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Kenya school of TVET [All you need to know]

Teresa Njeri — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 02:45:42 +0000

Do you intend to enroll in technical trainer education at the Kenya School of TVET?

For the record, the Kenya School of TVET is sole technical trainer training institution in Kenya.

It’s also worth mentioning that KSTVET focuses primarily on TVET trainer education diploma (diploma in technical teacher education) programs.

Now, in this article, you will learn everything you need to know about the Kenya School of TVET, including the courses offered, their fees, and how to apply, among other things.

So keep reading to find out more…

Kenya School of TVET [All you need to know]

A little bit of history of the Kenya School of TVET (KSTVET)

Kenya School of TVET (formerly known as the Kenya Technical Trainers College-KTTC), is a government institution under the ministry of education, directorate of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

KSTVET was founded in 1978 with the primary goal of training technically skilled personnel—to not just teach in technical institutions but also for employment in all sectors of the economy.

Over the years, it has grown in terms of courses and student enrollment. For example, it currently provides diploma-level technical teacher education programs in about ten departments.

With that in mind, let us now look at some other important details about KSTVET:

Kenya School of TVET courses offered

Here are the courses you can take at KSTVET if you want to become a trainer at any of Kenya’s TVET-approved colleges.

Please take note that they are grouped by department.

They are as follows:

Building & Civil Engineering Department

Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Architecture)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Building Technology)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Civil Engineering)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Highway Engineering)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Land Survey)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Water Engineering)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (quantity Survey)

Business Studies Department

Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Accounting)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Business Administration)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Banking & Finance)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Co-operative Management)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Economics)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Entrepreneurship Development)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Human Resource)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Sales & Marketing)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Project Management)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Supply Chain Management)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Secretarial Studies)

Agriculture and Environmental Studies Department

Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Agribusiness Management and Marketing)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Agricultural Extension Education)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Agricultural Economics)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Animal Health)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Horticulture)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Agriculture and Plant Biotechnology)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Entrepreneurial Agriculture)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Environmental Science)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education ((Fisheries & Aquaculture)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (General Agriculture)

Computer Studies Department

Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Computer Studies)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Computer & Mathematics)

Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department

Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Electrical & Electronics Engineering)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Control & Instrumentation)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Medical Engineering)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Power)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Telecommunications)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Electrical Engineering Avionics)

Health & Applied Sciences Department

Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Applied Biology)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Analytical Chemistry)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Bio-chemistry)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Chemical Engineering)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Food Science Technology)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Leather Technology)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Medical Laboratory)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Mathematics & Statistics)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Petroleum & Geoscience Technology)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Public Health)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Physical Sciences)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Pharmaceutical Technology)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Industrial Chemistry)

Hospitality & Institutional Management Department

Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Food & Beverage)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Fashion & Design)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Nutrition & Dietetics)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Tourism)

Liberal Studies Department

Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Communication & Media)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Information Studies)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Social Work & Community Development)

Mechanical Engineering Department

Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Automotive Engineering)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Agricultural Engineering)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Aeronautical Engineering)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Medical Engineering)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Mechatronics)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Production Engineering)
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education (Plant Engineering)

Instructors Training Department

Certificate in Instructor Training

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Kenya School of TVET courses requirements

Please keep in mind that in order to be admitted to the Kenya School of TVET, you must have at least a diploma or a professional course such as CPA.

Kenya School of TVET fee structure

The following is the current fee structure for KSTVET’s regular and school-based programs:

Fee structure for regular programs (September and January intake)

TERM	MODE OF DELIVERY	FEE (KSHS.)
Term 1	Face to face	38,458
Term 2	Online	26,139
Term 3	Face to face	34,803
Term 4	Supervised Teaching practice

Fee structure for school-based programs (April intake)

TERM	MODULE	MODE OF DELIVERY	FEE (KSHS.)
Term 1	Module 1	Face-to-face	21,058
Term 1	Module 2	Face-to-face	17,400
Term 2	Module 3	Online	26,139
Term 3	Module 4	Face-to-face	17,402
Term 3	Module 5	Face-to-face	17,401.00
Term 4	Supervised Teaching Practice

Note: It’s important to note that the above fee does not include accommodation or meals, so plan accordingly. Also, you must pay 50% (at least) of the fees for the module fees at the commencement of each
module. The balance is usually due before you sit for your end of Module Exams/tests.

How to pay fees

Please keep in mind that you must pay at least 50% of the module fees at the start of each module and the remaining balance before sitting for the end-of-module exams.

Keeping this in mind, all fees should be deposited into the following bank account:

Bank Name: Cooperative Bank of Kenya Limited

Bank Branch: Gigiri

Account Name: KTTCFEESCOLLECTION

Account Number: 01129070020900

Kenya School of TVET intakes

Intakes for diploma in technical trainer education holiday (school-based) programs are typically held in April, with regular program intakes taking place in January and September of each year.

Kenya School of TVET –How to apply

To apply to KSTVET, download the application form from the KSTVET website here, fill it out, and attach all required documents, including your professional and academic certificates and transcripts, the original receipt for payment of the application fee, and a copy of your National Identity Card.

After that, submit your application to the chief principal of KSTVET.

Remember to deposit the non-refundable application fee of Kshs. 1500 into the following KSTVET bank account before commencing with your application:

Bank account: No.01129070020900

Name of bank: Co-operative Bank

Bank branch: Gigiri branch

Another way to apply would be from the KUCCPS website when the portal opens for applications.

Kenya School of TVET scholarship

Kenya School of TVET usually offers a limited number of full scholarships for the Diploma in Technical Trainer Education, which are available each September.

To be specific, the scholarship covers 100% of the tuition fee, and because it is limited, you should apply as soon as it becomes available to increase your chances of being eligible for the scholarship.

It’s also worth noting that only applicants with a diploma or higher national diploma from a Kenyan TVET institution as well as exemplary performance in their skill areas are to be considered.

Also, remember that if you apply through KUCCPS, you will be eligible for both the government scholarship as well as HELB loans.

Where is Kenya School of TVET located

Kenya school of TVET is located in the Gigiri area of Nairobi along Limuru Road, next to the United Nations Office in Nairobi.

Kenya School of TVET contacts

If you need more information or if have any questions, please contact the school at the following addresses:

Postal address: P. O. Box 44600-00100, Nairobi

Phone no.: 0707 444 222 or 0786 444 600

Email address: info@kstvet.ac.ke

Website: https://www.kttc.ac.ke/

Courses offered at KTTC (Kenya School of TVET) (KTTC intake all courses and requirements)

Courses offered at TVET colleges in Kenya

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

John Gitahi — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:14:35 +0000

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.

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

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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/