Thika Technical Training Institute (TTTI) is one of Kenya’s leading government technical training institutions, offering a wide range of technical, vocational, and business courses. Established in 1949, TTTI has grown into a Centre of Excellence in technical and vocational education and training (TVET), offering courses from Level 4 to Level 6 under the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) curriculum.
Admissions and Intakes
TTTI admits students in January, May, and September. Trainees needing government financial support such as HELB loans or scholarships must apply through www.helb.co.ke and the TTTI portal thikattiportal.ac.ke.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- KCSE Results Slip
- Form 4 Leaving Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- National ID
Mechanical Engineering Department
Level 6 Courses (3 Years)
- Mechanical Plant Technology – KCSE C- – Exam Body: CDACC
- Mechanical Technology (Production) – KCSE C- – CDACC
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (Dual Training) – KCSE C- – CDACC
Level 5 Courses (2 Years)
- Mechanical Plant Technology – KCSE D (Plain) – CDACC
- Mechanical Technology (Production) – KCSE D (Plain) – CDACC
- Welding & Fabrication – KCSE D (Plain) – CDACC
Level 4 & Below
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning – KCSE D- – 1 Year CDACC
- Gas & Metal Arc Welding – KCSE D- – 1 Year CDACC
Automotive Engineering Section
- Automotive Technician Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Autobody Building & Welding Technician – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Automotive Technician Level 5 – KCSE D (Plain), 2 Years, CDACC
- Automotive Technician Level 4 & Below – KCSE D-, 1 Year, CDACC
Agricultural Mechanics
- Agricultural Engineering Technician Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Agricultural Machinery & Equipment Level 5 – KCSE D (Plain), 2 Years, CDACC
- Level 4 & Below – KCSE D-, 1 Year, CDACC
Building and Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering Technology Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Building Technology Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Architectural Technology Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Quantity Surveying Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Construction Management Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Land Survey Level 5/6 – KCSE D (Plain) / C-, 2–3 Years, CDACC
- Plumbing Level 5 – KCSE D (Plain), 3 Years, CDACC
- Carpentry & Joinery Level 5 – KCSE D (Plain), 2 Years, CDACC
- Building (Masonry) Level 4 & Below – KCSE D-, 1 Year, CDACC
Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering (Power Option) Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Telecommunication Engineering Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Industrial Automation & Robotics Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Medical Engineering Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Electrical Installation Level 5 – KCSE D (Plain), 2 Years, CDACC
- Instrumentation & Control Level 4 & Below – KCSE D-, 1 Year, CDACC
Information Communication & Technology (ICT)
- Computer Science Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- ICT Technician Level 5 – KCSE D (Plain), 2 Years, CDACC
- Records & Archives Management Level 5 – KCSE D (Plain), 2 Years, CDACC
- Level 4 & Below – KCSE D-, 1 Year, CDACC
Agriculture & Environmental Studies
- Agricultural Extension Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Environmental Science Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Horticultural Production Level 5 – KCSE D (Plain), 2 Years, CDACC
- Sustainable Agriculture for Rural Development Level 5 – KCSE D (Plain), 2 Years, CDACC
- Level 4 & Below – KCSE D-, 1 Year, CDACC
Liberal Studies
- Social Work Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Child Protection Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Counselling Psychology Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Level 5 – KCSE D (Plain), 2 Years, CDACC
Health Sciences
- Food Production – Culinary Arts Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Nutrition & Dietetics Level 6 – PHY/CHEM D+, 3 Years, CDACC
- Community Health Assistant Level 5 – KCSE D (Plain), 2 Years, CDACC
- Food & Beverage Sales Level 5 – KCSE D (Plain), 2 Years, CDACC
Applied Sciences
- Applied Biology Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Analytical Chemistry Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Chemical Engineering Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Food Technology Level 5 – KCSE D (Plain), 2 Years, CDACC
- Science Laboratory Technician Level 5 – KCSE D (Plain), 2 Years, CDACC
Business Studies
- Business Management Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Marketing Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Human Resource Management Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Supply Chain Management Level 6 – KCSE C-, 3 Years, CDACC
- Level 5 – KCSE D (Plain), 2 Years, CDACC
- Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD) Level 1–3 – KCSE C-, 6 Months, KASNEB
Open Distance & Flexible Learning
TTTI also offers Level 5 and 6 courses in Business, Social Work, Counseling, and ICT via open distance learning, ideal for working students or those unable to attend physically.
Tuition and Fees for CBET Courses
Thika Technical Training Institute implements the modularized Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) curriculum, where assessments are conducted after every three months for each module. The fees for the CBET courses are Ksh. 35,000 per module, inclusive of tuition, materials, and assessment.
Fee Breakdown:
- Tuition Fee: Ksh. 22,400
- Materials Fee: Ksh. 9,600
- Assessment Tools: Ksh. 3,000
- Total: Ksh. 35,000
Payment Information:
- Bank: KCB
- Account Name: Thika Technical Training Institute
- Account Number: 1263884806
- Branch: Thika
The fees are incorporated into the tuition to avoid repeated collection, ensuring students only make one payment per intake.
