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The Kisumu National Polytechnic Courses Offered, Minimum Requirements and Intakes 2020

Kisumu National Polytechnic is one of the best polytecnic in Kenya. The institution is located on the outskirts of Kisumu City, within Kisumu County, about 3 km east of the city centre and about 342 kilometers from Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city.

Academic courses are grouped into the following departments;

Here is a list of Courses Offered at The Kisumu National Polytechnic

1. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

S/NO.COURSE CODECOURSE TITLEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSADMISSION TIME/DURATIONEXAM BODY
1.EET 200Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power Option)

 

 

KCSE Mean Grade C(Minus),D+ in Maths and Physics OR KNEC Craft  Certificate for Module IIMay and September

 

Module II and III May and September

KNEC
2.TEL 200Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Telecommunication Option)May and September

 

Module II and III May and Septembe

KNEC
3.EET 100Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Technology (Power OptionKCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Maths and PhysicMay and SeptembeKNEC
4.TEL 100Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Technology (Telecommunication OptionMay and SeptemberKNEC

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT  (PART TIME COURSES

5.CEI 5Electrical InstallationKCSE Level 5 Mean Grade DMay and SeptCDACC
6.EIT 540Electrical Wireman and Fitter Trade III – IKCPE/KCSE Certificate6 MonthsNITA
7.AET 500Artisan Electrical InstallationKCSE Mean Grade D-May And SeptKNEC

2. MECHANICAL  ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

S/NOCOURSE CODECOURSE TITLEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSADMISSION TIME/DURATIONEXAM BODY
1.PDT 200Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option)KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus),D+ in Mathematics or Physics OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module IIMay and September

 

Module II and III May and Sept

KNEC
2.PLT 200Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)KNEC
3.DME 200Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering Mean Grade C- with D+ in Mathematics and PhysicsKNEC
4.PDT 100Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option)KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Mathematics or PhysicsMay and SeptemberKNEC
5.CRA 5Refrigeration and air conditioningKCSE Mean Grade D Level 5 (CBET)May and SeptemberCDACC
6.CME 3Mechanical Engineering Technician (Production Option)Level 3 (CBET) Trade TestMay and SeptemberCDACC
7.CMW 4Manual metal arc Welding (CBET)KCSE Mean grade D- (Minus)May and SeptemberCDACC
8.CPE 6Mechanical Plant engineering (CBET)KCSE Mean grade D- (Minus)May and SeptemberCDACC

MECHANICAL  ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (PART TIME COURSES

9.POM 500Certificate in Industrial Plant Operations & MaintenanceLevel 4 KCSE

 

 

May and SeptCDACC
10.RAC 100Certificate in Refrigeration & Air ConditioningKCPE / KCSE CertificateMay/SeptNVCET/KNEC
11.MWT 500Certificate in Metal Work Processes TechnologyKCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Maths or PhysicsMay and SeptNVCET
12.ODFL 500Fitter GeneralKCPE/KCSEMay and SeptemberNITA
13.ODFL 500Electrical arc WeldingKCPE/KCSEMay and SeptemberNITA
14.ODFL 500Gas WeldingKCPE/KCSEMay and SeptemberNITA
15.ODFL 500Machine OperationsKCPE/KCSEMay and SeptemberNITA

3. AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

S/NO.COURSE CODECOURSE TITLEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSADMISSION TIME/ DURATIONEXAM BODY
1.AUE 200Diploma in Automotive EngineeringKCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Maths or Physics OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module IIMay and SeptemberKNEC
2.CPL 200Diploma in Construction Plant EngineeringModule II and III May and SeptemberKNEC
3.AUE 100Certificate in Automotive EngineeringKCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Maths or PhysicsMay and SeptemberKNEC
4.CAE 6Automotive Engineering Level 6KCSE Mean Grade C- (CBET)May and SeptemberCDACC

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (PART TIME COURSES)

5.CPB 500Panel BeatingKCPE6 MonthsNITA
6.CSP 500Spray Painting
7.CUP 500Upholstery
8.CDE 500Detailer
9.MVM 100Artisan Certificate in Motor Vehicle MechanicsKCPE or KCSEMay and SeptemberKNEC
10.AGM 10Artisan Certificate in Agricultural Mechanics

4. APPLIED SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

S/NO.COURSE CODEUNIT TITLEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSADMISSION TIME/DURATIONEXAM BODY
1.PHM 200Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology (Pharmacy)KCSE Mean Grade C Plain; C Plain in Maths/Physics, C Plain in Chemistry, C Plain in Biology, C Plain in English/Kiswahili N/B University graduates who meet the minimum KCSE requirements are encouraged to applyMay and SeptemberKNEC
2.MLS 200Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
3.ENV 200Diploma in Environmental Science and TechnologyKCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)May and September 

KNEC

4.ACH 200Diploma in Analytical ChemistryKCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)May and SeptemberKNEC
5.APB 200Diploma in Applied BiologyKCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)May and SeptemberKNEC
6.SLT 100Craft Certificate in Science Laboratory TechnologyKCSE Mean Grade D Plain with a D (Plain) in Maths/Physics/ChemistryMay and SeptemberKNEC
7.PET 200Diploma in Petroleum and GeosciencesKCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)May and SeptemberKNEC
8.FSP 200Diploma in Food Science And Processing TechnologyKCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)May and SeptemberKNEC
9.AGR 200Diploma in AgricultureKCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)May and SeptemberKNEC
10.SRD 200Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentKCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)May and SeptemberKNEC
11.FSP 100Craft Certificate in Food Processing and Preservation TechnologyKCSE Mean Grade D PlainMay and SeptemberKNEC

APPLIED SCIENCE DEPARTMENT (PART TIME COURSES)

12.BLT 500Bridging Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, EnglishSLT 100 who miss cluster requirements

KCSE

April, Aug, Dec

(3 sessions of 1 month each Months

TKNP
13.BRE 500Bridging Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, EnglishKCSE1 Year (May) RegularTKNP

KNEC

14.SLT 100Certificate in Science Laboratory and TechnologyKCSE Mean Grade D D (Plain) in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.April, Aug, DecKNEC
15.DAC 200Diploma in Analytical ChemistryKCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)April, Aug, DecKNEC
16.DAB 200Diploma in Applied BiologyKCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)April, Aug, DecKNEC
5. INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
S/NOCOURSE CODECOURSE TITLEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSADMISSION TIME/DURATIONEXAM BODY
1.FBM 200Diploma in Food and Beverage ManagementKCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)May and SeptemberKNEC
2.HKL 200Diploma in House Keeping and Laundry ManagementKNEC
3.NDT 200Diploma in Nutrition and DieteticsKCSE Mean Grade C- (minus). English D+, Biology/Biological Sciences D+, Chemistry/Physical Sciences D, Physics D, Mathematics D, Home Science/Agriculture D, General Science DMay and September

 

Module II and III May and September

KNEC
4.CAC 200Diploma in Catering and AccommodationKCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)May and SeptemberKNEC
5.FBM 100Certificate in Food and BeverageKCSE Mean Grade DMay and SeptemberKNEC
6.AFB 500Artisan Food and BeveragKCSE Mean Grade D-May and SeptemberKNEC
7.CBT 500Banking Technology Level 5KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) (CBET)May and September (120 Credits)CDACC
8.CAC 100Certificate in catering and AccommodationKCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)May and SeptemberKNEC
INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (PART TIME COURSES)
9.IMT 510Institutional Management Techniques in Cake Making& Decoration, Food & Beverage Production, House Keeping & LaundryKCSE Mean Grade D Plain8 Weeks Every MonthTKNP
6. BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
S/NO.COURSE CODECOURSE TITLEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSADMISSION TIME/DURATIONEXAM BODY
1.BDG 200Diploma In Building TechnologyKCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Maths and Physics OR KNEC Craft Certificate FOR Module IIMay and September

Module II and III May and September

KNEC
2.ARC 200Diploma in Architecture
3.CVL 200Diploma in Civil Engineering
4.BDG 100Communication and TechnologyKCSE Mean D+ in Maths OR PhysicsMay and SeptemberKNEC
5.RDC 100Certificate in Road ConstructionMay Intake onlyKNEC
6.CBET 5Building Technician Level 6KCSE Mean grade C-May and SeptemberCDACC
BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (PART TIME COURSES)
7.BDG 200PDiploma in Building TechnologyKCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Maths and Physics OR KNEC Craft Certificate FOR Module IISeptemberKNEC
8.CVL 200PDiploma in Civil EngineeringSeptemberKNEC
9.BDG 100PCertificate in Building TechnologyKCSE Mean grade D PlainSeptemberKNEC
10.ODFL 500Plumbing and Pipe FittingKCSE or KCPEMay and SeptemberTKNP
11.ODFL 500Certificate Masonry and Brick LyingKCSE and KCPE6 MonthsTKNP
12.LVS 100Certificate in Land SurveyingKCSE Mean grade D PlainMay and SeptemberKNEC
13.ARC 100Certificate in ArchitectureKCSE Mean grade D Plain
14.AMB 100Artisan in Masonry and Brick LyingkcsE Mean grade D-
15.ICDL 100Base (Introductory Level)KCSE Certificate3 MonthsICDL
16.ICDL 300Advanced LevelIntermediate Module Certificate3 MonthsICDL

7. BUSINESS STUDIES DEPARTMENT

1.      S/NO.COURSE CODECOURSE TITLEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSADMISSION TIME/DURATIONEXAM BODY
ACY 200Diploma in AccountancyKCSE Mean Grade C-,OR KNEC Craft CertificateSeptember and MayKNEC
BUM 200Diploma in Business ManagementKCSE Mean Grade C-,OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module IIMay and September

 

Module II and III May and September

KNEC
HRM 200Diploma in Human Resource Management
MKT 200Diploma in Sales and Marketing
SEC 200Diploma in Secretarial Studies
SCM 200Diploma in Supply Chain Management
TRP 200Diploma in Road Transport Management
BAF 200Diploma in Banking and Finance
TGM 200Diploma in Tour Guiding Management
TRM 200Diploma in Tourism Management
BUM 100Certificate in Business ManagementKCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)May and SeptemberKNEC
HRM 100Certificate in Human Resource Management
MKT 100Certificate in Sales and Marketing
SEC 100Certificate in Secretarial Studies
SCM 100Certificate in Supply Chain Management
TRP 100Certificate in Road Transport Management
BAF 100Certificate in Banking and Finance
TRG 100Certificate in Tour Guiding Operations
TRM 100Certificate in Tourism Management
CAC 6Accountancy Level 6KCSE Mean Grade C-May/ SeptemberCDACC

BUSINESS STUDIES DEPARTMENT (PART TIME COURSES)

ACM 500Certificate in Accountancy and Management SkillsKCSE Mean Grade D6 Months

May/September

KASNEB
ATD 500Accounting Technicians DiplomaKCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus6 Months May/SeptemberKASNEB
DCM 500Diploma in Credit Management6 Months May/SeptembeKASNEB
CPA 510Certified Public Accountants Part 1 & IIKCSE Mean Grade C+,C+ in Maths & English OR ATD Final6 Months May/SeptembeKASNEB
APS 500Associate in Procurement  & SupplyKCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)6 Months May/SeptembeKASNEB
PSP 500Certified Procurement & Supply ProfessionalKCSE Mean Grade C+,C-in Maths & English OR APS Final6 Months May/SeptembeKASNEB
BUM 100 PCertificate in Business ManagementKCSE Mean Grade D (Plain), D (Plain) in Maths and EnglishMay and SeptemberKNEC
HRM 100PCertificate in Human Resource Management
SCM 100PCertificate in Supply Chain Management
BUM 200PDiploma in Business ManagementKCSE Mean Grade C-,OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module IIMay and September

 

Module II and III May/ September

KNEC
HRM 200PDiploma in Human Resource Management
SCM 200Diploma in Supply Chain Management
SEC 300PHigher Diploma in Secretarial StudiesDiploma in Secretarial Studies OR Equivalent4 Terms May/SeptemberKNEC
HRM 300Higher Diploma In Human Resource ManagementDiploma In Human Resource Management OR Equivalent
BSG 100Business Single and Group SubjectsKCSE Mean Grade D- (Minus)6 Months May/SeptemberKNEC

8.LIBERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

S/NO.COURSE CODECOURSE TITLEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSADMISSION TIME/DURATIONEXAM BODY
1.INF 200Diploma in Information StudiesKCSE Mean Grade C(Minus)OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module IIMay and September

 

Module II and III May and September

KNEC
2.PSY 200Diploma in Counseling
3.SCD 200Diploma in Social work and Community Development
4.INF 100Craft Certificate in Information StudiesKCSE Mean Grade DMay and SeptemberKNEC
5.SCD 100Craft Certificate in Social work and Community DevelopmentMay Only

LIBERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT (PART TIME COURSES)

6.SCD 200PDiploma in Social work and Community DevelopmentKCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module IIMayKNEC
7.SCD 100PCraft Certificate in Social work and Community DevelopmentKCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus)SeptemberKNEC

9. ENTERPRENEURSHIP STUDIES DEPARTMENT

S/NO.COURSE CODECOURSE TITLEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSADMISSION TIME/DURATIONEXAM BODY
1.COP 200Diploma in Cooperative ManagementKCSE Mean Grade C-

(Minus)OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II

May and September

 

Module II and III May September

KNEC
2.EED 200Diploma In Entrepreneurship Development
3.PRJ 200Diploma in Project Management
4.COP 100Certificate in Cooperative ManagementKCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)May and SeptemberKNEC
5.PRJ 100Certificate in Project ManagementKCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)May and SeptemberKNEC
6.CPM 6Project Management Level 6KCSE Mean Grade C- (MinusMay and SeptemberCDACC

ENTERPRENEURSHIP STUDIES DEPARTMENT (PART TIME COURSES)

7.EED 300Higher Diploma In Entrepreneurship DevelopmentHigher Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development OR Equivalent Qualification as determined by KNEC.4 Terms

May/September

KNEC

10. CLOTHING AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

S/NO.COURSE CODECOURSE TITLEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSADMISSION TIME/DURATIONEXAM BODY
1.GMD 200Diploma in Fashion Design & Garment MakingKCSE Mean Grade C(Minus)OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module IIMay and September

 

Module II and III May and September

KNEC
2.GMD 100Certificate in Fashion Design & Garment MakingKCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)May and SeptemberKNEC
3.CFD 5Fashion and design Level 5KCSE Mean Grade C(Minus)May and SeptemberCDACC

CLOTHING AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT (PART TIME COURSES)

4.ODFL 500DressmakingKCPE/KCSE6 MonthsNITA
5.ODFL 500Tailoring6 MonthsNITA

 

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