Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology-RVIST is a certified institute that offers courses at Higher National Diploma,Diploma, Certificate and Artisan Levels as well as Tailor-made courses and Consultancies. It has three campuses (Main Campus in Nakuru, Nakuru Town Campus and Kericho Town Campus) that offer a wide range of courses both full-time and part-time.
Minimum Requirement to pursue Artisan, Certificate and Diploma courses at RVIST
- Mean grade C-(Minus) and above for all Diploma courses.
- Mean grade D (Plain) and above for all Certificate Courses.
- Mean grade D-(Minus) or KCPE for Artisan Courses.
- ATC Level I – D+ (Plus) with D+ (plus) in Mathematics, English.
- CPA I – C+ (Plus) with C+(Plus) in Mathematics, English.
Courses Offered at Rift Valley Institute Of Science and Technology-RVIST
There are 9 admitting Departments namely:
1.Electrical and Electronics Department
Here is a list of courses offered under Electrical and Electronics Department
| Artisan in Electrical installation |
| Craft in Electrical and Electronics –Power option (Module I & II) |
| Craft in Electrical and Electronics – Electronics option(Module I & II) |
| Craft in Electrical and Electronics- Telecommunication option (Module I & II) |
| Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering-Power (Module I, II & III) |
| Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering- Telecommunication (Module I, II & III) |
| Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering- Instrumentation (Module I, II & III) |
2.Hospitality and Tourism Service Department
Here is a list of courses offered under department of Hospitality and Tourism Service
| Artisan in Garment Making |
| Artisan in Food and Beverages |
| Craft in Fashion and Design |
| Craft in Food and Beverages Production and Service |
| Diploma in Clothing Technology |
| Diploma in Food and Beverages Management |
| Diploma in Tourism Management |
| Craft in Tour and Guiding |
| Higher National Diploma in Food and Beverage |
3.Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering Department
Here is a list of courses offered under department of Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering
| Artisan in Automotive Engineering |
| Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics |
| Craft in General Agriculture |
| Craft in Mechanical Engineering (Module I & II) |
| Craft in Motor Vehicle Mechanics  (Automotive) (Module I & II) |
| Craft in Agricultural Mechanics |
| Diploma in Automotive Engineering (Module I, II & III) |
| Diploma in Agricultural Engineering |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production) (Module I, II & III) |
4.ICT Department
Here is a list of courses offered under ICT Department
| International Computer Driving License (ICDL) |
| Craft in Information Studies Module 1 & 11 (.Library) |
| Diploma in Information Studies |
| Diploma in Computer Studies |
| Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT) Module 1, 11 & 111 |
| Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT) Module 11 & 111 |
| Craft in Information Technology (CIT) Module I & II |
| Computer Packages |
| CISCO |
5.Building and Civil Department
Here is a list of courses offered under Building and Civil Department
| Craft in Carpentry and Joinery |
| Craft in Masonry |
| Craft in Plumbing & Building services |
| Diploma in Water Technology |
| Diploma in Building(Module I, II & III) |
| Diploma in Civil Engineering(Module I, II & III) |
| Diploma in Architecture (Module I, II & III) |
6. Health and Applied Science Department
Here is a list of courses offered under department of Health and Applied Science
| Craft in Science Laboratory Technology |
| Craft in Petroleum Geoscience ( Module I & II) |
| Diploma in Analytical Chemistry |
| Diploma in Applied Biology |
| Diploma in Petroleum Geoscience (Module I, II & III) |
| Diploma in Dietetic and Nutrition  Management module 1, 11, 111. |
| Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology |
| Diploma in Medical Engineering |
| Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology |
7.Liberal Studies Department
Here is a list of courses offered under department of Liberal studies
| Certificate in Early Childhood Development |
| Certificate in Social Work and Community Development |
| Diploma in Community development and Social work (Module 1, 11, 111) |
| Â Diploma in Early Childhood Development |
8.Business Studies Department
Here is a list of courses offered under department of Business Studies
| Higher Diploma in Human Resource |
| Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies |
| Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Module I, II & III) |
| Diploma in Accountancy |
| Diploma in Banking and Finance |
| Diploma in Business Management (Module I, II & III) |
| Diploma in Cooperative Management |
| Diploma in Marketing |
| Diploma in Human Resource Module 1, 11, 111 |
| Diploma in Secretarial Studies |
| Craft in Secretarial Studies (Single and Group |
| Certificate in Secretarial Studies (Modules 1& 11) |
| Craft in Sales and Marketing (Module 1& 11) |
| Craft in Supply Chain Management (Module I & II) |
| Craft in Banking and Finance |
| Craft in Business Management
(Module I & II) |
| Craft in Human Resource Management (Module 1 & 11) |
| ATC I & II |
| CPA 1, CPA 2 |
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology-RVIST Student Portal
To log in to RVIST Student portal Click on this link http://portal.rvist.ac.ke
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology-RVIST Contacts, Website and Email
| P. O. Box 7182 – 20100 |
| Nakuru |
| Kenya |
| principal@rvist.ac.ke | |
| Phone | MAIN CAMPUS: 0720668238, 0202079754. TOWN CAMPUS: 0724769888 |
| Website | http://www.rvist.ac.ke |