FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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📚 1. Admissions & Academics

We offer a wide range of Certificate, Diploma, and Craft courses under the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework. Our departments include:

  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering

  • Mechanical & Automotive Engineering

  • Building & Civil Engineering

  • Information Communication Technology (ICT) & Robotics

  • Business Studies & Liberal Studies

  • Hospitality & Tourism Management

  • Agriculture & Environmental Studies

  • Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy (Cosmetology)

👉 To view the full list of available courses, requirements, and course durations, please visit our Departments & Courses Tab on the college website.

We have three main intakes every year:

  • January Intake

  • May Intake

  • September Intake

You can apply online through the KUCCPS student portal or apply directly by visiting our admissions office at the main campus. You can also download direct application forms under the Admissions Tab on our website.

Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) is a practical, hands-on learning approach. Instead of focusing only on written exams, CBET emphasizes practical workshop skills, industry projects, and modular learning. This ensures you graduate with job-ready skills that employers actively look for.

All trainees are expected to attend at least 70% of scheduled lectures and practical sessions to be eligible for end-of-term assessment and exam registration. Irregular attendance may result in an “INCOMPLETE” grade

💰 2. School Fees, Payment Methods & Government Funding

Our modular tuition fees are structured transparently across vote heads (including tuition, activity, medical, and maintenance fees).

  • 1st Module Total: KES 22,396

  • 2nd Module Total: KES 22,396

  • 3rd Module Total: KES 22,396

👉 You can download the itemized official fee breakdown under the Fee Structure / Downloads Tab on our website.

For security and accountability, the college strictly DOES NOT accept cash payments on campus. You can pay fees using any of the following official channels:

  • Lipa na M-Pesa (Paybill): Paybill 522 522 | Account Number: 7794517#ADM NO

     

  • Bank Cash Deposit: KCB Bank | Account Name: Machakos Town TVC | Account No: 1322796858

     

  • Banker’s Cheque: Payable to Machakos Town TVC

     

Always present your official bank deposit slip or M-Pesa transaction reference to the accounts office to receive an official college receipt.

Yes! Government-sponsored trainees and self-sponsored trainees are strongly encouraged to apply for Higher Education Financing (HEF), government capitation grants, and HELB loans/bursaries.

Continuing trainees who received HELB funding in previous academic years should log into the official HELB portal during open application windows to submit their Subsequent Loan Application. Ensure your contact and academic records are kept up to date.

📋 3. Admission Requirements & Documentation

When reporting for admission, you must bring the original and photocopies of the following:

  • Admission Letter

  • KCPE & KCSE Result Slips or Certificates

  • School Leaving Certificate

  • National ID Card / Waiting Card (or Birth Certificate)

  • Copy of Parent’s/Guardian’s ID

  • Two (2) recent passport-size photographs

  • Two (2) spring files and one (1) ream of printing paper

  • Duly filled Personal Details, Medical, and Consent forms

Yes. Every new trainee must complete the Medical Report Form included with their admission packet. Parts A and B are completed by the trainee, while Part D must be filled and stamped by a registered health practitioner in a recognized health facility.

Yes. Depending on your course (e.g., Welding, Electrical, Catering, or Cosmetology), specific workshop protective gear—such as dustcoats, overalls, boots, or specialized toolkits—is required.

👉 Request your specific course requirements upon receipt of your admission letter.

🏠 4. Accommodation, Facilities & Student Life

Hostel accommodations are privately owned by approved neighborhood partners located within close walking distance of the campus. The college administration assists new trainees on admission day by directing them to vetted, safe, and affordable student hostels.

Since hostels are self-catering, you should carry:

  • Mattress and beddings

  • Personal toiletries

  • Cooking items (such as a small gas cylinder/Meko and cooking utensils)

Yes! We offer a rich student experience with competitive sports (football, athletics, badminton, table tennis), drama and film, innovation clubs, and Christian/Islamic religious associations. Our sports teams compete in KATTI regional and national tournaments.

Yes! Machakos Town TVC hosts the Jitume Digital Skills Training Program in partnership with the national government. Trainees and community members can access free practical sessions in basic computer skills, freelance writing, graphic design, and digital marketing every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.

 

📍 5. Location, Security & Contact Details

The college is located at Kiatuni Market, near the Kyangala Sub-County administrative offices, within Kalama Sub-County, Machakos County.

  • From Machakos Town: Board a matatu heading toward Kiatuni / Kyangala via Mbooni Road or Kimutwa Market.

  • From Mombasa Road / Konza: Alight at Konza junction or Katumani (KALRO) along Wote Road and take connecting public transport directly to Kiatuni Market.

👉 A detailed route map is available on Page 3 of your Admission Letter PDF and on the website Contact Us page.

We maintain a safe, professional learning environment. Key rules include:

  • Alcohol and illegal drugs are strictly prohibited on college grounds.

  • Trainees are expected to dress respectfully and behave courteously toward staff and peers.

  • Trainees are held accountable for any intentional damage or loss to college property.

Machakos Town TVC complies strictly with the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019). All new trainees complete a Media and Data Protection Consent form upon registration. You retain the right to specify how your personal information and media (photos/videos) are used for institutional publicity.

For general inquiries, admissions assistance, or fee confirmations, reach out to us via:

  • 📱 Phone: 0113 814 680 / 0784 604 682

  • 📧 Email: machakostowntvc@gmail.com / info@machakostowntvc.ac.ke

  • 📮 Postal Address: P.O. Box 3544 – 90100, Machakos, Kenya

  • 🌐 Website: www.machakostowntvc.ac.ke

  • +254 113 814 680

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