This article lists all courses offered at Mathenge Technical Training Institute and their fee structure. Mathenge Technical Training Institute is a government-sponsored public TVET college in Nyeri County offering practical training in a wide range of programs across several technical fields.
Mathenge Institute was officially opened on November 25th, 1984. It is conveniently located 18 km from Nyeri town and 12 km from Othaya town, situated off the Nyeri-Othaya Road along Kagere Munyage Road.
Courses Offered at Mathenge Technical Training Institute
Since its inception, Mathenge Technical Training Institute has expanded and now offers over 60 artisan, certificate, and diploma-level courses. Below is a comprehensive list of all courses offered at the institute including their individual requirements and duration. We’ve also included the school’s current fee structure, the application process, and contact information.
Department of Building & Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Diploma in Water Technology
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Diploma in Building Technology
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Certificate in Building Technology
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Plumbing & Water Services
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
- Artisan in Plumbing & Water Services
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 4 Terms
- Artisan in Masonry
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 4 Terms
- Plumber Pipe Fitter GRADE
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 1 Year
- Masonry GRADE
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 1 Year
Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering:
- Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power Option)
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Telecommunications Option)
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Certificate in Electrical & Electronics (Power Option)
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Telecommunications Option)
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 4 Terms
- Electrical Wireman GRADE
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 1 Year
- Solar Photo Voltaic GRADE
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 1 Year
Hospitality & Tourism Department
- Diploma in Catering & Accommodation
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Diploma in Food & Beverage Management
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Certificate in Catering & Accommodation
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Food & Beverage Production & Service
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
- Artisan in Food & Beverage
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 4 Terms
- Food & Beverage (Production) GRADE
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 1 Year
- Food & Beverage (Service) GRADE
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 1 Year
- Diploma in Catering & Accommodation
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Diploma in Food & Beverage Management
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Certificate in Catering & Accommodation
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Food & Beverage Production & Service
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
- Artisan in Food & Beverage
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 4 Terms
- Food & Beverage (Production) GRADE
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 1 Year
- Food & Beverage (Service) GRADE:
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 1 Year
Automotive Engineering Department
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Welding & Fabrication
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 4 Terms
- Artisan in Welding & Fabrication
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 4 Terms
- Motor Vehicle Mechanics GRADE
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 1 Year
- Welding & Fabrication GRADE
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 1 Year
Agriculture Department
- Diploma in General Agriculture
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Certificate in General Agriculture
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
- Artisan in General Agriculture
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 4 Terms
Fashion Design & Clothing Technology Department
- Diploma in Fashion Design & Clothing Technology
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Certificate in Fashion Design & Clothing Technology
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
- Artisan in Garment Making
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 4 Terms
- Garment Making GRADE
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 1 Year
- Tailoring GRADE
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 1 Year
- Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy GRADE
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 1 Year
- Artisan in Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 4 Terms
Information Communication Technology Department
- Diploma & Certificate in Information Communication Technology
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology I & II
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
Business Administration Department
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Diploma in Sales & Marketing
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Diploma in Business Management
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Diploma in Cooperative Management
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Diploma in Community and Social Work
Requirement: KCSE C
Duration: 3 Years
- Certificate in Supply Chain Management I & II
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Sales & Marketing I & II
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Human Resource Management I & II
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Business Management I & II
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Cooperative Management I & II
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Community & Social Work I & II
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 2 Years
Competency-Based Education Training (CBET) Courses
- Manual Metal Arc Welding Level III
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 6 Months
- Masonry Level III & IV
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 3 Months
- Fashion Design Level IV
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 6 Months
- Culinary Skills Level IV
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 3 Months
- Electrical Installation Level III
Requirement: KCSE
Duration: 3 Months
- Information Communication Technology Level V
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 6 Months
- Business Management Level V
Requirement: KCSE D Plain
Duration: 6 Months
- Hair Dressing & Beauty Level III
Requirement: OPEN
Duration: 6 Months
Mathenge Technical Training Institute Fee Structure
The fees for artisan, craft, and diploma courses at our institute are Ksh. 56,420 per year. However, government-sponsored students who apply through KUCCPS will only need to pay Ksh. 26,420 after the government’s annual capitation of Ksh. 30,000. Please note that external examination and admission fees are not included in these amounts.
If you require financial assistance, you have the option to apply for a TVET HELB loan, which can provide you with up to Ksh. 40,000 per year. This loan can be used to cover the remaining fee balance and also support your living expenses during your studies.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining the institution can apply for enrollment through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) website at https://students.kuccps.net.
You can also apply through the school’s official website and download the application form. Along with the completed form, attach photocopies of your KCSE and KCPE result slips/certificates, Birth Certificate, and any other relevant testimonials. Submit the completed application by sending it through mail or emailing it to the principal.
Contacts Info
Postal Address: P.O. BOX 665-10106, Othaya, Nyeri-Kenya.
Phone: 0725-737174
Email Address: info@mathengetti.ac.ke, mathengetechnicalinstitute@gmail.com
