Eldama Ravine Technical and Vocational College (ERTV)
A public technical and vocational college in Baringo, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Baringo
- Established
- 2019
- Students
- 750
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Eldama Ravine Technical and Vocational College (ERTVC) is a public TVET institution located in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County, Kenya. Established in 2016 under the Kenya Vision 2030 initiative to expand access to technical education, the college has grown to serve the Rift Valley region with a mandate to equip youth with practical skills for employment and self-reliance.
The institution's mission is to provide quality, competency-based training that meets industry standards and fosters innovation. ERTVC offers a range of certificate and diploma programmes in engineering, business, ICT, and applied sciences, including courses in electrical installation, plumbing, automotive mechanics, secretarial studies, information technology, and agribusiness.
The college plays a significant role in Kenya's TVET sector by addressing skills gaps in rural areas and contributing to the national agenda of creating a skilled
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 45,000 to Ksh 95,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Eldama Ravine Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on building & civil skills for baringo county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
What they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
5 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Building & Civil Engineering
- Welding & Fabrication
Courses offered
17 listed- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Electrical Wireman
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Electronics Engineering
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Artisan in Masonry
- Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as welding professionals across Baringo County in Eldama Ravine
- Alumni contributing to welding industries and enterprises in Baringo
International partnerships
4 institutions- TVETA (Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority)
- KNEC (Kenya National Examinations Council)
- CDACC (Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council)
- Ministry of Education
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Eldama Ravine Technical and Vocational College are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.