Taita Taveta National Polytechnic Courses Offered And Fee Structure

This article focuses on courses offered at Taita Taveta National Polytechnic and their fee structure. Taita Taveta National Polytechnic, formerly Coast Institute of Technology,  is a Public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution situated in the Tsavo area, just 2km away from Voi Town in Taita Taveta.

The polytechnic boasts two campuses: the Main Campus, offering regular programs and holiday classes, and the Town Campus, providing part-time programs through evening classes or Saturday classes.

Courses Offered at Taita Taveta National Polytechnic

Taita Taveta National Polytechnic offers a diverse range of market-driven programs, including Diplomas, Craft Certificates, Artisan Certificates, and Short Courses, categorized under various departments:

• Business Department
• Electrical Engineering
• Applied Science
• ICT (Information and Communication Technology)
• Building and Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Hospitality

Examinations are conducted majorly by KNEC, KASNEB, and CDACC.

The list below highlights all the courses, qualification requirements, duration, and examining body for each course.

Business Studies Department

1. Certificate in Accounting & Management Skills

Qualification: D+(Plus)

Duration: 1 year

Exam Body: KASNEB

2. Certificate in Business Management

Qualification: D (Plain)

Duration: 2 years

Exam Body: KNEC

3. Certificate in Co-Operative Management

Qualification: D (Plain)

Duration: 2 years

Exam Body: KNEC

4. Certificate in Human Resource Management

Qualification: D (Plain)

Duration: 2 years

Exam Body: KNEC

5. Certificate in Supply Chain Management

Qualification: D (Plain)

Duration: 2 years

Exam Body: KNEC

6. Diploma in Accountancy

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

7. Diploma in Accountant Technician

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KASNEB

8. Diploma in Business Management

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

9. Diploma in Business Secretarial Studies Single & Group

Qualification: D- (Minus)

Duration: 2 years

Exam Body: KNEC

10. Diploma in Project Management

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

11. Diploma in Cooperative Management

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

12. Diploma in Human Resource Management

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

13. Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

 

Liberal Studies Department

14. Certificate in Social Work

Qualification: D (Plain)

Duration: 2 years

Exam Body: KNEC

15. Certificate in Information Studies & Library Science

Qualification: D (Plain)

Duration: 2 years

Exam Body: KNEC

16. Diploma in Social Work & Community Development

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

17. Diploma in Social Work

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

18. Diploma in Information Studies & Library Science

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

 

ICT Department

19. Artisan in ICT Assistant Level 4

Qualification: D (Plain)

Duration: 1 year

Exam Body: CDACC

20. Certificate in ICT Assistant Level 5

Qualification: D+ (Plus)

Duration: 2 years

Exam Body: CDACC

21. Certificate in Information Technology [I, II]

Qualification: D (Plain)

Duration: 2 years

Exam Body: KNEC

22. Diploma in ICT Assistant Level 6

Qualification: C-(Minus)

Duration: 2 years

Exam Body: CDACC

23. Diploma in Information Communication Technology [I, II, III]

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

24. Diploma in Information Communication Technology (level I, II)

Qualification: C-(Minus)

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KASNEB

25. International Computer Driving License Short Course

Duration: 6 months

Exam Body: Open ICDL

26. Computer/Mobile Repair & Maintenance Short Course

Duration: 3 months

Exam Body: Internal

27. Video Production Short Course

Duration: 3 months

Exam Body: Internal

28. Computer Packages Short Course

Duration: 3 months

Exam Body: Internal

 

Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department

29. Artisan in Electrical Installation

Duration: 4 terms

Qualification: KCSE/KCPE

Exam Body: KNEC

30. Artisan in Electrical & Electronics (level 3)

Duration: 1 year

Qualification: KCPE/KCSE

Exam Body: CDACC

31. Artisan in Electrical & Electronics (level 4)

Duration: 1 year

Qualification: KCSE

Exam Body: CDACC

32. Certificate in Electrical & Electronics (level 5)

Duration: 2 years

Qualification: D+(PLUS)

Exam Body: CDACC

33. Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power Option) [I, II]

Duration: 2 years

Qualification: D (Plain)

Exam Body: KNEC

34. Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Telecom Option) [I, II]

Duration: 2 years

Qualification: D (Plain)

Exam Body: KNEC

35. Certificate in Mechatronics Technology Level 5

Duration: 2 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: CDACC

36. Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Telecom Option) [I, III]

Duration: 3 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: KNEC

37. Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power Option) [I, III]

Duration: 3 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: KNEC

38. Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Instrumentation & Control Option)

Duration: 3 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: KNEC

39. Diploma in Electrical & Electronics (level 6)

Duration: 3 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: CDACC

40. Diploma in Mechatronics Technology Level 6

Duration: 3 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: CDACC

41. Grade 3 Solar Pv Trade Course

Duration: 2 terms

Qualification: KCSE

Exam Body: NITA

42. Grade 3 Solar Pv Trade Course

Duration: 1 term

Qualification: Basic in Electrical Eng.

Exam Body: NITA

43. Level 3 Solar PV technology

Duration: 2 terms

Qualification: KCSE

Exam Body: CDACC

44. NVCET Electrical & Electronics Technology

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: KCPE

Exam Body: KNEC

 

Mechanical Engineering Department

45. Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics

Duration: 4 Terms

Qualification: KCPE/KCSE

Exam Body: KNEC

46. Certificate in Automotive Engineering

Duration: 2 years

Qualification: D (Plain)

Exam Body: KNEC

47. Certificate in Welding & Fabrication

Duration: 2 years

Qualification: D (Plain)

Exam Body: KNEC

48. Diploma in Automotive Engineering

Duration: 3 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: KNEC

49. Diploma in Welding & Fabrication

Duration: 3 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: KNEC

50. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)

Duration: 3 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: KNEC

51. Diploma in Gemmology Level 6

Duration: 3 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: CDACC

 

Building & Civil Engineering Department

52. Artisan in Plumbing Level 3

Duration: 1 year

Qualification: KCPE/KCSE

Exam Body: CDACC

53. Certificate in Building Construction Technology

Duration: 2 years

Qualification: D (Plain)

Exam Body: KNEC

54. Diploma in Building Engineering Technology

Duration: 3 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: KNEC

55. Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Duration: 3 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: KNEC

 

Hospitality & Institutional Management Department

56. Artisan in Food & Beverage Production

Duration: 1 year

Qualification: KCPE/KCSE

Exam Body: KNEC

57. Artisan in Culinary Arts (Level 4)

Duration: 1 year

Qualification: KCSE

Exam Body: CDACC

58. Artisan in Food & Beverage Services (Level 4)

Duration: 1 year

Qualification: KCSE

Exam Body: CDACC

59. Artisan in Housekeeping (Level 4)

Duration: 1 year

Qualification: KCSE

Exam Body: CDACC

60. Certificate in Catering & Accommodation Operations

Duration: 2 years

Qualification: D (Plain)

Exam Body: KNEC

61. Certificate in Food & Beverage Production, Service & Sales

Duration: 2 years

Qualification: D (Plain)

Exam Body: KNEC

62. Certificate in Tour Guiding

Duration: 2 years

Qualification: D (Plain)

Exam Body: KNEC

63. Beauty Therapy Grade III, II

Duration: 2 terms

Qualification: KCSE/KCPE

Exam Body: NITA

64. Hairdressing Grade III, II

Duration: 2 terms

Qualification: KCSE/KCPE

Exam Body: NITA

65. Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Management [Mod. 1]

Duration: 3 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: KNEC

66. Diploma in Food & Beverage Production Management [Mod 1]

Duration: 3 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: KNEC

67. Diploma in Tourism Management

Duration: 3 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: KNEC

68. Certificate in French Language

Duration: 6 months

Exam Body: Alliance Francoise

 

Applied Science Department

69. Certificate in Science Lab Technology [Mod I, II]

Duration: 2 years

Qualification: D (Plain)

Exam Body: KNEC

70. Certificate in General Agriculture [ Mod I]

Duration: 2 years

Qualification: D (Plain)

Exam Body: KNEC

71. Certificate in Food Processing & Preservation Technology [Mod I]

Duration: 2 years

Qualification: D (Plain)

Exam Body: KNEC

72. Diploma in Applied Biology [Mod I, II]

Duration: 3 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: KNEC

73. Diploma in General Agriculture [ Mod I]

Duration: 3 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: KNEC

74. Diploma in Food Technology [ Mod I]

Duration: 3 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: KNEC

75. Diploma in Analytical Chemistry [ Mod I]

Duration: 3 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body: KNEC

 

Odel & School-Based Department

76. Artisan in Storekeeping Artisan

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: KCPE/KCSE

Exam Body: KNEC

77. Certificate in Social Development/Social Work

Duration: 2 years

Qualification: D (Plain)

Exam Body: KNEC

78. Certificate in Supply Chain Management

Duration: 2 years

Qualification: D (Plain)

Exam Body: KNEC

79. Certificate in Information Technology

Duration: 2 years

Qualification: D (Plain)

Exam Body: KNEC

80. Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology (Mod)

Duration: 2 years

Qualification: D (Plain)

Exam Body: KNEC

81. Diploma in Community Development & Social Work

Duration: 2 years

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Exam Body

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82. Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Duration: 2 years

Exam Body: KNEC

83. Diploma in Information Communication Technology

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

84. Diploma in Applied Biology (Mod)

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

85. Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

Qualification: C- (Minus)

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

Driving School Courses

1. Driving Class (A2, A3, B1, B2 & C1)
2. Driving School Instructor Training
3. Defensive Driving Course

Taita Taveta National Polytechnic Fee Structure

The following outlines the fee structure for Taita Taveta National Polytechnic. It applies to both KUCCPS-placed and self-sponsored students.

TERM 1:

VOTE HEAD	AMOUNT
GOK Capitation (Tuition)	10,000
Personal Emolument	4,980
EWC	1,630
LT&T	2,000
RMI	1,000
Activity	2,000
Attachment	2,000
Development Fund	2,000
Graduation Fees	300
Students’ Council	450
Total Chargeable Fees	26,360

TERM 2:

VOTE HEAD	AMOUNT
GOK Capitation (Tuition)	10,000
Personal Emolument	3,700
EWC	1,630
LT&T	985
RMI	645
Activity	1,350
Attachment	1,000
Total Chargeable Fees	20,060

TERM 3:

• Total Chargeable Fees: 10,000
• GOK Capitation (Tuition): 10,000

For Term 3, all educational expenses are fully covered by the government, and there are no additional fees required from the government-sponsored students.

Contact Information

Phone: 0202169229

Email: principal@cit.ac.ke

Website: cit.ac.ke