{"id":2388,"date":"2026-08-25T09:40:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T06:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niteducation.com\/resources\/?p=2388"},"modified":"2026-08-25T09:40:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T06:40:31","slug":"tvet-courses-and-requirements-in-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niteducation.com\/resources\/tvet-courses-and-requirements-in-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"TVET Courses and Requirements in Kenya: Levels 4\u20136"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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NIT Career Guide Kenya \u00b7 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

TVET Courses &
Requirements<\/p>\n

Levels 4, 5 and<\/i> 6 explained<\/p>\n

Match your KCSE grade to the right TVET level, understand the qualification you will earn and see how progression works before you apply.<\/p>\n

\n Check your entry level<\/a>\n Explore NIT pathways<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Build your qualification step by step<\/p>\n

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\n 6<\/span>\n
KCSE C\u2212 and above<\/span>Diploma<\/strong><\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n 5<\/span>\n
KCSE D and above<\/span>Craft Certificate<\/strong><\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n 4<\/span>\n
KCSE E and above<\/span>Artisan Certificate<\/strong><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Start where your grade fits. Progress when you are ready.<\/strong>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Prepared by<\/span>Newton Institute of Technology Editorial Team<\/p>\n

Review<\/span>Engineer Simon Barongo<\/p>\n

Focus<\/span>Entry grades \u00b7 qualification levels \u00b7 progression<\/p>\n

Updated<\/span>22 August 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Which TVET level fits your KCSE grade?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n

If you scored D\u2212 or E<\/strong>, begin by checking Level 4 courses. A grade of D or D+<\/strong> points to Level 5, while C\u2212 or C<\/strong> meets the general entry range for Level 6 diplomas. The exact course may still ask for a subject grade or another condition.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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\n D\u2212<\/span>\n
D\u2212 or E<\/span>Level 4<\/strong><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Artisan training and a direct route into practical occupational skills.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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D or D+<\/span>Level 5<\/strong><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Craft-certificate training with deeper technical and problem-solving work.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\n C\u2212<\/span>\n
C\u2212 or C<\/span>Level 6<\/strong><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Diploma training for specialised technical, planning and supervisory work.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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A TVET level describes the depth of training and the responsibility expected from a graduate. It does not promise a salary, a job or an easier course.<\/p>\n

Use the level to find your starting point. Then check the exact programme, facilities, assessment body, attachment arrangement and progression route before paying.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n