Gilgil Technical and Vocational College (GTV3)
A public technical and vocational college in Nakuru, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Nakuru
- Established
- 2019
- Students
- 1,500
- Employment rate
- 72%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Gilgil Technical and Vocational College (Gilgil TVC) is a public TVET institution located in Gilgil, Nakuru County, Kenya. Established in 2014, the college was founded to provide accessible and quality technical education to the region's youth, addressing the skills gap in engineering, ICT, and business fields.
Its mission is to produce competent, innovative, and ethical graduates through industry-aligned training and modern pedagogical approaches. The college offers certificate and diploma programs in automotive engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, information technology, business management, and hospitality.
As part of Kenya's TVET reform agenda, The institution TVC plays a vital role in equipping learners with hands-on skills essential for the country's industrialization and the 'Big Four' agenda. The institution emphasizes practical learning, community outreach, and partnerships with local industries to enhance graduate employability.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 55,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Nakuru Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on welding & fabrication skills for nakuru 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
- Dining Hall with modern equipment for practical training
- Student Accommodation with modern equipment for practical training
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as mechanical professionals across Nakuru County in Gilgil
- Alumni contributing to mechanical industries and enterprises in Nakuru
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 Gilgil 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.