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Kasarani Technical and Vocational College Courses and Fee Structure

Ezekiel M.·July 16, 2021

Last updated:February 13, 2023

Kasarani Technical and Vocational College is a government-sponsored TVC institution that offers practical skills to the youth in artisan, certificate, diploma and CBET courses, ranging from engineering, business, hospitality, and agribusiness. No matter the grade you have in KCSE, you can get a chance to pursue a career of your choice at the Kasarani TVC.

Kasarani Technical and Vocational College is located 1.5 km from Kamulu shopping center, off Kangundo road, in Kasarani sub-county, Nairobi. Intakes are done in January, May and September.

Diploma courses take 3 years to complete while certificate courses run for 2 years. Artisan and CBET courses take 1 year to complete.

Diploma and certificate courses at Kasarani Technical and Vocational College are examined by KNEC, while artisan courses have TVET CDACC as the main examination body.

Kasarani Technical and Vocational College Courses

Minimum Requirements for Courses at Kasarani TVC

Diploma courses: KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) OR Equivalent KNEC Craft Certificate
Certificate courses: KCSE Mean Grade D (plain) OR Equivalent KNEC Artisan Certificate
Artisan courses: KCSE Mean Grade D- (minus).

Here are the courses offered at Kasarani TVC:

1. Mechanical Engineering Department Courses

Diploma in Welding & Fabrication
Certificate Welding & Fabrication
Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
Manual Metal Arc Welding Level 4 (CBET, KCSE D plain or KNQA equivalent)

2. Building and Civil Engineering Department Courses

Dip in Building Technology
Craft in Building Technology
Certificate in Plumbing
Artisan in Plumbing

3. Automotive Engineering Department Courses

Diploma in Automotive engineering
Certificate in Automotive Engineering
Artisan in Motorvehicle Mechanics
Automotive Technician Level 5 (CBET, D plain or KNQA equivalent)

4. Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department Courses

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Option)
Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Option)
Artisan in Electrical Installation

5. Business Studies Department Courses

Diploma in Human Resource Management
Certificate in Human Resource Management
Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Certificate in Supply Chain Management
Diploma in business management
Certificate in business management
Diploma in Social work & community development
Certificate in social work & community development

6. ICT and Computer Studies Department Courses

Diploma in ICT
Certificate in ICT
Diploma in Information Science
Certificate in Information Science

7. Hospitality Institutional Management Department Courses

Certificate in Catering and Accommodation
Craft Certificate in Food & Beverage
Artisan in Food and Beverage
Food and Beverage Level 4 (CBET, KCSE D- or KNQA equivalent)

8. Agriculture and Environmental Studies Courses

Agri-Business Development
Horticulture Nursery Management Level 3 (just requires a KCPE certificate)
Certificate in General Agriculture

9. Short Courses

Cake Baking and Icing (open to anybody, 2 weeks (April, Aug & Dec))
Basic Cookery and Pastry (open to anybody, 2 weeks (April, Aug & Dec))
Confectionery (open, 2 weeks (April, Aug & Dec))
Digital Literacy (Any grade in KCSE, 3 months, April, Aug & Dec)

How to Apply for Courses at Kasarani TVC

You can apply for the courses at the Kasarani TVC through the KUCCPS students portal or by visiting the Kasarani TVC website and download and fill the application form.

The duly filled application form can be hand-delivered to the principal, Kasarani TVC, or emailed to admissions@gmail.com. You can also visit the college and pick the admission form.

Kasarani TVC Fees

Kasarani TVC charges a fee of Ksh 56,420 per year in all their courses.

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When you enroll in a TVET institution, the government pays for you a capitation fee of Ksh 30,000 per year for the duration of the course you are taking.

This means your parent or guardian will only pay for you the remaining Ksh 26,420.

If you are not able to cater for the ksh26,420, as a TVET student you have a chance to apply for a HELB loan up to Ksh 40,000.

You can get more information including brochure, current fee structure, HELB Loan application form, and student application form at the Kasarani TVC website download page: kasaranitechnical.ac.ke/downloads.