This is a list of courses offered at The Kisumu National Polytechnic. It is a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution located along Technology Road in Kisumu City.
Kisumu Polytechnic offers Diploma, Certificate, Bridging and Foundation courses to more than 6,000 students. They have 11 different departments; Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Applied Sciences, Institutional Management, Computer Studies and Mathematics, Building and Civil Engineering, Liberal Studies, Business Studies, Entrepreneurship, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, and Open, Distance & Flexible Learning (ODFL).
Below is a list of courses they offer and the minimum entry requirements.
a) Electrical Engineering Department
1. Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power Option)
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Maths and Physics OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
2. Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Telecommunication Option)
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Maths and Physics OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
3. Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Technology (Power Option)
KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Maths and Physics
4. Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Technology (Telecommunication Option)
KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Maths and Physics
Electrical Engineering Department (Part-Time Courses)
1.Electrical Installation
KCSE Level 5 Mean Grade D
2. Electrical Wireman and Fitter Trade III – I
KCSE/KCPE Certificate
3. Artisan Electrical Installation
KCSE Mean Grade D-
B) Mechanical Engineering Department
1.Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option)
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Mathematics or Physics OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
2. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Mathematics or Physics OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
3. Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering
Mean Grade C- with D+ in Mathematics and Physics
4. Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option)
KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Mathematics or Physics
5. Refrigeration and air conditioning
KCSE Mean Grade D Level 5 (CBET)
6. Mechanical Engineering Technician (Production Option)
Level 3 (CBET) Trade Test
7. Manual metal arc Welding (CBET)
KCSE Mean Grade D- (Minus)
8. Mechanical Plant engineering (CBET)
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
Mechanical Engineering Department (Part-Time Courses)
1.Certificate in Industrial Plant Operations & Maintenance
Level 4 KCSE KCPE / KCSE Certificate
2. Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Level 4 KCSE KCPE / KCSE Certificate
3. Certificate in Metal Work Processes Technology
KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Maths or Physics
4. Fitter General
KCPE/KCSE
5. Electrical arc Welding
KCPE/KCSE
6. Gas Welding
KCPE or KCSE
7. Machine Operations
KCPE or KCSE
c) Automotive Engineering Department
1.Diploma in Automotive Engineering
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Maths or Physics OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
2. Diploma in Construction Plant Engineering
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Maths or Physics OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
3. Certificate in Automotive Engineering
KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Maths or Physics
4. Automotive Engineering Level 6
KCSE Mean Grade C- (CBET)
Automotive Engineering Department (Part-Time Courses)
1.Panel Beating
KCPE
2. Panel Beating
KCPE
3. Detailer
KCPE
4. Artisan Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
KCPE or KCSE
5. Artisan Certificate in Agricultural Mechanics
KCPE or KCSE
c) APPLIED SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
1.Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology (Pharmacy)
KCSE Mean Grade C Plain; C Plain in Maths/Physics, C Plain in Chemistry, C Plain in Biology, C Plain in English/Kiswahili
2. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
KCSE Mean Grade C Plain; C Plain in Maths/Physics, C Plain in Chemistry, C Plain in Biology, C Plain in English/Kiswahili
3. Diploma in Environmental Science and Technology
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
4. Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
5. Diploma in Applied Biology
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
6. Craft Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology
KCSE Mean Grade D Plain with a D (Plain) in Maths/Physics/Chemistry
7. Diploma in Petroleum and Geosciences
KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)
8. Diploma in Food Science And Processing Technology
KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)
9. Diploma in Agriculture
KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)
10. Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture And Rural Development
Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture And Rural Development
11.Craft Certificate in Food Processing and Preservation Technology
KCSE Mean Grade D Plain
APPLIED SCIENCE DEPARTMENT (PART-TIME COURSES)
1. Bridging Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English
SLT 100 Who miss Cluster Requirements KCSE
2. Bridging Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English
KCSE
3. Certificate in Science Laboratory and Technology
KCSE Mean Grade D D (Plain) in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.
4. Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
5. Diploma in Applied Biology
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
1. Institutional Management Department
KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)
2. Diploma in House Keeping and Laundry Management
KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)
3. Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus). English D+, Biology/Biological Sciences D+, Chemistry/Physical Sciences D, Physics D, Mathematics D, Home Science/Agriculture D, General Science D
4. Diploma in Catering and Accommodation
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
5. Certificate in Food and Beverage
KCSE Mean Grade D
6. Artisan Food and Beverage
KCSE Mean Grade D-
7. Banking Technology Level 5
KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) (CBET)
8. Certificate in catering and Accommodation
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (PART-TIME COURSES)
1.Institutional Management Techniques in Cake Making& Decoration, Food & Beverage Production, House Keeping & Laundry
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
1. Diploma in Building Technology
KCSE Mean Grade C-, D+ in Maths or Physics or KNEC Craft Certificate in Module II
2. Diploma In Architecture
KCSE Mean Grade C-, D+ Maths or Physics or KNEC Craft Certificate in Module II
3. Diploma in Civil Engineering
KCSE Mean Grade C-, D+ Maths or Physics or KNEC Craft Certificate in Module II
4. Certificate in Building Technology
KCSE Mean Grade D+ in Mathematics or Physics
5. Certificate in Road Construction
KCSE Mean Grade D+ in Mathematics or Physics
6. Building Technician Level 6
KCSE Mean Grade C-
BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (PART-TIME COURSES)
1.Diploma in Building Technology
KCSE Mean Grade C-, D+ in Maths or Physics or KNEC Craft Certificate in Module II
2. Diploma in Civil Engineering
KCSE Mean Grade C-, D+ in Maths or Physics or KNEC Craft Certificate in Module II
3.Certificate in Building Technology
KCSE Mean Grade D
4. Plumbing and Pipefitting
KCPE or KCSE
5. Masonry and Brick Laying
KCPE or KCSE
6. Certificate in Land Surveying
KCSE Mean Grade D
7. Certificate in Architecture
KCSE Mean Grade D
8. Artisan in Masonry and Brick Laying Technology
KCSE Mean Grade D-
9. Base (Introductory Level)
KCSE Certificate
BUSINESS STUDIES DEPARTMENT
1. Diploma in Accountancy
Diploma in Accountancy
2. Diploma in Business Management
KCSE Mean Grade C-,OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
3. Diploma in Human Resource Management
KCSE Mean Grade C-,OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
4. Diploma in Sales and Marketing
KCSE Mean Grade C-,OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
5. Diploma in Secretarial Studies
KCSE Mean Grade C-,OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
6. Diploma in Supply Chain Management
KCSE Mean Grade C-,OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
7. Diploma in Road Transport Management
KCSE Mean Grade C-,OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
8. Diploma in Banking and Finance
KCSE Mean Grade C-,OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
9. Diploma in Tour Guiding Management
KCSE Mean Grade C-,OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
10. Diploma in Tourism Management
KCSE Mean Grade C-,OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
11.Certificate in Business Management
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
12. Certificate in Human Resource Management
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
13. Certificate in Sales and Marketing
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
14. Certificate in Secretarial Studies
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
15. Certificate in Supply Chain Management
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
16. Certificate in Road Transport Management
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
17. Certificate in Banking and Finance
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
18. Certificate in Tour Guiding Operations
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
19. Certificate in Tourism Management
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
20. Accountancy Level 6
KCSE Mean Grade C-
BUSINESS STUDIES DEPARTMENT (PART-TIME COURSES)
1. Certificate in Accountancy and Management Skills
KCSE Mean Grade D
2. Accounting Technicians Diploma
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
3. Diploma in Credit Management
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
4. Certified Public Accountants Part 1 & II
KCSE Mean Grade C+, C+ in Maths & English OR ATD Final
5. Associate in Procurement & Supply
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
6. Certified Procurement & Supply Professional
KCSE Mean Grade C+, C-in Maths & English OR APS Final
7. Certificate in Business Management
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain), D (Plain) in Maths and English
8. Certificate in Human Resource Management
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain), D (Plain) in Maths and English
9. Certificate in Supply Chain Management
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain), D (Plain) in Maths and English
10. Diploma in Business Management
KCSE Mean Grade C-,OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
11. Diploma in Human Resource Management
KCSE Mean Grade C-,OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
12. Diploma in Supply Chain Management
KCSE Mean Grade C-,OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
13. Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies
Diploma in Secretarial Studies OR Equivalent
14. Higher Diploma In Human Resource Management
Diploma In Human Resource Management OR Equivalent
15. Business Single and Group Subjects
KCSE Mean Grade D- (Minus)
LIBERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
1.Diploma in Information Studies
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
2. Diploma in Counseling
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
3. Diploma in Social work and Community Development
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
4. Craft Certificate in Information Studies
KCSE Mean Grade D
5. Craft Certificate in Social work and Community Development
KCSE Mean Grade D
LIBERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT (PART-TIME COURSES)
1. Diploma in Social work and Community Development
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
2. Craft Certificate in Social work and Community Development
KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus)
ENTERPRENEURSHIP STUDIES DEPARTMENT
1.Diploma in Cooperative Management
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
2. Diploma In Entrepreneurship Development
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
3. Diploma in Project Management
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
4. Certificate in Cooperative Management
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
5. Certificate in Project Management
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
6. Project Management Level 6
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
ENTERPRENEURSHIP STUDIES DEPARTMENT (PART-TIME COURSES)
1. Higher Diploma In Entrepreneurship Development
Diploma In Entrepreneurship Development OR Equivalent Qualification as determined by KNEC.
CLOTHING AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
1.Diploma in Fashion Design & Garment Making
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II
2. Certificate in Fashion Design & Garment Making
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
3. Fashion and Design Level 5
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
CLOTHING AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT (PART-TIME COURSES)
1. Dressmaking
KCPE/KCSE
2. Tailoring
KCPE/KCSE
The Kisumu National Polytechnic Contacts
Location: Technology Road, Behind Moi Stadium
Phone: 0723446773
Email: registrar@kisumupoly.ac.ke or info@kisumupoly.ac.ke
Check out: Kisumu National Polytechnic Fees Structure