Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology – Courses, Fees Structure, Admission Requirements, Application Form, 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 Kilometres west of Nakuru town along Nakuru – Njoro Road.

The Institute has played a significant role in education of youth contributing in creation of employment in both the public and private sector and spurred development in the region and country.

In order to prepare adequately to achieve the Vision 2030, RVIST offers full-time and part-time courses from Certificate to Higher Diploma level. The courses are of¬fered 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 Account¬ants 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 Ex¬ecutives, ICDL, NTSA among others

Vision
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST) aims to be a center of excellence for quality technical research and development for self reliance and industrialization in the region.

Mission Statement
To develop competent, dependable, innovative and creative human resource that suits dynamic, technological trends for sustainable development.

Motto
“Technology for Industrialization”

Core Values
Our core values are;
•    Professionalism
•    Integrity
•    Teamwork and Collaboration
•    Innovation and Creativity
•    Confidentiality
•    Customer focus and Courtesy

Courses Offered at Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology

Find Courses Offered at Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology. Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology is an institution offering different courses in Diploma, Craft and Artisan programs. The institution was established in 1979 and its located 10 kilometers from Nakuru town. The Institute has played a significant role in education of youth contributing in creation of employment in both the public and private sector and spurred development in the region and country

Electrical and Electronics Department

S/N	COURSE NAME	COURSE DURATION	INTAKE
	Artisan in Electrical installation	3 terms	January
	Craft in Electrical and Electronics –Power option (Module I & II)	1 Year per Module	January/ September
	Craft in Electrical and Electronics – Electronics option(Module I & II)	1 Year per Module	January/ September
	Craft in Electrical and Electronics- Telecommunication option (Module I & II)	1 Year per Module	January / September
	Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering-Power (Module I, II & III)	1 Year per Module	January September
	Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering- Telecommunication (Module I, II & III)	1 Year per Module	January / September
	Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering- Instrumentation (Module I, II & III)	1 Year per Module	January / September

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

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
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.

Please apply to:

The Chief Principal RVIST P O BOX 7182 NAKURU, enclosing copies of ID card, Birth Certificate, academic certificates(Result Slip / leaving certificate)  and non refundable fee of Kshs.500/- to be deposited in RVIST A/C Nakuru Branch at either Kenya Commercial Bank 1101786221 or Co-operative Bank of Kenya 01129087643400. Deposits may be made at any branch country wide. Include your mobile number in your application letter.  Accommodation is limited and only available at the Main Campus.

For more details visit our website www.rvist.ac.ke

Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Application Forms

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Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology Fees Structure

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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’