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ICT Level Six (TVET-CDACC)

ICT Level Six is an advanced competency-based programme developing comprehensive skills in information communication technology, systems administration, and IT support. Students learn to manage IT systems, design networks, develop applications, and provide technical support across business and government sectors.

Duration
3 years
Next intake January 2027
Public tuition
Ksh 77,000
Ksh 231,000 total
Private tuition
Ksh 75,150
Ksh 225,450 total
Job market
High
Market demand for graduates

The short answer

What it costs
Up to Ksh 77,000 a year at a public institution, Ksh 231,000 for the whole course. Up to Ksh 75,150 a year at a private one.The detail
Who can get in
A KCSE mean grade of KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) or above. There is another way in without it.The detail
How long, and when
Takes 3 years, full-time, with 2 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 Cloud Security Engineer, at 14 out of 100.The detail

The programme

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

Overview

The programme covers advanced ICT concepts, network administration, system administration, database management, web technologies, IT security, troubleshooting, computer programming, mobile application development, graphic design, and IT project management. Students develop competencies aligned with the TVET CDACC ICT Technician Level 6 occupational standards.

Kenya's digital transformation across business, government, and education requires trained ICT personnel at all levels. The programme addresses the growing demand for qualified ICT technicians who can support evolving technology infrastructure.

Training combines classroom instruction with extensive computer lab sessions, practical projects, and industrial attachment. Assessment follows the competency-based model with practical demonstrations, portfolio assessments, and written examinations.

Graduates work as IT support technicians, systems administrators, network technicians, database administrators, web developers, or pursue further IT studies. The programme provides a pathway to degree programmes in computer science or information technology.

The programme suits KCSE graduates with a mean grade of C- who have an interest in ICT, networking, and systems administration. It provides a direct pathway into the IT profession and serves as a foundation for higher-level ICT qualifications.

What you study

8 subjects
  • Advanced ICT Concepts
  • Network Administration
  • System Administration
  • Database Management
  • Web Technologies
  • IT Security
  • Troubleshooting
  • IT Project Management

Modules

10 in the programme

  • Communication Skills

    Year 1Semester 12 creditsCore

    Written and oral communication skills for professional workplace communication and effective correspondence.

  • Information Communication Technology

    Year 1Semester 12 creditsCore

    Computer applications and digital literacy for professional practice and competency development in the field.

  • Advanced ICT Concepts

    Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore

    Advanced concepts in ICT and emerging technologies for professional practice and competency development in the field.

  • Network Administration

    Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore

    Network configuration, management, and administration for professional practice and competency development in the field.

  • System Administration

    Year 1Semester 33 creditsCore

    Operating system administration and management of IT infrastructure resources for professional practice and competency development in the field.

  • Database Management

    Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore

    Database design, management, and SQL for data-driven application development for professional practice and competency development in the field.

  • Web Technologies

    Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore

    Web development, hosting, and web technologies using modern frameworks and for professional practice and competency development in the field.

  • IT Security

    Year 2Semester 33 creditsCore

    Cybersecurity, threat management, and security practices for professional practice and competency development in the field.

  • Troubleshooting

    Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore

    Hardware and software troubleshooting and support for professional practice and competency development in the field.

  • IT Project Management

    Year 3Semester 26 creditsCore

    Managing IT projects and deployments, including planning, scheduling for professional practice and competency development in the field.

Specialisations

  • IT Support

    General IT support and troubleshooting, with emphasis on practical application in Kenyan industry contexts and compliance with relevant national standards, regulatory requirements, and professional best practices.

  • Network Administration

    Focus on network management, with emphasis on practical application in Kenyan industry contexts and compliance with relevant national standards, regulatory requirements, and professional best practices.

  • Database Management

    Focus on database operations, with emphasis on practical application in Kenyan industry contexts and compliance with relevant national standards, regulatory requirements, and professional best practices.

  • Systems Administration

    Specialisation in system administration, with emphasis on practical application in Kenyan industry contexts and compliance with relevant national standards, regulatory requirements, and professional best practices.

A day as a student

Students attend theory on ICT concepts and security, followed by computer lab sessions — network configuration, system administration, database management, web development, and troubleshooting.

The trade-offs

In its favourAgainst it
Kenya's digital transformation creates strong demand.Technology changes rapidly — requires continuous learning.
Level 6 is equivalent to diploma — advanced competency.Sedentary work involving long hours at computers.
Skills enable self-employment — IT consulting is viable.—

What it costs

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

What it costs, and where

Against 191 technology courses
Public67k to 77k
67k at Kasarani Technical and Vocational College77k at Meru University of Science and Technology (TVET)
Private75k to 75k
75k at Uwezo College75k at Uwezo College

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

TVET 67K, Meru 77K public. Uwezo 75K/yr private (kasarani, must.ac.ke, uwezocollege).

TVET government funding and HELB loans are available. IT companies sometimes offer internships.

Funding options

  • Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Funding

  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) - TVET Loans

Scholarships

4 recorded

  • County Government Bursaries

    BursaryKsh 20,000Kenyan

    Residents of respective counties.

  • Government TVET Capitation

    GrantKsh 30,000Kenyan

    Kenyan citizens enrolled in accredited TVET institutions.

  • National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF)

    BursaryKsh 20,000Kenyan

    Students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

  • HELB TVET/Diploma Loan

    LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan

    Kenyan citizens enrolled in accredited TVET institutions.

Scholarships you could apply for

1 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 C- (Minus)minimum entry
Alternative entry

Craft Certificate in a relevant field with one year of continuous work experience.

When it next starts

Taught at 14 institutions
January 202714 institutions

Including Kabete National Polytechnic, Nyeri National Polytechnic, Kisii National Polytechnic.

May 202714 institutions

Including Kabete National Polytechnic, Nyeri National Polytechnic, Kisii National Polytechnic.

September 202714 institutions

Including Kabete National Polytechnic, Nyeri National Polytechnic, Kisii National Polytechnic.

How you are assessed

3 components

  • Theory Assessment

    Test15% of the mark

    Written assessment of supporting ICT knowledge.

  • IT Projects

    Project25% of the mark

    Completion of network, database, and web projects.

  • Competency-Based Practical Assessment

    Practicum60% of the mark

    TVET-CDACC competency assessment of practical ICT skills.

Accreditation

  • TVET Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council

    NationalRequired

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

  • Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority

    NationalRequired

    Mandatory accreditation for all TVET institutions and programmes in Kenya.

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).

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

4 roles

  • Network Assistant

    Moderate demandKsh 50,000 to Ksh 95,000

    Support network administration operations.

  • Database Assistant

    Moderate demandKsh 48,000 to Ksh 90,000

    Support database management operations.

  • IT Support Technician

    High demandKsh 48,000 to Ksh 95,000

    Provide technical IT support and troubleshooting.

  • Systems Administrator

    High demandKsh 55,000 to Ksh 110,000

    Administer IT systems and networks.

Graduate outcomes

Graduates work as IT support technicians and systems administrators in companies, government departments, and IT service providers across Kenya.

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Tools you will learn

  • Visual Studio Code

    Development toolsPrimary

    Code editor for software development

  • Wireshark

    Network analysis softwarePrimary

    Network protocol analyser for IT troubleshooting

  • Cisco Packet Tracer

    Network simulation

    Network simulation tool for IT training

  • MySQL

    Database software

    Database management system for data-driven applications

Certifications

Common misconceptions

  • Level 6 is not a real qualification

    TVET-CDACC Level 6 is a nationally recognised competency-based qualification equivalent to diploma level.

  • Graduates of this programme end up unemployed in Kenya.

    Kenya's expanding sectors create steady demand for diploma holders, with opportunities in county governments, private companies, and self-employment.

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