Emgwen Technical and Vocational College (ETV3)
A public technical and vocational college in Nandi, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Nandi
- Established
- 2020
- Students
- 2,000
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Emgwen Technical and Vocational College, located in Nandi County, Kenya, was established in 2015 with the aim of providing accessible and quality vocational training to the local community. The college was founded to address the skills gap in the region and to empower youth with practical competencies that enhance employability and self-employment opportunities.
Its mission is to produce competent, innovative, and disciplined graduates who can contribute to Kenya's socio-economic development.
These programmes are designed in alignment with the Kenya Vision 2030 and the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework.
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
- Eldoret National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on automotive skills for nandi 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 Accommodation with modern equipment for practical training
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as electrical professionals across Nandi County in Kapsabet
- Alumni contributing to electrical industries and enterprises in Nandi
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 Emgwen 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.