To clarify, the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) is a state corporation overseen by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection that promotes quality and efficiency in industrial training via craft proficiency, artisan, and upgrading courses.

NITA primarily provides short-specialist courses to anyone who has completed high school and wants to gain skills that will allow them to begin earning within a short time.

Therefore, enrolling in a NITA course is a viable alternative to attending a TVET college or even a university.

With that in mind, we’ll look at NITA courses and fees in this article.

So, read on to the end.

NITA courses and fees

Before we begin, it is important to note that NITA has several training centers in Kenya, which are as follows:

• NITA Nairobi
• NITA Mombasa
• NITA Kisumu
• NITA Athi River
• NITA Textile Training Institute (NTTI).

That being so, the courses offered by NITA, as well as the fees for each, are listed below.

However, please keep in mind that the NITA fee varies depending on the course you are taking.

1.     Industrial Artisan Courses fee structure [Level 1 (Basic), Level 2 (Intermediate), and Level 3 (Advanced)]

These artisan courses were developed specifically for primary and secondary school leavers who do not qualify for further studies but want to begin a career in hands-on industrial and vocational training.

They include:

Artisan courses in Building Engineering Section

Artisan courses in Mechanical Engineering Section

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Artisan courses in Automotive Engineering section

Artisan courses in Electrical Engineering section

Fee for artisan courses

Level 1 – Kshs. 20,800

Level 2 – Kshs. 18,500

Level 3 –Kshs. 18,500

Please keep in mind that the above fee only covers the tuition fee.

2.     Craft Proficiency Courses fee structure [level 1(Preliminary), Level 2 (Intermediate), and Level 3 (Final)]

Programs in Building Engineering section

Programs in Mechanical Engineering section

Programs in Automotive Engineering section

Programs in Electrical Engineering Section

Fee for craft proficiency courses

Level 1 – Kshs. 20,800

Level 2 – Kshs. 18,500

Level 3 – Kshs. 18,500

Again, the fee only covers the tuition fee.

3.     Short Skill Upgrading Courses fee structure

These are aimed at workers in formal or informal industries, such as manufacturing and processing, Jua Kali, NGOs, counties, and parastatals.

It is important to note that part-time courses are held during the day for 4 hours per day, whereas evening classes are held for 2 hours per day for the entire term.

They are as follows:

SUG courses in Building Engineering section

SUG courses in Mechanical Engineering section

SUG courses in Electrical Engineering section

SUG courses in Motor Vehicle Engineering section

Fee for SUG courses

Level 1 – Kshs. 11,500

Level 2 – Kshs. 9,250

Level 3 – Kshs. 11,550

4.     Special courses in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Fee for Special courses in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Kshs. 25,000 or negotiable

5.     Special Tailor-made courses (Mechanical, Automotive and Leather work)

Tailor-made courses are short-duration courses that are designed to meet the specific needs of customers in the market.

It should be noted that the duration of these courses varies depending on the analysis of training needs.

Among these courses are:

Fee for Special courses in Mechanical, Automotive and Leather work

Negotiable

6.     Information Communication Technology courses

These courses are either done during the day or in the evening.

 Fee for ICT courses

These are charged per package but the charges are negotiable.

Other fees payable

Aside from the tuition fees mentioned above, each student is required to pay the following additional levies:

• Application fee = Kshs. 500 (paid once)
• Registration fee = Kshs. 500 (paid once during the 1^st year)
• Caution money = Kshs. 1,000 (paid once every year and its refundable)
• Student ID = Kshs. 300 (paid once every year)

NITA courses intakes

NITA intakes take place three times a year in January, May, and September, with short courses taking place twice a term.

NITA exam fees

As you might be aware, NITA is also an examiner just like KNEC and KASNEB and it examines some of the TVET programs.

So, if you’re wondering how much it will cost to book an NITA exam, here’s how much it will cost you:

The cost of grade test courses ranges between Kshs. 5,000 and Kshs. 7,500.

That is to say,

• Artisan grade I Kshs. 7,500
• Artisan grade II Kshs. 6,000
• Artisan grade III Kshs. 5,000

On the other hand, for proficiency courses, it will cost you Kshs. 4,500 to have a NITA exam.

To be more specific, the following are some of the courses examined by NITA:

• Plumbing grade I-III
• Electrical Installation grade I-III
• Masonry
• Solar installation T1 & T2
• Carpentry & Joinery
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering grade I
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering grade II
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering grade III
• Electrical Installation Artisan
• Electronics Mechanic Artisan
• Fitter General Artisan
• Gas Welding Artisan
• Welding & Fabrication
• Vehicle Upholstery Artisan.
• Panel Beating & Spray Painting Artisan
• Motor Vehicle Electrician
• Motor Controls

Please keep in mind that the NITA exam fee must be paid separately from tuition prior to the exam period.

NITA courses and fees—final words

Finally, please keep in mind that the fees listed above are not permanent and are subject to change at NITA’s sole discretion.

Therefore, it is recommended that you contact NITA for clarification and for more information before submitting your application via the following contacts.

Location: Along Commercial Street, opposite KEMSA, Industrial Area, in Nairobi

Phone no: 0720 917 897/0736 290 676/0772 212 488/020 269 5586

Email: directorgeneral@nita.go.ke

Website: www.nita.go.ke

All the best!

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