At Machakos Town Technical and Vocational College, we’ve made a major upgrade to how we teach. It’s called modularization, and it’s all about giving you more flexibility, practical skills, and a clear path to employment.
🌟 So, what is modular training?
Instead of taking a big course all at once, your learning is now broken down into smaller parts called modules. Each module teaches you one set of important skills. Once you finish a module, you can move on to the next, or even go straight into industrial training or work. A module for lasts THREE MONTHS.
📈 How does the progression work?
Here’s how it looks in practice:
1. Start at the Artisan Level
You begin with basic, hands-on skills — perfect for beginners.
✔ Example module: Food Handling and Processing Techniques
Once you finish this, you can:
- Join industrial training
- Get certified
- Enter the workforce or move on to the next level
2. Move up to the Craft Level
Here you build on what you learned with more technical and supervisory skills.
✔ Example module: Baking and Fermentation Technology
After this:
- You can take part in a second industrial training
- Get a Craft Certificate
- Start applying for more advanced jobs
3. Advance to the Diploma Level
This is where you specialize, lead teams, or even start your own business.
✔ Example modules: Product Development, Quality Assurance, Entrepreneurship
After completing these:
- You graduate with a full Diploma
- You’re ready for high-skill jobs or further education
💼 Why is this great for you?
- More Flexible: Learn at your own pace and pause or continue when life changes.
- More Practical: Every module focuses on real industry needs.
- More Opportunities: Start working after just one level — and come back anytime to grow further.
- More Recognition: You get a certificate after each level, showing real progress and skill.
👨🍳 Example: Food Processing Technology Program
Let’s say you want a career in food manufacturing. Here’s how you could progress:
- Artisan: Learn how to handle food safely and process basic products.
- Craft: Train in baking, dairy, or meat processing — then go on an industrial training.
- Diploma: Learn how to create new products, manage quality, and run a food business.
Each level is a building block, and at the end of every stage, you can earn a certificate and enter the job market.
📝 Entry Requirements and How You Progress
With our new modular system, getting started is simple, and your KCPE or KCSE results no longer limit your future.
➡️ All students now begin at Module 1, which is Level 3, no matter what grades they received in school.
Here’s how it works:
- Module 1 (Level 3): Everyone starts here. After completing it:
- If you only sat for KCPE, you will go for industrial training before continuing.
- If you have done KCSE, you can move directly to Module 2 once you pass Module 1 — no industrial training needed.
- Module 2 (Level 4 – Artisan Level):
- If you only had KCPE, you can return after you train to take Module 2.
- After finishing Module 2:
- If you scored a D– or E in KCSE, you must do industrial training before continuing.
- If you scored D, D+, C–, C or higher, you can move directly to Module 3 — no training required.
- Module 3 (Start of Level 5 – Craft Certificate):
- This is the first half of your Craft Certificate.
- Module 4 (Second half of Level 5):
- After completing Module 4, all students must go for industrial training, no matter their background.
- At this point, you will have completed your Craft Certificate (Level 5).
- Want to go further? You can now choose to continue to Diploma Level (Level 6):
- Take Modules 5, 6, and 7 to complete your diploma.
- After that, all trainees go for industrial training again to finish their Diploma qualification.
Whether you want to start working quickly or aim for a full diploma, modular training gives you the power to choose your path.
👉 Ready to get started?
📞 Phone: 0113 814 680 | 0784 604 682
📧 Email: machakostowntvc@gmail.com | info@machakostowntvc.ac.ke
🌐 Website: machakostowntvc.ac.ke
