Courses offered at Kenya School of TVET (Courses offered at KTTC)

Last updated on February 24th, 2025 at 03:44 am

Here are the courses offered at KTTC [now Kenya School of Technical Vocational Education and Training (KSTVET) /Kenya School of TVET], the only institution in Kenya mandated to train technical trainers in Kenya (and instructors).

It’s worth noting that KTTC was offering dozens of non-teacher programs targeting form 4 leavers in disciplines such as business, engineering, information studies, and more but now majorly focuses on TVET trainer education Diploma (diploma in technical teacher education)

Read on to get all the information about KTTC courses and requirements including for the school based courses in KTTC such as diploma in technical teacher education KTTC.

 

Courses offered at Kenya School of TVET (Courses offered at KTTC) or Kenya School of Technical Vocational Education and Training (KSTVET) or Kenya School of TVET- all details

1.   Teacher Education Programmes

Here are the courses you can pursue at KTTC if you want to become a trainer in any of the TVET approved colleges in Kenya and the entry requirements.

Building & Civil Engineering Department

Diploma in TTE (Technical Teacher Education) , Building/Civil Engineering.

Entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) plus a C+ in Math or Physics. You should also hold a Higher Diploma or an ordinary Diploma in a building or civil engineering course (your area of specialization).

Course duration: 5 Terms or 7 Holidays(school based)

Intakes: January (for Regular Classes) and August (for School Based Classes)

 

Pre-Service Diploma in TTE (Technical Teacher Education), Building/Civil Engineering.

Entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) plus a C+ in Math or Physics.

Course duration: 4 Years

Intakes: January or September

 

Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department

Diploma in TTE (Technical Teacher Education) Electrical & Electronics Engineering.

Entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) plus a C+ in Math or Physics. You should also hold a Higher Diploma or an ordinary Diploma in a building or civil engineering course (your area of specialization).

Course duration: 5 Terms or 7 Holidays(school based)

Intakes: January

Diploma in TTE (Technical Teacher Education) , Electrical & Electronics Engineering.

Entry requirements: a Higher Diploma or an ordinary Diploma in Electrical or Electronics engineering course (your area of specialization).

Course duration: 4 Terms or 6 Holidays(school based)

Intakes: January (for Regular Classes) and August (for School Based Classes)

Education Department

Here we have a couple of programs that favor those who have previously studied  courses like Tourism and Hospitality Management, Clothing Technology, Food and Beverage, Applied Sciences, Development studies, Project management, and Community/Social development and wish to become qualified trainers in these specialization areas.

Diploma in TTE (Technical Teacher Education), Food & Beverage or Tourism/Hospitality Management or Clothing Technology.

Entry requirements: Diploma In Food & Beverage or Tourism/Hospitality Management or Clothing Technology.

Course duration: 1 year (regular) or 6 Holidays (school based)

Intakes: January (for Regular Classes) and August (for School Based Classes)

 

Diploma in TTE (Technical Teacher Education) Mixed Mode

Entry requirements: Diploma In Project management, Development studies,  Community/Social development, or Applied Sciences

Course duration: 3 terms or 3 Holidays (school based)

Intakes: April/December

Higher Diploma (KNEC) in Education Management

Entry requirements: Diploma In Education

Course duration: 2 Years

Intakes: April/August/December

Advanced Diploma In TTE (Technical Teacher Education)

This course is ideal if you hold a degree in areas such as ICT, Business management, community development, building  technology and more and dream of becoming a trainer in a technical institute in Kenya or even as a secondary school teacher in technical subjects.

This can be a great alternative to the post graduate diploma in education offered by Kenya universities.

Entry requirements: First degree or a Post graduate Qualification (Masters)

Course duration: 3 terms or 3 holidays (school based)

Intakes: April or December every year.

Information Studies Department

Diploma In TTE (Technical Teacher Education), Information Studies

Entry requirements: KNEC Diploma in Information Studies

Course duration: 1 year (regular) / 6 holidays (school based)

Intakes: January or August every year.

Mechanical Engineering Department

Diploma In TTE (Technical Teacher Education), Automotive/Production Engineering

Entry requirements: Dip in Automotive or Production Engineering

Course duration: 3 Terms (regular) Or 6 school holidays (school based)

Intakes: January or August every year.

Diploma In TTE (Technical Teacher Education), Automotive/Production Engineering

Entry requirements: Diploma/Degree in Production/ Automotive Engineering plus KCSE C+ mean grade and a C+ in Math Or Physics

Course duration: 5 Terms (regular)

Intakes: January

Diploma In TTE (Technical Teacher Education), General Agriculture

Entry requirements: Dip in general agriculture plus KCSE C+ mean grade and a C+ in biology.

Course duration: 5 Terms (regular)

Intakes: January

Pre-Service Diploma in TTE (Technical Teacher Education), Mechanical Engineering

Entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) plus a C+ in Math or Physics.

Course duration: 4 Years

Intakes: January or September

TIME OUT

Hey there! Are you looking for the best courses, top colleges and universities, career guidance, and exciting scholarship opportunities in Kenya? Look no further! Join our Facebook page to stay up-to-date with all the latest information and insights on these topics.

So Please follow Kenya Education Guide on Facebook here for more updates about best courses in Kenya, best colleges and Universities in Kenya, Career choice options, Scholarships in Kenya, etc 

Thanks. 

Now proceed reading below..

Computer studies Department at Kenya School of TVET

The following are the courses offered at KTTC for graduates of computer studies, computer science, ICT or BBIT desiring to qualify as instructors/ teachers.

Diploma In TTE (Technical Teacher Education)- ICT, Computer Science, or BBIT

Entry requirements: Diploma/Degree in computer science, ICT, or BBIT

Course duration: 3/5 terms (regular program) and 6/7 holidays (school based)

Intakes: January/August

Diploma In TTE (Technical Teacher Education) with ICT (Information Communication & Technology)

Here you train to become as an ICT tutor at either a secondary school or TVET college from scratch.

Entry requirements: KCSE C+ (mean grade) and C+ in Math /Physics/English/Business Studies

Course duration: 3 Years

Intakes: January

Business Studies Department

The following are the courses offered at KTTC for graduates of business courses desiring to qualify as instructors/ teachers.

Diploma In TTE (Technical Teacher Education), Business

Entry requirements: Diploma/Degree in a business course like supply chain management, human resource management, business management, co-operative management etc.

Course duration: 4 Terms

Intakes: January/August

 

Diploma In TTE (Technical Teacher Education), Business

Entry requirements: Dip in a business related area plus KCSE C+ mean grade and a C+ in math/eng.

Course duration: 5 Terms (regular)

Intakes: January

Diploma In TTE (Technical Teacher Education) in a business specialization

Here you train to become as a business tutor at either a secondary school or TVET college from scratch.

Entry requirements: KCSE C+ (mean grade) and C+ in Math /Eng.

Course duration: 3 Years

Intakes: January/May/September

Instructor Training Department

These courses targets those who plan to practice as instructors in various areas.

Instructor Training Course Part I

Entry requirements: ‘O’ Level, Craft certificate in your area of specialization.

Course duration: 3 Months

Intakes: January/April/ May/Aug/September/Dec

Instructor Training Course Part II

Entry requirements: Instructor Training Course Part I

Course duration: 3 Months

Intakes: January/April/ May/Aug/September/Dec

Diploma course in Instructor Training

Entry requirements: Instructor Training Course Part I & II

Course duration: 3 modules and 2 terms

Intakes: April/August/December

Training of Trainers(TOT) course

Entry requirements: Cert in Instructor Training course Or a Supervisory Role

Course duration: 4 Weeks

Intakes: April/August/December

Certificate in Managing TVET institutions.

Entry requirements: Diploma course in Instructor Training/Instructor Training course Part II

Course duration: 4 Weeks

Intakes: April/August/December

ODEL (Open, Distance & e-Learning) Department at Kenya School of TVET

Integration of ICT Teacher Certificate (IITC)

Entry requirements: Teaching Certificate from any recognized institution

Course duration: Flexible (but not more than 12 months since starting)

Intakes: Open

 

Kenya School of TVET – How to apply

To apply, you’re supposed to download the application form from the KTTC website here, complete, and then post it to the postal address given towards the end of the article (apply to the, chief principal K.T.T.C) or hand-deliver it to the college.

Remember to deposit the Kshs. 1000.00 application fee to the following KTTC bank account:

Bank account: No.01129070020900

Name of bank: Co-operative Bank

Bank branch: Gigiri mall branch

Note that this money is non-refundable.

Another way to apply would be from the KUCCPS website especially for those who intend to pursue non teaching courses.

KTTC admission letters (Kenya School of TVET admission letters)

Those successfully admitted can download the admission letters from the KTTC website.

You can also visit KTTC main campus in Gigiri (Near the US Embassy) physically to collect the letter.

KTTC hostels

For accommodation, you can board in the hostels located within the college or choose to rent space from one of the privately-run accommodation facilities within the vicinity of the college.

We would advise you to go for the college-owned hostels if you’re on a budget.

That’s because the accommodation fee is way below what you would pay outside there.

For food, you can make arrangements to cook own food within your room or buy from the college-run cafeteria (the prices are quite pocket friendly).

 

KTTC contacts (Kenya School of TVET contacts)

For more details on the above KTTC course requirements, get in touch with the registrar at Kenya Technical Trainers College using the following details:

Address: P. O. Box 44600, Nairobi 00100

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/KSTVET

Mobile numbers: 0707 444222

E-mail address: info@kstvet.ac.ke

Kenya School of TVET Website: http://www.kstvet.ac.ke/

Kenya School of TVET Fees Structure

The fee is as follows:

See the fee

 

KTTC location (Kenya School of TVET location)

The government run institution is located along the United Nation’s (UN) Road in Gigiri (Nairobi County).

The easiest way to travel to the college is by boarding Matatus that ply Limuru road at Konja Stage, Nairobi.

Only board those that pass via KTTC and request to alight at KTTC.

Note: You can download the complete KTTC course brochure here (click)

ALSO READ:

KTTC fee structure (Full Kenya science teachers college fees structure)

TSC requirements for PGDE in Kenya [latest guidelines]

TSC registration qualifications and TSC number application guide

Zetech college hospitality courses [A Complete Guide]