Type of Institution: Public TVET
Background Information
Kenya Industrial Training Institute (KITI) is a training institute under the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives situated in Nakuru County.
It offers Industrial/ Entrepreneurship skills training for school leavers and upgrading for industrial workers and employees from SMEs and SMIs.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements for Kenya Industrial Training Institute (KITI) vary according to course and program level.
The entry requirements for all Diploma Courses is a C- and above, D (plain) and above for certificate courses while artisan courses are open.
Courses Offered by KITI
Kenya Industrial Training Institute offers diploma, certificate, and artisan courses in engineering, building and construction, fashion design and clothing, foods and beverages, ICT, and business courses.
Here is a list of courses offered at KITI by department, including admission requirements, course duration, intake time, fees structure, and examination body.
- Automotive Engineering Department
Course Name | KCSE mean grade | Alternative Requirements | Intake time | Duration | Examination Body |
Craft Certificate in Automotive Engineering Module II | Passed KCSE with D(With D in mathematics & Physics) | Passed relevant Artisan course in Automotive Engineering | September | 1 year | KNEC |
Craft Certificate in Automotive Engineering Module II | Pass in Module I | January | 1 year | KNEC | |
Motor vehicle Mechanics | KCPE/KCSE | Jua Kali artisan | January /May /September | 3 months | KITI/NITA |
Motor vehicle electrician | KCPE/KCSE | Jua Kali artisan | January /May /September | 3 months | KITI/NITA |
Driving Skills | All levels/courses | Emphasis on auto technicians | As per trainee convenience | 3 Weeks | AA |
2. Mechanical Engineering Department
Course Name | KCSE mean grade | Alternative Requirements | Intake time | Duration | Examination body |
Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Module I |
Passed KCSE with D | Passed relevant Artisan course in mechanical Engineering | September | 1 year | KNEC |
Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Module II |
Pass in Module I | – | January | 1 year | KNEC |
Plumbing Technology | KCPE/KCSE | Jua Kali artisan | January /May /September | 3 months | KITI/NITA |
Welding & Fabrication | KCPE/KCSE | Jua Kali artisan | January /May /September | 3 months | KITI/NITA |
Foundry technology | KCPE/KCSE | Jua Kali artisan | January /May /September | 3 months | KITI/NITA |
3. Electrical and Electronic Department
COURSE NAME | KCSE MEAN GRADE | ALTERNATIVE REQUIREMENTS | INTAKE TIME | DURATION | EXAMINATION BODY |
Diploma in Electrical Engineering(power) module I | C- | Pass in craft certificate in electrical engineering | January | 3 terms | KNEC |
Diploma in Electrical Engineering(power) module II | – | Pass in Diploma in Electrical& Electronics Technology (power) module I (KNEC) | May | 2 terms | KNEC |
Diploma in Electrical Engineering(power) module III | – | Pass in Diploma in Electrical& Electronics Technology (power) module II (KNEC) | May | 2 terms | |
Certificate in electrical and electronics technology(power option)module I | D+ |
Artisan certificate in electrical installation( KNEC) |
September | 3 terms | KNEC |
Certificate in electrical and electronics technology module II | – | Pass in electrical and electriconics technology module I | January | 3 terms | KNEC |
Certificate in electrical and electronics technology module I( Telecommunication option) | D+ | _ | September | 3 terms | KNEC |
Certificate in electrical and electronics technology(telecommunication option) module II | _ | Pass in electrical and electriconics technology module I | January | 3 terms | KNEC |
Basic Domestic and Industrial Electrical Installation | _ | Jua kali artisans, Employees of industries, NGO workers, school leavers | January, May and September | 3 months | KITI/NITA |
Refrigeration and air conditioning | _ | Jua kali artisans, Employees of industries, NGO workers, school leavers | January, May and September | 3 months | KITI/NITA |
Computer maintenance technology and phone repairs | _ | Jua kali artisans, Employees of industries, NGO workers, school leavers | January, May and September | 3 months | KITI/NITA |
Home appliances service and repair (Radios, TVs, DVDs) | _ | Jua kali artisans, Employees of industries, NGO workers, school leavers | January, May and September | 3 months | KITI/NITA |
Solar PV Technology | _ | Practicing solar marketers OR Electrical/Electronic Technicians & artisans with basic Electrical skills | January, May and September | 2 weeks | KITI/NITA |
4. Leatherwork and Tannery Department
A. LONG TERM COURSES |
||||||||
|
Course title |
Duration |
Minimum requirements |
Fees |
Examining body |
Intake time |
||
Border |
Non boarder |
|||||||
1 |
Leather & Tannery Craft |
2 years |
KCSE mean Grade D (Plain) and at least D in Maths, English and Physics/ Science |
1st term Kshs. 15,900 Subsequent terms Kshs. 14,700 |
1st term Kshs. 10,400 Subsequent terms Kshs. 9,200 |
KNEC |
May every year |
|
2 |
Leather & Tannery Artisan |
1 year |
KCPE, Grade C- in English, Maths and Science and above |
1st term Kshs 15,900 Subsequent terms Kshs. 14,700 |
1st term Kshs 10,400 Subsequent terms Kshs. 9,200 |
KNEC |
January Every year |
|
B. SHORT TERM INDUSTRIAL (SKILLS UPGRADING)COURSES |
||||||||
3 |
|
3 months each |
Employees from Tannery Shoe Industries, School leavers, CBOs, Jua kali Artisans |
Kshs. 17,700 |
Kshs. 12,200 |
KITI
DIT |
January
May
July |
5. Fashion Design and Clothing Technology Department
COURSE NAME |
KCSE MEAN GRADE |
ALTERNATIVE REQUIREMENTS |
INTAKE TIME |
DURATION |
EXAMINATION BODY |
Craft in Garment Making |
D Plain or an Artisan Certificate in Garment Making |
– |
MAY |
2 Years |
KNEC |
Tailoring |
Std 8 Certificate and above |
– |
JANUARY MAY SEPTEMBER |
1 YEAR |
DIT KITI |
Dress Making |
Std 8 Certificate and above |
– |
JANUARY MAY SEPTEMBER |
1 YEAR |
DIT KITI |
Interior Decoration |
Std 8 Certificate and above |
– |
JANUARY MAY SEPTEMBER |
1 YEAR |
KITI |
6. Foods and Beverage Department
Course Name |
KCSE Mean grade |
Alternative Requirements |
Intake time |
Duration |
Examination Body |
Craft certificate in food and beverage production and service |
Passed KCSE with D |
Passed relevant Artisan course in Food and Beverage |
May/Sept |
Module I 1year Module II 1 year |
KNEC |
Cake making and decoration |
– |
Ability to read and write School leavers Women groups Entrepreneurs Any other
|
Beginning of each month |
1month |
KITI |
Food production |
KCPE |
Ability to read and write School leavers Women groups Entrepreneurs Any other
|
Jan/May/Sept/ |
1month |
KITI |
Tailor made Making of: Jam Tomato sauce Yoghurt Fresh juice Chilli sauce
|
KCPE |
Ability to read and write. School leavers Women groups Entrepreneurs Any other |
Throughout |
Each product 2days |
KITI |
7. Information Communications Technology
COURSE |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT |
EXAMINATION BODY |
DURATION |
INTAKE |
Diploma ICT |
KCSE C |
KNEC |
2 Years |
August |
Computer Applications |
Form IV Leavers and any employees needing ICT skills |
KITI |
3 Months |
January, May and August |
Computers Aided Design in i) AutoCAD ii) ArchiCAD iii) Autodesk Inventor iv) Civil 3D |
Draughts men and Technicians working in manufacturing industries |
KITI |
1 month |
Continuous |
8. Business Management and Entrepreneurship Department
Course name | KCSE
Mean grade |
Alternative
Requirements |
Intake time | Duration | Examination
Body |
1.Diploma in Business management module 1 | C- | Pass certificate in business management | January | 1year | KNEC |
2.Diploma in Business management module 2 | C- | Pass in module 1 | January | 1year | KNEC |
3.Diploma in Business management module 3 | C- | Pass in module 2 | January | 1year | KNEC |
4.Diploma in Human Resource Management module 1 | C- | Pass certificate in Human Resource management | January | 1year | KNEC |
5.Diploma in Human Resource Management module 2 | C- | Pass in module 1 | January | 1year | KNEC |
6.Diploma in Human Resource Management module 3 | C- | Pass in module 2 | January | 1year | KNEC |
7.Certificate in Human Resource Management module 1 | D | _ | January | 1year | KNEC |
8.Certificate in Human Resource Management module 1 | D | Pass in module 1 | January | 1year | KNEC |
9.Diploma in community development module 1 | C- | Pass certificate in community development | January | 1year | KNEC |
9.Diploma in community development module 2 | C- | Pass in module 1 | January | 1year | KNEC |
9.Diploma in community development mod 3 | C- | Pass in module 2 | January | 1year | KNEC |
10.Certificate in community development module 1 | D | _ | January | 1year | KNEC |
11.Certificate in community development module 2 | D | Pass in module 1 | January | 1year | KNEC |
12.Certificate in Business Management module 1 | D | _ | January | 1year | KNEC |
Application Process
Please collect the application form from the college admission office.
You can deliver the dully filled application form to the college admission office or via post office or mail.
You can also apply via KUCCPS student’s portal accessible through KUCCPS website www.kuccps.ac.ke by using your KCSE and KCPE index number as username and password, respectively. KUCCPS sets an application window within which students can submit their applications.
KUCCPS Admission Letters
To get the KUCCPS admission letter go to KUCCPS student’s portal, log in with your application details i.e., username and password. Navigate to the admission letter section to download and print your KUCCPS admission letter.
Fee Structure & Bank Account Details
To get the fees structure and bank account details, please contact the college using the contact details below.
Contacts and Address
Physical Address: Solai Road, Nakuru County.
P.O Box 280-20100 Nakuru.
Tel: +254 51 2216755, +254 51 2216291, +254 51 738233265, +254 774944615, +254 714579276
Email: director@kiti.ac.ke