This article highlights Sigalagala National Polytechnic courses and requirements. Sigalagala National Polytechnic is a Technical Vocational Education Training institution established in 1950. It is located along Kisumu-Kakamega Road in Kakamega County.
Over the years, the institution has become a go-to polytechnic amongst Kenyan youths seeking technical skills necessary for the job market. The institution offers a wide selection of courses spanning numerous fields for its students to choose from. They include sciences, agriculture, business, Information Technology (IT), and engineering.
If you are a student aspiring to join the institution, you are in the right place as we have compiled a list of the latest courses offered by Sigalagala National Polytechnic. We have also included the requirements for you to easily choose a course from the list.
Sigalagala National Polytechnic Courses and Requirements
Department of Agriculture
Course |
Requirements |
Agripreneurship Level 6 | C- (Minus)/Cert. Lev. 5 |
Agripreneurship Level 5 | D (Plain) /Cert. |
Dip. Entrepreneurial Agriculture Mod I,II , III | C- Minus |
in General Agriculture Mod I,II ,III | C- Minus |
Certificate in General Agriculture | D Plain |
Department of Applied Sciences
Course |
Requirements |
Medical Engineering Level 6 | C Plain |
Medical Engineering Level 5 | D+ Plus |
Chemical Engineering Level 6 | C- (minus); Chem D+(Plus) |
BioMedical Engineering Level 6 | C plain, C in Eng ,Kis,Maths, Sciences |
BioMedical Engineering Level 5 | D + Plus |
Higher Diploma in Applied Biology | Dip . Applied Bio |
Higher Diploma in Analytical Chemistry | Dipl. in Analytical Chemistry 7 |
Diploma in Pharmacy | C Plain; C in Maths, Phy Chem,Bio |
Diploma in Medical Lab.Technology | C Plain; C Math,Phy.,Chem,Bio |
Diploma Applied Biology Mod I,II & III | C- Minus |
Diploma Analytical Chemistry Mod I,II & III | C- ; D+(Plus) in chemistry |
Dip. in Environmental Sciences Mod I,II & III | C- Minus |
Dip. in Health Records and information Tech. | C Plain C in Engl/Kis C- in Math |
Diploma in Medical Engineering Mod. I,II, &III | C plain, C in Eng ,Kis,Maths, Sciences |
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics | C-(minus) c- in Egn/Kisw, Maths, & Sciences |
Certificate in Medical Engineering Mod. I & II | D + Plus |
Cert. in Health Records and information Tech. | D+, with D+ in Eng or Kiswahili |
Cert. in Science Laboratory Technology I & II | D Plain |
Certificate in Medical Engineering | C-, with C- In Eng. or Kiswahili |
Cert. in Health Records and Information Tech. | D+, with D+ in Eng. Kisw, D in Sciences |
Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics | KCSE Mean Grade D(Plain),D Plain in Maths, Languages & Sciences |
Department of Building and Civil Engineering
Course |
Requirement |
Building Technician Level 6 | (Minus)/Cert. Lev. 5 |
Plumbing Level 4 | D Minus |
Masonry Level 4 | D Minus |
Dip. in Building Construction Mod I,II & III | C- Minus |
Diploma in Architecture Mod. I, II,& III | C- Minus |
Diploma in Civil Engineering Mod I,II & III | C- Minus |
Diploma in Quantity Survey | C- Minus |
Diploma in Land Survey | C- Minus |
Diploma in Water Engineering Mod I,II & III | C Plain( C Eng,Mat,Phy) |
Certificate in Land Survey | D Plain |
Certificate in Building Technology Mod I & II | D Plain |
Certificate in Water Engineering Mod I & II | D + plus |
Certificate in Plumbing | D (plain) |
Department of Business
Course |
Requirements |
Human Resource Management Level 6 | C- (Minus)/Cert. Lev.5 |
Human Resource Management Level 5 | D Plain |
Higher Dip. in Human Resource Management. | Relevant KNEC Dip. |
Dip. Human Resource Mgnt. Mod I,II & III | C- Minus |
Dip. Com. Dev. and Social Work Mod I, II , III | C- Minus |
in Business Management Mod I ,II & III | C- Minus |
Diploma in Accountancy (BTEP) | C- Minus |
Dip. Supplies Chain Mgnt. Mod I, II & III | C- Minus |
Diploma Project Management Mod. I, II & III | C- Minus |
Diploma in Road Transport & MNGT Mod I ,II & III | C- Minus |
Diploma in Child Care and Protection Module I | C- Minus |
Cert. in Community Development Social Work | D Plain |
Cert. in Community Dev. Social Work Mod I&, II | D Plain |
Cert. in Human Resource Management Mod I & II | D Plain |
Cert. in Business Management. Mod I &II | D Plain |
Cert. in Supplies Chain Management. Mod I &II | D Plain |
Cert. Project Management Mod. I &II | D Plain |
Artisan in Store Keeping(TOWN CAMPUS) | D—Minus |
Certified Human Resource Professional | C+ or Diploma in HRM |
Certificate in Child Care and Protection Module I & II | D Plain |
Cert. in Road Transport & Management Mod I & II | D Plain |
Office Administration Level 6 | C- Minus |
Office Administration Level 5 | D Plain |
HND Entrepreneurship Development | Relevant KNEC Diploma |
HND Secretarial Management | Diploma Secretarial |
Diploma in Sales and Marketing Mod I, II & III | C- (Minus) |
Diploma Entrepreneurship Dev. Mod I, II & III | C- (Minus) |
Diploma Cooperative Mgnt. Mod I, II & III | C- (Minus) |
Diploma Secretarial Mod I, II & III | C- (Minus) |
Diploma Banking and Finance (BTEP) | C- (Minus) |
Diploma in Credit Management Mod I, I & III | C- (Minus) |
Certificate in Secretarial Mod I & II | D Plain |
Certificate in Co-operative Management (BTEP) | D Plain |
Certificate in Sales and Marketing Mod I & II | D Plain |
Certificate in Banking Finance (BTEP) | D Plain |
Certificate in Clerical Operations Mod. 1& II | D Plain |
Certified Public Accountant. I (CPA I) | C+ (C+ in Math & Eng.) |
CCP (Certified Credit Professional) | C+ (C+ in Math & Eng.) |
CPS (Certified Public Secretary ) | C+ (C+ in Math & Eng.) |
CIFA Certified Investment Financial Analyst) | C+ (C+ in Math & Eng.) |
Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD) Part I,II , III | C-(Minus) |
Department of Electrical and Electronic Department
Course |
Requirements |
Electrical Engineering (Power option) level 6 | C- (Minus)/Cert. Lev. 5 |
Electrical Installation level 5 | D (Plain) /Cert. in Lev.4 |
Instrumentation and Control Level 6 | C- (Minus)/Cert. Lev. 5 |
Higher Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Eng. | Relevant KNEC Dip. |
Dip. Electrical & Electronics Eng. Technology (Power) | C -(Minus) |
Cert. in Electrical & Electronics Eng (Power) | D+ Plus/Pass in Mod. |
Solar PV Level 3 | Cert. in Electrical |
Solar PV Level 4 | Cert. in Electrical |
Solar PV Level 5 | D (Plain) /Cert. in Lev.4 |
Solar PV T1,T2, T3(Accredited with NITA) | Electrical background |
Department of Information Technology
Courses |
Requirements |
Information Communication Technology Level 6 | C- (Minus)/Cert. Level 5 |
Information Communication Technology Level 5 | D (Plain) /Cert. in Lev.4 |
Diploma ICT Mod I ,II & III | C- (Minus) |
Cert. Information Technology Mod. I & II | D+ Plus |
Diploma in Information Technology | C –(Minus) |
Computer Packages | KCPE |
Department of Institutional Management
Course |
Requirements |
Baking Technology Level 6 | C – (Minus)/Cert. Lev.5 |
Baking Technology Level 5 | D (Plain) /Cert. in Lev. 4 |
Baking Technology Level 4 | D- Minus |
Dip. in Catering & Accommodation Mod. I, II & III | C- (Minus) |
Diploma in Baking Technology Mod I, II & III | C- (Minus) |
Certificate Baking Technology Mod. I & II | D + Plus |
Cert. in Catering & Accommodation Mod. I & II | D Plain |
Department Of Fashion Design & Clothing & Textile Technology
Course |
Requirements |
Fashion Design Management Level 6 | C- (Minus)/Cert. in Lev. 5 |
Fashion Design Management Level 5 | D (Plain) /Cert. in Lev. 4 |
Fashion Design Management Level 4 | D – Minus |
Dip. in fashion design & Cloth. Tech. Mod I, II ,III | C- Minus |
Cert. in Fashion Design & Clothing Tech. Mod I. II | D Plain |
Artisan in Fashion Design & Clothing Tech. | D- Minus |
Department of Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy
Course |
Requirements |
Hair dressing Level 6 | C -(Minus)/Cert. in Lev. 5 |
Hair dressing Level 5 | D Plain /Cert. in Lev. 4 |
Hair dressing Level 4 | D – Minus/Cert. in Lev. 3 |
Beauty Therapy Level 6 | C -(Minus)/ Cert. in Lev. 5 |
Beauty Therapy Level 5 | D (Plain) /Cert. in Level 4 |
Beauty Therapy Level 4 | D – Minus / Cert. in Lev. 3 |
Department of Automotive & Mechanical Engineering
Course |
Requirements |
Automotive Engineering Level 6 | C- (Minus)/Cert. in Lev. 5 |
Automotive Mechanical Technician Level 5 | D (Plain) /Cert. in Level 4 |
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Mod I ,II,III | C- Minus |
Diploma in Automotive Engineering Mod I,II ,III | C- Minus |
Diploma in Welding & Fabrication Mod I, II & II | C- Minus |
Certificate in Automotive Engineering Mod I & II | D Plain |
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Mod I , &II | D Plain |
Certificate in Welding & Fabrication Mod I & II | D plain 5 |
Driving | Above 18 years |
Department of Library & Information Science
Course |
Requirements |
Records and Archives Management Level 6 | C – (Minus)/Cert. in Lev. 5 |
Records and Archives Management Level 5 | D (Plain) /Cert. in Level 4 |
HND in Information Management | Relevant KNEC Diploma |
Diploma in Information Studies | C – (Minus ) |
Certificate in Information Studies Mod I & II | D plain |
Diploma in Journalism & Mass Media | C – Minus |
Certificate in Journalism & Mass Media | D plain |
Sigalagala National Polytechnic Contacts
Phone: +254 725 66 33 22
Email: info@sigalagalapoly.ac.ke