Carpentry and Joinery
Offered by 81 verified institutions across 36 counties in Kenya.
Craft
Level 5
Trade Test
Getting in
Indicative entry requirements
From the national course catalogue. Individual institutions set their own requirements, so confirm with the one you apply to.
Typical certificate/Level 5 entry band: KCSE D+ or D. Verify exact provider and course requirements.
Where to study
81 verified providers
Every entry below is confirmed against the institution's own listing in the official register.
Baringo (1)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| THE BARINGO NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC | Craft | KNEC |
Bungoma (3)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| MUFULE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| MUSAKASA TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE | Trade Test | NITA |
| WEKELEKHA VOCATIONAL CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
Busia (1)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| NAMBALE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
Elgeyo Marakwet (1)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| CHESONGOCH VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
Embu (1)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| THE JEREMIAH NYAGA NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC | Craft | KNEC |
Garissa (1)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| Garissa Vocational Training Centre | Trade Test | NITA |
Homabay (3)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| SIKRI TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND AND DEAF | Trade Test | NITA |
| ST. ANNE MAWEGO YOUTH POLYTECHNIC | Trade Test | NITA |
| THE MAWEGO NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC | Craft | KNEC |
Kajiado (2)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| ISINYA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| Stedmak Hospitality Training College- Rongai Campus | Trade Test | NITA |
Kakamega (6)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| MANDA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE - KAKAMEGA | Trade Test | NITA |
| MAUTUMA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| ST. PETERS EMULAKHA POLYTECHNIC | Trade Test | NITA |
| THE SHAMBERERE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC | Craft | KNEC |
| THE SIGALAGALA NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC | Craft | KNEC |
| WEST ISUKHA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
Kericho (1)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| Leldet vocational training centre | Trade Test | NITA |
Kilifi (3)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| GAHALENI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| MWAMUTSUNGA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| MWEMBENI TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE | Trade Test | NITA |
Kirinyaga (3)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| KIBINGOTI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| NDIRITI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| NYANGATI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
Kisii (1)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| THE KISII NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC | Craft | KNEC |
Kitui (8)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| KALIWA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| KAMANYI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| KANDUTI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| KANYENGYA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| KYUSO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE | Trade Test | NITA |
| MULANGO TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGE | Trade Test | NITA |
| MUTITO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| NDILILI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
Kwale (4)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| KINANGO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| MAMBA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| MAZERAS YOUTH POLYTECHNIC | Trade Test | NITA |
| UKUNDA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
Laikipia (2)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| LESHAU VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| NANYUKI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
Machakos (5)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| EKALAKALA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| KALUMONI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| KATINE TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE | Trade Test | NITA |
| KIOYWENI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| VYULIA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
Makueni (1)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| KATHONZWENI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
Marsabit (2)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - MARSABIT | Trade Test | NITA |
| SAKU VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
Meru (1)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| KARUMO TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE | Level 5 | TVET - CDACC |
Migori (1)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| Rongo University Technical and Vocational Training Institute | Craft | KNEC |
Mombasa (2)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| KISAUNI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| NYS TECHNICAL COLLEGE MOMBASA | Craft | KNEC |
Murang'a (1)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| Ndunyu Chege Vocational Training Centre | Trade Test | NITA |
Nairobi (2)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| DON BOSCO BOYS TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE | Trade Test | NITA |
| WAITHAKA TT CENTRE,NDWARU ROAD | Trade Test | NITA |
Nakuru (2)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| NYS ADVANCED BUILDING SCHOOL | Level 5 | TVET - CDACC |
| NYS ADVANCED BUILDING SCHOOL | Craft | KNEC |
Nandi (3)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| A.I.C DIGUNA RAINBOW POLYTECHNIC | Trade Test | NITA |
| OL’LESSOS NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC | Trade Test | NITA |
| THE KAIBOI NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC | Craft | KNEC |
Nyamira (1)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| MORAKO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
Nyandarua (2)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| MIHARATI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| NJABINI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
Nyeri (3)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| GATHUTHI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| Githiru Vocational Training Centre | Trade Test | NITA |
| KIENI TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGE | Craft | KNEC |
Siaya (4)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| GOT MATAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Trade Test | NITA |
| NDERE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| Rarieda Technical & Vocational College | Level 5 | TVET - CDACC |
| SEGA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
Taita Taveta (3)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| BUNGULE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| KIDAYA NGERENYI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| MWAMBITI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
Tharaka Nithi (2)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| Kajiampau Vocational Training Centre | Trade Test | NITA |
| MUTHAMBI YOUTH POLYTECHNIC | Trade Test | NITA |
Trans Nzoia (1)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| Endebess Technical Training Institute | Level 5 | TVET - CDACC |
Turkana (1)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - KAKUMA | Trade Test | NITA |
Uasin Gishu (1)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| OL\'LEINGUSE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
Vihiga (2)
| Institution | Level | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| GIMOMOI SALVATION ARMY VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
| GIVIGOI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | Trade Test | NITA |
Sources
Provider listings verified against the official TVETA and KMTC registers. Awarding bodies: KNEC, NITA, TVET - CDACC. Courses with no confirmed provider are not listed on Yibuka.
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