Heroes Technical and Vocational College (HTV)
A public technical and vocational college in Nakuru, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Heroes Technical and Vocational College was established in 2015 with a mission to provide accessible, affordable, and quality technical education to Kenyan youth. Located in Nairobi, the college offers a range of certificate and diploma programs in engineering, ICT, hospitality, and business.
The institution is committed to bridging the skills gap in Kenya by equipping students with practical skills aligned with industry needs.
Its significance lies in empowering marginalized communities and contributing to Kenya's Vision 2030 by developing a competent workforce.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Nakuru Technical Training Institute
Research and innovation
Heroes Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Nakuru 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
53 programmes- Artisan in Building Technology
- Artisan in Electrical Engineering
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Artisan in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Baking Technology Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Certificate in Clothing 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 Lounge with modern equipment for practical training
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees