Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

Certificate program (KNEC)

Certificate 2 years

About Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan) programme

This electrical and electronics technology program is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.

Training, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, digital electronics, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, National Electric Code, and other subjects as local needs require.

Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical/electronic field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems.

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the ability to apply laws to the design, construction, analysis, and measurement of electric, hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
  2. Interpret and develop technical drawing, schematics and diagrams.
  3. Apply electrical/mechanical laws to the operation and control of machines.
  4. Apply critical thinking skills to solving problems.

Career prospects:

  • Electrician,
  • Service technician 
  • Repair technicians

Progression path:

  • Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Technology

Entry requirements for Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

The Minimum Entry Requirements are:

  • KCPE Certificate, or;
  • Equivalent qualification approved by KNEC.

The duration for the course is 2 years which includes a compulsory industrial attachment.

Colleges offering Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

Uasin Gishu Technical Training Institute
Uasin Gishu County

Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

Eldoret College of Professional Studies
Uasin Gishu County

Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

Eastlands College of Technology
Nairobi County

Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

Katine Technical Training Institute
Machakos County

Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

Vitech Training Institute
Nairobi County

Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

Uthiru Vocational Training Center
Nairobi County

Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf
Nairobi County

Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

Railway Training Institute (RTI)
Nairobi County

Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

Muguga Vocational Training Centre
Kiambu County

Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

Catholic Technical Training Institute
Machakos County

Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

Juja Farm Vocational Training Center
Kiambu County

Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

Kenya YMCA College of Agriculture and Technology
Kiambu County

Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

Transafric Accountancy and Management College
Kiambu County

Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

Gakuyo Technical College
Kiambu County

Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

Havard Institute of Development Studies
Kiambu County

Electrical and Electronics Technology (Artisan)

Mahanaim Educational Institute
Nairobi County