Naivasha Technical and Vocational College (NTV4)
A public technical and vocational college in Nakuru, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Nakuru
- Established
- 2020
- Students
- 2,500
- Employment rate
- 70%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Naivasha Technical and Vocational College (NTVC) was established in 2014 under the Kenya government's initiative to expand access to quality technical and vocational education. Located in the heart of Naivasha, Nakuru County, the college was founded to address the skills gap in the region's key economic sectors, including geothermal energy, horticulture, and tourism. Its mission is to produce competent, innovative, and ethical graduates who can contribute to national development and self-reliance.
The college offers a wide range of certificate and diploma programmes accredited by TVETA.
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
- Annual fees
- Ksh 30,000 to Ksh 80,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Blended
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Nakuru Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on building & civil 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
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
- Demonstration Farms with modern equipment for practical training
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as welding professionals across Nakuru County in Naivasha
- Alumni contributing to welding 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 Naivasha 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.