The Katine Technical Training Institute (Katine TTI) Admission Requirements: 2025/2026 for all the courses at the certificate and diploma level is updated every year.
Therefore, this article contains the full list of all the diploma & Certificate programmes coupled with their general requirements.
For admission into programmes of study at the Katine Technical Training Institute for any first degree or second degree, an applicant must have the following requirements for successful admission.
Further Reading: Check Out Katine TTI 2022/2023 Tuition and Fees
KATINE TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
To join Katine Technical Training Institute to pursue a Certificate course, you must have a minimum of C- with specific qualifications in cluster subjects in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examinations (KCSE). For Diploma programmes, you must have attained a minimum of C with specific qualifications in cluster subjects.
General admission requirements
Admission requirements for our diplomas, certificate and diploma courses
- KCSE result slip / Certificate or equivalent
- Two (2) coloured passport size photographs
- Copy of national ID, Passport or birth certificate
COURSE SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
| Minimum Requirement | Exam Body | ||||
| S/No | Course Title | Duration | Intake | ||
| ELECTRICAL/ ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING | |||||
| 1 | Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering ( power option) | 3 modules | Jan/Sept | KCSE C- and Above | KNEC |
| 2 | Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering ( power option) | 2 modules | Jan/Sept | KCSE D+ and Above | KNEC |
| 3 | Artisan Electrical Installation | 2 modules | Jan/Sept | KCSE D- and Above | KNEC |
| 4 | Electrical wireman Grade III,II,I | 1 year | Jan/Sept | KCSE D- and Above | NITA |
| MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | |||||
| 1 | Diploma in Automotive Engineering | 3 modules | Jan/Sept | KCSE C- and Above | KNEC |
| 2 | Diploma in general Agriculture | 3 modules | Jan/Sept | KCSE C- and Above | KNEC |
| 3 | Certificate in Automotive Engineering | 2 modules | Jan/Sept | KCSE D+ and Above | KNEC |
| 4 | Certificate in General agriculture | 2 modules | Jan/Sept | KCSE D+ and Above | KNEC |
| 5 | Artisan motor Vehicle Technology | 2 modules | Jan/Sept | KCSE D- and Above | KNEC |
| 6 | Motor vehicle mechanic Grade I,II,III | 1 year | Jan/Sept | KCSE D- and Above | NITA |
| 7 | Motor vehicle wiring Grade I,II,III | 1 year | Jan/Sept | KCSE D- and Above | NITA |
| 8 | Welding and Fabrication Grade I,II,III | 1 year | Jan/Sept | KCSE D- and Above | NITA |
| BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING | |||||
| 1 | Diploma in Civil Engineering | 3 modules | Jan/Sept | KCSE C- and Above | KNEC |
| 2 | Diploma in Building Technology | 3 modules | Jan/Sept | KCSE C- and Above | KNEC |
| 3 | Certificate in Building Technology | 2 modules | Jan/Sept | KCSE D+ and Above | KNEC |
| 4 | Artisan Masonry | 2 modules | Jan/Sept | KCSE D- and Above | KNEC |
| 5 | Masonry Grade III,II,I | 1 year | Jan/Sept | KCSE D- and Above | NITA |
| 6 | Carpentry Grade III,II,I | 1 year | Jan/Sept | KCSE D- and Above | NITA |
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FASHION DESIGN , HAIR DRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY |
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| 1 | Diploma in Clothing and Fashion Design technology | 3 modules | Jan/Sept | KCSE C- and Above | KNEC |
| 2 | Certificate in Clothing and Fashion Design technology | 2 modules | Jan/Sept | KCSE D+ and Above | KNEC |
| 3 | Artisan in Clothing and Fashion Design Technology | 2 modules | Jan/Sept | KCSE D- and Above | KNEC |
| 4 | Dress Making Grade III, II,I | 1 year | Jan/Sept | KCSE D- and Above | NITA |
| 5 | Hair and Beauty Therapy Grade III,II,I | 1 year | Jan/Sept | KCSE D- and Above | NITA |
Overall, you need a minimum of KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) and above to enrol in the diploma courses. For the certificate courses, you need a minimum of KCSE mean grade D plain and above. For the electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering courses, the minimum requirements are a KCSE mean grade C- and above with a minimum of D+ (plus) in maths and physics. For the certificate courses, you need a minimum of KCSE mean grade D+ with a minimum of D plain in physics or mathematics.
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