Elwak Technical and Vocational College (ETV2)
A public technical and vocational college in Mandera, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Mandera
- Established
- 2019
- Students
- 850
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Elwak Technical and Vocational College, located in Elwak, Mandera County, was established in 2016 to address the skills gap in the arid and semi-arid regions of northeastern Kenya. The institution is committed to providing accessible and quality technical and vocational education to youth and adults, empowering them with practical skills for self-reliance and employment.
The college offers a range of certificate and diploma programs in fields such as information communication technology, electrical engineering, plumbing, welding, and business studies, aligned with the Kenya Vision 2030 development agenda.
The college continuously updates its curriculum in collaboration with industry partners to meet the demands of
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 60,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- North Eastern National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on building & civil skills for mandera 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
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as engineering professionals across Mandera County
- Alumni contributing to local industries and enterprises in Mandera
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 Elwak 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.