Turbo Technical and Vocational College (TTV5)
A public technical and vocational college in Uasin Gishu, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Uasin Gishu
- Established
- 2018
- Students
- 1,500
- Employment rate
- 70%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Turbo Technical and Vocational College (Turbo TVC) was established in 2005 to address the growing demand for skilled labor in the Rift Valley region in Kenya. Located in Turbo, Uasin Gishu County, the college was founded by the government in partnership with local industry players to provide practical, competency-based education.
Its mission is to equip learners with technical and vocational skills that meet national and international standards, fostering self-reliance and entrepreneurship.
As a key institution in Kenya's TVET sector, The institution TVC plays a vital role in implementing the government's 'Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda' by producing graduates ready for the 21st-century workforce.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 30,000 to Ksh 60,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Eldoret National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on mechanical skills for uasin gishu 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 mechanical professionals across Uasin Gishu County in Turbo
- Alumni contributing to mechanical industries and enterprises in Uasin Gishu
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 Turbo 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.