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Artisan in Supply Chain Management

The Artisan in Supply Chain Management is a TVET-CDACC Level 4 competency-based programme that trains students in fundamental supply chain and logistics support skills for business organisations. The course is examined by TVET-CDACC and offered across accredited TVET institutions in Kenya. Students learn basic procurement assistance, goods handling, dispatch support, record keeping, and logistics operations.

Duration
1 year
Next intake January 2027
Public tuition
Ksh 67,189
Ksh 67,189 total
Job market
Moderate
Market demand for graduates

The short answer

What it costs
Up to Ksh 67,189 a year at a public institution, Ksh 67,189 for the whole course.The detail
Who can get in
A KCSE mean grade of KCSE Mean Grade D- (Minus) or below, or KCPE certificate or above. There is another way in without it.The detail
How long, and when
Takes 1 year, full-time, with 1 months of attachment. Next intake January 2027, at 14 institutions.The detail
Where it leads
8 careers in the catalogue. The least exposed to AI is Forensic Audit Investigator, at 17 out of 100.The detail

The programme

What you study, how long it takes, and how it is delivered.

Overview

The curriculum covers basic units including communication skills, numeracy skills, digital literacy, entrepreneurial skills, employability skills, environmental literacy, and occupational safety and health practices. Core units focus on basic goods handling, dispatch assistance, receiving support, record keeping, stock movement, and industrial attachment in a supply chain or logistics environment.

Kenya's logistics and supply chain sector continues to expand with growth in e-commerce, manufacturing, and distribution networks creating demand for entry-level supply chain support personnel. Transport companies, warehouses, manufacturing firms, and retail organisations require trained assistants for logistics and supply chain operations.

Training combines classroom theory with practical sessions in warehouse and logistics environments. Students practice goods handling, dispatch support, receiving, record keeping, and stock movement under supervised conditions. The programme includes industrial attachment in logistics companies or supply chain departments where students apply their skills in real operations.

Graduates work as logistics helpers, dispatch assistants, receiving clerks, supply chain assistants, and warehouse helpers in transport companies, manufacturing firms, retail organisations, and distribution centres. The qualification provides a foundation for progression to Supply Chain Management Level 5 and Level 6 for specialised procurement and logistics roles.

This programme is suitable for KCSE certificate holders with a mean grade of E or KCPE certificate who are interested in logistics and supply chain operations and seeking entry-level positions in the sector.

What you study

8 subjects
  • Basic Procurement
  • Stock Handling
  • Basic Logistics
  • Supplier Handling
  • Basic Records
  • Delivery Assistance
  • Workplace Safety
  • Supply Chain Assistance

Modules

8 in the programme

  • Workplace Safety

    Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore

    Occupational safety and health practices in supply chain environments including warehouse safety, material handling, and personal protective equipment.

  • Basic Procurement

    Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore

    Basic procurement procedures and assistance including requisition processing, supplier communication, and purchase order preparation support.

  • Stock Handling

    Year 1Semester 33 creditsCore

    Handling and managing stock including receiving, sorting, storing, and organising materials for efficient warehouse and supply operations.

  • Basic Logistics

    Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore

    Basic logistics and transport assistance including delivery scheduling, route preparation, and transport coordination support for supply operations.

  • Supplier Handling

    Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore

    Basic supplier interaction and handling including order follow-up, delivery confirmation, and communication with suppliers for procurement support.

  • Basic Records

    Year 2Semester 33 creditsCore

    Basic supply chain record keeping including goods received notes, issue vouchers, stock cards, and simple procurement documentation.

  • Delivery Assistance

    Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore

    Assisting with deliveries and dispatch including loading, unloading, delivery note preparation, and basic dispatch coordination.

  • Supply Chain Assistance

    Year 3Semester 26 creditsCore

    General supply chain support including filing, data entry, document preparation, and routine assistance to procurement and logistics staff.

Specialisations

  • Transport

    Basic transport operations support including delivery scheduling, vehicle loading assistance, route preparation, and basic transport coordination for supply chain.

  • Warehousing

    Basic warehouse and stores support including stock receiving, sorting, stacking, material handling, and general warehouse operations assistance.

  • Logistics

    Basic logistics and transportation support including delivery coordination, dispatch assistance, route planning, and basic logistics operations support.

  • Dispatch Support

    Basic dispatch and delivery support including order picking, packing, loading, delivery coordination, and dispatch documentation for logistics operations.

A day as a student

Students spend virtually all their time in practical sessions — handling stock, assisting with procurement, managing deliveries, keeping basic records, and performing basic supply chain tasks.

The trade-offs

In its favourAgainst it
Supply chain skills are needed across all sectors.Entry-level positions have modest salaries.
Quick entry to supply chain workforce.Work can be repetitive.
Foundation for progression to certificate and diploma in supply chain.—

What it costs

Tuition at both ends of the market, and how to pay for it.

What it costs, and where

Against 331 business courses
Public67k to 67k
67k at Kisii University TVETA67k at Public TVET colleges

Annual tuition in Kenyan shillings, rounded. The upright tick is the median for this field, so a bar sitting entirely to its right is an expensive programme by the standards of its own subject.

The fine print

Public TVET 67,189/yr (scholarmedia.africa). Private: unverified for artisan level.

TVET government funding and HELB loans are available.

Funding options

  • Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Funding

  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) - TVET Loans

Scholarships

4 recorded

  • TVET Funding

    Government fundingKenyan

    Kenyan citizens enrolled in accredited TVET institutions.

  • County Government Bursaries

    BursaryKenyan

    Residents of respective counties.

  • HELB TVET Loans

    LoanKenyan

    Kenyan citizens enrolled in accredited TVET institutions.

  • National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF)

    BursaryKenyan

    Students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Scholarships you could apply for

7 usable where it is taught
Save one and be reminded before it closes

Getting in

The grades, the alternatives, and who accredits the award.

What you need

KCSE mean grade
KCSE Mean Grade D- (Minus) or below, or KCPE certificateminimum entry
Alternative entry

KCPE certificate holders are also eligible. No specific subject requirements.

When it next starts

Taught at 14 institutions
January 202714 institutions

Including Amref International University, Meru University of Science and Technology, Machakos University.

May 202714 institutions

Including Amref International University, Meru University of Science and Technology, Machakos University.

September 202714 institutions

Including Amref International University, Meru University of Science and Technology, Machakos University.

How you are assessed

3 components

  • Competency-Based Practical Assessment

    Practicum60% of the mark

    TVET-CDACC competency assessment of practical supply chain skills.

  • Theory Assessment

    Test15% of the mark

    Basic written assessment of supporting supply chain knowledge.

  • Practical Projects

    Project25% of the mark

    Completion of basic supply chain tasks.

Accreditation

  • Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority

    NationalRequired

    Mandatory accreditation for all TVET institutions and programmes in Kenya.

  • TVET Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council

    NationalRequired

    Examining and certifying body for competency-based programmes under the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF).

Accredited by Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) and certified by TVET Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council (TVET-CDACC) under the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF). The programme is accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE), the statutory body responsible for quality assurance and regulation of university education in Kenya.

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

4 roles

  • Delivery Assistant

    Moderate demandKsh 22,000 to Ksh 38,000

    Support delivery and dispatch operations.

  • Logistics Assistant

    Moderate demandKsh 24,000 to Ksh 42,000

    Support logistics and transport operations.

  • Supply Chain Helper

    Moderate demandKsh 25,000 to Ksh 45,000

    Support supply chain operations.

  • Procurement Assistant

    Moderate demandKsh 27,000 to Ksh 48,000

    Support procurement operations.

Graduate outcomes

Graduates work as supply chain helpers and procurement assistants in businesses, logistics companies, and government departments across Kenya.

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Certifications

Common misconceptions

  • Artisan supply chain is not a real qualification

    It is a TVET-CDACC certified qualification providing entry to supply chain.

  • Supply chain assistance doesn't need training

    Even basic supply chain tasks require record keeping and handling knowledge.

  • Artisan graduates are stuck in low-level roles

    Artisan graduates can progress to craft, certificate, and diploma in supply chain.

  • This programme has limited career opportunities.

    Graduates pursue diverse career paths across multiple sectors in Kenya and internationally.

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