The Rift Valley Institute of Science & Technology List of Courses, Requirements and Duration

RIFT VALLEY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

NAKURU NJORO ROAD · P.O. BOX 7182

TEL: 0720 66 82 38 NAKURU, KENYA

Email: [email protected] Website:www.rvist.ac.ke

COURSES OFFERED

Electrical and Electronics Department

S/NOCOURSE NAMECOURSEINTAKE 
  DURATION  
     
1.Artisan in Electrical Installation1YearSeptember 
     
2.Higher Dip. In Electrical Engineering2 YearsMay 
     
3.Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronics –Power option1 Year perMay/ 
 (Module I & II)ModuleSeptember 
     
4.Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering-Power1 Year perMay 
 (Module I, II & III)ModuleSeptember 
     
5.Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering-1 Year perMay/ 
 Telecommunication (Module I, II & III)ModuleSeptember 
     
Hospitality and Tourism Studies Department   
S/NOCOURSE NAMECOURSEINTAKE 
  DURATION  
     
6.Artisan in Housekeeping1 YearMay/Sept 
     
7.Artisan in Garment Making1 YearMay/Sept 
     
8.Artisan in Food and Beverages1 YearMay/Sept 
     
9.Craft Certificate in Fashion and Design Module I, II1 Year PerMay/ 
  ModuleSeptember 
     
10.Craft Certificate in Food and Beverages Production and Service1 YearMay/Sept 
 & Sales (Module I & II)per Module  
     
11.Craft Certificate in Catering & Accommodation Module I&II1 Year per ModuleJanuary/ 
   September 
     
12.Craft Certificate in Tour Guiding and Travel Operations1 Year per ModuleJanuary/ 
 Module I & II May 
     
13.Diploma in Fashion & Design and Clothing Technology2 Terms perMay/ 
 Module I,II & IIIModuleSeptember 
     
14.Diploma in Food and Beverages Management Module I,II & III1 Year PerMay/ 
  ModuleSeptember 
     
15.Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Module I,II&III1Year per ModuleMay/Sept 
     
16.Diploma in Tourism Management Module I,II &III1 Year per ModuleMay/Sept 
     
17.Higher National Diploma in Food and Beverage2 YearsMay/Sept 
     
Agriculture Education and Extension Department   
S/NOCOURSE NAMECOURSEINTAKE 
  DURATION  
     
18.National Vocational Certificate in Modern Methods inLevel 1, 1YearMay/Sept 
 Agribusiness ( Level 1 & 2)Level 2,6Months  
     
19.Craft Certificate in General Agriculture2 YearsJan/May 
     
20.Diploma in Agriculture (Module 1,11 & 111)   
  1 Year perMay/Sept 
21.Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development 
 (Module 1,11 & 111)Module  
     
22.Diploma in Entrepreneurial Agriculture (Module 1,11 & 111)   
     

 

 

 

 

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Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering Department

S/NOCOURSE NAMECOURSEINTAKE 
  DURATION  
      
23Artisan in Welding and Fabrication1YearMay 
      
24Artisan in Automotive Engineering1YearSeptember 
      
25.Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Module I & II)1Year perMay/Sept 
  Module  
      
26.Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics  (Automotive)1YearMay/Sept 
 (Module I & II)Per Module  
      
27.Craft Certificate in Agricultural Mechanics2YearsJanuary/ 
    Sept 
      
28.Diploma in Automotive Engineering (Module I, II & III)1Year perMay/Sept 
  Module  
      
29.Diploma in Agricultural Engineering3YearsJanuary/ 
    Sept 
      
30.Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production) (Module I, II1Year perMay/Sept 
 & III)Module  
      
ICT Department    
S/NOCOURSE NAMECOURSEINTAKE 
  DURATION  
31International Computer Driving License (ICDL)4MonthsJanuary, May, 
    Sept 
32.Craft Certificate in Information Studies Module 1 & 11 (Library)1Year PerMay/Sept 
  Module  
33.Diploma in Information Studies (Library)2YearsJanuary/May 
34.Diploma in Computer Studies2YearsJanuary/May 
35.Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT)1 Year PerMay/Sept 
 Module 1, 11 & 111Module  
36.Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology1Year perMay/Sept 
 Module I & IIModule  
37.Computer Packages1 Month  
38.Computer Repair and Maintenance1 Month  
Building and Civil Engineering Department    
S/NOCOURSE NAMECOURSEINTAKE 
  DURATION  
40Craft Certificate in Building Technology Module I & II1Year PerMay 
  Module  
41.Craft Certificate Land Survey2YearsMay 
42.Craft Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery2YearsMay 
43.Craft Certificate in Masonry2YearsMay 
44.Craft Certificate in Plumbing & Building services2YearsMay 
45.Diploma in Water Technology3YearsSeptember 
46.Diploma in Building Technology (Module I, II & III)1Year perSeptember 
  Module  
47.Diploma in Civil Engineering(Module I, II & III)1Year perSeptember 
  Module  
48.Diploma in Quantity Surveying3YearsSeptember 
49Diploma in Architecture (Module I, II & III)1Year perSeptember 
  Module 
    
50Diploma in Land Surveying2YearsSeptember 
Health and Applied Sciences Department    
     
S/NOCOURSE NAMECOURSEINTAKE 
  DURATION  
51Diploma in Medical Engineering3 YearsMay 
 KCSE C- with D+ in English/Kisw,Bio, Chem, Maths/Physics    
52.Craft Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology ( Module I1Year perMay / 

 

   & II) KCSE D+ (PLUS) with D in Math/Physics, D in Bio & D in Chem.ModuleSeptember
   For module II pass in module I  
 53. Craft Certificate in Petroleum Geo-science ( Module I & II)1 Year perMay/
   For Module I KCSE D+ (PLUS) with D in math/Physics & D+ inModuleSeptember
   Eng/Kisw. For Module II Pass in Module I  
 54. Diploma in Analytical Chemistry Module I,II & III1 Year PerMay/
   KCSE C-(MINUS) with C- in Chem, D+ in Math and D+ in Eng/Kisw.ModuleSeptember
   For Module II pass in Module I and for Module III pass in Module II  
 55. Diploma in Applied Biology Module I, II & III1 Year PerMay/
   KCSE C-(MINUS) with C- in Bio, D+ in Chem, D+ in Math/Agr. & D+ModuleSeptember
   in Eng/Kisw. For Module II pass in Module I and for Module III pass in  
   Module II.  
 56. Diploma in Petroleum Geo-science (Module I, II & III)1 Year perMay/
   KCSE C-(MINUS) with D+ in Maths/ Physics, D+ in Chem & D+ inModuleSeptember
   Eng/Kisw.  For Module II Pass Module Iand for Module III pass in  
   Module II.  
 57. Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (Module I, II & III)1 Year perMay/
   KCSE C- (MINUS) with D+ in Eng/Kisw,Bio,Chem and D  inModuleSeptember
   Math/Physics/Home Science/Agr. For Module II pass in Module I and  
   for Module III pass in Module II.  
 58 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology3 YearsMay
   KCSE C (PLAIN) with C in Math/Physics, C in Eng/Kisw,  
   C in Bio & C in Chem.  
 59. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology3 YearsMay
   KCSE C (PLAIN) with C in Math/Physics, C in Eng/Kisw,  
   C in Bio & C in Chem.  
 Liberal Studies Department  
 S/NOCOURSE NAMECOURSEINTAKE
    DURATION 
      
 60 Craft Certificate in Social Work & Community Development5 TermsJanuary/May/
     September
      
 61 Certificate in Counseling Psychology September
      
 62 Diploma in Social Work and Community Development6 MonthsJan/May/
   Module I,II & IIIPer ModuleSeptember
      
 Business Studies Department  
 S/N COURSE NAMECOURSEINTAKE
 O  DURATION 
 63 Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies (Modules 1& 11)1 Year perMay/
    ModuleSeptember
 64. Craft Certificate in Sales and Marketing (Module 1& 11)6 Months perMay/
    ModuleSeptember
 65 Craft Certificate in Supply Chain Management (Module I & II)6 Months perMay/
    ModuleSeptember
 66 Craft Certificate in Cooperative Management Module I & II6 Months perJanuary/May
    Module 
 67 Craft Certificate in Business Management  (Module I & II)6 Months perMay/September
    Module 
 68 Craft Certificate in Human Resource Management (Module 1 & 11)6 Months perMay/September
    Module 
 69 Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Module I, II & III)6 Months perMay/September
    Module 
 70 Diploma in Accountancy3 YearsMay/September
      
 71. Diploma in Banking and Finance3 YearsMay /September
 72. Diploma in Business Management (Module I, II & III)6 Months perMay/September
    Module 
 73 Diploma in Cooperative Management Module I,II & III2 Terms perMay/September
    Module 
      
 74. Diploma in Human Resource Module 1, 11, 1116 Months perMay/
    ModuleSeptember
 75 Diploma in Secretarial Studies Module I, II & III6 Months perMay/
      

 

 

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     Module September   
           
76Diploma in Road Transport Management Module I,II & III 6 Months per May/   
     Module September   
           
          
77Diploma in Project Management Module I,II & III 6 Months per January/Sept  
     Module      
           
78Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management 2 Years April/Dec   
           
79Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development 4 Holidays April/Dec   
            
80Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies  2 Years April/Dec   
            
81CPA/CPS Section II – VI  6 Months May   
 KCSE C+ (Plus) with C+ in English & Maths or Pass ATC Level II        
82Certified Credit Professionals (CCP) (Pass in relevant sections) 6 Months May   
            
83.Certified Investment Financial Analyst (CIFA)  6 Months May   
 (KCSE C+ (Plus) with c+ in English and Maths)         
84Diploma in Credit Management (DCM) Level I  6 Months May   
 (KCSE C-  (Minus)         
85Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) Level I  6 Months May   
 (KCSE C-  (Minus)         
86Diploma in French (DELF AI & 2)  6 months May   
 (Open to all)         
87Diploma in German (Level 1,2, & 3)  6 Months May   
 (Open to all)         
 COMPETENCY BASED EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSES ( CBET)   
         
NOCOURSE DURATIONMIN.REQUIREMENTSExam Body DEPART 
         
88ICT Technician   level 5 1 yearKCSE D+(Plus)TVET ICT 
      CDACC    
         
89Records and Archives   level 5 1 yearKCSE D+(Plus)TVET ICT 
      CDACC    
90Dairy Farm Management  level 4 6 monthsKCSE D (Plain)TVET AEE 
      CDACC    
91Horticultural Production level 4 6 monthsKCSE D (Plain)TVET AEE 
      CDACC    
92Poultry Layers Production Operation  level 4 6 monthsKCSE D (Plain)TVET AEE 
      CDACC    
93Front Office Operations level 3 3 monthsKCSE CertificateTVET B/S 
      CDACC    
94Office Assistance level 4 6 monthsKCSE D (Plain)TVET B/S 
      CDACC    
95Masonry level 3 3 monthsKCSE CertificateTVET BCE 
      CDACC    
96Plumbing level 3 3 monthsKCSE CertificateTVET BCE 
      CDACC    
97Agriculture Machinery and Equipment level 4 6 monthsKCSE D (Plain)TVET AGME 
      CDACC    
98Motor Vehicle Mechanics   level 5 1 yearKCSE D+ (Plus)TVET AGME 
      CDACC    
99Mechanical Engineering Technician level 3 3 monthsKCSE CertificateTVET AGME 
      CDACC    
100Electrical Installation level 3 3 monthsKCPE with 2TVET ELECTRICAL 
    years’ experienceCDACC    
         
101Electrical Installation level 5 1 yearKCSE D+ (Plus)TVET ELECTRICAL 
      CDACC    
102Solar PV Installation level 3 3 monthsKCSE CertificateTVET ELECTRICAL 
      CDACC    
103Baking Technology level 4 6 monthsKCSE D(Plain)TVET HATS 
      CDACC    
104Housekeeping and Accommodation level 4 6 monthsKCSE D (Plain)TVET HATS 
      CDACC    
105Food and Beverage Production level 6 2 yearsKCSE C-(Minus)TVET HATS 
      CDACC    

 

 

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106Fashion Design Technology level 46 monthsKCSE D(Plain)TVETHATS
    CDACC 
107Fashion Design (Dress Making) level 33 monthsKCSE CertificateTVETHATS
    CDACC 

 

Please note:

  1. Mean grade C-(Minus) and above for Diploma courses, ECDE Diploma C (Plain)
  1. Mean grade D (Plain) and above for Certificate Courses, ECDE Certificate D+ (Plus) and above.
  • Mean grade D-(Minus) or KCPE for Artisan Courses.

 

  1. Our Nakuru Town Campus is located at Dimu House adjacent to KRA offices.

 

  1. Our Kericho Town Campus is located at Ndege Chai House- Kericho

 

  1. Courses are offered on full time, part time and school based (In-service).

 

  • Tailor made courses are available on request.

 

  • Individuals with work experience in appropriate fields may apply to be assessed for Recognition of Prior Learning for courses examined by TVET – CDACC

 

Apply to:

 

THE PRINCIPAL RVIST P O BOX 7182 NAKURU, enclosing copies of ID card, Birth Certificate, academic certificates and non-refundable fee of Kshs.500/- to be deposited in RVIST A/C Nakuru Branch at either Kenya

 

Commercial Bank 1101786221 or Co-operative Bank of Kenya 01129087643400. Deposits may be made at any branch country wide. Include your mobile number in your application letter. Accommodation is limited and only available at the Main Campus. For more details visit our website www.rvist.ac.ke

Note:

Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology does NOT discriminate on any account including but NOT limited to Gender or Disability.

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