Githunguri Technical and Vocational College (GTV4)
A public technical and vocational college in Kiambu, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Kiambu
- Established
- 2021
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 75%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Githunguri Technical and Vocational College (GTVC) is a public TVET institution located in Githunguri, Kiambu County, Kenya. Established in 2015 as a constituent college of Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology, it became fully operational in 2017 to address the growing demand for skilled labor in the region. The college is situated on a 10-acre campus and is registered by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA). Its mission is to provide quality, accessible, and affordable technical training that equips students with practical skills for employment and self-reliance.
GTVC offers a range of diploma, certificate, and artisan programs in engineering, business, ICT, and.
Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 80,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on mechanical skills for kiambu 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 Lounge with modern equipment for practical training
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as building professionals across Kiambu County in Githunguri
- Alumni contributing to building industries and enterprises in Kiambu
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 Githunguri 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.