Applicants must have a mean grade of C+ at KCSE or its equivalent and at least C+ (or Credit Pass) in the two teaching subjects or one (1) principle and two (2) subsidiaries at “A” level. In addition they must have;
- Bachelor of Education Technology ( B.ED TECH) or
- Bachelor of Science B.SC in any relevant technical subject/course.
- Higher Diploma in a technical course.
- A diploma in Technical course.
Further, they must have a diploma in Technical Teacher Education from Kenya Technical Teacher College (KTTC) or a post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized Institution.
Person with disability (PWD)- Hearing impaired and blind are admitted to the training with a mean grade of C and C in the two teaching subjects.
For applicants trained in Special Needs Education, KSL and Braille are considered as teaching subjects
Here is the score sheet for both graduate and diploma teachers; e.g Biology/KSL, Geography/Braille.
Grading system for tutors in Technical Institution/Teacher Training College
Here is job groups for teachers in Technical Institution/Teacher Training College
Qualifications for Technical Institution and Vacation Training Tutors
The following are the recognized qualifications one to teach in Technical Institution and Vacation Training:-
- Diploma in technical education from a recognized institution.
- Diploma in any of the following fields: Education Medical laboratory, Pharmacy, Nutrition Dietetics, General Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, Agronomy, Building and Civil Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Petroleum, Geophysical/Sciences, ,Performing Arts, Counseling Psychology, Survey, Marine Engineering, Engineering, Architecture, Communication, Mechatronics, Education, Information and Communication Technology, Textiles/Clothing Technology, Chemical Engineering, Catering or Hospitality Management, Business Studies/Administration, Applied Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Bachelors degree in technical education from a recognized institution
- Bachelors degree in any of the following: Education, Business Administration, Applied Science, Technology, Medical laboratory, Pharmacy, Nutrition Dietetics, General Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, Agronomy, Building and Civil Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Petroleum, Geophysical/Sciences, Performing Arts, Counseling Psychology, Survey, Marine Engineering, Engineering, Architecture, Communication, Mechatronics, Education, Information and Communication Technology, Textiles/Clothing Technology, Chemical Engineering, Catering or Hospitality Management, Business Studies/Administration, Applied Science, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Masters degree in any of the following fields:- Engineering, Architecture, Information and Communication Technology, Textiles/Clothing Technology, Chemical Engineering, Catering or Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Technology, Education Administration, Planning and Policy; Curriculum Development; Applied Science Applied Sciences, Medical laboratory, Pharmacy, Nutrition Dietetics, General Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, Agronomy, Building and Civil Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Petroleum, Geophysical/Sciences, Performing Arts, Counseling Psychology, Survey, Marine Engineering, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
Strategic Leadership Development Program Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution. - Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution.
Certificate in Training of Trainers lasting not less than six (6) weeks.
Certificate in Supervisory Management lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
Certificate in Computer proficiency.