TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) is education and training which provides knowledge and skills for employment. TVET uses formal, non-formal and informal learning. TVET is recognized to be a crucial vehicle for social equity, inclusion and sustainable development. In Kenya, Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) is the body responsible for accrediting TVET institutions and approving managers of institutions and new programmes.
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Ensure you have the following requirements as you embark on registering a TVET institution.
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority charges the following fees for the services it renders.
a. Inspection of local institutions for registration, accreditation and licensing for 5 years
This fee includes accreditation of up to 10 programmes in the initial application.
No. | Inspection for Registration | Amount |
1. | National Polytechnics | Ksh 30,000 |
2. | Teacher Trainer Colleges | Ksh 30,000 |
3. | Technical and Vocational Colleges | Ksh 20,000 |
4. | Vocational Training Centers | Ksh 5,000 |
b. Fees for accreditation of additional local programmes (fee per course)
No. | Level | Amount |
1. | Trade Test | Ksh 3,000 |
2. | Artisan | Ksh 3,000 |
3. | Craft | Ksh 5,000 |
4. | Diploma | Ksh 5,000 |
5. | Higher/Advanced Diploma | Ksh 5,000 |
c. Fees for accredited institutions
Fee | Amount |
Expansion of Student Enrolment | National Polytechnic |
Change of Name/Ownership /Management | Ksh 5,000 |
Expansion of student enrolment | Â |
National Polytechnic | Ksh 20,000 |
Technical and Vocational College | Ksh 15,000 |
Vocational Training Centre | Ksh 5,000 |
Renewal after five years upon expiry of certificate | Â |
National Polytechnic | Ksh 15,000 |
Technical and Vocational College | Ksh 10,000 |
Vocational Training Centre | Ksh 3,000 |
Annual quality assurance fee per student enrolled | Ksh 500 |
d. Accreditation of foreign institutions
Evaluation for Accreditation Application | Amount |
Evaluation of documentation | $1,500 |
Accreditation per program | $300 |
e. Registration and licensing of trainers
Trainers will be expected to undertake skills professional development or relevant industrial working experience to renew licence.
Item | Amount |
Initial registration and licensing | Ksh 1,000 |
Renewal of license after three years | Ksh 500 |
f. Reassessment of an institution due to an appeal
For a case where reassessment report confirms the earlier report to be true.
Category |
Percentage of registration fee |
National Polytechnics |
100% |
Teacher Trainer Colleges |
100% |
Technical and Vocational Colleges |
100% |
Vocational Training Centers |
100% |
g. Recognition and equation of qualifications
Category | Service charge |
Application charges for Recognition and Equation of Qualification (REQ) by holder of a skills certificate or diploma award | Ksh 5,000 |
Subsequent application charges for REQ on the same certificate or diploma award by the holder of the Certificate or a Diploma | Ksh 3,000 |
Application charges for Recognition and Equation of Qualification (REQ) by holder of the Certificate or Diploma express services (same day service) | Ksh 10,000 |
Application charges for REQ by prospective employers or any other body within the Republic of Kenya | Ksh 10,000 |
Application charges by prospective employer or any other body outside the jurisdiction of the Republic of Kenya per application | $300 |
Use either of the following methods to pay for your TVET institution registration.
a. M-Pesa
b. Bank
A/C Name: Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority
A/C No.: 1212502450
Bank: Kenya Commercial Bank
Branch: Kipande House
Here is the application process you should follow to have your TVET institution registered in Kenya.
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information is very helpful in my process of registration of a TVET institution. good research
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