In this article, we will list all courses offered at RVIST. The Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST) was established in 1979 in Nakuru County and It is located ten Kilometres west of Nakuru town along the Nakuru- Njoro Road.
The TVET institution offers a total of over 66 different courses in Higher National Diploma, Diploma, Craft, and Artisan Programs. It also offers a wide range of part-time and in-service classes both at town campuses and the main campus.
The courses are offered in 9 departments which are: Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Education and Extension, Building and Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, Entrepreneurship and Business Studies., Health and Applied Sciences, Hospitality and Tourism Studies, Information Communication Technology, and Liberal Studies.
RVIST uses syllabi approved by the Kenya Institute of Education (KIE), Kenya Accountants and Secretaries Board (KASNEB), and City and Guilds of London. Students are examined by Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), KASNEB, City and Guilds, Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT), Association of Business Executives, ICDL, and NTSA among others.
List Of Courses Offered At Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology RVIST
1. Health and Applied Sciences Department
Diploma in Medical Engineering
- Requirements: KCSE C- with D+ in English/Kisw, Bio, Chem, Maths/Physics
- Duration: 3 years
Craft Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology ( Module I & II)
- Requirements: KCSE D+ (PLUS) with D in Math/Physics, D in Bio & D in Chem. For module II pass in module I
- Duration: 1 year per module
Craft Certificate in Petroleum Geo-science ( Module I & II)
- Requirements: For Module I KCSE D+ (PLUS) with D in math/Physics & D+ in Eng/Kisw. For Module II Pass Module I
- Duration: 1 year per module
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry Module I,II & III
- Requirements: KCSE C-(MINUS) with C- in Chem, D+ in Math, and D+ in Eng/Kisw.For Module II pass in Module, I, and for Module III pass in Module II
- Duration: 1 year per module
Diploma in Applied Biology Module I, II & III
- Requirements: KCSE C-(MINUS) with C- in Bio, D+ in Chem, D+ in Math/Agr. & D+in Eng/Kisw. For Module II pass in Module, I, and for Module III pass in Module II.
- Duration: 1 year per module
Diploma in Petroleum Geo-science (Module I, II & III)
- Requirements: KCSE C-(MINUS) with D+ in Maths/ Physics, D+ in Chem & D+ in Eng/Kisw. For Module II Pass Module Iand for Module III pass inModule II
- Duration: 1 year per module
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (Module I, II & III)
- Requirements: KCSE C- (MINUS) with D+ in Eng/Kisw, Bio, Chem, and D in Math/Physics/Home Science/Agr. For Module II pass in Module, I and for Module III pass in Module II.
- Duration: 1 year per module
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology
- Requirements: KCSE C (PLAIN) with C in Math/Physics, C in Eng/Kisw, C in Bio & C in Chem.
- Duration: 3 years
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
- Requirements: KCSE C (PLAIN) with C in Math/Physics, C in Eng/Kisw,C in Bio & C in Chem.
- Duration: 3 years
Electrical and Electronics Department
Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Requirements: KCSE D-
- Duration: 1 year
Higher Dip. In Electrical Engineering
- Requirements: Pass in Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Duration: 2 years
Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronics –Power option (Module I & II)
- Requirements: KCSE D+
- Duration: 1 year per module
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering-Power (Module I, II & III)
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 1 year per module
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering- Telecommunication (Module I, II & III)
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 1 year per module
Hospitality and Tourism Studies Department
Artisan in Housekeeping
- Requirements: D-
- Duration: 1 year
Artisan in Garment Making
- Requirements: D-
- Duration: 1 year
Artisan in Food and Beverages
- Requirements: D-
- Duration: 1 year
Craft Certificate in Fashion and Design Module I, II
- Requirements: KCSE D+
- Duration: 1 year per module
Craft Certificate in Food and Beverages Production and Service & Sales (Module I & II)
- Requirements: KCSE D+
- Duration: 1 year per module
Craft Certificate in Catering & Accommodation Module I&II
- Requirements: KCSE D+
- Duration: 1 year per module
Craft Certificate in Tour Guiding and Travel Operations Module I & II
- Requirements: KCSE D+
- Duration: 1 year per module
Diploma in Fashion & Design and Clothing Technology Module I,II & III
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 2 years
Diploma in Food and Beverages Management Module I,II & III
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 2 years
Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Module I,II&III
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 2 years
Diploma in Tourism Management Module I,II &III
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 2 years
Higher National Diploma in Food and Beverage
- Requirements: Pass in Diploma in Food and Beverage
- Duration: 2 years
2. Agriculture Education and Extension Department
National Vocational Certificate in Modern Methods in Agribusiness ( Level 1 & 2)
- Requirements: KCSE D
- Duration: 1 year 6 months
Craft Certificate in General Agriculture
- Requirements: KCSE D
- Duration: 2 years
Diploma in Agriculture (Module 1,11 & 111)
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 1 year per module
Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development
(Module 1,11 & 111)
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 1 year per module
Diploma in Entrepreneurial Agriculture (Module 1,11 & 111)
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 1 year per module
3. Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering Department
Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Requirements: KCSE D-
- Duration: 1 year
Artisan in Automotive Engineering
- Requirements: KCSE D-
- Duration: 1 year
Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Module I & II)
- Requirements: KCSE D
- Duration: 1 year
Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics (Automotive) (Module I & II)
- Requirements: KCSE D
- Duration: 1 year per module
Craft Certificate in Agricultural Mechanics
- Requirements: KCSE D
- Duration: 2 years
Diploma in Automotive Engineering (Module I, II & III)
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 1 year per module
Diploma in Agricultural Engineering
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration:3 years
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production) (Module I, II & III)
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 1 year per module
4. ICT Department
International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
- Requirements: KCSE
- Duration: 4 months
Craft Certificate in Information Studies Module 1 & 11 (Library)
- Requirements: KCSE D
- Duration: 1 year per module
Diploma in Information Studies (Library)
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 2 years
Diploma in Computer Studies
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 2 years
Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Module 1, 11 & 111
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 1 year per module
Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology
Module I & II
- Requirements: KCSE D
- Duration: 1 year per module
Computer Packages
- Requirements: KCPE
- Duration: 1 month
Computer Repair and Maintenance
- Requirements: KCSE
- Duration: 1 month
5. Building and Civil Engineering Department
Craft Certificate in Building Technology Module I & II
- Requirements: KCSE D
- Duration: 1 year per module
Craft Certificate Land Survey
- Requirements: KCSE D
- Duration: 2 years
Craft Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery
- Requirements: KCSE D
- Duration: 2 years
Craft Certificate in Masonry
- Requirements: KCSE D
- Duration: 2 years
Craft Certificate in Plumbing & Building services
- Requirements: KCSE D
- Duration: 2 years
Diploma in Water Technology
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 3 years
Diploma in Building Technology (Module I, II & III)
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 1 year per module
Diploma in Civil Engineering(Module I, II & III)
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 1 year per module
Diploma in Quantity Surveying
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 3 years
Diploma in Architecture (Module I, II & III)
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 1 year per module
Diploma in Land Surveying
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 2 years
6. Liberal Studies Department
Craft Certificate in Social Work & Community Development
- Requirements: KCSE D+
- Duration: 5 terms
Certificate in Counseling Psychology
- Requirements: KCSE D
- Duration: 1 year
Diploma in Social Work and Community Development Module I,II & III
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 1 year 6 months
7. Business Studies Department
Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies (Modules 1& 11)
- Requirements: KCSE D+
- Duration: 1 year per module
Craft Certificate in Sales and Marketing (Module 1& 11)
- Requirements: KCSE D+
- Duration: 6 months per module
Craft Certificate in Supply Chain Management (Module I & II)
- Requirements: KCSE D+
- Duration: 6 months per module
Craft Certificate in Cooperative Management Module I & II
- Requirements: KCSE D+
- Duration: 6 months per module
Craft Certificate in Business Management (Module I & II)
- Requirements: KCSE D+
- Duration: 6 months per module
Craft Certificate in Human Resource Management (Module 1 & 11)
- Requirements: KCSE D+
- Duration: 6 months per module
Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Module I, II & III
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 6 months per module
Diploma in Accountancy
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 3 years
Diploma in Banking and Finance
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 3 years
Diploma in Business Management (Module I, II & III)
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 6 months per module
Diploma in Cooperative Management Module I,II & III
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 6 months per module
Diploma in Human Resource Module 1, 11, 111
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 6 months per module
Diploma in Secretarial Studies Module I, II & III
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 6 months per module
Diploma in Road Transport Management Module I,II & II
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 6 months per module
Diploma in Project Management Module I,II & III
- Requirements: KCSE C-
- Duration: 6 months per module
Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Requirements: Pass in Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Duration: 2 years
Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development
- Requirements: Pass in Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development
- Duration: 2 years
Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies
- Requirements: Pass in Diploma in Secretarial Studies
- Duration: 2 years
CPA/CPS Section II-VI
- Requirements: KCSE C+ (Plus) with C+ in English & Maths or Pass ATC Level II
- Duration: 6 months
Certified Credit Professionals (CCP)
- Requirements: Pass in relevant sections
- Duration: 6 Months
Certified Investment Financial Analyst (CIFA)
- Requirements: (KCSE C+ (Plus) with c+ in English and Maths)
- Duration: 6 Months
Diploma in Credit Management (DCM) Level I
- Requirements: (KCSE C- (Minus
- Duration: 6 Months
Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) Level I
- Requirements: (KCSE C- (Minus)
- Duration: 6 Months
Diploma in French (DELF AI & 2)
- Requirements: Open to all
- Duration: 6 Months
Diploma in German (Level 1,2, & 3)
- Requirements: Open to all
- Duration: 6 Months
COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSES ( CBET)
88 ICT Technician level 5
- Duration: 1 year
- Requirements: KCSE D+(Plus)
Records and Archives level 5
- Duration: 1 year
- Requirements: KCSE D+(Plus)
Dairy Farm Management level 4
- Duration: 6 months
- Requirements: KCSE D (Plain)
Horticultural Production level 4
- Duration: 6 months
- Requirements: KCSE D (Plain)
Poultry Layers Production Operation level 4
- Duration: 6 months
- Requirements: KCSE D (Plain)
Front Office Operations level 3
- Duration: 3 months
- Requirements: KCSE Certificate
Office Assistance level 4
- Duration: 6 months
- Requirements: KCSE D (Plain)
Masonry level 3
- Duration: 3 months
- Requirements: KCSE Certificate
Plumbing level 3
- Duration: 3 months
- Requirements: KCSE Certificate
Agriculture Machinery and Equipment level 4
- Duration: 6 months
- Requirements: KCSE D (Plain)
Motor Vehicle Mechanics level 5
- Duration: 1 year
- Requirements: KCSE D+ (Plus)
Mechanical Engineering Technician level 3
- Duration: 3 months
- Requirements: KCSE Certificate
Electrical Installation level 3
- Duration: 3 months
- Requirements: KCPE with 2 years experience
Electrical Installation level 5
- Duration: 1 year
- Requirements: KCSE D+ (Plus)
Solar PV Installation level 3
- Duration: 3 months
- Requirements: KCSE Certificate
Baking Technology level 4
- Duration: 6 months
- Requirements: KCSE D(Plain
Housekeeping and Accommodation level 4
- Duration: 6 months
- Requirements: KCSE D (Plain)
Food and Beverage Production level 6
- Duration: 2 years
- Requirements: KCSE C-(Minus
Fashion Design Technology level 4
- Duration: 6 months
- Requirements: KCSE D(Plain)
Fashion Design (Dress Making) level 3
- Duration: 3 months
- Requirements: KCSE Certificate
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST) Contacts
Email: enquiries@rvist.ac.ke
Inquiries and Admissions: +254742442161