This is a list of courses offered at The Nyeri National Polytechnic. It is one of the 10 national polytechnics in Kenya mandated to offer middle-level technical training. The TVET institution is located along Mumbi Road within the Nyeri Municipality sub-county.
The Nyeri National Polytechnic offers short term, certificate, diploma, and higher diploma courses as listed below.
1. Diploma Courses Offered at The Nyeri National Polytechnic.
Course | Entry Requirements | |
1. | Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering (ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution |
2. | Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Eng. (Power Option) (ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
3. | Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Eng. (Telecommunications Option) (ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
4. | Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution |
5. | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option) (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
6. | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
7. | Higher Diploma in Building & Civil Engineering (BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution |
8. | Diploma in Building Technology (BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
9. | Diploma in Civil Engineering (BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
10. | Diploma in Quantity Surveying (BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
11. | Higher Diploma in Applied Biology (APPLIED SCIENCES) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution |
12. | Higher Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (APPLIED SCIENCES) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution |
13. | Diploma in Applied Biology (APPLIED SCIENCES) |
Mean grade C- (minus) preferably with C- (minus) in Biology/Biological sciences. |
14. | Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (APPLIED SCIENCES) |
Mean Grade C- (minus) preferably with C- (Minus) in Chemistry/Physical Sciences. |
15. | Diploma in Food Technology (APPLIED SCIENCES) |
Mean grade C- (minus) preferably with C- (minus) in Chemistry and Biology |
16. | Higher Diploma in Automotive Engineering (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution |
17. | Diploma in Automotive Engineering (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
18. | Diploma in Construction Plant Engineering (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
19. | Diploma in Tourism Management (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
20. | Diploma in Food & Beverage Management (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
21. | Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Management (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
22. | Diploma in Credit Management (BUSINESS STUDIES) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
23. | Diploma in Information Communications Technology (COMPUTER SCIENCE & NETWORKING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
24. | Diploma in ICT (COMPUTER SCIENCE & NETWORKING) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
25. | Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology (HEALTH SCIENCES) |
Mean grade C (Plain) with C (Plain) in Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili, Chemistry and Biological Sciences. |
26. | Diploma in Medical Engineering (HEALTH SCIENCES) |
Mean grade C- |
27. | Diploma in Fashion Design & Clothing Tech. (FASHION DESIGN & BEAUTY THERAPY) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
28. | Higher Diploma in Business Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution |
29. | Higher Diploma in Secretarial Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution |
30. | Higher Diploma in Secretarial Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution |
31. | Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution |
32. | Diploma in Business Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
33. | Diploma in Sales and Marketing (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
34. | Diploma in Supplies Chain Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
35. | Diploma in Human Resource Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
36. | Diploma in Co-Operative Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
37. | Diploma in Accountancy (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
38. | Diploma in Project Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
39. | Diploma in Secretarial Studies (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
40. | Diploma in Library & Information Studies (LIBERAL STUDIES) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
41. | Diploma in Community Dev. & Social Work (LIBERAL STUDIES) |
Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate |
2. Certificate Courses
Course | Entry Requirements | |
1. | Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Option) (ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING) |
KCSE D Plain |
2. | Certificate in Agricultural Mechanic (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING) |
KCSE D Plain |
3. | Certificate in Tour Guiding Operations (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM) |
KCSE D Plain |
4. | Certificate in Tour Guiding and Travel Operations (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM) |
KCSE D Plain |
5. | Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) |
KCSE D Plain |
6. | Certificate in Welding and Fabrication (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) |
KCSE D Plain |
7. | Certificate in Building Technology (BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING) |
KCSE D Plain |
8. | Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING) |
KCSE D Plain |
9. | Certificate in Construction Plant Mechanics (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING) |
KCSE D Plain |
10. | Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics (AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING) |
KCSE D Plain |
11. | Artisan in Electrical Installation (ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING) |
Open |
12. | Artisan in Electronics (ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING) |
Open |
13. | Certificate in Science Lab. Technician (APPLIED SCIENCES) |
KCSE D Plain |
14. | Certificate in Food & Beverage Production & Service (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM) |
KCSE D Plain |
15. | Certificate in Catering and Accomodation (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM) |
KCSE D Plain |
16. | Artisan in Food & Beverage (HOSPITALITY & TOURISM) |
KCSE D Plain |
17. | Certificate in Information Communication Technology (COMPUTER SCIENCE & NETWORKING) |
KCSE D Plain |
18. | Certified Information Communication Technologist (COMPUTER SCIENCE & NETWORKING) |
KCSE D Plain |
19. | Certificate in Accounts and Management Skills CAMS Level I,II (BUSINESS STUDIES) |
KCSE D Plain |
20. | Certificate in Fashion Design & Clothing Tech. (FASHION DESIGN & BEAUTY THERAPY) |
KCSE D Plain |
21. | Certificate in Secretarial Studies (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
KCSE D Plain |
22. | Certificate in Sales and Marketing (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
KCSE D Plain |
23. | Certificate in Business Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
KCSE D Plain |
24. | Certificate Supply Chain Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
KCSE D Plain |
25. | Certificate Co-Operative Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
KCSE D Plain |
26. | Certificate Human Resource Management (BUSINESS DEPARTMENT) |
KCSE D Plain |
27. | Certificate in Library & Information Studies (LIBERAL STUDIES) |
KCSE D Plain |
Certificate in Community Development & Social Work (LIBERAL STUDIES) |
KCSE D Plain |
3. Short Term Courses
Course | Entry Requirements | |
1. | Motor Vehicle Mech/Electrician (Grade III, II, I) (NITA) |
None |
2. | Panel Beating (Grade III, II, I) (NITA) |
None |
3. | Spray Painting (Grade III,II,I) (NITA) |
None |
4. | Accounting Technician Diploma(Be Registered With KASNEB) (KASNEB) |
KCSE C- |
5. | CPA Part I – III(Be Registered With KASNEB) (KASNEB) |
ATC Final OR C+ With C+ Eng & Maths |
6. | Cooperative Societies Extension Education | None |
7. | Solar Power Installation Technician T1 & T2 (KEREA) |
None |
8. | Electrical Wireman. Grade 3, 2, 1 (NITA) |
None |
9. | Artisan in Plumbing-Plumber Pipe Fitter Grade 3, 2, 1 (NITA) |
None |
10. | Artisan in Masonry Grade 3, 2, 1 (NITA) |
None |
11. | Electrical Fitter Grade 3, 2, 1 (NITA) |
None |
12. | Industrial Motor Rewinding (The Nyeri National Polytechnic) |
None |
13. | Motor Starters Design & Fabrication (The Nyeri National Polytechnic) |
None |
14. | Amplifier Design and Fabrication (The Nyeri National Polytechnic) |
None |
15. | Electronics Repair (The Nyeri National Polytechnic) |
None |
16. | ICDL(International Computer Driving Licence) (ICDL Certificate) |
None |
17. | Certified Secretaries (KASNEB) |
KCSE C+ |
18. | Driving Course (NTSA) |
None |
19. | Certified Credit Professionals (CCP) (KASNEB) |
KCSE C+ |
20. | Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (KASNEB) |
KCSE C+ |
21. | Certified Procurement and Supply Professionals (KISM) |
KCSE C+ |
22. | Cisco IT Essentials (Cisco) |
None |
23. | Cisco CCNA 1, 2, 3, 4 (Cisco) |
None |
24. | Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy (NITA) |
None |
25. | Automotive Engineering Level 4 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCSE or its Equivalents |
26. | Automotive Engineering Level 5 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCSE D or its Equivalents |
27. | Office Assistant Level 4 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCSE D or its Equivalents |
28. | Office Assistant Level 4 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCSE D or its Equivalents |
29. | Insurance Studies Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents |
30. | Front Office Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents |
31. | Food & Beverage Sales Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents |
32. | Food Production & Beverage Culinary Arts Technician 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents |
33. | Housekeeper Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents |
34. | Fashion DesignTechnology Level 4 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents |
35. | Motor Cycle Mechanic (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents |
36. | Lathe Machine Operator (CDACC/CBET) |
KCSE or its Equivalents |
37. | Manual Metal Arc Welding (CDACC/CBET) |
KCSE or its Equivalents |
38. | Simple Automation (CDACC/CBET) |
KCSE or its Equivalents |
39. | Electrical Installation Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents |
40. | Electrical Installation Level 4 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCSE or its Equivalents |
41. | Plumbing Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents |
42. | Masonry Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents |
43. | Security Guard Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents |
44. | Dairy Processing Level 4 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCSE or its Equivalents |
45. | Hairdressing and Beauty Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) |
KCPE or its Equivalents |
The Nyeri National Polytechnic Contacts
Phone: +254 724 477 942, 0612032330
Email: info@thenyeripoly.ac.ke, nyerinp@gmail.com