KMTC Entry Requirements Per Course
Entry Requirements
To join KMTC to pursue a Certificate course, you must have a minimum of C- with specific qualifications in cluster subjects in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examinations (KCSE).
For Diploma programmes, you must have attained a minimum of C with specific qualifications in cluster subjects.
Upgrading courses require that a candidate has a certificate in a respective field while for Higher Diploma programmes, candidates must have attained a Diploma course as per the following guidelines.
The following table is a summary of the requirements for courses offered at KMTC:
S/NO |
Level of training |
Entry Requirement |
Duration of training |
1 |
Certificate |
A minimum aggregate of C- with relevant combination of other subjects is a requirement. |
2 years with the exception of nursing which takes 2 ½ years |
2 |
Diploma |
KCSE mean grade of C (or equivalent) with relevant combination of other subjects such as English, Kiswahili, Biology, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Physical Sciences. |
3 years except Community Health Nursing which lasts 3 ½ years |
3 |
Upgrading |
Holders of a certificate in relevant fields and at least two years working experience. |
2 years except Community Health Nursing which lasts 18 Months |
4 |
Higher Diploma |
Holders of basic Diploma in relevant fields and at least a minimum of two years working experience. |
1 year |
5 |
Short Courses |
Individuals and groups such as corporate bodies, companies and government ministries interested in any course or courses can make a written request for arrangements to be made. |
2 weeks – 3 Months |
