List of courses offered at Kisumu National Polytechnic, fee structure and admission requirements

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Below is a list of courses offered at Kisumu National Polytechnic, fee structure and admission requirements:

Full-Time Electrical Engineering Programmes

1.1 Diploma Courses (9 terms with Attachment)
Code	Course Title	Minimum Requirements	Admission time	Exam Body
1.1.1	Electrical & Electronic Technology (Power Option) module I,II & III (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). C- (Minus) in Maths/Physics. KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC
1.2.1	Electrical & Electronic Technology Module I & II	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in Maths, Physics & English	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC
1.2.2	Telecommunication Engineering Module I & II (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in Maths, Physics & English	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC
1.2 Craft Courses (7 terms with Attachment)
1.2.1	Electrical & Electronic Technology Module I & II	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in Maths, Physics & English	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC
1.2.2	Telecommunication Engineering Module I & II (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in Maths, Physics & English	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC

Part-Time Electrical Engineering Programmes

1.1 Diploma Courses (9 terms with Attachment)
Code	Course Title	Minimum Requirements	Admission time	Exam Body
1.1.1	Electrical & Electronic Technology (Power Option) module I,II & III (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). C- (Minus) in Maths/Physics. KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC
1.2.1	Electrical & Electronic Technology Module I & II	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in Maths, Physics & English	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC
1.2.2	Telecommunication Engineering Module I & II (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in Maths, Physics & English	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC
1.2 Craft Courses (7 terms with Attachment)
1.2.1	Electrical & Electronic Technology Module I & II	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in Maths, Physics & English	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC
1.2.2	Telecommunication Engineering Module I & II (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in Maths, Physics & English	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC

Full-Time Mechanical Engineering Programmes

2.0 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
2.1 Diploma Courses (9 terms with Attachment)
Code	Course Title	Minimum Requirements	Admission Time	Exam Body
2.1.1	Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) TEP	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). C- (Minus) in Maths/Physics.	January & May (regular)	KNEC
2.1.2	Mechanical Engineering (Production Option) module I,II & III (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). C- (Minus) in Maths/Physics. KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II	January only (regular)	KNEC
2.1.3	Automotive Engineering Module I,II & III (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). C- (Minus) in Maths/Physics. KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II	January only (regular	KNEC
2.2 Craft Courses (7 terms with Attachment)
2.2.1	Mechanical Engineering (Production Option) Module I & II (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in Maths, Physics & English	September Intake only	KNEC
2.2.2	Marine Engineering Module I, II (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in Maths, Physics & English	January & September	KNEC
2.2.3	Motor Vehicle Mechanics Module I & II (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in Maths, Physics & English	January/September	KNEC

Part-Time Mechanical Engineering Programmes

9.2.0 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Code	Course Title	Minimum Requirements/ Target Group	Duration	Fees	Exam Body
9.2.1	Certificate in Boiler Operation and Maintenance	KCPE or KCSE Certificate	2 terms Jan/May	Kshs. 12,400/- per term	KISUMU POLY & DIT
9.2.2	Certificate in Plant Operation and Maintenance	KCPE and KCSE Certificate holder	2 terms Jan/May	Kshs. 14,200/- for 2 terms	KISUMU POLY & DIT
9.2.3	Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (City & Guilds)	KCSE mean grade D (Plain)	3 terms Jan/May/Sept	Kshs. 14,200/- for 3 terms	CITY & GUILDS
9.2.4	Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning	KCPE & KCSE Certificate	1 year January	Kshs. 14,200/-	(NIVTC) KNEC
9.2.5	Metal Work Processing Technology	KCPE & KCSE Certificate	1 year January	Kshs. 14,200/-	(NIVTC) KNEC

Part-Time Automotive Engineering Programmes

9.3.0 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Code	Course Title	Minimum Requirements/ Target Group	Duration	Fees	Exam Body
9.3.1	Motor Vehicle Mechanic Government Trade Tests 3- 2- 1	KCPE/KCSE OR Appropriate Grade	2 terms Jan & May Intake	Kshs. 12,400/- per term	KISUMU POLY & DIT
9.3.2	Auto Electrician: 1, 2 and 3	KCPE OR Appropriate Grade	2 terms Jan & May intake	Kshs. 12,400/- per term	KISUMU POLY & DIT
9.3.3	Automotive Tailor- Made course	Any vehicle owner Any interested persons.	3 months Jan/May/Sept	Kshs. 3,000/-	KISUMU POLY & DIT

Full-Time Applied Science Programmes

4.0 APPLIED SCIENCES
4.1 Diploma Courses (9 terms with Attachment)
Code	Course Title	Minimum Requirements	Admission Time	Exam Body
4.1.1	Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences	KCSE mean grade C (Plain). C (Plain) in Biology/Chemistry, English/Kiswahili. C- (Minus) in Maths/Physics	3 Years January/May	KNEC & KMLTTB
4.1.2	Analytical Chemistry (TEP)	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). C- (Minus) in Chemistry Maths/Physics.	January & May (regular)	KNEC
4.1.3	Applied Biology (TEP)	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). C- (Minus) in Biology, Maths/Physics/Chemistry	January & May (regular)	KNEC
4.2 Craft Courses (7 terms with Attachment)
4.2.1	Science Laboratory Technology (TEP)	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in English/Kiswahili, Maths, Physics, Chemistry/Biology	May Intake Only	KNEC
4.2.2	Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). C- (Minus) in Biology/Chemistry, English/Kiswahili. D+ (Plus) in Maths/Physics	2 years May intake only	KNEC & KMLTTB
1.1.1	Electrical & Electronic Technology (Power Option) module I,II & III (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). C- (Minus) in Maths/Physics. KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC
1.2.1	Electrical & Electronic Technology Module I & II	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in Maths, Physics & English	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC
1.2.2	Telecommunication Engineering Module I & II (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in Maths, Physics & English	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC
1.2 Craft Courses (7 terms with Attachment)
1.2.1	Electrical & Electronic Technology Module I & II	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in Maths, Physics & English	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC
1.2.2	Telecommunication Engineering Module I & II (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in Maths, Physics & English	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC

Part-Time Applied Science Programmes

9.5.0 APPLIED SCIENCES DEPARTMENT
Code	Course Title	Minimum Requirements/ Target Group	Duration	Fees	Exam Body
9.5.1	Science Laboratory Technology (KNEC)	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in English/Kiswahili, Maths/Physics, Biology/Chemistry.	Over Holidays April, August & December	Kshs. 9,950/- for 1^stsession. Kshs 8,750/- per other session	KNEC
9.5.2	Diploma Analytical Chemistry (DAC)	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). C- (Minus) in Chemistry. D+ (Plus) in Maths/Physics, English/Kiswahili or PASS in relevant Certificate Course	Over Holidays April, August & December	Kshs. 17,150/- for 1^st session. & Kshs 12,650/- per other session	KNEC
9.5.3	Diploma in Applied Biology (DAB)	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). C- (Minus) in Biology, Maths/Physics, English/Kiswahili or PASS in relevant Certificate Course	Over Holidays April/August/December	Kshs. 17,150/- for 1^st session. & Kshs 12,650/- per other session	KNEC
9.5.3	Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Upgrading)	Diploma in Applied Biology/Diploma in Analytical Chemistry	2 Terms in session & 6 months Industrial practicum, intake may	Satutory Kshs 11,300/-, Tuition Kshs. 25,600/- per term	KMLTTB

Full-Time Building Engineering Programmes

3.0 BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
3.1 Diploma Courses (9 terms with Attachment)
Code	Course Title	Minimum Requirements	Admission Time	Exam Body
3.1.1	Building Technology Module I,II & III (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). C- (Minus) in Maths/Physics. KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC
131.2	Civil Engineering (TEP)	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). C- (Minus) in Maths/Physics. KNEC	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC
3.2 Craft Courses (7 terms with Attachment)
3.2.1	Masonry	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in Maths, Physics & English.	May Intake Only	KNEC
3.2.2	Plumbing (TEP)	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in Maths, Physics & English.	May Intake Only	KNEC
3.2.3	Road Construction	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus). D (Plain) in Maths, Physics & English.	May Intake Only	KNEC

Part-Time Engineering Programmes

9.4.0 BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Code	Course Title	Minimum Requirements/ Target Group	Duration	Fees	Exam Body
9.4.1	Certificate in Architecture	KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)	3 terms January	Kshs 12,400/- per term	KISUMU POLY
9.4.2	Construction Technician part I, II & III (TIVET)	KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus)	3 terms January	Kshs 12,400/- per term examination fee 3,000/-	KISUMU POLY
9.4.3	Certificate in Civil Engineering	KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus)	3 terms January intake	Kshs 12,400/- per term examination fee 3,000/-	KISUMU POLY

Full-Time Institutional Management Programmes

5.0 INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT
5.1 Diploma Courses (9 terms with Attachment)
Code	Course Title	Minimum Requirements	Admission Time	Exam Body
5.1.1	Food and Beverages Management module I only (TIVET)	KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus)	January only (regular)	KNEC
5.2 Craft Courses (7 terms with Attachment)
5.2.1	Food and Beverage Production, Sales & Service (TIVET) Module I only.	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus)	September Intake only	KNEC

Part-Time Institutional Management Programmes

9.6.0 INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Code	Course Title	Minimum Requirements/ Target Group	Duration	Fees	Exam Body
9.6.1	CERTIFICATE IN Hotel and Catering Supervision (ICM)	KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)	3 terms Jan/May/Sept	Kshs 16,000/- per year Kshs. 15,000/- for Practical	ICM
9.6.2	Certificate in Food & Beverage Preparation (City & Guilds)	KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)	3 terms Jan/May/Sept	Kshs 25,000/- per year Kshs. 15,000/- for Practical	CITY & GUILDS
9.6.3	Certificate in Food & Beverage Service (City & Guilds)	KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)	3 terms Jan/May/Sept	Kshs 25,000/- per year Kshs. 15,000/- for Practical	CITY & GUILDS
9.6.4	Diploma in Food Preparation (City & Guilds)	KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)	3 terms Jan/May/Sept	Kshs 25,000/- per year Kshs. 15,000/- for Practical	CITY & GUILDS

Full-Time Mathematics and Computer Studies Programmes

6.0 MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER STUDIES
6.1 Diploma Courses (9 terms with Attachment)
Code	Course Title	Minimum Requirements	Admission Time	Exam Body
6.1.1	Computer Science Module I,II & III (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). C- (Minus) in Maths, Physics & English. KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II	January Intake Only	KNEC
6.1.2	Diploma Information Communication Technology Module I,II & III (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC
6.2 Craft Courses (7 terms with Attachment)
6.2.1	Certificate in Information Communication Technology Module I, II (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus)	Jan & Sept. (Regular) May (Part time)	KNEC

Part-Time Mathematics and Computer Studies Programmes

9.7.0 COMPUTING AN INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY STUDIES
Code	Course Title	Minimum Requirements/ Target Group	Duration	Fees	Exam Body
9.7.6	Certificate in Information Technology (CIT I & II)	KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)	2 terms Jan/May/Sept	Kshs 23, 000/-	KSM POLY
9.7.7	Information Communication Technology Technician(ICTT)	KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)	6 months Jan/May/Sept	Kshs 17, 600/-	KSM POLY
9.7.8	Certificate in Information Communication Technology (CICT)	KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus)	6 months Jan/May/Sept	Kshs 17, 600/-	KSM POLY
9.7.9	Certificate in ICT (Remedial Classes)	Referrals in KNEC Examinations	3 hours weekly Jan/May/sep	Kshs 3,000- per paper per term	KNEC
9.7.10	Diploma in ICT (Remedial Classes)	Referrals in KNEC Examinations	3 hours weekly Jan/May/sep	Kshs. 3,000- per paper per term	KNEC
9.7.11	CISCO IT Essentials	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus)	3 Months Jan/May/sep	Kshs. 9,500- per each stage	CISCO
9.7.12	CCNA (I,II,III & IV)	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus) CISCO IT Essentials	3 months each stage Jan/May/sep	Kshs. 9,500- per each stage	CISCO

Full-Time Liberal Studies Programmes

8.0 LIBERAL STUDIES
8.1 Diploma Courses (9 terms with Attachment)
Code	Course Title	Minimum Requirements	Admission Time	Exam Body
8.1.1	Social Work and Community Development Module I,II & III	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II. KNEC Diploma II for Diploma III	January/September (regular) May intake (Part Time) (Evening & Weekends)	KNEC
8.2 Craft Courses (7 terms with Attachment)
3.7	Craft Social Community Development	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus)	May intake only	KNEC

Full-Time Business Studies Programmes

7.0 BUSINESS STUDIES
7.1 Diploma Courses (9 terms with Attachment)
Code	Course Title	Minimum Requirements	Admission Time	Exam Body
7.1.1	Accountancy (B-TEP)	KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus). OR a relevant KNEC Craft Certificate.	January & May (regular)	KNEC
7.1.2	Business Management Module I,II & III (TIVET)	KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus). OR a relevant KNEC Craft Certificate.	Jan & Sept. (Regular) May (Part time)	KNEC
7.1.3	Sales and Marketing Module I, II & III (TIVET)	KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus). OR a relevant KNEC Craft Certificate.	Jan & Sept. (Regular) May (Part time)	KNEC
7.1.4	Supply Chain Management Module I, II & III (TIVET)	KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus). OR a relevant KNEC Craft Certificate.	Jan & Sept. (Regular) May (Part time)	KNEC
7.1.5	Secretarial Studies Module I,II & II (TIVET)	KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus). OR a relevant KNEC Craft Certificate.	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC
7.1.6	Human Resource Management Module I, II & III (TIVET)	KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus). OR a relevant KNEC Craft Certificate.	Jan & Sept. (Regular) May (Part time)	KNEC
7.2 Craft Courses (7 terms with Attachment)
7.2.1	Business Management Module I & II (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade D (Plain). D (Plain) in Maths & English.	January/September (Regular) May (Part time)	KNEC
7.2.2	Sales and Marketing Module I & II (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade D (Plain). D (Plain) in Maths & English.	January/September (Regular) May (Part time)	KNEC
7.2.3	Human Resource Management Module I & II (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade D (Plain)	January/September (Regular) May (Part time)	KNEC
7.2.4	Transport Management Module I & II (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade D (Plain). D (Plain) in Maths & English.	January/September (Regular) May (Part time)	KNEC
7.2.5	Secretarial Studies Module I & II (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade D (Plain). D (Plain) in Maths & English.	January/September (Regular) May (Part time)	KNEC
7.2.6	Supply Chain Management Module I & II (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade D (Plain). D (Plain) in Maths & English.	January/September (Regular) May (Part time)	KNEC
7.2.7	Business Education Single and Group Stage I, II & III (TIVET)	KCSE mean grade D (Plain). D (Plain) in Maths & English.	Jan/May/Sept.	KNEC

Part-Time Business Studies Programmes

9.8.0 BUSINESS STUDIES DEPARTMENT
Code	Course Title	Minimum Requirements/ Target Group	Duration	Fees	Exam Body
9.8.1	ATC Intermediate	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus)	6 months Jan/May/Sept.	Kshs. 15,800/= per session	KASNEB
9.8.2	ATC Final	ACT Intermediate	6 months Jan/May/Sept.	Kshs. 15,800/= per session	KASNEB
9.8.3	CPA Part I (Section 1)	KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) and C+ (Plus) in English & Maths OR ATC Final	6 months Jan/May/Sept.	Kshs. 15,800/= per session per section	KASNEB
9.8.4	CPA (Sec. 2)	CPA (Sec. 1)	6 months Jan/May/Sept.	Kshs. 15,800/= per session per section	KASNEB
9.8.5	Certified Securities and Investment Analyst (KASNEB)	KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) and C+ (Plus) in English & Maths	6 months Jan/May/Sept.	Kshs. 15,800/=	KASNEB
9.8.6	Credit Management Technician (KASNEB)	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus)	6 months Jan/May/Sept.	Kshs. 15,800/=	KASNEB
9.8.7	Investment and Securities Technician	KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus)	6 months Jan/May/Sept.	Kshs. 15,800/=	KASNEB
9.8.8	Certified Credit Professional	KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) and C+ (Plus) in English & Maths	6 months Jan/May/Sept.	Kshs. 15,800/=	KASNEB
Note: Applicants intending to take the june Examinations must be registered not later than 30^th November of the previous year, while those intending to to take the December examination must register as students not later than the proceeding 31^st May.
Code	Course title	Minimum requirement/ Target Group	Duration	Fees	Exam body
9.8.9	Diploma in Tourism, Travel & Hospitality (ABE) Level 4.	KCSE mean grade D (Plain)	12 months session Jan/May/Sept.	Kshs. 20,800/=	ABE
9.8.10	Higher Diploma in Tourism Travelling & Hospitality Management Level 5 (4 subjects per session). Other 4 subjects in session 2.	KCSE mean grade C (Plain) OR Diploma in Tourism, Travel & Hospitality Level 4.	12 months	Kshs. 25,800/=	ABE
9.8.11	Graduate Diploma in Tourisms & Hospitality Management Level 6.	Higher Diploma in Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Management level 5.	12 months	Kshs. 25,800/=	ABE
Note: All students who take ABE courses must register their membership with ABE and recieve membership number before applying to sit for the scheduled examination of the next series
9.8.12	Higher Diploma in Business Management Parts I & II(KNEC)	A pass in ordinary Diploma or Degree from a recognized university	6 months per module	Kshs. 33,000/= per part	KNEC
9.8.13	Higher Diploma in Secretarial Management (KNEC)	Single and Group Certificate Group III or Diploma Secretarial in studies	4 terms Jan/May	Kshs. 76,000/= for 4 terms	KNEC
9.8.14	Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management (KNEC)	Diploma or Degree from a recognized university.	4 Training terms Jan/May/Sept. weekends	Kshs. 19,000/= per term	KNEC
9.8.15	Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship Studies	Diploma in Entrepreneurship Studies.	January/May 3 terms	Kshs 19,000/- per term	KNEC

Full-Time Entrepreneurship Programmes

9.0 ENTREPRENEURSHIP
9.0 Diploma Courses (9 terms with Attachment)
Code	Course Title	Minimum Requirements	Admission Time	Exam Body
2922	Diploma in Project Management	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). C- (Minus) in Maths/Physics. KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC
2814	Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). C- (Minus) in Maths/Physics. KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC
2807	Diploma in Cooperative Development	KCSE mean grade C- (Minus). C- (Minus) in Maths/Physics. KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II	January (regular) September- Part Time	KNEC