Thika Technical Training Institute (Thika TTI) is a middle-level public technical college in Thika Town, Kiambu County. It is among the best TVET institutions within the region with a population of over 10,000 students.
Thika TTI’s location within Thika town allows for evening or part-time classes for those students who want to study while they work.
It offers courses for diplomas (Level 6), craft certificates (Level 5), and artisan levels (Level 4).
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Thika TTI has 10 curriculum departments namely:
- Agricultural Engineering Department
- Business and Management Studies Department
- Mechanical Engineering Department
- Electrical & Electronics Department
- Applied Sciences Department
- Information Communication Technology Department
- Building & Civil Engineering Department
- Health Sciences Department
- Open Distance & Flexible Learning Department
- Liberal Studies Department
The institute has over 10000 students doing various courses.
The institute is located within Thika town which is convenient for those students who want to work as they study.
Thika TTI’s mission, vision, and core values
Mission:
To provide Training, Research, and Outreach Programmes that impart skills and utilize applied knowledge to spur economic growth and solve problems in society.
Vision:
To be the center of excellence in Technical, Industrial, Vocational, and Entrepreneurship Training.
Core values:
Quality training, Ethical practices, Fairness and equity, teamwork, transparency, and accountability. Other values are respect for the rule of law, cleanliness and orderliness, and efficiency and efficacy.
Thika TTI contact details
Website:www.thikatechnical.ac.ke
Email:info@thikatechnical.ac.ke
Phone number:0743514539
Postal Address: P.O Box 91 – 01000, Thika, KENYA.
Where is Thika TTI located?
Thika TTI is Off General Kago Road, in Thika town which is in Kiambu County. From the Thika main stage, it is next to the Thika level 5 hospital, but before you reach Mt Kenya University.
When are the intakes?
Thika 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 made at any time within working hours using the contact details or by visiting the institute.
Fees and sponsorship
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, constituency bursaries, and other sources to facilitate fee payment. Please contact the institute for more details on fee payment and how to pay.
The course entry requirement for Thika TTI
The course entry requirement to join Thika TTI is determined by the Ministry of Education but the institute can include subject clusters to filter applicants when the need arises.
In Thika TTI this applies to Applied and health sciences courses where the subject cluster is a requirement.
For general engineering and business diploma courses students require 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 are required 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, filled application form, and passport among other documents for verification.
Courses offered in Thika Technical.
Thika TTI offers a variety of courses in the 5 academic departments at the level of diploma, craft, and artisan levels. The courses are examined by KNEC, NITA, KASNEB, or CDACC external examining bodies. Courses offered at Thika are.
| Diploma Courses |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option) |
| Diploma in Mechanical engineering (Plant Option) |
| Diploma in Automotive Engineering |
| Diploma in Agricultural Engineering |
| Diploma in Building and Construction |
| Diploma in Architecture |
| Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Diploma in Quantity Survey |
| Diploma in Business Management |
| Diploma in Supply Chain Management |
| Diploma in Human Resource Management |
| Diploma in Project Management |
| Diploma in Sales and Marketing |
| Diploma in Secretarial Studies |
| Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD) |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) |
| Diploma in Counseling and Psychology |
| Diploma in Environmental Science and Technology |
| Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Technology (Telecommunication Option) |
| Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Technology (Power Option) |
| Diploma in Applied Biology |
| Diploma in Analytical Chemistry |
| Diploma in Chemical Engineering |
| Diploma in Biotechnology |
| Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology |
| Diploma in Food Science Processing Technology |
| Diploma in Food Production (Culinary) |
| Diploma in Counseling and Psychology |
| Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics |
| Diploma in Infomation Communication Technology |
| Diploma in Information Studies |
| Diploma in Community Development and Social Works |
| Diploma in Counseling and Pyschology |
| Diploma in Child Care and Protection |
| Craft Certificate Courses |
| Craft Certificate in Counseling and Psychology |
| Craft Certificate in Welding and Fabrication |
| Craft Certificate in Refrigeration and Air conditioning |
| Craft Certificate in Agricultural Engineering |
| Craft Certificate in Automotive Engineering |
| Craft Certificate in Plumbing |
| Craft Certificate in Masonry |
| Craft Certificate in Buiding and Construction |
| Craft Certificate in Business Management |
| Craft Certificate in Supply Chain Management |
| Craft Certificate in Human Resource Management |
| Craft Certificate in Sales and Marketing |
| Single and Group in Secretarial Studies |
| Craft Certificate in General Agriculture |
| Craft Certificate in Electrical Installation |
| Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Technology (Telecommunication Option) |
| Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Technology (Power Option) |
| Craft Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology |
| Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage |
| Craft Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics |
| Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology |
| Craft Certificate in Information Studies |
| Craft Certificate in Social Work |
| Craft Certificate in Child Care and Protection |
| Artisan courses |
| Artisan in Welding and Fabrication |
| Artisan in Manual Metal Arch Welding |
| Artisan in Automotive Engineering |
| Artisan in Agricultural Mechanics |
| Artisan in Plumbing |
| Artisan in Masonry |
| Artisan in Agri-business Management |
| Artisan in Electrical Installation |
Hostel and accommodation in Thika TTI
Thika TTI doesn’t offer any hostel service within the institute. However, there are plenty of hostels within walking distance for students.
What are services offered by Thika Technical Training Institute?
Thika TTI as a TVET institution offers training in different courses which include, engineering, ICT, medical, business, and hospitality among others.
Does Thika Technical offer accommodation?
No, the technical doesn’t have any hostels within the institute but it is within Thika town where you can get accomodated.