Courses
Our courses adhere to Competence Basic Education and Training (CBET) Unit Standards. The CBET system integrates business entrepreneurial skills, trade calculations, English, Engineering Science, Technical Drawing into the curriculum so that students will be prepared when they reach the workplace.
We offer 20 long courses and over 50 short courses. Every long course subject is also offered as a short course and as an evening course. Short and evening courses have the advantage that students can also work while studying. However, long courses teach material in more depth and adhere to national vocational education and training curricula. Learn more about:
Long Courses
In response to the labour market demand the centre offers two main training programs, that is long and short courses programs
Please see our Admissions requirements to learn more about how to apply for long courses. If you have questions about the content or scope of a specific course, visit our Centre.
MECHNICAL TRADES
- Auto Body Repair and Repainting (Panel Beating) (Two Years Courses)
- Car body repairs
- Utilization of gas, electricity and rivet for maintenance of cars
- Utilization of car body fillers
- Repainting of motor vehicle etc.
- Machinery Fitting (Two Years courses)
- Various methods of fabricating different types of spare parts
- Maintenance of Machines
- Fabrication of machines and cookery stoves etc.
- Motor vehicle Mechanics(Two year Courses)
- Maintenance of different types of motor vehicles and trucks
- Maintenance of Generators.
- How to trace fault/problems during maintenance processes etc.
- Welding and Fabrication (Two years Courses)
- Different tactics of drawing and translation of drawing
- Different methods as of joining models
- Fabricating of doors, gates and window grills etc.
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CIVIL TRADES
- Construction Skills (Masonry and Bricklaying) (Two Years Courses)
- Trained how to fabricate different types of blocks e.g Clay soil and cements
- Site measurement and setting of buildings
- Construction work plastering tiling etc
- Specialized Woodwork skills (Carpentry and Joinery)(Two Years Courses)
- Different types of carpentry and joinery work
- Manufacturing of door windows frames and different types of furniture
- Roofing methodology etc.
- Painting and Decoration (Two Year Couses)
- Different skills of painting activities
- Spray Painting
- Colour separation
- Plastering etc.
- Civil Draughting (Two Year Couses)
- Drawing of Different types of buildings
- Preparation of building modeles
- Auto Card
- Utilization of blue print machine
- Plumbing (Two Year Couses)
- Installation of water tanks, sinks, toilets etc
- Pipe fitting in different types of houses
- Lay out of water distribution system
- Maintenance of water pipes.
ELECTRICAL TRADES
- Electrical Installation (Two Year Couses)
- Domestic and industrial wiring of different types of building
- Installation of different types of machines
- Maintenance of electrical equipment e.g. cooker, washing machines etc.
- Installation of stand by generator.
- Armature and Motor Rewinding (Two Year Courses)
- Fabrication of different types of electrical motors
- Fabrication of stratus of different types of mechanics like water pumps etc.
- Refrigeration and air– conditioning (Two Year couses)
- Maintenance of Air conditions and refrigerators
- Electrical installation
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INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
- Information Technology
- Maintenance of computers.
- Network and Internet Application
- Assembling of computer accessories
- Data processing
- Computer application
- Graphics Design and
- Web designing
- Basic Programming
- Secretarial and computer training
- Receptionist
- Typist on Registry Clerks
- Secretaries Duties
- Electronics (Two Year Courses)
- Maintenance of electronic data processing equipments
- Maintenance of computers
- Maintenance telephone (mobile etc) and Fax machine
- Wiring of electronic equipment
- Office Machine Mechanics (Two Year Courses)
- Maintenance of Computers, Printers and Electronic Typewriters
- Basic computer skills
- Repairing and maintenance of copies etc
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OTHER TRADES
- Laboratory Assistance
- Imported with laboratory assistant skills
- To be able to prepare different types of soap, Candles, bleach, distilled water.
- Utilization of various laboratory equipment
- Cross breading of different plants, e.g. mangos & oranges
- Tailoring
- Sawing different types of garments
- Production of patterns
- Patch design
- Printing
- Trained how to utilize various machine for printing works
- Printing of books leaf lets and magazines
TEXTILE AND FASHION DESIGN(VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN TEXTILE AND FASHION DESIGNING)
This course deals with two branches of knowledge and skills; Textile Design and Fashion Design. Textile Design is an occupation essentially dealing with the art of creating and applying motifs on fabric by means of printing, weaving of knitting. Fashion Design is an occupation essentially dealing with the art of creating original garment out fits.
The course aims at providing learners with knowledge, right attitudes and practical skills which enable them to access gainful employment in the formal and informal sectors of the economy. The course will also provide the learner with foundation knowledge and skills progressing to further Education and Training.
The course will be conducted for two years whereby learning and training is modularized following the Competence Based Education and Training Approach. Towards the end of the training period, trainees will be attached in handloom industries, small and medium textile industries, fashion designers' studios and print shops to acquire more practical skills.
Upon successful completion of training, trainees will be awarded a Vocational Diploma in Textile and Fashion Design.
Short Courses
Short course programs
Short course programs are running parallel with long courses programs. These programs were introduced to address various demands/needs from the labour market. The programs are classified into four main categories as follows:
- Formalized Short Course
- Special Short Courses
- Tailor Made Training
- Evening Classes
These are courses derived from normal long-term training program taken as single module or more than one module.
These are short courses developed to target specific group and needs. These courses are developed to address labour market needs. Such courses are like-Basic catering particularly for baba and mama lishe, Hairdressing, Basic cleaning, Land Scarping and Hair cutting course.
These are programs tailed to specific group, company or individual. Mostly they aim at skills updating. The program has a high demand from industries such as TBL, TCC, Twiga Cement just to mentions few.
These programmes aimed at enabling basic trainees graduates and those who have been trained on the job to be able access theoretical lesson at the centre while preparing to sit for Trade Testing examinations from grades III to I respectively. It further enables the trainees to acquire new technological knowledge which will help them to improve their productivity at work place.
The current short courses are as follows:
DRIVING
Our well qualified driving Instructors using up to date techniques, good vehicles and facilities provide the best driving courses including VIP Driving and defensive driving.
Basic Driving Course
Fee 163,000/= for 5 weeks
Truck driving course
Fee 183,000 for 5 weeks
Bus Drivers
Fee 200,000 for 5 weeks
DECORATION (MAPAMBO)
We train for efficient and creative internal and external decoration. This is a popular Endeavour in our communities and it calls for trained personnel for executive performance
Fee 130,000/= for 2 months
CATERING (FOOD PRODUCTION)
We train those interested in modern cookery and catering. After the course the graduate can prepare various meals in required professional standards.
Fee 130,000/= for 3months
BASIC CLEANING
Proper daily cleaning maximizes floor life and is essential for achieving a safe, non slippery surface and impressive looking finish. We train in the best use of available equipments—detergents and tools for effective and safe cleaning.
Fee 40,000 for 1 month
OFFICE ATTENDANT
Proper daily cleaning maximizes floor life and is essential for achieving a safe, non slippery surface and impressive looking finish. We train in the best of how to handle the office and all documents in the office and other equipments.
Fee 40,000/= for 1 months
HAIRDRESSING, BEAUTY AND THEARAPY
We provide the best training and give our trainee the professional touch to the hair Shampooing, relaxing and styling, techniques. Also we teach Facial, Pedicure and Manicure.
Fee 197,000/= for 3 months
HAIR CUTTING FOR WOMEN
Fee 160,000/= for 2 months
LANDSCAPING
Environmental care is our responsibility. Training to manage the environment is provided.
Fee 80,000/= for 2 months
ENGLISH
The course offered follows a particular approach motivating learners of all courses. The programme builds capacity of understanding a practicing.
Fee 50,000/= for 2 months
SALES & MARKETING
Art of salesmanship Concept of Marketing
Fee 130,000/= for 3 months
NABE I & II
Book keeping, Store Keeping, Commerce, Commercial
Arithmetic
Fee 110,000/= for 5 months
CIVIL DRAUGHTING
We provide training in basic draughtsman ship, model making, and drawing interpretation and for blue printing machine operators.
Fee 170,000/= for 4 months
ENGINEERING DRAWING PREPARATION
Drawing, Preparation of Reinforcement
Fee 210,000/= 2 months
AUTO CAD
Commands, Tools Bars, Drawing Presentation. Fee 110,000/= for 1 month
MASONRY & BRICKLAYING
We train on masonry and block laying skills. We also train both practical and theory of the general building construction, supervisory course for building foreman and site management. Elegant building structure can only be done by trained masons.
Fee 160,000/= for 3 months
TILING
Plastering, Flooring, Tiling works
Fee 160,000/= for 3 months
PLUMBING
Materials, Cold water installation, Hot water, Drainage system.
Fee 160,000/= for 3 months
MATERIALS ESTIMATION
Drawing interpretation, List of activities, Materials & quantities
Fee 140,000/= for 1 month
STEEL FIXER TRAINING
Materials, Drawing interpretation, Steel lying
Fee 160,000/= for 3 months
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
Modern Carpentry entails designing skills for woodwork and techniques of using modern tools and machines in production of furniture and the like.
Fee 190,000/= for 3 months
DECORATION
Wood work decoration, Planning & preparation
Fee 190,000/= 3 months
FINISHING
Proper wood work finishing
Fee 130,000/= for 2 months
PAINTING AND DECORATION
We teach our trainees to the best method of painting and decorating areas.
Fee 130,000/= 2 months
LETTERING
Preparation, cutting of letters, filling
Fee 210,000 for four months
CAR BODY SPRAY
Car body preparation, Application of spray
Fee 190,000 for three months
OFFICE MACHINE MECHANICS
The course includes maintenance of office machines like photocopies, computer, printer etc.
Fee 160,000/= for 1 months
REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITION
In our tropical weather we always require refrigerators and air conditioners. Electrical faults also increase incidences of breakdowns in these systems which therefore require constant repairs. We provide training to enable our graduates to give the service.
Fee 160,000/= for 1 month
Basics skills in Air condition Car A/C
Fee 180,000
ELECTRONICS
Electronics is the fastest changing technology worldwide. Due to the demands and challenges of this technology training is required continuously.
Fee 160,000/= 3 months
CELLULAR PHONE
Passive and active component, Computer application, Software and hardware. Maintenance and repair
Fee 260,000/= for 3 months
Basic Skills in Industrial Electrical Fitter
Electrical machine and generator, Motor installation. Motor control circuit, C & AC single phase and three phase motors, Transformer rewinding, Industrial installation
Fee 150,000 for 16 weeks
Solar Technology Solar energy appliances
Basic solar energy, Solar appliances, Planning & Sizing
Fee 150,000 for 14 weeks
ARMATURE / MOTOR REWINDING
The course provides skills in rewinding and services A.C electrical Machines e.g. Motor generator, transformers and relays.
Fee 210,000/= for 6 weeks
DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
We offer training in electrical circuit installations and wiring systems.
Fee 150,000/= for 14 weeks
WELDING AND FABRICATION
We train for efficient metal fabrications using welding techniques. We train for making and welding durable and attractive grills, gates, and other metal joineries.
Fee 330,000/= for 3 months
Arc Welding
Basic skills in Welding
Fee 110,000/= for 1 month
Gas Welding
Basic skills in Welding
Fee 110,000/= for one month
TIG & MIG Welding
Basic skills in Welding
Fee110,000/= for 2 weeks
TRUCK MECHANICS
We equip trainees with the most efficient, effective and up to date skills, knowledge and techniques to assist them in servicing and repairing vehicles of different makes.
Fee 160,000/= for 3 months
Fork Lift
Introduction to fork lift, Principle of lifting goods. Vehicle service
Fee 200,000 for 4 weeks
Auto Electrical
Car electrical systems.
Fee 110,000/= for 8 weeks
Engine Overhaul
Cylinder head service, Engine block service crank shaft Service
Fee 110,000 for 4 weeks.
OTHER TRADES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The world is moving by Information Technology. Our facilities are of top class and our fees are most reasonable compared to what is available in the market. Join Now
PC –Application
Introduction, Word processing, spread sheet, Data Base Management, Power point, Publisher, Internet
Fee 120,000 for 4 months
PC—Maintenance
Hardware, Software, Assembling, Networking, Internet Configuration
Fee 210,000 for 3 Months
TAILORING
This entails sewing skills, designing garments tailoring, supervision, wedding dresses etc.
Fee 160,000/= 6 months
Designing
Different types of clothes designing
Fee 60,000 for 1 Month
Suit Making
Making suits for men and women
Fee 160,000 for 1 month
Embroidery
Decorate different types of clothes
Fee 60,000 for 1 month
Basic Laboratory practice & skills
Health & Safety, Skills in Chemistry, Skills in Biology.
Fee 40,000 for 4 weeks
Mushroom farming
Fee 40,000 for 4 weeks
Making detergents
Fee 60,000 for 1 month
Plant grafting & budding
Fee 40,000 for 4 weeks
PRINTING
We equip the trainees with techniques of perfection in dark room reproduction work, offset Litho Printing and Binding.
Offset Litho Printing
Make ready technique, Prints production
Fee 130,000 for 4 weeks
Binding
Library binding, Book repair, Guillotine operating
Fee 130,000 for 4 weeks
Graphic reproduction
Camera operating, Plate making, Job planning
Fee 130,000 for 4 weeks
Screen Printing
Sticker printing, Paper printing (Poster), T-shirt printing
Fee 60,000 for 1 month
Plant grafting & budding
40,000 for 4 weeks
SECRETARIAL & COMPUTER COURSE
We have well qualified and long experienced secretarial and computer typesetting trainers.
Full Secretarial
Typewriting (Stage I), Shorthand (nadharia), Hatimkato (Nadharia), Office Practice (Stage I), Secretarial Duties (Stage II), English, Computer
Fee 420,000 for one year