Contents
- Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology
- Courses Offered at Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology
- Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Admission Requirements
- Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Application Forms
- Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Fees Structure
- Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Contacts
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Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology
The Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST) is a giant institution offering different courses in Higher National Diploma, Diploma, Craft and Artisan Programs. Apart from the full-time courses, the Institute also offers a wide range of part-time and in-service classes both at our town campuses and the main campus. The Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST) was established in 1979 in Nakuru County of the then Rift Valley Province. It is situated ten Kilometers west of Nakuru town along Nakuru – Njoro Road.
The Institute has played a significant role in the education of youth contributing in the creation of employment in both the public and private sectors and spurring development in the region and country.
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In order to prepare adequately to achieve Vision 2030, RVIST offers full-time and part-time courses from Certificate to Higher Diploma level. The courses are offered in 9 departments: Agriculture and Mechanical Engineering, Agriculture Education and Extension, Building and Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, ICT & Computer Studies, Hospitality and Tourism, Health and Applied Sciences, Liberal Studies and Business Studies.
RVIST uses syllabi approved by the Kenya Institute of Education (KIE), Kenya Accountants and Secretaries Board (KASNEB), City and Guilds of London, among others. The students are examined by Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), KASNEB, City and Guilds, Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT), Association of Business Executives, ICDL, NTSA among others
Courses Offered at Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology
1. Electrical and Electronics Department
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Artisan in Electrical installation | 3 terms | January |
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Craft in Electrical and Electronics –Power option (Module I & II) | 1 Year per Module | January/ September |
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Craft in Electrical and Electronics – Electronics option(Module I & II) | 1 Year per Module | January/ September |
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Craft in Electrical and Electronics- Telecommunication option (Module I & II) | 1 Year per Module | January / September |
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Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering-Power (Module I, II & III) | 1 Year per Module | January September |
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Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering- Telecommunication (Module I, II & III) | 1 Year per Module | January / September |
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Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering- Instrumentation (Module I, II & III) | 1 Year per Module | January / September |
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2. Hospitality and Tourism Service Department
| S/N | COURSE NAME | COURSE DURATION | INTAKE |
| 1 | Artisan in Garment Making | 3 terms | January |
| 2 | Artisan in Food and Beverages | 3 terms | January |
| 3 | Craft in Fashion and Design | 3 terms | September / January |
| 4 | Craft in Food and Beverages Production and Service | 6 terms | January/May |
| 5 | Diploma in Clothing Technology | 6 terms | January / May |
| 6 | Diploma in Food and Beverages Management | 6 terms | January/
September |
| 7 | Diploma in Tourism Management | 2 terms per Module | January / May September |
| 8 | Craft in Tour and Guiding | 2 terms per Module | January / May/ September |
| 9 | Higher National Diploma in Food and Beverage | 8 Terms | January / May |
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Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering Department
| S/N | COURSE NAME | COURSE DURATION | INTAKE |
| 1 | Artisan in Automotive Engineering | 5 Terms | May |
| 2 | Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics | 5 terms | January |
| 3 | Craft in General Agriculture | 7 terms | May |
| 4 | Craft in Mechanical Engineering (Module I & II) | 1 Year per Module | January/ September |
| 5 | Craft in Motor Vehicle Mechanics (Automotive) (Module I & II) | 7 terms | January/ September |
| 6 | Craft in Agricultural Mechanics | 7 terms | May |
| 7 | Diploma in Automotive Engineering (Module I, II & III) | 1 Year per Module | January / September |
| 8 | Diploma in Agricultural Engineering | 8 terms | January |
| 9 | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production) (Module I, II & III) | 1 Year per Module | January / September |
| 10 | Diploma in Agriculture (Module 1,11 & 111) | 1 Year per Module | January / September |
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3. ICT Department
| S/NO | COURSE NAME | COURSE DURATION | INTAKE |
| 1 | International Computer Driving License (ICDL) | 2 months | January /
May |
| 3 | Craft in Information Studies Module 1 & 11 (.Library) | 2 terms per Module | January /
May |
| 4 | Diploma in Information Studies | 7 terms | May |
| 5 | Diploma in Computer Studies | 7 terms | May |
| 6 | Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT) Module 1, 11 & 111 | 2 Terms per Module | January/
September |
| 7 | Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT) Module 11 & 111 | 2 Terms per Module | January/
May |
| 8 | Craft in Information Technology (CIT) Module I & II | 2 Terms per Module | January / May |
| 9 | Computer Packages | 1 month | January – December |
| 10 | CISCO | 1 Month | January – December |
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4. Building and Civil Department
| S/N | COURSE NAME | COURSE DURATION | INTAKE |
| 1. | Craft in Carpentry and Joinery | 7 terms | May |
| 2. | Craft in Masonry | 7 terms | May |
| 3. | Craft in Plumbing & Building services | 7 terms | May |
| 4. | Diploma in Water Technology | 8 terms | May |
| 5. | Diploma in Building(Module I, II & III) | 1 Year per Module | January / September |
| 6. | Diploma in Civil Engineering(Module I, II & III) | 1 Year per Module | January/ September |
| 7. | Diploma in Architecture (Module I, II & III) | 1 Year per Module | January/ September |
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5. HEALTH AND APPLIED SCIENCE Department
| S/N | COURSE NAME | COURSE DURATION | INTAKE |
| 1. | Craft in Science Laboratory Technology | 7 terms | May |
| 2. | Craft in Petroleum Geoscience ( Module I & II) | 1 Year per Module | September |
| 3. | Diploma in Analytical Chemistry | 9 terms | May |
| 4. | Diploma in Applied Biology | 8 terms | May |
| 5. | Diploma in Petroleum Geoscience (Module I, II & III) | 1 Year per Module | January/ September |
| 6. | Diploma in Dietetic and Nutrition Management module 1, 11, 111. | 1 Year per Module | January / September |
| 7. | Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology | 3 Years | May/
September |
| 8. | Diploma in Medical Engineering | 3 Years | May/
September |
| 9. | Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology | 3 Years | May/
September |
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6. Liberal Studies Department
| S/N | COURSE NAME | COURSE DURATION | INTAKE |
| 1 | Certificate in Early Childhood Development | 5 Sessions | April/August/ December |
| 2 | Certificate in Social Work and Community Development | 6 terms | January/ May September |
| 3 | Diploma in Community development and Social work (Module 1, 11, 111) | 2 terms per Module | January/ May September |
| 4 | Diploma in Early Childhood Development | 8 terms | April/August / December |
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7. Business Studies Department
| S/N | COURSE NAME | COURSE DURATION | INTAKE |
| 1 | Higher Diploma in Human Resource | 2 terms | January/ May |
| 2 | Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies | 6 terms | January/May |
| 3 | Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Module I, II & III) | 6 Months per Module | January/ May |
| 4 | Diploma in Accountancy | 8 terms | May / September |
| 5 | Diploma in Banking and Finance | 8 terms | May / September |
| 6 | Diploma in Business Management (Module I, II & III) | 6 Months per module | January/
May |
| 7 | Diploma in Cooperative Management | 8 terms | May / September |
| 8 | Diploma in Marketing | 8 terms | May |
| 9 | Diploma in Human Resource Module 1, 11, 111 | 6 Months per module | January/
May |
| 10 | Diploma in Secretarial Studies | 8 terms | May
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| 11 | Craft in Secretarial Studies (Single and Group | 7 terms | May |
| 12 | Certificate in Secretarial Studies (Modules 1& 11) | 1 Year per Module | January / May |
| 14 | Craft in Sales and Marketing (Module 1& 11) | 6 months per Module | January/
May |
| 15 | Craft in Supply Chain Management (Module I & II) | 6 Months per Module | January/
May |
| 17 | Craft in Banking and Finance | 7 terms | January / May |
| 18 | Craft in Business Management (Module I & II) |
6 Months per Module | January/ May |
| 19 | Craft in Human Resource Management (Module 1 & 11) | 6 Months per Module | January/ May |
| 20 | ATC I & II | 2 semesters | January / June |
| 21 | CPA 1, CPA 2 | 2 semesters | January / June |
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Admission Requirements
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Admission Requirements varies depending on the course you want to apply.
Please note:
i. Mean grade C-(Minus) and above for all Diploma courses.
ii. Mean grade D (Plain) and above for all Certificate Courses.
iii. Mean grade D-(Minus) or KCPE for Artisan Courses.
iv. ATC Level I – D+ (Plus) with D+ (plus) in Mathematics, English.
v. CPA I – C+ (Plus) with C+(Plus) in Mathematics, English.
vi. Our Nakuru Town Campus is located at Sansora Plaza opposite IEBC Office.
vii. Courses are offered on full time, part time and school based (Inservice).
viii. Tailor made courses are available on request.
For more details visit our website www.rvist.ac.ke
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Application Forms
You can download Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology from the college website.
You can also contact the institution using the contacts details below.
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Fees Structure
The fees structure depends on the course that you are undertaking at the time of application.
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Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Contacts
Contacts
The Principal
P. O. Box 7182 – 20100
Nakuru
Kenya
principal@rvist.ac.ke
MAIN CAMPUS: 0720668238, 0202079754. TOWN CAMPUS: 0724769888
http://www. rvist.ac.ke
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology is an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Institution.
‘RVIST – Technology for Industrialization’
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