David M Wambuli Technical Vocational College (DMWTVC)
A TVET college in Wambuli, Makueni, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Makueni
- Established
- 2018
- Students
- 800
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
David M Wambuli Technical and Vocational College is a public TVET institution in Makueni County, Kenya. Located in Wambuli village within Mbooni West Sub-county, approximately 15 km from Machakos town along the Muvuti-Kali-Kikima route, the college was officially opened in September 2018 and serves over 800 students from the surrounding region.
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
- Wote Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on electrical electronics skills for makueni county 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 certificates, and open entry for artisan courses. Competitive programmes include Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Diploma in ICT, and Diploma in Automotive Engineering. The college accepts KUCCPS-placed and self-sponsored students. Government capitation and HELB loans are available for eligible students.
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 for trainees
- Automotive Workshops for motor vehicle mechanics training
- Beauty Therapy Studios with hairdressing and cosmetology equipment
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as technicians across Makueni and Machakos counties
- Alumni in electrical and automotive engineering firms in the region
Further reading
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