This article lists all courses offered at Nkabune Technical Training Institute and their fee structure. Nkabune Technical Training Institute, a public TVET institution, was founded in 1964 to train social workers and clerks. The Institute was established by the Consolata Sisters and is situated approximately 4 km away from Meru town in Meru County.
Courses Offered at Nkabune Technical Training Institute
Nkabune Technical Training Institute provides a wide range of programs, including artisan, craft certificate, diploma, and short courses to its students. The list below highlights all the courses, qualification requirements, duration, examining body, and intake window of each course.
Business Department
- Diploma in Computerized Secretarial Studies Module I, II, III
- Duration: 3 years
- Intake: Jan/September
- Qualifications: C-(minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology – Module I, II, III
- Duration: 3 years
- Intake: May/Sept
- Qualifications: C-(minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management Module I, II, III
- Duration: 3 years
- Intake: September
- Qualifications: C-(minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Diploma in Business Management – Module I, II&III
- Duration: 3 years
- Intake: Jan/May/Sept
- Qualifications: C-(minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Diploma in Human Resource Management Module II, III
- Duration: 3 years
- Intake: Jan/September
- Qualifications: C-(minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management Module I
- Duration: 3 years
- Intake: Jan/May/Sept
- Qualifications: C- (minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD) – Level I, II, III
- Duration: 6 months
- Intake: January/July
- Qualifications: C- (minus) and above
- Exam Body: KASNEB
- Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology Module I& II
- Duration: 3 terms
- Intake: May/September
- Qualifications: D plain and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Craft Certificate in Secretarial Single and Group Computerized
- Duration: 2 years
- Intake: Jan/May/Sept
- Qualifications: D plain and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Craft Certificate in Business Management – Module I & II
- Duration: 2 years
- Intake: May
- Qualifications: D plain and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Certificate in Supply Chain Management – Module I& II
- Duration: 2 years
- Intake: May
- Qualifications: D plain and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Certificate in Accounting and management skills (CAMS)-Levels I and II
- Duration: 2 years
- Intake: January/July
- Qualifications: D + plain and above
- Exam Body: KASNEB
- CPA Part I & II
- Duration: 6 months
- Intake: January/July
- Qualifications: Mean Grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Maths and English
- Exam Body: KASNEB
- Computer Packages
- Duration: 3 months
- Intake: Open
- Qualifications: KCSE Certificate
- Exam Body: NTTI
- International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
- Duration: 2 months
- Intake: Open
- Qualifications: KCSE Certificate
- Exam Body: ICDL
- CISCO (I.T. Essentials) & CCNA
- Duration: 3 months
- Intake: May
- Qualifications: D+ (plus) and above
- Exam Body: CISCO
Technical Department
- Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management Module I, II, III
- Duration: 3 years
- Intake: January/Sept
- Qualifications: C-(minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Diploma in Fashion Design & Clothing Technology Module I, II, III
- Duration: 3 years
- Intake: January/Sept
- Qualifications: C-(minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Diploma in Social Work and Community Development – Module I, II, III
- Duration: 3 years
- Intake: January/Sept
- Qualifications: C-(minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Craft Certificate in Garment Making – Module I, II
- Duration: 2 years
- Intake: January/May
- Qualifications: D (plain) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Craft Certificate in Catering & Accommodation- Module I, II
- Duration: 2 years
- Intake: January/May
- Qualifications: D (plain) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Craft Certificate in Social Work and Community Development
- Duration: 2 years
- Intake: January/Sept
- Qualifications: D (plain) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Artisan in Food & Beverage Production Sales and Service
- Duration: 1 year
- Intake: January/May
- Qualifications: D-(minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Artisan Certificate in Garment Making
- Duration: 1 year
- Intake: January/May
- Qualifications: D-(minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department
- Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Technology Module I (Power Option) I, II, III
- Duration: 3 years
- Intake: May/September
- Qualifications: C-(minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Technology Module I (Telecommunication)
- Duration: 3 years
- Intake: January/May
- Qualifications: C-(minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Craft certificate in Electrical & Electronics Technology Module I, II
- Duration: 2 years
- Intake: January/May
- Qualifications: D (plain) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Artisan Certificate in Electrical and Electronics
- Duration: 1 year
- Intake: January/May
- Qualifications: D- (Minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
Part-Time Courses- Town Campus
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology – Module I, II, III
- Duration: 3 years
- Intake: January/May
- Qualifications: C-(minus) and above Pass in Module I
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology Module I and II
- Duration: 3 years
- Intake: January/May
- Qualifications: C- (minus) and above
- Exam Body: KASNEB
- Diploma in Human Resource Module I, II, III
- Duration: 6 terms
- Intake: January/Sept
- Qualifications: C- (minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Diploma in Social Work and Community Development: Mod 1, II&III
- Duration: 3 years
- Intake: January/May
- Qualifications: C-(minus) and above Mod I,II
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power) Option
- Duration: 3 years
- Intake: January/May
- Qualifications: C- (minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology Module 1 and II
- Duration: 2 years
- Intake: January/Sept
- Qualifications: D plain and above or Module I
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power) Option
- Duration: 2 years
- Intake: January/May
- Qualifications: D plain & above
- Craft Certificate in Secretarial Single and Group Computerized
- Duration: 2 years
- Intake: January/May
- Qualifications: D plain and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- CPA Part I, II, III
- Duration: Semester
- Intake: January/July
- Qualifications: Mean Grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Maths and English
- Exam Body: KASNEB
- Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD) – Level I, II, III
- Duration: 6 months
- Intake: January/July
- Qualifications: C- (minus) and above
- Exam Body: KASNEB
- Certificate in Accounting and management skills (CAMS)-Levels I and II
- Duration: 6 months
- Intake: January/July
- Qualifications: D+ plain and above
- Exam Body: KASNEB
Short Courses
- Solar (P.V.) Installation for Technicians
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Intake: January/May
- Qualifications: KCPE and Electrical Government Trade Test
- Exam Body: NKABUNE
- Motor Rewinding Technology
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Intake: Open
- Qualifications: Open
- Exam Body: NKABUNE
- Short Course in Food Production & Service
- Duration: 5 months
- Intake: Jan/May/Sept
- Qualifications: Open
- Exam Body: NTTI
- Computer Packages
- Duration: 3 months
- Intake: Open
- Qualifications: All interested
- Exam Body: NTTI
- CISCO (I.T. Essentials) & CCNA
- Duration: 3 months
- Intake: Open
- Qualifications: D+ (plus) and above
- Exam Body: CISCO
Nkabune Technical Training Institute Fee Structure
Below is a comprehensive fee structure for Nkabune Technical Training Institute. The total fees for the year amount to Kshs. 56,240. Capitation will be Kshs. 30,000, so you are required to pay a total of Kshs. 26,240.
| Fee Item | Amount per Term |
| Tuition Fees | 4,000 |
| Personal Emoluments (PE) | 3,500 |
| Electricity, Water & Conservancy (EWC) | 500 |
| Repairs, Maintenance & Improvement (RMI) | 500 |
| PTA | 500 |
| Activity | 006 |
| Medical | 200 |
| Insurance | 500 |
| Local Travel and Transport (LT&T) | 500 |
| Gratuity | 200 |
| Internet | 400 |
| Student Council | 200 |
| Attachment | 1,220 |
| Totals | 13,120 |
NOTE:
The above fees do not include the following additional charges:
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- Exam fees
- Meals (Pay As You Eat System)
- Accommodation fee of Kshs. 4,000 for Accounts students and Kshs. 3,000 for other courses
- I.D. fee of Kshs. 200 (New students)
- Caution money of Kshs. 500 (New students)
- Application fee of Kshs. 300 (New students)
- A uniform fee of Kshs. 6,960 for Food and Beverage students (New students)
Meals:
- The Institute operates a “Pay As You Eat” Policy. Parents are advised to provide students with enough money to buy meals from the Institute’s Kitchen.
Accommodation:
- All interested students will be required to clear fees in full to be allocated accommodation. Room allocation will be done on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on room availability.
All payments MUST be made directly to the Institute’s Bank Account at Cooperative Bank, Meru Branch, A/C No. 01129022017100, or via a Banker’s Cheque in the name of Nkabune Technical Training Institute.
How to apply
Nkabune TTI has three intakes every year; January, May, and September. To apply, choose a course and fill out an online application form from the Institute website. You can also apply through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). Information regarding available programs, institutions, minimum entry requirements, and the application procedure can be found on the KUCCPS Student Portal. Access to the portal is available through the Placement Service website.
Nkabune Technical Training Institute Contact Details
Postal Address: P.O. Box 330-60200, Meru-Kenya
Phone Number: +254 719 186 814
Email Address: info@nkabunetti.ac.ke, nttinkabune@gmail.com
