KUCCPS Lists Cluster and Subject Requirements for TVET Courses

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has outlined the minimum cluster and subject requirements for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes across the country.

These requirements guide KCSE candidates on the minimum mean grades and subject qualifications needed to pursue various diploma, certificate, and artisan courses in accredited TVET institutions.

Here is a detailed and well-organized breakdown of the minimum entry requirements for some of the most competitive and popular TVET programmes in Kenya.

Competitive and Popular Programmes

1. Law

Diploma

Minimum Mean Grade: C (Plain)

English/Kiswahili: C (Plain)

Certificate

Minimum Mean Grade: C- (Minus)

English/Kiswahili: C (Plain)

2. Education

Diploma (General)

Minimum Mean Grade: C+

• Science-Based Courses

English: C (Plain)

Mathematics: C (Plain)

C+ in two teaching subjects

• Non-Science-Based Courses

English: C (Plain)

Mathematics: D+

C+ in two teaching subjects

Diploma (Visually and Hearing Impaired Applicants)

Minimum Mean Grade: C (Plain)

• Science-Based

English: C-

Mathematics: C-

C (Plain) in two teaching subjects

• Non-Science-Based

English: C-

Mathematics: D (Plain)

C (Plain) in two teaching subjects

3. Accountancy

Diploma

Minimum Mean Grade: C-

No specific subject requirement

Certificate

Minimum Mean Grade: D (Plain)

4. Architecture & Quantity Survey

• Architecture- Diploma

Minimum Mean Grade: C (Plain)

Mathematics Alternative A: C (Plain)

Physics: C (Plain)

English/Kiswahili: C (Plain)

• Architecture -Certificate

Minimum Mean Grade: C-

Mathematics: C-

Physics: C-

English/Kiswahili: C-

• Quantity Survey -Diploma

Minimum Mean Grade: C (Plain)

Mathematics Alternative A: C (Plain)

Physics: C (Plain)

English/Kiswahili: C (Plain)

5. Engineering & Engineering Technology

Diploma

Minimum Mean Grade: C-

Certificate

Minimum Mean Grade: D+

6. Pharmacy (Diploma)

Minimum Mean Grade: C (Plain)

Alternative A

Chemistry: C (Plain)

Biology: C (Plain)

Mathematics/Physics: C (Plain)

English/Kiswahili: C (Plain)

Alternative B

Biological Sciences: C

Physical Sciences: C

Mathematics: C

English/Kiswahili: C

7. Environmental Health

• Diploma

Mean Grade: C (Plain)

English/Kiswahili: C

Biology: C

Chemistry/Physical Sciences: C-

Mathematics Alternative A: C-

• Certificate

Mean Grade: C-

English/Kiswahili: C-

Biology: C-

Physics/Electricity/Math/Home Science/Agriculture/General Science: D+

8. Nursing

• Diploma

Mean Grade: C

Biology: C

English/Kiswahili: C

Physics/Chemistry/Math: C-

• Certificate

Mean Grade: C-

Biology: C-

English/Kiswahili: C-

Physics/Chemistry/Math: C-

9. Animal Health

• Diploma

Mean Grade: C

Biology: C

Chemistry: C-

Math/Physics/Agriculture: C-

• Certificate

Mean Grade: C-

Biology: C-

10. Medical Laboratory Science (Diploma)

Mean Grade: C

English/Kiswahili: C

Mathematics/Physics: C

Biology: C

Chemistry: C

11. Nutrition & Dietetics

Diploma

Mean Grade: C-

Chemistry: D+

Biology: D+

English/Kiswahili: D

Physics/Math/Home Science/Agriculture/General Science: D

Certificate

Mean Grade: D

Chemistry: D

Biology: D

English/Kiswahili: D

Physics/Math/Home Science/Agriculture/General Science: D

12. Land Surveying

Diploma

Mean Grade: C-

English: C-

Mathematics Alternative A: C-

Physics: C-

Certificate

Mean Grade: D

13. Clinical Medicine & Community Health (Diploma)

Alternative A

Mean Grade: C

English/Kiswahili: C

Biology: C

Chemistry: C-

Math/Physics: C-

Alternative B

Mean Grade: C

English/Kiswahili: C

Physical Sciences: C

Biological Sciences: C

Mathematics: C-

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14. Health Records & Information Technology

• Diploma

Mean Grade: C

English/Kiswahili: C

Mathematics: C-

Biology: D

Anyone from: Physics, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Agriculture, Home Science, Economics, Geography, Commerce, Business Studies:C-

• Certificate

Mean Grade: C

English/Kiswahili: C-

Mathematics: D

Biology: D

Any one relevant subject: D+

Other Popular TVET Programme Categories

• Business Courses

Diploma: C-

Certificate: D

Artisan: D- and below

• Humanities (Social Sciences)

Diploma: C

Certificate: D

Artisan: D- and below

Computing

Diploma: C-

Certificate: D

Artisan: D- and below

• Tourism & Hotel Management

Diploma: C-

Certificate: D

Artisan: D- and below

Clothing & Textile

Diploma: C-

Certificate: D

Artisan: D- and below

• Agricultural Courses

Diploma: C-

Certificate: D

Artisan: D- and below

• Natural Resources (Geology, Petroleum, Nautical Sciences, Fisheries)

Diploma: C-

Certificate: D

Artisan: D- and below

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Specialized Engineering Programmes

• Aeronautical Engineering (Airframes & Engines / Avionics)

Diploma Mean Grade: C

Mathematics Alternative A: C-

English: C-

Physics: C-

• Internal Examiners Programmes

a) Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing

Diploma: C-

English: C-

Mathematics Alternative A: C-

Physics: C-

Cartography

Diploma: C-

English: C-

Mathematics Alternative A: C-

Geography: C-

b) Map Reproduction (Printing)

Diploma: C-

English: C-

Mathematics Alternative A: C-

Chemistry: C-

Forestry (Certificate)

Mean Grade: D+

Mathematics Alternative A: D+

Biology/Physics/Chemistry/Agriculture: D+

English/Kiswahili: C-

c) Tax Administration

Diploma: C

English: C-

Mathematics Alternative A: C-

Certificate: C-

Candidates are encouraged to carefully review subject combinations and mean grade requirements before selecting courses during the KUCCPS application process to maximize their chances of placement.

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List of TVET Courses as released by KUCCPS
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