Updated Kabete national polytechnic courses and requirements 2023

 Kabete national polytechnic is one of the most revered tvet institution in Kenya. The polytechnic offers diploma, certificate and artisan tvet courses in myriad of fields.

In this article, we will look at Kabete national polytechnic courses and requirements. Sounds good? Let’s get to it.

Most marketable Kabete national polytechnic courses and requirements

Diploma in pharmaceutical technology

KCSE mean grade of C plain with C plain in mathematics/physics, chemistry, biology and the same grade in English or Kiswahili.

Diploma in medical laboratory technology

A mean grade of C plain in KCSE with C plain in Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.

Diploma in Civil Engineering

KCSE Mean Grade C-(minus) with a C- in physics, English & Mathematics.

Diploma in Building Construction Technology

KCSE Mean Grade C-(minus) with a C- in Physics, English & Mathematics. Students with certificate in the same course must have passed either BCT-520, MAS-520, CAJ-520 or PLM520.

Diploma in Architecture and Design

KCSE Mean Grade C-(minus) with a C- in physics, English & Mathematics.

Department of applied sciences courses and their requirements

1. Craft certificate in General Agriculture Technology – KCSE Mean Grade D (plain).
2. Craft certificate in Food Processing and Preservation Technology – KCSE Mean Grade D (plain).
3.  Craft certificate in Science Laboratory Technology – KCSE Mean Grade D (plain).
4.  Craft certificate in Geophysical Exploration Technology – KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus).
5.  Diploma in Food Processing & Preservation Technology – KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) | – Pass in FPT-520.
6.  Diploma in Petroleum Geo-sciences Technology – KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus).
7.  Diploma in Applied Biology – KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) certificate holders should have a pass in SLT-520.
8.  Diploma in Analytical Chemistry – KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) certificate holders should have a pass in SLT-520.
9.  Diploma in General Agriculture Technology – KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) certificate holders should have a Pass in GAT-520.

Department of health sciences courses

1. Craft certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics – KCSE Mean Grade D (plain).
2.  Craft certificate in Medical Engineering – KCSE Mean Grade D+ (plus).
3.  Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics – KSCE Mean Grade C-(minus), with D+ (plus) in Physics, Mathematics, Home science, general science, Agriculture.  Certificate holders should have a pass in Pass in NTD-520.
4. Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology.
5. Diploma in Medical laboratory Science Technology.
6. Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology – KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus).
7. Diploma in Medical Engineering – KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus). Certificate holders should have a Pass in MDE 520.

Department of hospitality courses and their requirements

1. Craft certificate in Food and Beverages Production Sales and Service Management – KCSE Mean Grade D(plain) certificate holders should have a pass in FBP-410.
2. Craft certificate in Catering and Accommodation Management -KCSE Mean Grade D(plain) certificate holders should have a Pass in CAM-410.
3. Diploma in Food and Beverages Production Sales and Service Management – KCSE Mean Grade C-(minus) certificate holders should have a Pass in FBP-520.
4. Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management -KCSE Mean Grade C-(minus) certificate holders should have a Pass in CAM-520 or FBP 520.

A level 4 craft course in hair and beauty therapy is offered in the department of consumer studies. The minimum requirements for this course is a KCSE mean grade of D plain.

Department of business studies courses and their requirements

1. Diploma in Co-operative Management
2.  Diploma in Secretarial Studies
3.  Diploma in Supply Chain Management
4. Diploma in Project Management
5. Diploma in Human Resource Management
6. Diploma in Banking and Finance
7. Diploma in Accounting
8. Craft certificate in Secretarial Single & Group

The above courses require a KCSE mean grade of C minus apart from craft in secretarial studies which requires a mean grade of D plain.

Department of liberal studies

1. Craft certificate in Social Work and Community Development – KCSE Mean grade D (Plain).
2. Craft certificate in Guidance & Counselling Psychology – KCSE Mean grade D (Plain).
3. Diploma in Entrepreneurship Education – KCSE Mean grade C- (minus).
4. Diploma in Social Work and Community Development -KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) or craft certificate in social work and community development.

Department of mass media studies

The department has 3 courses all of which a minimum entry requirement of KCSE mean grade of C minus.

1. Diploma in Print Media Journalism.
2. Diploma in Broadcast Media Journalism.
3.  Diploma in Digital Media Journalism.

Department of computing and informatics

1. Craft certificate in Information Communication Technology – KCSE Mean Grade D (plain.)
2.  Craft certificate in Library and Information Science – KCSE Mean Grade D+ (plus).
3. Craft certificate in Records Management – KCSE Mean Grade D+ (plus).
4. Diploma in Information Communication Technology – KCSE Mean grade C- (minus) or Certificate in ICT.
5. Diploma in Library & Information Science – KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus).
6. Diploma in records managements – KCSE Mean grade C- (minus).

Department of mechanical engineering

The following are the Kabete national polytechnic courses and requirements for programs offered in the department of mechanical engineering.

1. Craft certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Production) – KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain).
2.  Craft certificate in Automotive Engineering – KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain).
3. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (production) -KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with a C- in physics, English & Mathematics or Pass in craft certificate in mechanical engineering.
4. Diploma in automotive engineering – KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) with a C- in physics, English & Mathematics or a craft certificate in automotive engineering.
5. Diploma in plant mechanical engineering – KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) with a C- in physics, English & Mathematics.
6. Diploma in welding and fabrication – KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) with a C- in physics, English & Mathematics.

Department of building and civil engineering

1. Craft certificate in Building Construction Technology – KCSE Mean Grade D (plain).
2.  Craft certificate in Plumbing – KCSE Mean Grade D (plain).
3. Craft certificate in Carpentry and Joinery – KCSE Mean Grade D (plain).
4. Craft certificate in masonry – – KCSE Mean Grade D (plain).
5. Diploma in building construction technology – KCSE Mean Grade C-(minus) with a C- in Physics, English & Mathematics or craft certificate in building construction technology.
6. Diploma in civil engineering – KCSE Mean Grade C-(minus) with a C- in physics, English & Mathematics.

Department of architecture and spital planning

1. Architecture and Design – KCSE Mean Grade C-(minus) with a C- in physics, English & Mathematics.
2.  Quantity Surveying – KCSE Mean Grade C-(minus).
3.  Land Survey – KCSE Mean Grade C-(minus).

Department of electrical and electronics

he following are the Kabete national polytechnic courses and requirements for programs offered in the department of electrical and electronics engineering.

1. Craft certificate in Electrical & Electronics Technology – KCSE Mean Grade D (plain) with D plain in- English, mathematics and physics OR Certificate in EET-410 with at least Grade 6 in Trade Theory, Geometry& Support Subjects.
2. Craft certificate in Telecommunication Engineering – KCSE Mean Grade D (plain) with D plain in- English, mathematics and physics OR – Certificate in EET-410 with at least Grade 6 in Trade Theory, Geometry& Support Subjects.
3. Diploma in Instrumentation & Control.
4. Diploma in Electrical &Electronic Engineering (Power option).
5. Diploma Electrical &Electronic Engineering (Telecommunication option).

The diploma courses require – KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus) With a C- In Physics, English &Mathematics – Pass in EET-520. Telecommunication option requires a pass in TEL 520.

Short courses

1. Electrical artisan – KCSE D minus.
2. Electrical solar installation – minimum KCPE.
3. Electrical wireman – minimum KCPE.
4. Motor vehicle mechanics – minimum KCPE.
5. Refrigeration and air conditioning – KCSE D – (Minus).
6. Plumbing artisan – KCSE D – (Minus).
7. Plumbing grade – minimum KCPE.
8. Painting and decoration – minimum KCPE.
9. Sign writing – minimum KCPE.
10. Masonry – minimum KCPE.
11. Carpentry and joinery – minimum KCPE.
12. Food and beverage – KCSE D minus.
13. Computer maintenance and repair – minimum KCPE.
14. Computer web design – minimum KCPE.
15. Driving – OPEN.
16. Gas arc welding – minimum KCPE.
17. Electric arc welding – minimum KCPE.
18. Arc welding and fabrication – minimum KCPE.
19. Lathe operator– minimum KCPE.

Those are the available Kabete polytechnic courses and requirements for each and every program. If you have any question regarding any of the courses, kindly ask in the comments section below.