Bomet Technical and Vocational College (BTVC)
A public technical and vocational college in Bomet, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
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
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Bomet Technical Training Institute
Research and innovation
Bomet Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Bomet County development priorities. The institution hosts annual technical trade exhibitions and participates in regional KATTI research fairs, showcasing student and faculty innovations in renewable energy (solar and biogas installations), metal fabrication, agricultural mechanization, electrical building services, and ICT business solutions. Applied research projects collaborate with local informal sector artisans (Jua Kali), county vocational directorates, and community micro-enterprises to deliver practical engineering prototypes and community-level economic solutions.
Accredited by
3 regulatory bodiesWhat 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
Courses offered
29 programmes- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Certificate in Beauty Therapy
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Certificate in Hairdressing
- Certificate in Plumbing Technology
- Craft in Social Work and Community Development
- Diploma in Accountancy
Also offered
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power Option)
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power Option)
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