Garsen Technical and Vocational College (GTV)
A public technical and vocational college in Tana River, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Tana River
- Established
- 2022
- Students
- 750
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Garsen Technical and Vocational College (GTVC) was established in 2011 to address the skills gap in Tana River County and the coastal region of Kenya. The college is situated in Garsen town and serves a diverse student body from pastoralist and agrarian communities.
Its mission is to provide competency-based education and training (CBET) that equips learners with practical skills for self-employment and the local labor market. The institution offers certificate and diploma programs in agriculture, fisheries, building and construction, electrical engineering, information technology, and business management.
As a key TVET provider in a marginalized area, GTVC focuses on sustainable livelihoods and community development, partnering with local industries and government agencies to enhance apprenticeships and job placement.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 65,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on electrical & electronics skills for tana river 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
- Agricultural Demonstration Farm with modern equipment for practical training
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as electrical professionals across Tana River County in Garsen
- Alumni contributing to electrical industries and enterprises in Tana River
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 Garsen 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.