NTTI (NITA Textile Training Institute)

N-TTI (NITA Textile Training Institute)

Centre Overview

NITA Textile Training Institute (N-TTI) is centre under the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) - a semi-autonomous Government agency established under the Industrial Training (Amendment) Act 2011 for the purpose of regulating industrial training in Kenya. It is located along Commercial Street, Industrial Area, Nairobi.

The Centre offers a wide range of courses geared towards the textile value chain in Spinning, Weaving, Processing and Garment Making. It has a vertically integrated cotton, cotton-blend based simulation of a textile processing mill. The training offered drives the Authority’s Vision forward of being“a globally competitive and adequate workforce for industrial development”, in the Textile and Apparel Sector, Leather goods and products and multi-disciplinary fields that support the Textile, Clothing and Fashion industry.

We are committed to our Mission, to provide quality industrial training for enhanced productivity.

For enquiries contact us below;
Telephone: +254 20 2695586/9
Mobile No: +254 720 917 897, +254 736 290 676,+254 772 212 488
Hotline: +254 753 244 676

More about NTTI

Mode of Training The training porgrammes are aimed at apprentices sponsored by industry and self-sponsored trainees. They include Apprenticeship, supervisory and operator programmes, conducted at the institute or in-house, where industrial training levy paid by employers is used to support in full or in part the cost of training. Tailor made courses, in-house and skill upgrading courses can be designed to meet the specific needs and requirements an organisation/group with same interest. N-TTI and the client set the objectives, topics, location, course length and number of participants.
TEXTILE PROGRAMS
SPINNING
INTAKE: January, May September
Program	Entry Requirements	Duration of training
Diploma in textile technology	Open to interested persons	1 year
Spinning Machine Operator	Open to interested persons	3 months program with in-plan training
WEAVING
INTAKE: January, May September
Diploma in textile technology	Open to interested persons
Processing machine operator	Open to interested persons	3 months program with in-plan training
Weaving machine operator	Open to interested persons	3 months program with in-plan training
Hand Loom weaving course	Open to interested persons	3 months program with in-plan training
PROCESSING
INTAKE: January, May September
Diploma in textile technology	Open to interested persons	1 year
Tie and dye and Batik	Open to interested persons	3 months program with in-plan training
Hand screen printing	Open to interested persons	3 months program with in-plan training
Fabric Processing Operator	Open to interested persons	3 months program with in-plan training
LABORATORY (Tests for Textile Material)
1. Yarn (Spinning section)	Ccount
	Twist
	Direction
	Abrasion test
	Crease recovery test
	Pilling test
	Water repellance
2. Fabric (Weaving and Processing)	Moisture absorbency
	Moisture content
	Washingfastnes
	Colour fastness
	Light fastness
	Tearing strength

CLOTHING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

INTAKE: January, May, September

CLOTHING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS INTAKE: January, May, September
Program	Entry Requirements	Duration of training
Dressmaking	Grade I Must have completed Grade II	9 months program with 6 months coursework and 3 months industrial attachment
	Grade II Must have completed Grade III
	Grade III Open to any person interested in dressmaking skills
Tailoring	Grade I Must have completed Grade II	9 months program with 6 months coursework and 3 months industrial attachment
	Grade II Must have completed Grade III
	Grade III Open to any person interested in dressmaking skills
Sewing Machine Operator for Clothing Industry	Open to any person interested in working in a clothing industry	8 weeks program and 3 months industrial attachment
Multi – Skill Sewing Machine Operator ( Floater) for Clothing Industry	A person with Grade I, II or III; accredited Garment making/ Clothing Technology or Fashion design qualification	3 months program with in-plant training
Sewing Machine Mechanic for Clothing Industry	Open to interested persons	3 months program with in-plant training
Computerized Embroidery design	Open to interested persons	3 months program with industrial attachment
Knitting	Open to interested persons	3 months program with industrial attachment

LEATHER GOODS, SHOES & ACCESSORY MAKING PROGRAMS

INTAKE: January, May September

Program	Entry Requirements	Duration of training
Bag and Fashion Accessories	Open to interested persons	3 months program with in-plan training
Footwear and shoe-making	Open to interested persons	3 months program with in-plan training

HAIR AND BEAUTY THERAPY PROGRAMS

INTAKE: January, May September

Program	Target	Duration of training
Hairdressing	Grade I Must have completed Grade II	9 months program with 6 months coursework and 3 months industrial attachment
	Grade II Must have completed Grade III
	Grade III Open to any person interested in hairdressing skills
Beauty Therapy	Grade I Must have completed Grade II	9 months program with 6 months coursework and 3 months industrial attachment
	Grade II Must have completed Grade III
	Grade III Open to any person interested in hairdressing skills

MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS

INTAKE: January, May September

Program	Target	Duration of training
Electronic Publishing	Open to interested persons	3 months program with industrial attachment
Graphic Design	9 months program with 6 months coursework and 3 months industrial attachment	9 months program with 6 months coursework and 3 months industrial attachment
Photography	Open to interested persons	3 months program with industrial attachment
Videography	Open to interested persons	3 months program with industrial attachment

FEE STRUCTURE PER TERM

Registration and Tuition fees are paid in advance before the training commences

Registration fees (Non Refundable)

ITEM	DAY SCHOLAR	BOARDER
Registration fees	500.00	500.00
Tuition fees	18,500.00	18,500.00
Caution fees	2,000.00	2,000.00
Accommodation fees	-	25,000.00
Medical fee	1,500.00	1,500.00
Industrial Attachment Insurance	-	-
TOTAL	22,500	47,500

Training material (Hair dressing and beauty Therapy): Add Kes. 10,000.00

EXAM FEES

Trainees are encouraged to sit for their exams after completing their industrial attachment

TRADE TEST	LEVEL	EXAM FEE
	Grade I	7,500.00
	Grade II	6,000.00
	Grade III	5,000.00
PROFICIENCY	Level, I	4,500.00

COURSE	EXAM/CERTIFICATE AWARDED
Dressmaking	Trade Test
Tailoring	Trade Test
Hairdressing	Trade Test
Beauty therapy	Trade Test
Leather Products	Trade Test
Show making	Trade Test
Electronic Publishing	Trade Test
Photography	Trade Test]
Videography	Trade Test
Sewing Machine Mechanic for Clothing Industry	Proficiency
Computerized Embroidery design	Proficiency
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for Fashion - Introduction	Proficiency
Fabric Coloration (Batik and Tie and Dye)	Proficiency
Fabric printing and Design production	Proficiency
Spinning Machine Operator	Proficiency
Weaving Machine Operator	Proficiency
Fabric Processing Operator	Proficiency
Textile Design: Organic shape Illustration and Pattern Repeats	Proficiency
Graphic Design	Proficiency

We are a vibrant centre of excellence, inspired totraining workers in industry increase in productivity and skilling and re-skilling young people who will carry the mantle for future generations in the industry, committed to sharing ideas, and strengthened by innovative and engaging with all industry players.

The Centre supports and is all inclusive in training and knowledge management. It is a true collaboration with Employers and employees in the Sectors, TVET institutions, Universities, our trainees, our professional services, and our partners in the wider training and skills development.

NTTI creates opportunities for inspiring conversations, for innovating in practice, for learning from each other and sharing experiences of what really works in industrial training. Industrial Training Trainers and are highly competent, they are supported to help them at delivering in training, through continuous development training and industrial exposure and those who have considerable experience and insight to share are mentors to future industrial trainers.

Trainers and instructor in TEVT institutions (Textile and Clothing & Apparel, Hair Beauty Therapy), Supervisors, Sewing Machine Operators and Pattern Makers from manufacturing companies, Hairstylists and Beauticians and entrepreneurs are just some of our trainees from our Institute.

Choosing to train with us will give you the freedom to discover your potential and abilities through a combination of industry- focused courses, with state of the art facilities that model industrial setting, and inspirational and competent staff.

Festus K. Musyoki` CENTRE MANAGER	Academic Qualifications - MBA Project Management (Kenyatta university, Kenya) - Bachelor of Technology Textile Engineering (Moi university, Kenya) - Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation (MS-TCDC, Tanzania) - Senior Leadership Development Program (Kenya School of Government) - Certificate in Result based management (Esami, Dubai, UAE) - Certificate in Capacity development (Korea Polytechnics, South Korea)	Lucy Wambugu COMPENTENCY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR	Academic Qualifications - MSc Apparel and Fashion Design on going (University of Eldoret) - Bachelor of Science Fashion Design and Marketing (Kenyatta university)
HEAD OF SECTIONS
Richard Hezron Nyikuri SPINNING AND WEAVING SECTION	Academic Qualifications - Master’s degree in Business Administration (Moi University) - Higher National Diploma in Entrepreneurship Education (Kenya Technical Teachers College) - Diploma in Technical Education (Kenya Technical Teachers College) - Diploma in Textile Technology Kenya Textile Training Institute (Raymond)	Arnest Ateyu PROCESSING SECTION	Academic Qualifications - Diploma in Textile Technology (Raymond) - Instructor Certificate (Kenya Technical Teachers College) - Senior Management Course (Kenya Institute of Administration) - Training of Trainers Course (Kenya School of Government)
Eileen J.N. Nguthari GARMET MAKING, LEATHER TECHNOLOGY AND UPHOLSTERY SECTION	Academic Qualifications - Master of Science. in Home-science Education (University of Eldoret) - B.Sc. in Clothing, Textile and Interior Design (Egerton University)	Christine Njeri Mwangi HAIR DRESSING AND BEAUTY THERAPY SECTION	Academic Qualifications - Higher Diploma in Counselling Psychology (Kenya Institute of Counselling Studies) - Diploma in Cosmetology (Personal Care Institute)