Last updated on February 22nd, 2024 at 05:36 pm
Eldoret Polytechnic Courses and Qualifications: Eldoret National Polytechnic is one of the pioneer National Polytechnics in Kenya with mandate to offer courses upto the Higher National Diploma level.
Now, if you’re considering joining this popular national poly and you’re unsure what their various courses need, below is a list of all Eldoret Polytechnic Courses and Qualifications to help you make an informed decision.
The list has all the courses including:
- Certificate courses offered at Eldoret national polytechnic
- Diploma courses offered at Eldoret national polytechnic
- Agricultural courses offered at Eldoret national polytechnic
- Medical courses offered at Eldoret national polytechnic
- Health courses offered at Eldoret national polytechnic
- Eldoret national polytechnic higher diploma courses
Let’s dive in:
Eldoret Polytechnic Courses and Qualifications – Eldoret polytechnic courses offered and intake requirements /eldoret national polytechnic admission requirements
Certificate courses at Eldoret polytechnic and intake requirements (All certificate courses in eldoret polytechnic)
Below are certificate courses offered at eldoret polytechnic
Certificate courses in eldoret polytechnic that need just a D+ (craft certificate)
- Craft Certificate in Lab Technologist (Science Laboratory Technology)
Certificate courses in eldoret polytechnic that need just a D plain (craft certificate) -d courses in eldoret polytechnic
- Certificate in Supply Chain Management
- Certificate in Tour Guiding Operations
- Certificate in Business Management
- Certificate in Transport Management
- Certificate in Cooperative Management
- Certificate in Secretarial Studies
- Certificate in Accounting
- Certificate in Banking & Finance
- Craft Certificate in Petroleum-Geo-Science
- Craft Certificate in Tannery& Leather Work
- Craft Certificate Library, Archives& Information Services
- Craft Cert. in Human Resource Management
- Craft Certificate in Project Management
- Craft Certificate in Sales& Marketing
- Certificate in Baking Technology
- Craft Cert. in Social Work& Community Development
- Craft Certificate in Child Care& Protection
Certificate courses in eldoret polytechnic that need just a D- (artisan certificate)
- Artisan(Industrial) in Carpentry & Joinery
- Artisan(Industrial) in Plumbing
- Artisan(Industrial) in Masonry
- Certificate(Artisan) in storekeeping
- Artisan Certificate in Tannery& Leather Work-(KCSE/KCPE- All grades accepted)
- Artisan(Industrial) Course in Electrical Wireman(Grad 3)- (KCSE/KCPE- All grades accepted)
- Certificate in Refrigeration& Air Conditioning- level I
Other certificate courses and requirements:
Certificate course in Agriculture Engineering (TEP) (craft certificate)
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: D+(Plus).
Additional requirements: D+(Plus) in Maths,& English& Physics
Examination body:KNEC
Certificate in Welding& Fabrication- Craft
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: D(Plain).
Additional requirements: D(Plain) in Maths,& English& Physics
Examination body:KNEC
Certificate in Automotive Engineering – Craft
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: D(Plain).
Additional requirements: D(Plain) in Maths,& English& Physics
Examination body:KNEC
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering- Craft
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: D(Plain).
Additional requirements: D(Plain) in Maths,& English& Physics
Examination body:KNEC
Certificate course in General Agriculture(TEP) (craft certificate)
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: D+(Plus).
Additional requirements: D(Plain) in Maths,& English& Agriculture
Examination body:KNEC
Certificate in Land Survey(TEP) (craft certificate)
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: D(Plain).
Additional requirements: D(-) in Maths & Physics/Geography
Examination body:KNEC
Certificate in Roads & Bridges Construction(TEP) (craft certificate)
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: D(Plain).
Additional requirements: D(-) in Maths/Physics
Examination body:KNEC
Certificate in Plumbing& Pipe Fitting (TEP) (craft certificate)
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: D(Plain).
Additional requirements: D(-) in Maths/Physics
Examination body:KNEC
Craft Certificate in Buildings Technology
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: D(Plain).
Additional requirements: D(-) in Maths, Physics, and English
Examination body:KNEC
Craft Certificate in ICT(Information Communication Technology)
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: D plain
Additional requirements: D Minus in maths(minimum)
Examination body:KNEC
Craft Certificate in Electrical& Electronics Technology(Power option)
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: D +
Additional requirements: D + in maths(minimum) and Physics(minimum)
Examination body:KNEC
Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C(Minus)
Additional requirements: C(MINUS) in English/Kiswahili, AND D(Plus) in Maths and D Plain Biology, and Chemistry/Physics
Examination body:TENP
Certificate in Nutrition& Dietetics
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: D plain
Additional requirements: D (plain) in English/Kiswahili, and Biology & Chemistry. Also a D plain(at least) in Maths/Physics and H/Science/Agriculture needed.
Examination body:KNEC
Eldoret Polytechnic Courses and Qualifications continued
Diploma courses at Eldoret polytechnic and requirements (All diploma courses in eldoret polytechnic)
Now see are all the diploma courses at eldoret national polytechnic and requirements:
Diploma courses that needs just a K.C.S.E. Mean(aggregate) Grade C-( Minimum)
- Diploma in Food Science& Processing Technology
- Diploma in Applied Biology
- Diploma in Environmental Science& Technology
- Diploma in Water Engineering
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management
- Diploma in Tourism Management
- Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma in Transport Management
- Diploma in Cooperative Management
- Diploma in Investment Management
- Diploma in Secretarial Studies
- Diploma in Accountancy(TEP)
- Diploma in Banking & Finance (TEP)
- Diploma in Information Studies
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Diploma in Sales & Marketing
- Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development
- Diploma in Project Management
- Accountant Technician (ATD) Diploma-KASNEB Examined
- Diploma in Petroleum Geo-Science
- Diploma in Textile Technology
- Diploma in Leather Technology(CBET)- Level 6 Diploma
- Library & Information Science Level 6(CBET)
- Human Resource Manager Level 6(CBET)
- Diploma in Food& Beverage Production, Sales& Service
- Dip in Catering& Accommodation Management
- Diploma in Fashion& Design
- Dip in Social Work& Community Development
- Diploma in Child Care and Protection
- Diploma in Counselling Psychology
Other Diploma courses and requirements:
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Opt)
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C(Minus)
Additional requirements: C(Minus) in Maths,& English& Physics
Examination body:KNEC
Diploma in Automotive Engineering
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C(Minus)
Additional requirements: C(Minus) in Maths,& English& Physics
Examination body:KNEC
Diploma in Welding & Fabrication
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C(Minus)
Additional requirements: C(Minus) in Maths,& English& Physics
Examination body:KNEC
Diploma in Agriculture Engineering (TEP) (craft certificate)
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C- (Minus)
Additional requirements: C- (Minus) in Maths,& English& Physics
Examination body:KNEC
Diploma in Nutrition& Dietetics
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C-
Additional requirements: D+ in English/Kiswahili, and Biology & Chemistry. Also a D plain(at least) in Maths/Physics and H/Science/Agriculture needed.
Examination body:KNEC
Diploma in General Agriculture
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C-
Additional requirements: D+in Maths,& English& Agriculture
Examination body:KNEC
Diploma in Entrepreneurial Agriculture
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C-
Additional requirements: D+in Maths,& English& Agriculture
Examination body:KNEC
Diploma in Architecture
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C-
Additional requirements: D plain in maths/Physics
Examination body:KNEC
DiplomainBuildingTechnology
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C-
Additional requirements: D plain in maths/Physics
Examination body:KNEC
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering-(Power option)
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C-
Additional requirements: C-(minimum) in maths&Physics
Examination body:KNEC
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering(Instrumentation & Control option)
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C-
Additional requirements: C-(minimum) in maths&Physics
Examination body:KNEC
Diploma in Electrical& ElectronicsEngineering(Telecommunicationoption)
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C-
Additional requirements: C-(minimum) in maths&Physics
Examination body:KNEC
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C-
Additional requirements: D plain in maths/Physics
Examination body:KNEC
Diploma in Land Survey(TEP)
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C-
Additional requirements: D plain in maths AND Physics/Geography
Examination body:KNEC
Accountant Technician (ATD) Diploma
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C-
Additional requirements: D plain in maths AND Physics/Geography
Examination body:KNEC
Diploma in ICT(Information Communication Technology)
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C-
Additional requirements: D Minus in maths(minimum)
Examination body:KNEC
Diploma in Applied Statistics
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C-
Additional requirements: C-(Minus) in maths AND English/Kiswahili
Examination body:KNEC
DiplomainPharmaceuticalTechnology
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C(Plain)
Additional requirements: C(Plain) in maths/physics AND English/Kiswahili, AND Biology and Chemistry
Examination body:KNEC& P&PB (Pharmacy & Poisons Board)
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C(Plain)
Additional requirements: C(Plain) in maths/physics AND English/Kiswahili, AND Biology and Chemistry
Examination body:KMLTTB (Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board)
Diploma in Medical Engineering
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C(-)
Additional requirements: C(-) in Maths AND English/Kiswahili, AND Biology and Physics
Examination body:KNEC
Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology
Min Requirements: KCSE (aggregate) mean grade: C(Plain)
Additional requirements: C(Plain) in English/Kiswahili, AND C(minus) in Biology, Maths, and Chemistry/Physics
Examination body:TENP
Higher National Diploma courses at Eldoret polytechnic
- Higher Diploma in Information Science-Have a Diploma in Information Science(pass-minimum)
- Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management-Have a Diploma in Human Resource Management (pass-minimum)
- Higher Diploma in Land Survey- Have a Diploma in Land Survey (pass-minimum)- Offered at Eldoret Town Campus
Eldoret polytechnic courses and intake requirements – professional and short courses
- Certified Public Accountants( CPA)- C+ Mean Grade
- Certified Public Secretary (CPS)- C+ Mean Grade
- Quality Professional Certification(Professional) – (QPcP)- K.C.S.E. C+ Mean Grade Or Degree/ Diploma in Relevant Areas
- Quality Professional Certifications(Diploma)- K.C.S.E. C(Plain) Mean Grade
- Certified Procurement and Supplies of Kenya(CPSK)- K.C.S.E. C+ Mean Grade
- Driving Course- Open(18 Years old and above)
Eldoret polytechnic courses and intake requirements – Courses Exclusively offered at eldoret national polytechnic town campus eldoret
At the time of writing this, there were courses you can only study at the town campus only.
These are:
- Diploma in Environmental Science and Technology – Needs a C- (KCSE Mean grade only)
- Diploma in Guidance & Counselling– Needs a C- (KCSE Mean grade only)
- Diploma in Digital Journalism– Needs a C- (KCSE Mean grade only)
- Diploma in Print Journalism– Needs a C- (KCSE Mean grade only)
- Diploma in Broadcast Journalism– Needs a C- (KCSE Mean grade only)
- Craft Certificate in Journalism and Mass Communication- Needs a D plain (KCSE Mean grade only)
- Hair Dressing (CBET) Level 6– Needs a C- (KCSE Mean grade only)
- Beauty Therapy (CBET) Level 6– Needs a C- (KCSE Mean grade only)
- Hair Dressing (CBET) Level 5-Needs a D plus (KCSE Mean grade only)
- Beauty Therapy (CBET) Level 5-Needs a D plus (KCSE Mean grade only)
- Solar Installation (CBET) Level 5-Needs a D plus (KCSE Mean grade only)
Eldoret Polytechnic Courses and Qualifications – How long will your course take?
How long the course takes depends on the programme.
But in general, courses at Eldoret National Polytechnic take the following durations:
KNEC Diplomas– These have three modules and each module takes 3 terms (each term is 3 months) so the course will take you about 3 years to complete because you need to go for internship/attachment in between
KNEC eldoret national polytechnic certificate courses– These have two modules with each module taking 3 terms so the course will take you about 2 years to complete. The good thing is that if you want to advance to Diploma, you get exemptions so you’ll take a shorter period(about 1 and ½ years) to get the diploma
Artisan Certificates– Most take 6 Terms (Sandwich)
Higher Diplomas– Most take 7 Terms (Sandwich)
CBET Course/Level– About 6 Terms (Sandwich)
Eldoret polytechnic intake
Intakes are usually held in January, May, and September every year.
You can apply via KUCCPS (to get Government sponsorship) or by downloading the form online and filing it then taking it to the school(Attach a clear Photocopy of KCPE result slip, your KCSE results, and finally your ID/Birth Certificate).
You can also just walk into the college and apply- carry your KCSE Results slip, KCPE result slip, and your ID/Birth Certificate(copy)
Note that the application fee is Kshs.700 and you pay it via Eldoret National Poly MPESA paybill No. 304250 (Remember to have the documents)
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