Training Centres

NITA Kisumu

 The Centre Overview and Brief History

This is the oldest of the NITA’s industrial training Centres started in 1967. NITA NAIROBI; formerly National Industrial and Vocational Training Centre (NIVTC); 

The Centre is also a Trade Testing and assessment center for Government Trade Tests. 
Trainees who undergo the training are usually encouraged to book for Government trade tests during or after completing the courses. 

We also mount special preparatory courses to up-skill candidates who have booked for Trade Tests or those planning to book for trade tests.

NITA - Nairobi is situated at the NITA headquarters on Commercial street Industrial Area, Nairobi. The Centre offers training in the following engineering trades at craft level: Building, Mechanical Electrical and Automotive.

 

COURSE 
Masonry
Carpentry and Joinery
Plumber, Pipe Fitter
REQUIREMENT
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
DURATION
 5 terms
 5 terms
 5 terms
MODE OF ATTENDANCE
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

 

Fitter General
Wielding and Fabrication
Machinist (Turning and Milling)
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

 1.3 Craft Proficiency Courses in Automotive Engineering Sectio

Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Motor Vehicle Electrician
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

1.4 Craft Proficiency Programmes in Electrical Engineering Section 

Electrical Installation
Electronic Mechanics
COURSE 
Carpentry & Joinery
Plumping/Pipe Fitter
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
REQUIREMENT
KCPE
KCPE
 5 terms
 5 terms
DURATION
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
MODE OF ATTENDANCE
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

2.2 Artisan Courses in Mechanical Engineering Section

Fitter General
Weilding and Fabrication
Machinist (Lathe, Milling, Shaping)
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

2.3 Artisan Courses in Automotive Engineering Section

Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Motor Vehicle Electrician and Electronics
Panel Beating and Spray Painting
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

2.4 Artisan Courses in Electrical Engineering Section

Electrical Installation
Electronics Mechanics
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

 

2.1 Artisan Courses in Building Engineering Section 

COURSE 
Carpentry & Joinery
Plumping/Pipe Fitter
REQUIREMENT
KCPE
KCPE
DURATION
 5 terms
 5 terms
MODE OF ATTENDANCE
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

2.2 Artisan Courses in Mechanical Engineering Section

Fitter General
Weilding and Fabrication
Machinist (Lathe, Milling, Shaping)
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

2.3 Artisan Courses in Automotive Engineering Section

Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Motor Vehicle Electrician and Electronics
Panel Beating and Spray Painting
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

2.4 Artisan Courses in Electrical Engineering Section

Electrical Installation
Electronics Mechanics
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

NITA Mombasa

 The Centre Overview and Brief History

This is the oldest of the NITA’s industrial training Centres started in 1967. NITA NAIROBI; formerly National Industrial and Vocational Training Centre (NIVTC); 

The Centre is also a Trade Testing and assessment center for Government Trade Tests. 
Trainees who undergo the training are usually encouraged to book for Government trade tests during or after completing the courses. 

We also mount special preparatory courses to up-skill candidates who have booked for Trade Tests or those planning to book for trade tests.

NITA - Nairobi is situated at the NITA headquarters on Commercial street Industrial Area, Nairobi. The Centre offers training in the following engineering trades at craft level: Building, Mechanical Electrical and Automotive.

 

COURSE 
Masonry
Carpentry and Joinery
Plumber, Pipe Fitter
REQUIREMENT
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
DURATION
 5 terms
 5 terms
 5 terms
MODE OF ATTENDANCE
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

 

Fitter General
Wielding and Fabrication
Machinist (Turning and Milling)
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

 1.3 Craft Proficiency Courses in Automotive Engineering Sectio

Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Motor Vehicle Electrician
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

1.4 Craft Proficiency Programmes in Electrical Engineering Section 

Electrical Installation
Electronic Mechanics
COURSE 
Carpentry & Joinery
Plumping/Pipe Fitter
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
REQUIREMENT
KCPE
KCPE
 5 terms
 5 terms
DURATION
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
MODE OF ATTENDANCE
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

2.2 Artisan Courses in Mechanical Engineering Section

Fitter General
Weilding and Fabrication
Machinist (Lathe, Milling, Shaping)
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

2.3 Artisan Courses in Automotive Engineering Section

Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Motor Vehicle Electrician and Electronics
Panel Beating and Spray Painting
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

2.4 Artisan Courses in Electrical Engineering Section

Electrical Installation
Electronics Mechanics
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

 

2.1 Artisan Courses in Building Engineering Section 

COURSE 
Carpentry & Joinery
Plumping/Pipe Fitter
REQUIREMENT
KCPE
KCPE
DURATION
 5 terms
 5 terms
MODE OF ATTENDANCE
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

2.2 Artisan Courses in Mechanical Engineering Section

Fitter General
Weilding and Fabrication
Machinist (Lathe, Milling, Shaping)
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

2.3 Artisan Courses in Automotive Engineering Section

Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Motor Vehicle Electrician and Electronics
Panel Beating and Spray Painting
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

2.4 Artisan Courses in Electrical Engineering Section

Electrical Installation
Electronics Mechanics
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

NITA Athi River Centre

 The Centre Overview and Brief History

This is the oldest of the NITA’s industrial training Centres started in 1967. NITA NAIROBI; formerly National Industrial and Vocational Training Centre (NIVTC); 

The Centre is also a Trade Testing and assessment center for Government Trade Tests. 
Trainees who undergo the training are usually encouraged to book for Government trade tests during or after completing the courses. 

We also mount special preparatory courses to up-skill candidates who have booked for Trade Tests or those planning to book for trade tests.

NITA - Nairobi is situated at the NITA headquarters on Commercial street Industrial Area, Nairobi. The Centre offers training in the following engineering trades at craft level: Building, Mechanical Electrical and Automotive.

 

COURSE 
Masonry
Carpentry and Joinery
Plumber, Pipe Fitter
REQUIREMENT
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
DURATION
 5 terms
 5 terms
 5 terms
MODE OF ATTENDANCE
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

 

Fitter General
Wielding and Fabrication
Machinist (Turning and Milling)
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

 1.3 Craft Proficiency Courses in Automotive Engineering Sectio

Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Motor Vehicle Electrician
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

1.4 Craft Proficiency Programmes in Electrical Engineering Section 

Electrical Installation
Electronic Mechanics
COURSE 
Carpentry & Joinery
Plumping/Pipe Fitter
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) or equivalent
REQUIREMENT
KCPE
KCPE
 5 terms
 5 terms
DURATION
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
MODE OF ATTENDANCE
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

2.2 Artisan Courses in Mechanical Engineering Section

Fitter General
Weilding and Fabrication
Machinist (Lathe, Milling, Shaping)
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

2.3 Artisan Courses in Automotive Engineering Section

Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Motor Vehicle Electrician and Electronics
Panel Beating and Spray Painting
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

2.4 Artisan Courses in Electrical Engineering Section

Electrical Installation
Electronics Mechanics
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

 

2.1 Artisan Courses in Building Engineering Section 

COURSE 
Carpentry & Joinery
Plumping/Pipe Fitter
REQUIREMENT
KCPE
KCPE
DURATION
 5 terms
 5 terms
MODE OF ATTENDANCE
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

2.2 Artisan Courses in Mechanical Engineering Section

Fitter General
Weilding and Fabrication
Machinist (Lathe, Milling, Shaping)
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

2.3 Artisan Courses in Automotive Engineering Section

Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Motor Vehicle Electrician and Electronics
Panel Beating and Spray Painting
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

2.4 Artisan Courses in Electrical Engineering Section

Electrical Installation
Electronics Mechanics
KCPE or Equivalent
KCPE or Equivalent
 5 terms
 5 terms
3 terms in- centre 2 terms attachment
3 terms in-centre 2 terms attachments

Get In Touch

Director General, NITA
Commercial Street, Industrial Area Nairobi

  • Telephone: +254-20-2695586/9
  • Mobile No: +254-720-917897,254-736-290676,+254-772-212488
  • Email: directorgeneral@nita.go.ke
  • Hotline: +254-753-244676
Top