TECHNICAL COURSES

TEP program

TEP courses are aimed at imparting knowledge and skills which prepare trainees for self or formal employment. Self- employment leads to creation of new job opportunities as the enterprise expands. TEP courses allow for progression from Artisan Certificate to degree and other higher academic levels.

KNEC examines TEP courses from artisan level to higher national diploma level. TVET Program

TVET programs are modular. Each module imparts skills and knowledge that enable a graduate to engage in formal or informal employment while still pursuing their studies.

KNEC issues result slips for each module. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the requisite modules. NATIONAL VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING (NVCET) PROGRAM

NVCET CERTIFICATE COURSES

The Minimum Entry Requirements are:
- KCPE Certificate,
- Any other equivalent qualification as approved by
The duration for the course is 4 years including compulsory industrial attachment
- Level one takes 2 years
- Level two takes 2 years

KNEC offers examinations under the National Vocational Certificate in Education and Training program in the following areas:

COURSE NAME	CAREER/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES	PROGRESSION PATHS
Appropriate Carpentry and Joinery	Carpenter(Furniture, roofing, interior fittings)	Artisan Certificate Building Technology
Fashion Design and Garment Making	Fashion designer/garment maker/garment cutter/sample maker	Artisan Certificate Fashion design and garment making
Food Processing Technology	Waiter/waitress, chef	Artisan Certificate in Food Processing Technology
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Level 1	Hairdresser, Beautician, Masseurs	Artisan Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making Technology
Motor Vehicle Technology	Motor vehicle mechanic, panel beater, spray painter	Artisan Certificate in Motor Vehicle Technology
Seafarers	To serve as a rating forming part of a navigation watch or an engineering watch on board ships or employed ashore in the maritime sector as a coxswain.	Artisan Certificate in Seafarers
Metal Processing Technology	Welder, fabricators of metal and steel structures	Artisan Certificate in Mechanical engineering or Welding and Fabrication
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology	Technicians refrigeration and A/C industry involving Service and repair and Maintenance	Artisan Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Plant option)
Electrical and Electronics Technology	Electrician, service and repair technicians	Artisan Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Technology
Information Communication Technology	Data entry clerks, clerks in publishing firms,	Artisan Certificate in Information Communication Technology
Building Technology	Mason, plumber	Artisan Certificate in Building Technology

TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (TEP) ARTISAN CERTIFICATE

The Minimum Entry Requirements are:
- KCPE Certificate, or;
- Equivalent qualification approved by
The duration for the course is 2 years which includes compulsory industrial

KNEC offers examinations under the TEP Artisan Certificate Courses in the following areas:

COURSE NAME	CAREER/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES	PROGRESSION PATHS
Appropriate Carpentry and Joinery	Carpenter(Furniture, roofing, interior fittings)	Craft Certificate Building Technology
Fashion Design and Garment Making	Fashion designer/garment maker/garment cutter/sample maker	Craft Certificate Fashion design and garment making
Food Processing Technology	Waiter/waitress, chef	Craft Certificate in Food Processing Technology
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy	hairdresser, beautician, masseurs	Craft Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making Technology
Motor Vehicle Technology	Motor vehicle mechanic, panel beater, spray painter	Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Technology
Seafarers	To serve as a rating forming part of a navigation watch or an engineering watch on board ships or employed ashore in the maritime sector as a coxswain.	Craft Certificate in Nautical Science or Craft Certificate in Marine Engineering
Metal Processing Technology	Welder, fabricators of metal and steel structures	Craft Certificate in Mechanical engineering or Welding and Fabrication
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology	Technicians involved in Installation, Service, repair and Maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment	Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Plant option)

COURSE NAME	CAREER/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES	PROGRESSION PATHS
Electrical and Electronics Technology	Technicians involved in Installation, Service, Repair and Maintenance of Electronic Equipment	Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Technology
Information Communication Technology	Data entry clerks, clerks in publishing firms,	Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology
Building Technology	Mason, plumber	Craft Certificate in Building Technology
Plumbing	Plumber Building Industry and self employment	Craft Certificate in Plumbing

CRAFT CERTIFICATE (TEP)

The Minimum Entry Requirements are:

KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain), or;
Pass in a relevant Artisan course, or;
An Equivalent qualification approved by

The duration for the course is two (2) years which includes compulsory industrial

These Craft Programs are examined by KNEC at the end of the two years training period.

KNEC offers examinations under the TEP Craft Certificate Courses in the following areas:

COURSE NAME	CAREER/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES	PROGRESSION PATHS
Craft Certificate in Masonry	Mason in the Building Industry, Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Building Technology
Craft Certificate in Plumbing	Installation and repair plumber in the Building Industry and factories, Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Water Technology
Craft Certificate in Road Construction	Road Construction Technician , Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Civil Engineering

COURSE NAME	CAREER/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES	PROGRESSION PATHS
Craft Certificate in Land Surveying	Physical Planning Technician/clerk, Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Land Surveying
Craft Certificate in Water Technology	Water Technician in Construction Industry and water companies, Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Water Technology
Craft Certificate in National Certificate in Social Development	Community worker in Government, Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Community Based Organizations, Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
Craft Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology	Technician in medical and bio-medical laboratories and Research Institutions, Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
Craft Certificate in Agricultural Engineering (Farm Power and Machinery)	Technician/Mechanic/ Assistant Workshop Supervisor (Farm Machinery and Equipment) , Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Agricultural Engineering
Craft Certificate in Cartography	Technical assistants in physical Planning establishments , Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Cartography
Craft Certificate in Photogrammetry	Technical assistants in physical Planning establishments, Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Craft Certificate in Printing Technology	Repair and Maintenance Technicians/machine operators in printing industry, Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Printing Technology

CRAFT CERTIFICATE (TVET)

The Minimum Entry Requirements are

Pass in relevant Artisan Course or;
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) or;
Equivalent qualification approved by

The duration for the course is two (2) years covered in two modules which includes compulsory industrial

KNEC offers examinations under the TVET Craft Certificate Courses in the following areas:

COURSE NAME	CAREER/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES	PROGRESSION PATH
Certificate in Catering and Accommodation Operations	Room Attendant, Waiter/Waitress, food production and service in the catering industry , Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management
Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making Technology	Fashion Designer; Garment Constructor; Supervisor; Garment Cutter; Pattern Cutter; Textile Designer; Sample Maker; Fashion Stylist; Embroiderer; Batik/Tie and Dye Producer, Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Fashion Design and Clothing Technology
Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering	Metal production and processing technicians , Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Mechanical engineering (Production Option)
Craft Certificate in Nautical Science	To serve as an Officer in charge of navigation watch on board ships or employed ashore in the maritime sector.	Diploma in Nautical Science
Craft in Marine Engineering	To work on board merchant ship in the engine department at support level or in a marine engineering workshop or shipyard as a craftsman. a) Module I, the trainee will be certificated as a Rating forming part of an engineering watch in accordance with STCW regulation III/4. b) Module II, the trainee will be certificated as an Able Seafarer-Engine in accordance with STCW regulation III/5	Diploma in Marine Engineering
Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Technology (Telecommunication Options)	Telecommunication Technicians (Installation, maintenance, service and repair) , Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Telecommunication option

COURSE NAME	CAREER/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES	PROGRESSION PATH
Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Technology (Power)	Technicians in Electrical power generating and distribution companies, self-employed or formal employment in construction firms (Electrical Wiring) , Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power option)
Certificate in Baking Technology	Chef in Baking and confectionary industry, Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Baking Technology
Certificate in Automotive Engineering	Motor Vehicle Mechanic (Assistant Supervisor) , Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Automotive Engineering
Certificate in Petroleum Geosciences	Technicians and clerks in Petroleum Industry	Diploma in Petroleum Geosciences
Certificate in Water Technology	Water Technician in Construction Industry and water companies, Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Water Technology
Craft Certificate in Welding and Fabrication	Technicians in Metal processing industry, Building industry or self-employment, Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Welding and fabrication
Certificate in Food and Beverage Production and Service	Waiter/Waitress, chef, Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Food and Beverage Management, Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management
Craft Certificate in Food Processing and Preservation	Operator in food processing and preservation industry for both animal and crop products, Instructor in Vocational Training Centres	Diploma in Food Processing and Preservation
Craft Certificate in Fisheries, Science and Technology	Technical assistant/Advisor in Fish farming, food- processing industry	Diploma in Fisheries, Science and Technology
Craft certificate in medical laboratory technology	Technician in laboratories in the medical, biomedical, research institutions and specialized industries	Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
Craft certificate in nutrition and dietetics	The trainee will work in a salaried or self-employment to improve health care using nutrition and dietetics provision in line with the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI) vision.	Diploma in Nutrition And Dietetics
Post Qualification certificate in counsellor supervision	The trainee will work in formal or self-employment to address challenges/ issues encountered by the counsellors in their practice. The counsellor supervisor

COURSE NAME	CAREER/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES	PROGRESSION PATH
	will provide care and support to the practicing counsellors leading towards greater competence, ethical working and assured therapeutic outcomes.
Craft Certificate in Construction plant Technology	Sales, Service and repair technician of road construction and excavation equipment	Diploma in Construction Plant
Craft in Child Care and Protection	Child Protection officer in various institutions e.g. children’s homes, juvenile courts, NGOs.	Diploma in Child Care and Protection

TEP Diploma

The Minimum Entry Requirements are:-
- Pass in relevant Craft Course or;
- KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) or;
- Equivalent qualification approved by
The duration for the course is three (3) years including compulsory industrial
These diploma programs are examined at the end of the three years training

KNEC offers examinations under TEP Diploma Courses in the following areas:

COURSE NAME	CAREER/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES	PROGRESSION PATH
Diploma in Water Technology (Water Supply)	Water Technician/Supervisor in Construction Industry and water companies	HND or Relevant Degree
Diploma in Water Technology (Sanitation)	Water Technician/Supervisor in Construction Industry and water and waste water companies	HND or Relevant Degree
Diploma in Water Technology (Surface Water Option)	Water Technician/Supervisor in Construction Industry and water and waste water companies	HND or Relevant Degree
Diploma in Water Technology (Ground Water Option)	Water Technician/Supervisor in Construction Industry and water drilling companies	HND or Relevant Degree
Diploma in Quantity Surveying	Technical Assistant to the Architect , Clerk of Works, Assistant Quantity Surveyor	HND or Relevant Degree
Diploma in Highway Engineering	Technician/Supervisor in road construction industry	HND or Relevant Degree

COURSE NAME	CAREER/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES	PROGRESSION PATH
Diploma in Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing	Technician/Supervisor in physical Planning establishments as: Geographer, cartographer, physical scientist, GIS analyst, database administrator, applications specialist, project manager, remote sensing scientist, surveyor, photogrammetrist, and image analyst	HND or Relevant Degree
Diploma in Cartography	Technician/Supervisor in physical Planning establishments as: Geographer, cartographer, physical scientist, GIS analyst, database administrator, applications specialist, project manager, remote sensing scientist, surveyor, photogrammetrist, and image analyst	HND or Relevant Degree
Diploma in Land Surveying	Technician/Supervisor in physical Planning and Surveying and Mapping establishments	HND or Relevant Degree
Diploma in Map Reproduction	Technician/Supervisor in physical Planning and Surveying and Mapping establishments	HND or Relevant Degree
Diploma in Medical Engineering	Technician/Supervisor in Medical industry in charge or installation, service repair and Maintenance of medical Equipment	HND or Relevant Degree
Diploma in Art and Design	Technicians and Supervisors in Advertising and Publishing and Graphic arts industries	HND or Relevant Degree
Diploma in Agricultural Engineering	Mechanic/ Supervisor (Farm Machinery and Equipment)	HND or Relevant Degree
Diploma in Chemical and process Engineering	Technical operator, supervisor in Manufacturing and process Industry	HND or Relevant Degree
Diploma in Printing This course has three options namely: · Pre-press option · Press option · Post press option	Technician/Supervisor in Printing industry · Repair, Service and Maintenance · Operators of printing Machines	HND or Relevant Degree

TVET DIPLOMA

The Minimum Entry Requirements are:-
- Pass in relevant Craft Course, or;
- KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), or;
- Equivalent qualification approved by
These are modular programs, which offer flexibility to Diploma programs comprise of three modules with KNEC examinations at the end of each module.
The Duration for the course is three (3) years covered in three modules including compulsory industrial

KNEC offers examinations under the TVET Diploma Courses in the following areas.

COURSE NAME	CAREER/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES	PROGRESSION
Diploma in Textile Technology	Employment Opportunities include: Spinning Technician, Weaving Technician, Knitting Technician, Processing Technician, Supervisor, Quality Controller, Fabric/Textile Designer	Relevant degree
Diploma in Water Technology	Water Technician/Supervisor in Construction Industry and water and waste water companies and water drilling establishments	HND or Relevant degree
Diploma in Chemical Engineering	Technical operator, supervisor in Manufacturing and process Industry	Relevant degree
Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power, Telecommunication and Instrumentation Options)	Supervisors/Technicians in Telecommunication firms or self-employment in repair, service and installation of telecommunication equipment Technicians/Supervisors in Electrical power generating and distribution industry or self-employed or formal employment in construction industry (Electrical Wiring)	HND or Relevant degree
Diploma in Social Work and Community Development	Assistant manager/Social /Community worker in Government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)	Relevant degree
Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering	Aircraft Technician in the Aviation industry	Relevant degree

COURSE NAME	CAREER/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES	PROGRESSION
This course has two options namely: · Airframe and Engines Option · Avionics Option		Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Diploma in Agricultural Engineering	Mechanic/ Supervisor (Farm Machinery and Equipment)	HND or Relevant degree
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry	Technical Assistants/Supervisors in Research Institutions	Relevant degree
Diploma in Applied Biology	Technical Assistants/Supervisors in Research Institutions	Relevant degree
Diploma in Architecture	Technician/Draftsman in the Building Industry and self- employment	Relevant degree
Diploma in Art and Design	Technicians /Supervisors in Advertising and Publishing and Graphic arts industries	Relevant degree
Diploma in Automotive Engineering	Motor Vehicle Mechanic/ Supervisor	HND or Relevant degree
Diploma in Baking Technology	Supervisors and Technicians in baking and confectionary industry	Relevant degree
Diploma in Building	Supervisors and Technicians Building Industry or building contractors	HND or Relevant degree
Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management	Technical assistants/Supervisors in Catering and Accommodation industry	Relevant degree
Diploma in Civil Engineering	Technical assistants/Supervisors in: · Construction companies (both consultants and contractors) · Local authorities and government departments · Rail companies · Utility companies	HND or Relevant degree
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Construction Plant Engineering)	Mechanic/Supervisor (Construction Plant) – Heavy Machinery and Equipment Sales, Service, repair and Maintenance technician of road construction and excavation equipment	HND or Relevant degree

COURSE NAME	CAREER/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES	PROGRESSION
Diploma in Counselling	Salaried or self-employment using Guiding and skills Counselling to help clients face their day to day challenges/issues	Relevant degree
Diploma in Dietetics Management	Technical assistant or supervisor to improve health care using nutrition and dietetics provision in line with the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI) vision	Relevant degree
Diploma in Environmental Science & Technology	Supervisor or technical advisor to government on policies in : · Manufacturing companies · Environmental consultancies · Local governments · Environmental agencies · Wildlife conservation groups · Universities	Relevant degree
Diploma in Fashion Design and Clothing Technology	Supervisor and/Fashion Promoter, Fashion Illustrator, Fashion Designer, Fashion Merchandiser, Fashion Journalist, Garment Cutter, Cutting Supervisor/Master, Pattern Cutter/Master, Quality Controller, Textile Designer, Fashion Consultant	Relevant degree
Diploma in Food and Beverage Management	Chef, Waiter/Waitress, Restaurant Supervisor, Kitchen Supervisor, Teaching, self-employment in Food Production industry.	Relevant degree
Diploma in Food Science and Processing Technology	Supervisor/Operator in food processing industries/food preservations of both crop and animal products	Relevant degree
Diploma in Housekeeping Management	Supervisor /Assistant managers in Hotel Industry	Relevant degree
Diploma in Marine Engineering	Officer in charge of an engineering watch on board ship or employed ashore in the maritime sector.	Relevant degree
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Fabrication and Metallurgy Option	Supervisor/Technician in Metal production and processing industry	HND or Relevant degree
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)	Supervisor/Technical industrial plant operators in process industry	HND or Relevant degree

COURSE NAME	CAREER/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES	PROGRESSION
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option)	Technician/Supervisor in Metal and steel production and processing industry	Relevant degree
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Construction Plant)	Mechanic/Supervisor (Construction Plant) – Heavy Machinery and Equipment Sales, Service, repair and Maintenance technician of road construction and excavation equipment	HND or Relevant degree
Diploma in Medical Engineering	Technician/Supervisor in Medical industry in charge or installation, service repair and Maintenance of medical Equipment	Relevant degree
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology	Technician/Supervisor in laboratories in the medical, biomedical, research institutions and specialized industries	Relevant degree
Diploma in Nautical Science	Officer in charge of a navigation watch on board ship or employed ashore in the maritime sector.	Relevant degree
Diploma in nutrition and dietetics	Dietary Technician in an organization	Relevant degree
Diploma in Petroleum Geosciences	Technician/Supervisor Petroleum Industry involving: · Formation Evaluation · Petroleum Production · Petroleum Geology · Petroleum Geophysics	Relevant degree
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology	Work in the areas of drug manufacturing, drug marketing and distribution and drug dispensing in hospital and community pharmacies	Relevant degree
Diploma in Child Care and Protection	Child Protection officer in various institutions e.g. children’s homes, juvenile courts, NGOs.	Relevant Degree

Higher National Diploma (TEP)

The Minimum requirement is:-

Diploma in the relevant area of specialization or equivalent qualification.

The duration for the course is two (2) years full time or sandwich (part-time).

KNEC offers examinations under the TEP Higher National Diploma Courses in the following areas.

COURSE NAME		CAREER/ EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES	PROGRESSION PATHS
Higher Diploma in Educational		Instructors in technical institutions	Relevant program	degree
Management
Higher Diploma in Construction		Middle level managers, senior supervisors and technologists
(Building Economics)		in building industry
Higher Diploma in Construction		Middle level managers, senior supervisors and technologists
(Structures)		in construction industry
Higher Diploma in Construction		Middle level managers, senior supervisors and technologists
(Building and Civil Engineering)		in building/construction industry
Higher Diploma in Construction		Middle level managers, senior supervisors and technologists
(Highway Engineering)		in construction industry
Higher Diploma in Construction		Middle level managers, senior supervisors and technologists
(Water Engineering)		in water, sewerage and drainage industry
Higher Diploma in Surveying and		Middle level managers, senior supervisors and technologists
Mapping		in surveying
Higher Diploma in	Land	Middle level managers, senior supervisors and technologists
Surveying		in surveying
Higher Diploma	in	Middle level managers, senior supervisors and technologists
Photogrammetric and Sensing	Remote	in photogrammetry and meteorology,
Higher Diploma in Cartography		Middle level managers, senior supervisors and technologists
		in cartography
Higher Diploma in Mechanical		Middle level managers, senior supervisors and technologists
Engineering		in building, construction and mechanical industry
Higher Diploma in Food		Middle level managers, senior supervisors and technologists
Technology (Quality Control)		in food industry
Higher Diploma in Analytical		Middle level managers, senior supervisors and technologists
Chemistry		in research organizations and manufacturing industries
Higher Diploma in	Applied	Middle level managers, senior supervisors and technologists
Biology		in research industry

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