Bomet Technical and Vocational College (BTVC)
A public technical and vocational college in Bomet, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Bomet
- Established
- 2016
- Students
- 800
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Bomet Technical and Vocational College is a public TVET institution in Bomet County, Kenya. The college serves over 800 students from the surrounding region, providing technical and vocational skills training under the TVET Act 2013.
The college offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Information Communication Technology, and Hospitality. Facilities include engineering workshops, computer labs, a library, and sports facilities.
Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the county, supporting the region's economy with skilled graduates for local industries and enterprises.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 67,189
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Bomet Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on practical engineering and hospitality skills for the local economy.
Accredited by
- Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA)
- Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
- Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (CDACC)
What they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Admission requirements
The college requires a minimum KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus) for diploma programmes, D (Plain) for craft certificates, and open entry for artisan courses. Competitive programmes include Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Diploma in Accountancy, and Diploma in ICT. The college accepts KUCCPS-placed and self-sponsored students. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programmes are available for applicants with industry experience.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
8 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Building and Civil Engineering
- Business Studies
- Information Communication Technology
- Agriculture and Environmental Studies
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Fashion Design and Cosmetology
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre
- Lecture Halls with modern audiovisual teaching equipment
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
- Catering kitchens for food and beverage practical training
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as technicians across the South Rift region
- Alumni in construction and electrical firms in Bomet County
Further reading
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