Rift Valley technical training institute (RVTTI) is a middle-level public technical institute located in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu county. It offers courses for Higher Diploma, diploma, craft certificate, and Artisan levels. It become a technical training institute in 1986 from a high school offering A-level courses. It has grown since then to over 6000 students.
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RVTTI has 9 curriculum implementation departments namely:
- Agricultural and Environmental Studies Department.
- Mechanical Engineering Department.
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department.
- Health Sciences Department.
- Applied Sciences Department.
- Computing and Informatics Department
- Building & Civil Engineering Department
- Business and Liberal Studies Department
- Hospitality and Institutional Management Department
Rift Valley TTI’s mission, vision, and core values
Mission:
To train competent and innovative manpower in Technical & Vocational disciplines to meet the changing needs of industry and Society.
Vision:
To be an International Center of Excellence in Technical Training and Research
Core values:
Responsiveness, versatility, teamwork, transparency, and integrity.
Rift Valley TTI contact details
Website:www.rvti.ac.ke
Email:info@rvti.ac.ke
Phone number:+254704244244; +254111244244
Postal Address: P.O Box 244 – 30100 Eldoret, Kenya
Where is Rift Valley TTI located?
Rift Valley TTI is Off Uganda road from Nairobi, within Eldoret town opposite KCC.
When are the intakes?
Rift Valley TTI has 3 intakes within the year to align with the KNEC exam and Ministry of Education requirements. The intakes are in January, May, and September of every year. However, inquiries can be done at any time within working hours using the contact details or visit the institute.
Rift Valley technical training institute Fees Structure
Students are required to pay tuition fees which must be paid upon reporting to the institute. Other payable fees are student ID and student council. Examination fees are paid separately from tuition and the amount depends on the course and current student module of study.
The government through the Ministry of Education gives capitation to subsidize tuition fees for students for all public TVET institutions. Students can also apply for HELB loans, constituencies bursaries, and other sources to facilitate fee payment. For more details on fee payment and how to pay please contact the institute.
The courses entry requirement for RVTTI
The course entry requirements for joining Rift Valley TTI are determined by the Ministry of Education but the institute can include subject clusters to filter applicants when the need arises.
In Rift Valley TTI this is applicable to Applied and health sciences courses where the subject cluster is a requirement.
For general engineering and business diploma courses student requires a minimum of C- and above in KCSE. To qualify Craft certificate a grade of D plain and D+ in KCSE is required. To undertake the Artisan course you requires to have a KCPE or KCSE mean grade of D- and E.
During admission, you will be required to submit documents such as KCPE and KCSE results, birth certificate, medical letter, fully filled application form, and passport among other documents for verification.
Courses offered at Rift Valley Technical Training Institute.
Rift Valley TTI offers a variety of courses in the 9 academic departments at the level of Higher Diploma, Diploma, Craft, and Artisan levels. The courses are examined by KNEC, NITA, KASNEB, or CDACC external examining bodies. Courses offered at RVTTI are.
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant) |
| Higher Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power option) |
| Higher Diploma in Applied Biology |
| Higher Diploma in Building And Civil Engineering |
| Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Higher Diploma in Human Resource |
| Diploma Courses |
| Diploma in General Agriculture |
| Diploma in Electrical Engineering (instrumentation and control) |
| Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Technology (Power Option) |
| Diploma in Information Communication Technology |
| Diploma in Environmental Science Technology |
| Diploma in Medical Engineering. |
| Diploma in Analytical chemistry |
| Diploma in Chemical Engineering |
| Diploma in Petroleum Geoscience |
| Diploma in Applied Biology |
| Diploma in Food Science and Processing Technology |
| Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Diploma in Architecture |
| Diploma in building technology |
| Diploma in Quantity Survey |
| Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics |
| Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technologist |
| Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology |
| Diploma In Social Work And Community Development |
| Diploma in Credit Management |
| Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD) |
| Diploma in Marketing |
| Diploma in Supply Chain Management |
| Diploma in Accountancy |
| Diploma in Human Resource Management |
| Diploma in Business Management |
| Diploma in Entrepreneurship |
| Diploma in Project Management |
| Diploma in Food and Beverage Management |
| Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management |
| Diploma in Information Communication Technology |
| Diploma in Computer Studies |
| Diploma in Information Sciences |
| Diploma in Mechanical engineering (Plant) |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production) |
| Diploma in Automotive Engineering |
| Diploma in Agricultural Engineering |
| Craft Certificate Courses |
| Craft Certificate in General Agriculture |
| Craft Certificate in Electrical Installation |
| Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology |
| Craft Certificate in Information Studies |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant) |
| Craft Certificate in Science Laboratory Technician |
| Craft certificate in Food Processing and Preservation Technology |
| Craft Certificate in Building Technology |
| Craft Certificate in Plumbing |
| Craft Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics |
| Craft Certificate In Social Work And Community Development |
| Craft Certificate In Supply Chain Management |
| Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage |
| Craft Certificate in Catering and Accommodation |
| Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology |
| Craft Certificate in Information Sciences |
| Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering |
| Craft Certificate in Welding and Fabrication |
| Craft Certificate in Agricultural Engineering |
| Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics |
| Artisan Courses |
| Artisan in Electrical Installation |
| Artisan in Masonry |
| Artisan in Plumbing |
| Artisan in Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy |
| Artisan in Motor Vehicle |
| Artisan in Welding and Fabrication |
Hostel and accommodation in Rift Valley TTI
There are plenty of hostels within walking distance for students within the locality of the institute. Ensure you select the best hostel in terms of security, cleanliness, and distance from the institute.