| CPA 200 | Certified Public Accountant. I (CPA I) | C+ (C+ in Math & Eng) | 1 Sem/Mod | Jan/May/Sept | KASNEB |
| CCP 200 | CCP (Certified Credit Professional) | C+ (C+ in Math & Eng.) | 1 Sem/Mod | Jan/May/Sept | KASNEB |
| CPS 200 | CPS (Certified Public Secretary ) | C+ (C+ in Math & Eng.) | 1 Sem/Mod | Jan/May/Sept | KASNEB |
| IFA 200 | CIFA Certified Investment Financial Analyst) | C+ (C+ in Math & Eng.) | 1 Sem/Mod | Jan/May/Sept | KASNEB |
| ATD 200 | Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD) Part I,II , III | C-(Minus) | 1 Sem/Mod | Jan/May/Sept | KASNEB |
| ELECTRICAL & ELECTONICS DEPARTMENT | |||||
| EEC200 | Electrical Engineering (Power option) level 6 | C- (Minus)/Cert. Lev. 5 | 6 Terms | Jan/Sept | CDACC |
| EIC100 | Electrical Installation level 5 | D (Plain) /Cert. in Lev.4 | 3 Terms | Jan/Sept | CDACC |
| IC 200 | Instrumentation and Control Level 6 | C- (Minus)/Cert. Lev. 5 | 6 Terms | Jan/Sept | CDACC |
| EEP 300 | Higher Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Eng. | Relevant KNEC Dip. | 6 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | KNEC |
| EEP 200 | Dip. Electrical & Electronics Eng. Technology (Power) | C -(Minus) | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| EEP 100 | Cert. in Electrical & Electronics Eng (Power) | D+ Plus/Pass in Mod. I | 5 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| SPV010 | Solar PV Level 3 | Cert. in Electrical | 1 Term | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| SPV 110 | Solar PV level 4 | Cert. in Electrical | 3 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| SPV 200 | Solar PV level 5 | D (Plain) /Cert. in Lev.4 | 3 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | VDACC |
| SPV | Solar PV T1,T2, T3(Accredited with NITA) | Electrical background | 2 Weeks | Jan/May/Sept | TSNP |
| INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | |||||
| ITC 200 | Information Communication Technology Level 6 | C- (Minus)/Cert. Level 5 | 6 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| ITC 100 | Information Communication Technology Level 5 | D (Plain) /Cert. in Lev.4 | 3 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| ICT 200 | Diploma ICT Mod I ,II & III | C- (Minus) | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| ICT 100 | Cert. Information Technology Mod. I & II | D+ Plus | 5 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| DIT200 | Diploma in Information Technology | C -(Minus) | 1 Sem/Mod | Jan/May/Sept | KASNEB |
| CP | Computer Packages | KCPE | @ 20 Hrs | Every Mondays | SNP |
| INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT | |||||
| BTC 200 | Baking Technology Level 6 | C – (Minus)/Cert. Lev.5 | 6 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| BTC 100 | Baking Technology Level 5 | D (Plain) /Cert. in Lev. 4 | 3 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| BTC 110 | Baking Technology Level 4 | D- Minus | 2 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| CAM 200 | Dip. in Catering & Accommodation Mod. I, II & III | C- (Minus) | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| BTF 200 | Diploma in Baking Technology Mod I, II & III | C- (Minus) | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| BTF 100 | Certificate Baking Technology Mod. I & II | D + Plus | 6 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| CAM 100 | Cert. in Catering & Accommodation Mod. I & II | D Plain | 5 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| FASHION DESIGN & CLOTHING & TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT | |||||
| FDM 200 | Fashion Design Management Level 6 | C- (Minus)/Cert. in Lev. 5 | 6 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| FDT 100 | Fashion design Technology Level 5 | D (Plain) /Cert. in Lev. 4 | 3 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| FDT 110 | Fashion design Technology Level 4 | D – Minus | 2 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| DFD 200 | Dip. in fashion design & Cloth. Tech. Mod I, II ,III | C- Minus | 7 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| CFD 110 | Cert. in Fashion Design & Clothing Tech. Mod I. II | D Plain | 5 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| AFD 010 | Artisan in Fashion Design & Clothing Tech. | D- Minus | 6 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| HAIR DRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY DEPARTMENT | |||||
| HDC210 | Hair dressing Level 6 | C -(Minus)/Cert. in Lev. 5 | 6 Terms | Jan/Sept | CDACC |
| HDC120 | Hair dressing Level 5 | D Plain /Cert. in Lev. 4 | 3 Terms | Jan/Sept | CDACC |
| HDC110 | Hair dressing Level 4 | D – Minus/Cert. in Lev. 3 | 2 Terms | Jan/Sept | CDACC |
| BTC210 | Beauty Therapy Level 6 | C -(Minus)/ Cert. in Lev. 5 | 6 Terms | Jan/Sept | CDACC |
| BTC120 | Beauty Therapy Level 5 | D (Plain) /Cert. in Level 4 | 3 Terms | Jan/Sept | CDACC |
| BTC110 | Beauty Therapy Level 4 | D – Minus / Cert. in Lev. 3 | 2 Terms | Jan/Sept | CDACC |
| AUTOMOTIVE & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT | |||||
| AEC 200 | Automotive Engineering Level 6 | C- (Minus)/Cert. in Lev. 5 | 6 Terms | Jan/Sept | CDACC |
| ATM 100 | Automotive Mechanical Technician Level 5 | D (Plain) /Cert. in Level 4 | 3 Terms | Jan/Sept | CDACC |
| MEP 200 | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Mod I ,II &III | C- Minus | 7 Terms | Jan/Sept | KNEC |
| AET 200 | Diploma in Automotive Engineering Mod I,II ,III | C- Minus | 7 Terms | Jan/Sept | KNEC |
| FWD 200 | Diploma in Welding & Fabrication Mod I, II & II | C- Minus | 7 Terms | Jan/Sept | KNEC |
| AET 100 | Certificate in Automotive Engineering Mod I & II | D Plain | 5 Terms | Jan/Sept | KNEC |
| MEP 100 | Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Mod I , &II | D Plain | 5 Terms | Jan/Sept | KNEC |
| FWD 100 | Certificate in Welding & Fabrication Mod I & II | D plain | 5 Terms | Jan/Sept | KNEC |
| DRV 010 | Driving | Above 18 years | 1 month | Continuous | NTSA |
| LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE | |||||
| RAM 200 | Records and Archives Management Level 6 | C – (Minus)/Cert. in Lev. 5 | 6 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| RAM100 | Records and Archives Management Level 5 | D (Plain) /Cert. in Level 4 | 3 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | CDACC |
| IST 300 | HND in Information Management | Relevant KNEC Diploma | 6 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| IST 200 | Diploma in Information Studies | C – (Minus ) | 6 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| IST 100 | Certificate in Information Studies Mod I & II | D plain | 5 Terms | May/Sept | KNEC |
| JMM 200 | Diploma in Journalism & Mass Media | C – Minus | 3 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | ICM/KNEC |
| JMM 100 | Certificate in Journalism & Mass Media | D plain | 3 Terms | Jan/May/Sept | ICM |
Applications for New Students
After going through the list of courses above and marking those you can qualify for, you can then proceed to apply online.
Those applying for Diploma courses please note that the minimum entry qualification is a KCSE Mean grade of C-(Minus) while those applying for Craft Certificate the Minimum entry qualification is a KCSE Mean grade of D Plain. Those who wish to apply for Artisan Courses the minimum qualification is KCPE/KCSE Mean grade of D-(Minus).
An application fee of KES. 500 is charged and is to be paid to The Sigalagala Polytechnic through MPESA Paybill.
After successful submission and subsequent processing, your Admission Letter will be emailed to you (ensure you have a valid email address).
Read the forms carefully before filling your details and ensure you bring all the filled forms with you on the day of admission.
NOTE: Do not make double registration/application. Else your application will be rejected.
Online course application form
You can apply for admission to Sigalagala through the official online application link, below.
Click here to apply now!
Physical applications.
You can, at the same time, fill the hard copy application form. Find the form here; Application Form
Download and fill the application form and attach the following documents:
i) KCPE and KCSE result slip
ii) Birth Certificate
iii) National ID card
iv) 2 passport size coloured photos
v) Deposit slip of ksh.500/= Application fee( non-refundable)
Send the form and documents to;
REGISTRAR SIGALAGALA NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC
P.O BOX 2966-50100, KAKAMEGA.
Contacts for Sigalagala National Polytechnic
- MOBILE: 0793600519
- Email: [email protected] Website: sigalagalapoly.ac.ke
- Polytechnic Bank Accounts No : Barclays Bank: – 8043551, Equity Bank:- 0500277394606
- MPESA PAYBILL No: 908008
- Town Campus Bank Account: Cooperative Bank : 01120098473700
- Maturu Campus Bank Account: Cooperative Bank : 01139098473700
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