Kabete national polytechnic courses and requirements is a top question for candidates wanting to enroll for different courses at Kabete polytechnic. As a premier tvet college located along waiyaki way in Nairobi city county, the institution offers diverse programs to qualified applicants. In this article, we will explore all the Kabete national polytechnic courses and requirements to help you decide on your career and educational investment.
The Courses and Qualifications
Admission to technical colleges in Kenya is guided by the Kenya National Qualification Authority, (KNQA) policy framework. The minimum requirements and qualifications vary depending on the course. For instance, based on KNQA policy, the general Kabete national polytechnic courses and requirements for most courses is as follows;
- Diploma courses require KCSE mean grade C- (minus) and above)
- Certificate courses require KCSE mean grade D (plain) and above
- Artisan courses require KCSE mean grade D- (minus) and below
In addition to the mean grades, applicants must have passed the required cluster subjects, (where applicable).
Kabete National Polytechnic Courses
The following is a broad list of Kabete national polytechnic courses offered;
- Industrial automation and robotics, level 6 diploma
- Electrical engineering (power option) level 6 diploma
- Electrical installation, level 6 diploma
- Electrical installation, level 5 craft
- Electrical operations (power option), level 6 diploma
- Electronics engineering, level 6 diploma
- Electronics, level 5 craft
- Electronics level, 4 artisan
- Instrumentation & control, level 6 diploma
- Telecommunication engineering, level 6 diploma
- Medical engineering, level 6 diploma
- Solar Pv installation, level 3
- Geophysical exploration technology, level 6 diploma
- Science laboratory technology, level 6 diploma
- Science laboratory technology, level 5 craft
- Analytical chemistry, level 6 diploma
- Applied biology, level 6 diploma
- Petroleum geoscience, level 6 diploma
- Food technology, level 6 diploma
- Food technology, level 5 craft
- Industrial chemical processes, level 6 diploma
- Agricultural extension, level 6 diploma
- Sustainable agriculture, level 5 craft
- Environmental science, level 6 diploma
- Dairy farm management, level 6 diploma
- Pharmaceutical technology, level 6 diploma
- Medical laboratory technology, level 6 diploma
- Health records & information technology, level 6 diploma
- Nutrition & dietetics, level 6 diploma
- Nutrition & dietetics, level 5 craft
- Homecare management, level 6 diploma
- Culinary art (food and beverage production), level 6 diploma
- Culinary art (food and beverage production), level 5 craft
- Culinary art (food and beverage sales & service management), level 5 craft
- Baking technology, level 4 artisan
- Housekeeping & accommodation management, level 6 diploma
- Housekeeping & accommodation, level 5 craft
- Laundry & dry cleaning, level 4 artisan
- Hair dressing, level 5 craft
- Hair dressing, level 4 artisan
- Beauty therapy, level 5 craft
- Beauty therapy, level 4 artisan
- Office management technology, level 6
- Office administration, level 5
- Accountancy, level 6
- Banking and finance, level 6
- Business management, level 6
- Business management, level 5
- Cooperative management, level 6
- Cooperative management, level 5
- Project management, level 5
- Human resource management, level 6
- Human resource management, level 5
- Supply chain management, level 6
- Supply chain management, level 5
- Accounting technician, level 6
- Entrepreneurship education, level 6
- Certified public accountant, (CPA), CPA I-III
- Certified human resource professional (CHRP),
- Certified procurement and supply professional (CPSP)
- Social work & community development, level 6
- Social work & community development, level 5
- Counselling psychology, level 6
- Information communication technology, level 6
- Information communication technology, level 5
- Computer science, level 6
- Broadcast journalism, level 6
- Print journalism, level 6
- Library & information science, level 6
- Library & information science, level 5
- Records & archives, level 6
- Records & archives, level 5
- Automotive engineering, level 6
- Automotive engineering, level 5
- Automotive technician, level 4
- Mechanical plant technology, level 6
- Mechanical plant technology, level 5
- Mechatronics technology, level 6
- Welding and fabrication, level 6
- Welding and fabrication, level 4
- Mechanical production and maintenance, level 5
- Refrigeration & air conditioning, level 4
- Interior design, level 5 craft
- Interior design, level 6 diploma
- Architectural technology, level 6
- Architectural draughtsmanship, level 5
- Land survey, level 6
- Quantity survey, level 6
- Building economics, level 7 (higher diploma)
- Scaffolding technology, level 6 diploma
- Scaffolding technology, level 5 craft
- Civil engineering, level 6
- Carpentry and joinery, level 5 craft
- Carpentry and joinery, level 4 artisan
- Masonry, level 5 craft
- Masonry, level 4 artisan
- Plumbing, level 5 craft
- Plumbing, level 4 artisan
- Building technician, level 6 diploma
- Building technician, level 5 craft
- Construction management, level 6 diploma
- Construction management (building and civil engineering option)- level 7 (higher diploma)
Diploma Courses Offered at Kabete National Polytechnic
Want to enroll for a diploma course at Kabete National polytechnic? The Kabete national polytechnic courses and requirements for diploma programs is KCSE mean grade C- (minus) and above. The following are the diploma courses offered at Kabete polytechnic.
- Industrial automation and robotics, level 6 diploma
- Electrical engineering (power option) level 6 diploma
- Electrical installation, level 6 diploma
- Electrical operations (power option), level 6 diploma
- Electronics engineering, level 6 diploma
- Instrumentation & control, level 6 diploma
- Telecommunication engineering, level 6 diploma
- Medical engineering, level 6 diploma
- Geophysical exploration technology, level 6 diploma
- Science laboratory technology, level 6 diploma
- Analytical chemistry, level 6 diploma
- Applied biology, level 6 diploma
- Petroleum geoscience, level 6 diploma
- Food technology, level 6 diploma
- Industrial chemical processes, level 6 diploma
- Agricultural extension, level 6 diploma
- Environmental science, level 6 diploma
- Dairy farm management, level 6 diploma
- Pharmaceutical technology, level 6 diploma
- Medical laboratory technology, level 6 diploma
- Health records & information technology, level 6 diploma
- Nutrition & dietetics, level 6 diploma
- Homecare management, level 6 diploma
- Culinary art (food and beverage production), level 6 diploma
- Housekeeping & accommodation management, level 6 diploma
- Office management technology, level 6
- Accountancy, level 6
- Banking and finance, level 6
- Business management, level 6
- Cooperative management, level 6
- Human resource management, level 6
- Supply chain management, level 6
- Accounting technician, level 6
- Entrepreneurship education, level 6
- Social work & community development, level 6
- Counselling psychology, level 6
- Information communication technology, level 6
- Computer science, level 6
- Broadcast journalism, level 6
- Print journalism, level 6
- Library & information science, level 6
- Records & archives, level 6
- Automotive engineering, level 6
- Mechanical plant technology, level 6
- Mechatronics technology, level 6
- Welding and fabrication, level 6
- Interior design, level 6 diploma
- Architectural technology, level 6
- Land survey, level 6
- Quantity survey, level 6
- Scaffolding technology, level 6 diploma
- Civil engineering, level 6
- Building technician, level 6 diploma
- Construction management, level 6 diploma
Certificate Certificate Offered
The Kabete national polytechnic courses and requirements for certificate courses is KCSE mean grade D (plain) and above. The following are Kabete technical training institute certificate courses offered;
- Electrical installation, level 5 craft
- Electronics, level 5 craft
- Science laboratory technology, level 5 craft
- Food technology, level 5 craft
- Sustainable agriculture, level 5 craft
- Nutrition & dietetics, level 5 craft
- Culinary art (food and beverage production), level 5 craft
- Culinary art (food and beverage sales & service management), level 5 craft
- Housekeeping & accommodation, level 5 craft
- Hair dressing, level 5 craft
- Beauty therapy, level 5 craft
- Office administration, level 5
- Accountancy, level 6
- Business management, level 5
- Cooperative management, level 5
- Project management, level 5
- Human resource management, level 5
- Supply chain management, level 5
- Social work & community development, level 5
- Information communication technology, level 5
- Library & information science, level 5
- Records & archives, level 5
- Automotive engineering, level 5
- Mechanical plant technology, level 5
- Mechanical production and maintenance, level 5
- Interior design, level 5 craft
- Architectural draughtsmanship, level 5
- Scaffolding technology, level 5 craft
- Carpentry and joinery, level 5 craft
- Masonry, level 5 craft
- Plumbing, level 5 craft
- Building technician, level 5 craft
How to Apply to Kabete National Polytechnic Programs
To apply for a course at Kabete national polytechnic, you need to do the following;
- Identify your preferred course (you can request career guidance)
- Ensure you meet the minimum admission requirements for your chosen course
- Visit Kabete national polytechnic student portal to create your account
- Login to your account and navigate to the admissions tab
- Tap on the “apply now” button
- Choose your preferred course and complete the application form. You can also visit the institutions admissions office or manual application.
If you want to contact Kabete national polytechnic, you can use the following contacts details; Email: info@kabetepoly.ac.ke, telephone; 0790 000 001/0790 000 033
Final Thoughts
The article you have read covers the Kabete national polytechnic courses and requirements. For a reminder, the admission requirements for the courses are; KCSE D, D+, and C-, for artisans, certificates and diplomas respectively. So, if you possess any of the qualifications, Kabete national polytechnic may have the course offerings you need to actualize your career dreams.
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