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Hospitality & Institutional Management

Unleash your creativity and serve with style! Our programs in fashion design, beauty therapy, hairdressing, and food & beverage service prepare you for exciting careers in Kenya's growing creative and hospitality industries.

KNEC Fashion, Beauty & Hospitality Courses

Course Entry Requirement Duration Examining Body
Artisan in Fashion Design & Garment Making KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) 1 Year KNEC
Artisan in Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) 1 Year KNEC
Artisan in Food & Beverage Service KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) 1 Year KNEC
Craft Certificate in Fashion Design & Clothing Technology KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Artisan 2 Years (2 modules) KNEC
Craft Certificate in Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Artisan 2 Years (2 modules) KNEC
Craft Certificate in Food & Beverage Production KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Artisan 2 Years (2 modules) KNEC
Diploma in Fashion Design & Marketing KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Craft Certificate 3 Years (3 modules, industrial attachment included) KNEC
Diploma in Food & Beverage Management 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 4 Artisan Certificate in Fashion Design KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) 1 Year CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 4 Artisan Certificate in Beauty Therapy KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) 1 Year CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 4 Artisan Certificate in Food Production KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) 1 Year CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 5 Craft Certificate in Fashion Design KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Level 4 1 Year/Module CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 5 Craft Certificate in Cosmetology KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Level 4 1 Year/Module CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 6 Diploma in Fashion Design & Entrepreneurship KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Level 5 1 Year/Module (typically 2-3 years overall) CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 6 Diploma in Food & Beverage Management KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Level 5 1 Year/Module (typically 2-3 years overall) CBET/TVET CDACC

NITA Certified Creative & Service Trade Tests

Trade/Area Grades/Level Entry Requirement Duration Examining Body
Hairdressing Grade III, II, I Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) 3-6 Months/Grade NITA
Beauty Therapy Grade III, II, I Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) 3-6 Months/Grade NITA
Garment Making Grade III, II, I Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) 3-6 Months/Grade NITA
Food Production Grade III, II, I Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) 3-6 Months/Grade NITA
Food & Beverage Service Grade III, II, I Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) 3-6 Months/Grade NITA

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