Kiirua Technical Training Institute is a tertiary institution under the Kenyan Ministry of Education. It was established in 1990.
Kiirua TTI Location;
Kiirua TTI is located in Naari location, Buuri sub county in Meru county, Kenya. It is situated about 13 km from Meru town and 2 km from Kiirua market, off the Meru- Nanyuki highway.
Kiirua TTI Fee structure;
Each course offered has its own unique fee structure. For more details, kindly feel free to contact the institution’s administration.
Kiirua TTI Intakes;
The institution has 3 intakes every year; January, May and September.
Kiirua TTI Courses;
| COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | ADMISSION TIME | DURATION | EXAM BODY |
| ICT DEPARTMENT COURSES; | ||||
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Certificate courses; |
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| Computer packages | O level or National ID | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | KCA |
| Computer aided design | Practicing technicians | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | CFSK |
| Networking | O Level | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | CFSK |
| Computer repairs and maintenance | O Level | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | CFSK |
| ICDL Certificate | O Level | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in ICT | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 modules | KNEC |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Diploma in ICT | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 Modules | KNEC |
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BUSINESS DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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Certificate courses; |
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| Secretarial (part time) | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| Secretarial studies (dip & single and group) | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in community development | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 modules | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in social work | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 modules | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in human resource management | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 modules | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in sales and marketing | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 modules | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in supply chain management | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 modules | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in business management | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 modules | KNEC |
| ATC Intermediate | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KASNEB |
| ATC Final | ATC Intermediate | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KASNEB |
| CPA Sec 1 | C+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KASNEB |
| CPA Sec 2 | CPA Sec 1 | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KASNEB |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Cooperative management (TEP) | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 modules | KNEC |
| Human resource management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 modules | KNEC |
| Business management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 modules | KNEC |
| Supply chain management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 modules | KNEC |
| Community development | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 modules | KNEC |
| Social work | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 modules | KNEC |
| Sales and marketing | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 modules | KNEC |
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BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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Grade test courses; |
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| Grade test 3 in Carpentry and joinery | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | NITA (DIT) |
| Grade test 3 in Masonry | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | NITA (DIT) |
| Grade test 2 in Masonry | Pass in Grade 3 | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | NITA (DIT) |
| Grade test 1 in Masonry | Pass in Grade 2 | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Grade test 3 in plumbing | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | NITA (DIT) |
| Grade test 3 in painting and decoration | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | NITA (DIT) |
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Artisan courses; |
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| Masonry | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Plumbing | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
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Certificate courses; |
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| Craft certificate in building technology | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in plumbing | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Civil engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 modules | KNEC |
| Building technology | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 modules | KNEC |
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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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Artisan and certificate courses; |
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| Artisan in motor vehicle mechanics | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Grade test 3 motor vehicle mechanics | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | NITA (DIT) |
| Grade test 2 motor vehicle mechanics | Pass in Grade 3 | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | NITA (DIT) |
| Grade test 1 motor vehicle mechanics | Pass in grade 2 | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | NITA (DIT) |
| Auto mechanic (full time) | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | NITA (DIT) |
| Auto electric | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | NITA (DIT) |
| Welding | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | NITA (DIT) |
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Certificate courses; |
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| Craft certificate in automotive engineering | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 modules | KNEC |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Diploma in Automotive engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 modules | KNEC |
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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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| Programmable logic control ( part time) | Practicing technicians | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | Internal |
| Solar installation technology (part time) | Practicing technicians | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | NITA |
| Motor rewinding | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | Internal/ NITA |
| Refrigeration and air conditioning | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | City & Guild |
| Grade test 1 electrical wireman | Pass in grade 2 | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | NITA/ DIT |
| Grade test 2 electrical wireman | Pass in Grade 3 | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | NITA/ DIT |
| Grade test 3 electrical wireman | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | NITA/ DIT |
| Artisan in Electrical installation | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in electrical and electronics engineering (telecommunication option) | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 modules | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in electrical and electronics engineering (power option) | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 modules | KNEC |
| Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering (telecommunication option) | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 modules | KNEC |
| Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering (power option) | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 modules | KNEC |
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INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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| Diploma in clothing technology and fashion design | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 modules | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in fashion and design | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 modules | KNEC |
| Housekeeping and accommodation | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 modules | KNEC |
| Tailoring and dress making | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 modules | KNEC |
| Artisan in Clothing technology | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Artisan certificate in garment making and fashion design | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Grade test 3 tailoring and dress making | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | NITA |
| Grade test 2 tailoring and dress making | Pass in grade test 3 | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | NITA |
| Grade test 1 tailoring and dress making | Pass in Grade test 2 | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | NITA |
| Fabric coloration tie and die and fabric printing | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | Internal |
| Art and design | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | Internal |
| Embroidery | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | Internal |
| Hairdressing and beauty therapy | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | Internal |
| Hair weaving | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | Internal |
Kiirua TTI How to apply for courses;
Visit the institution’s application portal at https://www.kiiruatti.ac.ke
Fill in the application form and submit.
Kiirua TTI Students portal;
Upon admission, each student opens a student portal. This then becomes a platform where they get updates from the institution.
Kiirua TTI Hostels & Accommodation;
The institution offers accommodation to its students at an affordable rate.
Kiirua TTI Contacts;
| Physical location | Kiirua, Meru, Kenya |
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1931- 60200, Meru, Kenya. |
| Phone number | 0733668510 |
| Email address | info@kiiruatti.ac.ke |
| Website | www.kiiruatti.ac.ke |