The course descriptions, entry requirements, objectives and job opportunities are outlined as follows

CRAFT CERTIFICATE IN SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

The course is intended to equip the trainee with knowledge and operative skills necessary to support the work of professionals in Science Laboratory.

In this course, concepts of Entrepreneurship, Life Skills, Communication Skills and Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills have been included to allow graduates to be prepared to work efficiently and effectively in the current world of work.

The course prepares graduates to secure gainful employment in laboratories within Industries, Scientific Research and Educational institutions.

AIMS OF THE COURSE

Setting and laying out Science Laboratory apparatus and equipment

Carry out qualitative and quantitative laboratory investigations

Have proper response in any kind of hazard in the science laboratory.

DURATION OF THE COURSE

This is a two year course. The curriculum will be offered in modular form where module I is a prerequisite for Modula II. Industrial attachment will be after Module I.

The two modules are:

-Craft Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology Module I

-Craft Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology Module II

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The minimum entry requirements are:

a) The pass in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with an average of D plain

OR

b) Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya national Examinations Council (KNEC).

DIPLOMA IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

                         COURSE DESCRIPTION

Chemical Engineering is concerned with the design, construction, operation and management of processes in which raw material are changed into useful products.

Kenya has a fairly large and expanding chemical process industry and graduates from this department are expected to fit into industries producing such products as petroleum, plastics fertilizers, detergents, soap, glass, metal, gases, cement, sugar, food and paints.

OBJECTIVES

Adapt to work in any chemical process industry.

Demonstrate safety aspects of process plants in relation to design and operation.

Operate the process industry to its optimum conditions.

Plan organize and supervise effectively the work done by craftsmen and artisan.

Acquire practical skills and attitudes that will lead to self-reliance.

Acquaint himself/herself with necessary academic base for further training.

Upon graduating, the diploma graduate can work as:

Quality Assurance Officers in any processing industry.

Machine operator in any chemical industry and related fields.

Shift supervisor in a chemical industry and related field.

Process controller in chemical industry.

Production supervisor in chemical industry and related field.

Analytical chemist in a manufacturing company.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Trainees entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:

A pass in a relevant craft course.

Passed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean average grade of C-

An approved equivalent qualification.

DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Environmental science is the scientific study of environmental systems (air, water, soil and land), the inherent or induces changes on organisms and environmental damages incurred as a result of human interaction with the environment. It`s aim is to identify control and prevent disruption to its systems and species caused by human activity.

OBJECTIVES

Acquire awareness of the environmentas a whole and its related problems

Gain a variety of experiences and acquire basic understanding and knowledge about the environment and its problems

Acquire an attitude of concern for the environment

Participate in environment and protection of the environment

Develop the ability to evaluate measures for the improvement and protection of the environment

Motivating public to participate in environmental protection

JOBS RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Environmental Education Officer

Environmental manager

Nature conservation officer

Waste Management Officer

Environmental health practitioner

Waste quality scientist

Environmental toxicologist

TYPICAL EMPLOYERS

Local authorities’e.g. county governments

National environmental management authority

Ministry of environment and natural resources

NGO`s e.g. World Vision

Kenya Forest Service

Kenya World Life Service among others

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Trainees entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:

A pass in any relevant course in environmental science.

Passed Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) with a mean average grade of C-

An approved equivalent qualification.

DIPLOMA IN PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Petroleum Industry as one of key sectors of the economy contributes greatly to the economy growth of a country. For this reason this course serves to provide a platform for development of technicians in petroleum geoscience. The course equips trainees with knowledge and skills and attitudes in coping with challenges needed in the oil and gas industry.

Upon graduating, the diploma graduate:

A graduate will be efficient to carry out petroleum exploration and production.

He/ she will be possessed with supervisory skills necessary for supervision and coordination of artisan at operational level

Objectives of the course:

Acquire the necessary and relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes for oil and gas exploration and production.

Acquire basic background knowledge about the formation of petroleum products.

Understand the processes of exploration, drilling and production in petroleum sector.

Appreciate various policies, laws, and regulation governing petroleum exploration and production exercises.

Achieve a base for further training in Petroleum Geoscience.

Upon graduating, the diploma graduate can work in:

Architectural, engineering and related fields: helping engineers develop methods of extracting oil and gas.

Mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction industries.

National government (Ministry of Mining and Energy).

County governments (Ministry of Natural Resources).

Colleges, local and private schools as tutors.

Entry requirements

Trainees entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:

Passed a relevant craft certificate course in petroleum geoscience.

Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) mean grade C (Plain).

Geography C (Plain), Chemistry C (Plain), Physics C (Plain) will be an added advantage 

Diploma in Food Science and Processing technology (DFPT)

General objectives of the Course 

The main objective of the course is to equip the trainee with knowledge, practical skills and attitudes to work in the Food processing industry.

The course is designed to enable the trainee to utilize locally available resources to process specific food products. Upon completion, the trainee will be qualified to work in food processing industries in production capacity, to carry out research, or venture into entrepreneurship in the food industry.

Specifically, it is expected that at the end of the course, the trainee should be able to:

Operate common types of food processing equipment and machinery.

Choose appropriate raw materials and equipment for processing.

Apply the principles of food processing in industry.

Have a good foundation for further training in food processing industry

Admission requirements

A mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE, with a minimum of C- in biology and Chemistry. Physics is an added advantage.

A certificate in Food Processing and Preservation technology

Course structure

Upon graduating, the diploma graduate can work as:

A technician in food processing industry

Maintenance technician

Middle level management

Craft certificate in Food Processing and preservation technology (CFPPT)

This course is a modular program that is packed into two module namely

Craft certificate in food processing and preservation technology module I

Craft certificate in food processing and preservation technology module I

General objectives of the Course 

The main objective of the course is to equip the trainee with knowledge, practical skills and attitudes that enables him/her to perform relevant duties in food industry.

It also is designed to enable the trainee to utilize locally available resources to process and preserve specific food products. Upon completion, the trainee will be qualified to work in food processing industries in production capacity, perform middle supervisory functions, or venture into entrepreneurship in the food industry.

Specifically, it is expected that at the end of the course, the trainee should be able to:

Operate common types of food processing equipment and machinery.

Choose appropriate raw materials and equipment for processing.

Apply the principles of food processing and preservation in any food industry.

Have a good foundation for further training in food processing industry

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The minimum entry requirements are:

a) The pass in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with an average of D plain

OR

b) Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya national Examinations Council (KNEC).

Course structure

Upon graduating,Craft certificate graduate in food processing and preservation technology can work as:

A technician in food processing industry

Maintenance technician in a food processing industry

Middle level management supervisor

Food quality and preservation officer in a food industry

The potential employers

Food processing and preservation industries

National and county government ministries concerned with food security

Government parastatals such as national cereal and produce board, Kebs