Kapcherop Technical and Vocational College (KAPTVC)
A public technical training institute in Elgeyo Marakwet, Kenya, offering engineering and ICT courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kapcherop Technical and Vocational College is a public Technical Training Institute located in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya. The institution is accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) and offers a range of competency-based education and training (CBET) programmes aligned to the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF). Programmes include artisan, craft certificate, diploma, and higher diploma courses across various fields including engineering, business studies, information technology, hospitality, and applied sciences.
The institution is committed to providing quality technical and vocational education that meets industry standards and addresses Kenya's skills gap.
Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the region, supporting the local economy with skilled graduates.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Eldoret National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
Kapcherop Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Elgeyo-Marakwet 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
1 regulatory bodyWhat they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
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
Courses offered
25 programmes- Artisan in Automotive Engineering
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Certificate in Agricultural Mechanics
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Certificate in Petroleum Geoscience
- Craft in Electrical Installation
- Craft in Social Work and Community Development
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Diploma in Community Development and Social Work
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
Campuses
Kapcherop Vocational Training Center
Elgeyo Marakwet
On campus
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
- Modern Classrooms with teaching aids and audio-visual equipment