Emgwen Technical and Vocational College (ETV3)
A public technical and vocational college in Nandi, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
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
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Eldoret National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
Emgwen Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Nandi 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
2 regulatory bodiesWhat 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
31 programmes- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Baking Technology Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Certificate in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts
- Certificate in Food and Beverage Management
- Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Certificate in Plumbing Technology
Also offered
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Electrical Wireman
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Certificate in Plumbing
- 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