Gatanga Technical And Vocational College (GTVC)
A public technical and vocational college in Gatanga, Murang'a, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Murang'a
- Established
- 2016
- Students
- 800
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Gatanga Technical and Vocational College is a public TVET institution in Murang'a County, Kenya. Located at Ndunyu Chege Market along the Thika-Ndakaini road, approximately 26 km from Thika town, the college serves over 800 students from the surrounding region.
The college offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Information Communication Technology, and Hospitality. Facilities include engineering workshops, computer labs, a library, and sports facilities.
Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the county, supporting the region's economy with skilled graduates for local industries and enterprises.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 67,189
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Nyeri National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on practical engineering and water technology skills for the local economy.
Accredited by
- Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA)
- Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
- Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (CDACC)
What they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Admission requirements
The college requires a minimum KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus) for diploma programmes, D (Plain) for certificates, and KCPE for artisan and Level 3 courses. Competitive programmes include Diploma in ICT, Diploma in Water Technology, and Diploma in Supply Chain Management. The college accepts KUCCPS-placed and self-sponsored students. Government capitation and HELB loans are available for eligible students.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
8 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Building and Civil Engineering
- Business Studies
- Information Communication Technology
- Agriculture and Environmental Studies
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Fashion Design and Cosmetology
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and automotive training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Building and Construction Workshops for masonry and plumbing training
- Fashion Design Studios with garment making and cosmetology equipment
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as technicians across Murang'a and Kiambu counties
- Alumni in water engineering and construction firms in the region
Further reading
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