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Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) designed to equip learners with practical skills, professionalism and entrepreneurial knowledge.

Flagship Programmes

Currently Offered at Devine Mercy Kathagutari TTI

Our core programmes, taught on our Kathagutari campus, combine classroom instruction, hands-on practical training, industrial attachment and Christian values.

Hairdressing students receiving training at DMKTTI in Embu
  • 6 months to 1 year (depending on programme level)

Hairdressing

Build a skill you can earn from. Master modern hair care and styling techniques for salon employment or your own business.

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DMKTTI students developing beauty therapy and client care skills
  • 6 months to 1 year (depending on programme level)

Beauty Therapy

Learn beauty skills clients are willing to pay for. Gain practical experience in skincare, beauty care and wellness for employment or self-employment.

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DMKTTI students learning fashion design and garment making in Embu
  • 1 year

Fashion Design & Garment Making

Turn creativity into income. Learn to design, cut and produce quality garments while building practical skills for employment or your own fashion business.

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DMKTTI students developing information and communication technology skills
  • 3 months to 1 year (depending on programme level)

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Build the digital skills employers need. Learn practical ICT skills for today’s workplace, business and digital economy.

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DMKTTI students undertaking practical catering and food production training
  • 6 months to 1 year (depending on programme level)

Catering & Food Production

Turn your passion for food into a career. Learn professional cooking, food production and hospitality skills for employment or your own food business.

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Registered Programmes

Full NITA / CDACC Programme List

DMKTTI is registered to offer the full programme list below across our departments. Some programmes are running now; others will be phased in as the institute expands — contact the Admissions Office to confirm current availability for a specific course.

Agriculture & Environment Studies
CourseEntry RequirementDurationExam Body
Horticulture Nursery Management – Level 6C− and above3 YearsNITA / CDACC
Agricultural Extension – Level 6C− and above3 YearsNITA / CDACC
Horticultural Nursery Management – Level 5D+ & D plain2 YearsNITA / CDACC
Sustainable Agriculture for Rural Development – Level 5D+ & D plain2 YearsNITA / CDACC
Horticulture Nursery Management – Level 4D− & E1 YearNITA / CDACC
Sustainable Agriculture for Rural Development – Level 4D− & E1–2 YearsNITA / CDACC
Agricultural Extension – Level 4D− & E1 YearNITA / CDACC
Building & Civil Engineering
CourseEntry RequirementDurationExam Body
Building Technical – Level 6C− and above3 YearsNITA / CDACC
Civil Engineering – Level 6C− and above3 YearsNITA / CDACC
Land Survey – Level 6C− and above3 YearsNITA / CDACC
Land Survey – Level 5D plain & D+2 YearsNITA / CDACC
Masonry – Level 5D plain & D+2 YearsNITA / CDACC
Concrete Construction Forepersons – Level 5D plain & D+2 YearsNITA / CDACC
Plumbing – Level 5D plain & D+2 YearsNITA / CDACC
Masonry – Level 4D− & E1 YearNITA / CDACC
Plumbing – Level 4D− & E1 YearNITA / CDACC
Building Artisan – Level 4D− & E1 YearNITA / CDACC
Business Studies & Entrepreneurship
CourseEntry RequirementDurationExam Body
Office Administration – Level 6C− and above3 YearsNITA / CDACC
Office Administration – Level 5D+ & D plain2 YearsNITA / CDACC
Office Assistant – Level 4D− & E1 YearNITA / CDACC
Front Office Operation – Level 3D− & E1 YearNITA / CDACC
Computing & Informatics
CourseEntry RequirementDurationExam Body
ICT Technician – Level 6C− and above3 YearsNITA / CDACC
Computer Programming – Level 6C− and above3 YearsNITA / CDACC
Computer Science – Level 6C− and above3 YearsNITA / CDACC
ICT Technician – Level 5D+ & D plain2 YearsNITA / CDACC
ICT Technician – Level 4D− & E1 YearNITA / CDACC
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
CourseEntry RequirementDurationExam Body
Electrical Engineering – Level 6C− and above3 YearsNITA / CDACC
Electrical Installation – Level 5D plain & D+2 YearsNITA / CDACC
Electrical Installation – Level 4D− & E1 YearNITA / CDACC
Hospitality, Institutional Management, Fashion & Design
CourseEntry RequirementDurationExam Body
Food Technology – Level 6C− and above3 YearsNITA / CDACC
Fashion Management – Level 6C− and above3 YearsNITA / CDACC
Hairdressing – Level 6C− and above3 YearsNITA / CDACC
Beauty Therapy – Level 6C− and above2 YearsNITA / CDACC
Food & Beverage Production (Culinary Arts) – Level 5D+ & D plain2 YearsNITA / CDACC
Fashion Design – Level 5D+ & D plain2 YearsNITA / CDACC
Hairdressing – Level 5D+ & D plain2 YearsNITA / CDACC
Beauty Therapy – Level 5D+ & D plain2 YearsNITA / CDACC
Food & Beverage Production (Culinary Arts) – Level 4D− & E1 YearNITA / CDACC
Fashion Design – Level 4D− & E1 YearNITA / CDACC
Beauty Therapy – Level 4D− & E1 YearNITA / CDACC
Hairdressing – Level 4D− & E1 YearNITA / CDACC
Tailoring – Grade 3KCPE / KCSE6 MonthsNITA / CDACC
Hairdressing – Grade 3KCPE / KCSE6 MonthsNITA / CDACC
Beauty – Grade 3KCPE / KCSE6 MonthsNITA / CDACC
Liberal Studies
CourseEntry RequirementDurationExam Body
Social Work & Community Development – Level 6C− and above3 YearsNITA / CDACC
Social Work & Community Development – Level 5D+ & D plain2 YearsNITA / CDACC
Mechanical & Automotive Engineering
CourseEntry RequirementDurationExam Body
Automotive Engineering – Level 5D+ & D plain2 YearsNITA / CDACC
Welding & Fabrication – Level 5D+ & D plain2 YearsNITA / CDACC
Automotive Technical – Level 4D− & E1 YearNITA / CDACC
Welding – Level 4D− & E1 YearNITA / CDACC

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