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Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Shape your future in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with our accredited programs. Advance from artisan to diploma, master skills for today's technology-driven world, and get hands-on with the latest electrical systems.

KNEC Electrical & Electronics Courses

Course Entry Requirement Duration Examining Body
Artisan in Electrical Installation KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) 1 Year KNEC
Craft Certificate in Electrical & Electronics (Power/Telecom/Instrumentation) KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Artisan 2 Years (2 modules) KNEC
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power/Telecom/Instrumentation) KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Craft Certificate 3 Years (3 modules, industrial attachment included) KNEC

TVET CBET Modular Programs

Level Course Name Entry Requirement Duration Award
Level 3 Foundational Artisan Certificate in Electrical Installation KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) 1 Year CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 4 Intermediate Craft Certificate in Electrical Installation KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Level 3 1 Year/Module CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Level 4 1 Year/Module (typically 2-3 years overall) CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 6 Diploma in Electrical Engineering Diploma/Level 5 or Equivalent 1-2 Years CBET/TVET CDACC

NITA Certified Trade Tests

Trade Grades Entry Requirement Duration Examining Body
Electrical Installation Grade III, II, I Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) 3-6 Months/Grade NITA
Wiring & Control Grade III, II, I Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) 3-6 Months/Grade NITA
Electrical Fitting Grade III, II, I Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) 3-6 Months/Grade NITA

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