What are the courses offered in rvist

What are the courses offered in rvist

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Are you considering joining Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology for your tertiary education? This comprehensive guide provides Kenyan students with detailed information about all available courses at RVIST, including diploma and certificate programs. Learn about admission requirements, course duration, and career prospects to make an informed decision about your educational future.

Rift Valley Institute Of Science And Technology-Offered Courses

The Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST) was founded in 1979 in Nakuru County, then Rift Valley County. It is located ten kilometers west of the city of Nakuru along the Nakuru-Njoro Road.

The institute is the brainchild of Rift Valley leaders and people led by His Excellency Hon. Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi CGH, the second President of the Republic of Kenya who had the vision to create an institution that would advance education advancement and development in the region.

Through their efforts, they were able to mobilize funds through the generous contributions of local communities and county people through the Harambe spirit that led to the purchase of land and the establishment of a fully-fledged technical institute.

The institute played an important role in educating young people, as it contributed to creating job opportunities in both the public and private sectors and advancing development in the region and the country.

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Electrical and Electronics Department

S/NOCOURSENAMECOURSE

DURATION

INTAKE
1.Artisan in Electrical Installation1YearSeptember
2.Higher Dip. In Electrical Engineering2 YearsMay
3.Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronics –Power option (Module I & II)1 Year per

Module

May/

September

4.Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering-Power (Module I, II & III)1 Year per

Module

May

September

5.Diploma in Electrical and Electronics EngineeringTelecommunication (Module I, II & III)1 Year per

Module

May/

September

Hospitality and Tourism Studies Department

S/NOCOURSENAMECOURSE

DURATION

INTAKE
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 Per

Module

May/

September

10.Craft Certificate in Food and Beverages Production and Service & Sales (Module I & II)1 Year per ModuleMay/Sept
11.Craft Certificate in Catering & Accommodation Module I&II1 Year per ModuleJanuary/ September
12.Craft Certificate in Tour Guiding and Travel Operations

Module I & II

1 Year per ModuleJanuary/

May

13.Diploma in Fashion & Design and Clothing Technology Module I,II & III2 Terms per

Module

May/

September

14.Diploma in Food and Beverages Management Module I,II & III1 Year Per

Module

May/

September

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/NOCOURSENAMECOURSE

DURATION

INTAKE
18.National Vocational Certificate in Modern Methods in Agribusiness ( Level 1 & 2)Level 1, 1Year Level 2,6MonthsMay/Sept
19.Craft Certificate in General Agriculture2 YearsJan/May
20.Diploma in Agriculture (Module 1,11 & 111)1 Year per

Module

May/Sept
21.Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development (Module 1,11 & 111)
22.Diploma in Entrepreneurial Agriculture (Module 1,11 & 111)

Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering Department

S/NOCOURSENAMECOURSE

DURATION

INTAKE
23Artisan in Welding and Fabrication1 YearMay
24Artisan in Automotive Engineering1 YearSeptember
25.Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Module I & II)1 Year per

Module

May/Sept
26.Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics (Automotive) (Module I & II)1 Year

Per Module

May/Sept
27.Craft Certificate in Agricultural Mechanics2 YearsJanuary/ Sept
28.Diploma in Automotive Engineering (Module I, II & III)1 Year per

Module

May/Sept
29.Diploma in Agricultural Engineering3 YearsJanuary/ Sept
30.Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production) (Module I, II & III)1 Year per

Module

May/Sept

ICT Department

S/NOCOURSENAMECOURSE DURATIONINTAKE
31International Computer Driving License (ICDL)4 MonthsJanuary, May, Sept
32.Craft Certificate in Information Studies Module 1 & 11 (Library)1 Year Per

Module

May/Sept
33.Diploma in Information Studies (Library)2 YearsJanuary/May
34.Diploma in Computer Studies2 YearsJanuary/May
35.Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT) Module 1, 11 & 1111 Year Per

Module

May/Sept
36.Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology Module I & II1 Year per

Module

May/Sept
37.Computer Packages1 Month
38.Computer Repair and Maintenance1 Month

Building and Civil Engineering Department

S/NOCOURSENAMECOURSE DURATIONINTAKE
40Craft Certificate in Building Technology Module I & II1 Year Per

Module

May
41.Craft Certificate Land Survey2 YearsMay
42.Craft Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery2 YearsMay
43.Craft Certificate in Masonry2 YearsMay
44.Craft Certificate in Plumbing & Building services2 YearsMay
45.Diploma in Water Technology3 YearsSeptember
46.Diploma in Building Technology (Module I, II & III)1 Year per

Module

September
47.Diploma in Civil Engineering(Module I, II & III)1 Year per

Module

September
48.Diploma in Quantity Surveying3 YearsSeptember
49Diploma in Architecture (Module I, II & III)1 Year per

Module

September
50Diploma in Land Surveying2 YearsSeptember

Health and Applied Sciences Department

S/NOCOURSENAMECOURSE DURATIONINTAKE
51Diploma in Medical Engineering

KCSE C- with D+ in English/Kisw,Bio, Chem, Maths/Physics

3 YearsMay
52.Craft Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology ( Module I1 Year perMay /
& II) KCSE D+ (PLUS) with D in Math/Physics, D in Bio & D in Chem.

For module II pass in module I

ModuleSeptember
53.Craft Certificate in Petroleum Geo-science ( Module I & II)

For Module I KCSE D+ (PLUS) with D in math/Physics & D+ in Eng/Kisw. For Module II Pass in Module I

1 Year per

Module

May/

September

54.Diploma in Analytical Chemistry Module I,II & III

KCSE C-(MINUS) with C- in Chem, D+ in Math and D+ in Eng/Kisw.

For Module II pass in Module I and for Module III pass in Module II

1 Year Per

Module

May/

September

55.Diploma in Applied Biology Module I, II & III

KCSE C-(MINUS) with C- in Bio, D+ in Chem, D+ in Math/Agr. & D+ in Eng/Kisw. For Module II pass in Module I and for Module III pass in Module II.

1 Year Per

Module

May/

September

56.Diploma in Petroleum Geo-science (Module I, II & III)

KCSE C-(MINUS) with D+ in Maths/ Physics, D+ in Chem & D+ in Eng/Kisw. For Module II Pass Module Iand for Module III pass in Module II.

1 Year per

Module

May/

September

57.Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (Module I, II & III)

KCSE C- (MINUS) with D+ in Eng/Kisw,Bio,Chem and D in

Math/Physics/Home Science/Agr. For Module II pass in Module I and for Module III pass in Module II.

1 Year per

Module

May/

September

58Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology

KCSE C (PLAIN) with C in Math/Physics, C in Eng/Kisw, C in Bio & C in Chem.

3 YearsMay
59.Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology KCSE C (PLAIN) with C in Math/Physics, C in Eng/Kisw, C in Bio & C in Chem.3 YearsMay

Liberal Studies Department

S/NOCOURSENAMECOURSE

DURATION

INTAKE
60Craft Certificate in Social Work & Community Development5 TermsJanuary/May/ September
61Certificate in Counseling PsychologySeptember
62Diploma in Social Work and Community Development Module I,II & III6 Months

Per Module

Jan/May/ September

Business Studies Department

S/N

O

COURSENAMECOURSE DURATIONINTAKE
63Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies (Modules 1& 11)1 Year per

Module

May/

September

64.Craft Certificate in Sales and Marketing (Module 1& 11)6 Months per

Module

May/

September

65Craft Certificate in Supply Chain Management (Module I & II)6 Months per

Module

May/

September

66Craft Certificate in Cooperative Management Module I & II6 Months per

Module

January/May
67Craft Certificate in Business Management (Module I & II)6 Months per

Module

May/September
68Craft Certificate in Human Resource Management (Module 1 & 11)6 Months per

Module

May/September
69Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Module I, II & III)6 Months per

Module

May/September
70Diploma in Accountancy3 YearsMay/September
71.Diploma in Banking and Finance3 YearsMay /September
72.Diploma in Business Management (Module I, II & III)6 Months per

Module

May/September
73Diploma in Cooperative Management Module I,II & III2 Terms per

Module

May/September
74.Diploma in Human Resource Module 1, 11, 1116 Months per

Module

May/

September

75Diploma in Secretarial Studies Module I, II & III6 Months perMay/
106Fashion Design Technology level 46 monthsKCSE D(Plain)TVET CDACCHATS
107Fashion Design (Dress Making) level 33 monthsKCSE CertificateTVET CDACCHATS

Please note:

  1. Mean grade C-(Minus) and above for Diploma courses
  2. Mean grade C (Plain) and above for ECDE Diploma
  3. Mean grade D-(Minus) or KCPE for Artisan Courses.
  4. Our Nakuru Town Campus is located at Dimu House adjacent to KRA offices.
  5. Our Kericho Town Campus is located at Ndege Chai House- Kericho
  6. Courses are offered on full time, part time and school based (In-service). vii.   Tailor made courses are available on request.
  7. 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.

 

Frequently Asked Questions


What are the minimum entry requirements for RVIST courses?
Entry requirements vary by course level. Certificate courses typically require KCSE mean grade D+ or equivalent, while diploma courses require C- or above. Some technical courses may have specific subject requirements.


How long do RVIST courses take to complete?
Certificate courses at RVIST take 6 months to 1 year, while diploma programs typically run for 2-3 years depending on the field of study. Some courses offer modular or part-time options.


Does RVIST offer courses recognized by KNEC and other bodies?
Yes, RVIST offers courses accredited by various bodies including KNEC, NITA, and other professional organizations. All certificates and diplomas awarded are recognized nationally and internationally.

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