The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) is a corporate body that regulates Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). There are over 1,500 registered TVET institutions in Kenya, and they all offer a lot of courses for you to choose from, but only 278 courses out of them all are approved by the TVETA.
This means you should be careful about the course that you
decide to pursue in a TVET institution so that you don’t end up pursuing a
course that has not been approved by the TVET Authority.
This article will help you in identifying the most marketable TVET courses to
pursue in Kenya.
But first, let’s understand what TVET and TVETA mean.
What is TVET and TVETA
TVETA is the authority mandated to oversee the licensing and
accreditation of learning institutions, trainers, and programs here in Kenya.
As a learner who wishes to join a TVET Authority institution, it is important
to find a licensed institution for your certification to be recognized.
Besides, I will recommend you go through the below list of the marketable TVET
courses in Kenya to find out what will suit you best.
TVETA came into being through the Technical and Vocational
Education and Training Authority Act that was put in place in 2013. Its main
aim was to deliver a competitive workforce meant to be relevant in the Kenyan
market. To do this, the institution oversees the registration, licensing,
development, and accreditation of institutions in Kenya.
In addition to this, it certifies trainers and develops the
curriculum in conjunction with CDACC. TVET Authority emphasizes the
accountability and professionalism of its members while ensuring integrity,
teamwork, and public participation.
Is there a Difference Between Technical And Vocational Training?
If you are a student in Kenya, you must be wondering what
vocational training means and if it is any different from technical training.
Technical training is job training that focuses
on a particular skill while vocational training includes training of the
complete skills needed for a particular job. For example, if you learn pipe
installations, you will have acquired technical skills. You can work as a
plumber, but your skills will be limited to pipe installations.
On the other hand, vocational training is
where you are taught all aspects of plumbing, both theoretical and practical.
Not only will you be able to make informed calculations, but also know how to
install pipes, among other practical skills
TVET Courses Qualifications And Requirements
Qualification requirements vary from one course to course.
To understand the qualifications needed to enroll for a particular course,
visit the portal of your institution of choice and find out if they have any of
the courses that you desire to undertake. You should find the list of
requirements there too.
With the minimum entry requirements for the university set at C+ (plus), there are many interesting courses that you can undertake in your preferred technical and vocational institution. One thing to note is that the subjects that you did in high school will also determine the kind of course that you will undertake in these institutions of higher learning.
List Of Marketable TVET Courses In Kenya
TVETA has so far approved a total of 278 courses that are competency-based.
The approval process is also meant to protect students like you from enrolling
in fake courses. Here is a list of the most marketable TVET courses in Kenya.
- Certificate
in Disaster Management
- Certificate
in Social Work
- Certificate
in Community Development
- Certificate
in Business Management
- Diploma
in Information Technology
- Diploma
in Business Management
- Certificate
in Tour Guiding
- Diploma
in Journalism
- Certificate
in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate
in Supply Chain Management
- Certificate
in CPA
- Diploma
in Computer Engineering
- Certificate
in Computer Engineering
- Certificate
in Food Preparation &Culinary Arts
- Diploma
in Human Resource Management
- Certificate
in Human Resource Management
- Diploma
in Catering and Accommodation
- Certificate
in Catering and Accommodation
- Artisan
in Building Technology
- Artisan
in Fashion Design and Garment making
- Grade
III in Electrical Wireman
- Grade
III in Tailoring & Dressmaking
- Grade
III-1 in Masonry
- Grade
III-1 in Hairdressing
- Diploma
in Homecare Management
- Craft
in Homecare Management
- Diploma
in Kenya Registered Nursing
- Trade
Test in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Trade
Test in ICT
Other Marketable TVET Courses
- Diploma
in Food Production
- Craft
in Food Production
- Diploma
in Food Production, Sales and Service Management
- Diploma
in Pastry and Bakery
- Diploma
in Housekeeping
- Craft
in Food Production, Sales and Service Management
- Diploma
in Housekeeping and Laundry
- Diploma
in Tourism Management
- Certificate
in Media Techniques
- Diploma
in Media Techniques
- Diploma
in Psychological Counseling
- Craft
in Psychological Counseling
- Diploma
in Animal Health and Production
- Diploma
in Animal Health and Range Management
- Diploma
in Leather Technology
- Craft
in Leather Technology
- Craft
in Animal Health and Production
- Craft
in Animal Health and Range Management
- Diploma
in Insurance
- Proficiency
in Insurance
- Craft
in Insurance
- Craft
in Information Technology
- Craft
in Entrepreneurial Agriculture
- Craft
in Dairy Management
- Craft
in Dairy Science and Technology