Mukiria Technical Training Institute
| # | course | entery | duration | exam |
| 1 | Diploma in General Agriculture | KCSE C- & above | 3 years | |
| 2 | Diploma in Value Addition | KCSE C- & above | 3 years | KNEC |
| 3 | Diploma in Entrepreneural Agriculture | KCSE C- & above | 3 years | KNEC |
| 4 | Craft in General Agriculture | KCSE D & above | 2 years | KNEC |
| 5 | Craft in Value Addition | KCSE D & above | 2 years | KNEC |
| 6 | Craft in Entrepreneural Agriculture | KCSE D & above | 2 years | KNEC |
| 7 | Artisan in General Agriculture | KCPE & above | 2 years | KNEC |
Mukiria Technical Training Institute is set to become a premier training institute in Meru County.There are serious plans to expand its capacity to absorb students to train in Business and Technical courses. Our training programs emphasize in acquisition of work competence, entrepreneurial and ICT integrated skills. We are committed to our dynamic strategic plan,vision and mission and motto. Our Vision is to be center of excellence in the development and provision of innovative TVET programs in Kenya and beyond.Our mission is to nurture and impart TVET knowledge ,skills and attitude through research ,innovation and technology for self reliance and national development .The motto of the institute is excellence in skills and competence.
The management of the institute is under a committed Board Of Governors(BOG) who are professionals and visionary. The Institute offers courses that are market driven and closes the gaps in the labor market. The future to quality training in technology, innovations and development is bright in Mukiria Technical Training Institute.
Thank you and welcome to this fast growing institute.
Warm Regards,
Michael Maina
Right from its inception to now, Mukiria Technical Training Institute has marched forward to spread the light of education and pave the path of academic excellence for every student.
The aim of Mukiria Technical Training Institute is to produce skilled globally competitive employable and self-reliant human resource. To achieve this, our highly committed staff and students aim even higher and work tirelessly to remain at the pinnacle of their achievements.
The Board of Governors is committed to provide visionary leadership and take the Institute to the next level. The Board of Governors is robust in resource mobilization and aims to transforming the current status of the Institute in line with the Strategic Plan 2019-2023. I welcome all on board as we endeavor to undertake major projects to develop this Institute.
Regards,
Chairperson BOG – Mukiria Technical Training Institute
Courses
The department offers various courses as shown below
| # | course | entery | duration | exam |
| 1 | Diploma in Fashion Design & Garment Making | KCSE C- | 3 years | KNEC |
| 2 | Craft in Fashion Design & Garment Making | KCSE D or Equivalent | 2 years | KNEC |
| 3. Artisan in Fashion Design | ||||
The mode of for both Diploma and Craft Certificate programmes includes structured coursework, workshop sessions, educational trips and industria
Computing & Informatics
The department offers Diploma in ICT & Diploma in Computer Studies ; This courses are aimed at imparting ICT knowledge, skills and attitudes to students leading to productive employment and job creation in the ICT sectors such Software development, Database administration, Network Design and Administration, Systems intergration, Telecommunications among others.
At the end of the relevant diploma course the trainee should be able to:Demonstrate creativity and innovation by developing both desktop and online applicationsAcquire skills and knowledge required in designing, troubleshooting and deploying computer networksUnderstand the concepts and functions of computer operating systems.Acquire knowledge on computer hardware maintenance and support.Understand the principles of computer aided design and financial applicationsAcquire relevant entrepreneurial skills relevant to the ICT sectorAcquire firm foundation for further training in the ICT industry
The department also offers craft certificate in Information Technology which aims at imparting practical skills to trainers that enable acquire skills to become computer technicians and ICT assistants. In addition the trainee acquires practical ICT skills that are relevant in the modern changing science and technology field.
At the end of the craft certificate course the trainee should be able to:Troubleshoot and repair computer hardware and related accessoriesUnderstand the concepts and functions of computer operating systemsAcquire relevant entrepreneurial skills relevant to the ICT sector, Understand the principles of research and development in the ICT sector, Understand the principles of computer aided design and financial applications, Acquire skills in ICT fundamentals, desktop and developer applications and network administration.
S.NO | CBET PROGRAMES | ENTRY REQUIREMENT | DURATION | EXAM BODY | ||
| 1. | ICT level 4 | KCSE Mean Grade D- & Above | 1 year | CDACC | ||
| 2. | ICT level 5 | KCSE Mean Grade D Plain & Above | 2 years | CDACC | ||
| 3. | ICT level 6 | KCSE Mean Grade C – & Above | 3 Years | CDACC | ||
| 4. | ICT Technician Level 5 | KCSE Mean Grade D Plain & Above | 2 years | CDACC | ||
| 5. | ICT Technician Level 6 | KCSE Mean Grade C – & Above | 3 Years | CDACC | ||
| 6. | Cyber Security Level 5 | KCSE Mean Grade D Plain & Above | 2 years | CDACC | ||
| 7. | Cyber Security Level 6 | KCSE Mean Grade C – & Above | 3 Years | CDACC | ||
| 8. | Artificial Intelligence Level 6 | KCSE Mean Grade C – & Above | 3 Years | CDACC | ||
| 9. | Records and Archive Level 5 | KCSE Mean Grade D Plain & Above | 2 Years | CDACC | ||
| 10. | Computer Programming Level 5 | KCSE Mean Grade D Plain & Above | 2 Years | CDACC | ||
| 11. | Fingerprint & Biometric Technology Level 5 | KCSE Mean Grade D Plain & Above | 2 Years | CDACC | ||
| 12. | Computer and Mobile Repair Level 4 | KCSE Mean Grade D- & Above | 1 year | CDACC | ||
| 13. | Computer and Mobile Repair level 5 | KCSE Mean Grade D Plain & Above | 2 Years | CDACC |
The mode of for both Diploma and Craft Certificate programmes includes structured coursework, Computer laboratory sessions, educational trips and industrial attachment. The department’s objective is to produce Diploma and Certificate graduates who meet the market demand and also equip trainees with relevant knowledge; skills, attitudes and values to enable them serve as professional ICT graduates.
ICT being a pillar of the vision 2030 the department offers training that is geared towards practical training in areas such as software development, computer hardware and associated peripherals troubleshooting, repair uand maintenance,computer networks deployment and maintenance, database systems administration & management, data capture, processing, storage and security among others.
The ICT department also offers basic ICT training to other students in the institute irrespective of their area of specialization. The department also extends its services to the entire college by facilitating all the ICT related services such as internet connectivity, ICT support and Computers & related accessories maintenance.
The department’s objective is to produce Diploma and Certificate graduates who meet the market demand and also equip trainees with relevant knowledge; skills, attitudes and val
The Department started in 2014 offering a Craft Course in Garment Making. In January, a one-year Diploma Course in Clothing Technology was introduced and later a 3-year course was introduced of the same. The following are the current courses offered in the department…
Our Courses
| S.NO | CBET PROGRAMES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | EXAM BODY |
| 1 | F/B Sales and Service Level 4 | KCSE Mean Grade D- & above | 1 year | CDACC |
| 2 | F/B Sales and Service Management Level 5 | KCSE Mean Grade D Plain & above | 2 years | CDACC |
| 3 | F/B Production Level 4 | KCSE Mean Grade D- & above | 1 year | CDACC |
| 4 | F/B Production Level 5 | KCSE Mean Grade D Plain & above | 2 years | CDACC |
| 5 | F/B Sales Management Level 6 | KCSE Mean Grade C- & above | 3 years | CDACC |
| 6. | F/B Production Level 6 | KCSE Mean Grade C- & above | 3 years | CDACC |
| 7. | House Keeping and Accommodation Management Level4 | KCSE Mean Grade D- & above | 1 year | CDACC |
| 8. | House Keeping and Accommodation Management Level 5 | KCSE Mean Grade D Plain & above | 2 years | CDACC |
| 9. | House Keeping and Accommodation Management Level 6 | KCSE Mean Grade C- & above | 3 years | CDACC |
| 10. | Baking Technology Level 4 | KCSE Mean Grade D- & above | 1 year | CDACC |
| 11. | Baking Technology Level 5 | KCSE Mean Grade D Plain & above | 2 years | CDACC |
The Department has two main sections, namely:
The courses offered in the Department. The courses offered in the Department are at Artisan, Craft Certificate and Diploma levels and are examined by Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
The department has enough Staff, Lecturers and Technicians and a large population. We have fully embraced the new revised Modular syllabus for both the Certificate and Diploma Courses in Electrical Engineering.
In response to market demands, the department has been offering evening courses for Certificate and Diploma Electrical Power students drawn from the job market since 2007 with significant success. The majority of these evening students have been from Kenya Power.
COURSES AND TRAINING IN THE DEPARTMENT
Agriculture and Environmental Studies Department
| S.No | CBET Programes | Entry Requirements | Duration | Exam Body | |
| 1. | Dairy Farm Management Level 4 | KCSE Mean grade D- and above | 1 year | CDACC | |
| 2. | Agriculture Machinery Level 4 | KCSE Mean grade D- and above | 1 year | CDACC | |
| 3. | Horticulture Production Level 4 | KCSE Mean grade D- and above | 1 year | CDACC | |
| 4. | Agripreneurship Level 4 | KCSE Mean grade D- and above | 1 year | CDACC | |
| 5. | Agripreneurship Level 5 | KCSE Mean grade D plain and above | 2 years | CDACC | |
| 6. | Agripreneurship Level 6 | KCSE Mean grade C – and above | 3 years | CDACC | |
| 7. | Horticulture Nursery Management level 4 | KCSE Mean grade D – and above | 1 year | CDACC | |
| 8. | Horticulture Nursery Management level 5 | KCSE Mean grade D plain and above | 2years | CDACC | |
| 9. | Agriculture Extension Level 4 | KCSE Mean grade D – and above | 1 year | CDACC | |
| 10. | Agriculture Extension Level 6 | KCSE Mean grade C – and above | 3 years | CDACC | |
| 11. | Sustainable Agriculture for Rural Development Level 5 | KCSE Mean grade D plain and above | 2 years | CDACC |
Diploma courses in Agriculture and Environmental Studies Department aims to provide trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable him/her to work in the construction industry competently as a supervisor of works on site and be able to compute measurements and costs of construction works.
At the end of the relevant diploma course the trainee should be able to:-Understand the role of a technician Acquire skills required in problem solving involving design and construction of buildings Understand the principles of architectural design Acquire knowledge required in management of building construction sites Demonstrate creativity and innovation in the use of ICT in construction industry. Acquire firm foundation for further training in construction industry.
Craft certificate courses in Agriculture and Environmental Studies Department aims to provide the trainee with thorough knowledge of the techniques and appropriate tools for his/her trade. In addition the trainee should acquire a firm grounding in relevant science and technology.
This craftsman should posses some aspects of supervisory skills which would be necessary for the supervision of artisans at operational level and also coordinating their works At the end of the crafts course, the trainee should be able to:-Acquire sufficient drawing knowledge and skills to enable him/her draw and interpret working drawings Use scientific and mathematical knowledge in the solution of relevant craft solutions Acquire knowledge of common relevant craft and other related materials available in Kenya Acquire knowledge for proper use and care of relevant craft tools and equipment Acquaint himself/herself with a range of occupational and training opportunities available in the construction industry Understand the working of both central and county government and develop awareness of how they affect his/her day to day work
The mode of delivery for both Diploma and Craft programmes will be structured course work, workshop / laboratory/studio sessions and industrial attachments, all aimed at providing the trainee with knowledge , skills and attitudes to enable him/her enter the world of work with confidence for either salaried employment or self employment.
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