The Most Marketable TVET Courses To Pursue in Kenya

TVET Courses: 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 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 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 in 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.

1. Certificate in Disaster Management
2. Certificate in Social Work
3. Certificate in Community Development
4. Certificate in Business Management
5. Diploma in Information Technology
6. Diploma in Business Management
7. Certificate in Tour Guiding
8. Diploma in Journalism
9. Certificate in Electrical Engineering
10. Certificate in Supply Chain Management
11. Certificate in CPA
12. Diploma in Computer Engineering
13. Certificate in Computer Engineering
14. Certificate in Food Preparation &Culinary Arts
15. Diploma in Human Resource Management
16. Certificate in Human Resource Management
17. Diploma in Catering and Accommodation
18. Certificate in Catering and Accommodation
19. Artisan in Building Technology
20. Artisan in Fashion Design and Garment making
21. Grade III in Electrical Wireman
22. Grade III in Tailoring & Dressmaking
23. Grade III-1 in Masonry
24. Grade III-1 in Hairdressing
25. Diploma in Homecare Management
26. Craft in Homecare Management
27. Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing
28. Trade Test in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
29. Trade Test in ICT

Other Marketable TVET Courses

1. Diploma in Food Production
2. Craft in Food Production
3. Diploma in Food Production, Sales and Service Management
4. Diploma in Pastry and Bakery
5. Diploma in Housekeeping
6. Craft in Food Production, Sales and Service Management
7. Diploma in Housekeeping and Laundry
8. Diploma in Tourism Management
9. Certificate in Media Techniques
10. Diploma in Media Techniques
11. Diploma in Psychological Counseling
12. Craft in Psychological Counseling
13. Diploma in Animal Health and Production
14. Diploma in Animal Health and Range Management
15. Diploma in Leather Technology
16. Craft in Leather Technology
17. Craft in Animal Health and Production
18. Craft in Animal Health and Range Management
19. Diploma in Insurance
20. Proficiency in Insurance
21. Craft in Insurance
22. Craft in Information Technology
23. Craft in Entrepreneurial Agriculture
24. Craft in Dairy Management
25. Craft in Dairy Science and Technology

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