RIFT VALLEY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

NAKURU NJORO ROAD  P.O. BOX 7182-20100 NAKURU TEL: 0720 66 82 38,
Email:principal@rvist.ac.ke Website:www.rvist.ac.ke

ISO 9001: 2015 CERTIFIED INSTITUTION

Applications are invited for the following courses commencing March 2021
MAIN CAMPUS
MARCH 2021 INTAKE
NO COURSE TITLE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EXAM
BODY
1 Diploma in Electrical & Electronics (Power Option)Module I KCSE C-(Minus) with C(Minus)
2 Diploma in Electrical & Electronics (Telecommunication Option ) D+ in Maths, English and Physics KNEC
Module I
3 Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power Option) KCSE D(Plain) with D in KNEC
Module I Maths/Physics
4 Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering KCSE D(Plain) with D in KNEC
(Telecommunication Option)Module I Maths/Physics
5 Diploma in Information Communication Technology Module I KCSE C-(Minus) & above KNEC
6 Diploma in Information Studies (Library) Certificate in Library, Archives & KNEC
Information Studies
7 Diploma in Information Studies KCSE C-(Minus) KNEC
8 Diploma in Computer Studies KCSE C-(Minus) KNEC
9 Certificate in Information Communication Technology Module I KCSE D(Plain) KNEC
10 Certificate in Information Studies Module I & II Module I D(Plain) & Module II KNEC
Certificate in Information Studies
Module I
11 Diploma in Agricultural Engineering (Farm Machinery Option) KCSE C- (Minus) KNEC
12 Certificate in Agricultural Engineering KCSE D (Plain) KNEC
13 Certificate in Automotive Engineering Module I KCSE D (Plain)
14 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Module I KCSE D (Plain) KNEC
15 Artisan in Automotive Engineering KCSE D-(Minus)/KCPE KNEC
16 Diploma in Social Work and Community Development Module I KCSE D-(Minus)/KCPE KNEC
17 Certificate in Social Work and Community Development KCSE D (Plain) KNEC
18 Diploma in Agriculture Module I KCSE C- (Minus) KNEC
19 Diploma in Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development KCSE C- (Minus) with D+ in KNEC
Module I Maths & Chemistry
20 Diploma in Entrepreneurial Agriculture Module I KCSE C- (Minus) KNEC
21 Certificate in Agriculture KCSE D (Plain) KNEC
Artisan in Agriculture KCSE D-(Minus), Certificate in
Agri-Business from a recognized KNEC
Institution
22 Diploma in Business Management Module I,II & III KCSE C-(Minus) for Module I, for
23 Diploma in Supply Chain Management Module I, II & III Module II pass in Module I & for KNEC
24 Diploma in Co-Operative Management Module I, II & III Module III pas in Module II
25 Diploma in Human Resource Management Module I, II & III KCSE C- (Minus) for module I,
26 Diploma in Road Transport Management Module I, II & III Module II pass in module I, for KNEC
Module III pass in module II.
27 Diploma in Accountancy
28 Diploma in Banking and Finance KCSE C- (Minus) KNEC
29 Diploma in Secretarial Studies Module I,II KCSE C- (Minus) for Module I, KNEC
Module II pass in Module I
30 Certificate in Sales and Marketing Module I KNEC
31 Certificate in Business Management Module I,II
32 Certificate in Supply Chain Management Module I,II KCSE d(Plain)
33 Certificate in Human Resource Management Module I,II
34 Certificate in Co-operative Management Module I,II
35 Diploma in Food and Beverage Module I KCSE C-(Minus) KNEC
37 Certificate in Tour Guiding and Operations Module I KCSE D(Plain) and above KNEC
38 Artisan in Garment Making
39 Artisan in Food and Beverage KCSE D-(Minus) or KCPE KNEC

44 CISCO Open to all RVIST

45 Driving Open to all NTSA
MEDICAL COURSES
NO COURSE TITLE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EXAM
BODY
46 Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetic Management Module I KCSE C-(Minus) with D+(Plus) in KNEC/
English, Bio & Chemistry, D KNDI
Maths/Physics/Agric/H/sc
47 Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
KCSE C-(Minus ) with C- in KNEC
Chemistry
48 Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology KCSE C(Plain) with C in KNEC/
Physics/Maths, C in KMLTTB
English/Kiswahili and C in Biology
and Chemistry,
49 Diploma in Medical Engineering with C- in English/Kisw,Bio, KNEC
Chem, Maths/Physics
50 Diploma in Petroleum and Geoscience Module I,II,III For Module II pass in Module I KNEC
For Module III pass in Module II
51 Certificate in Petroleum and Geoscience Module I,II KCSE D+(Plus) with D(plain) in KNEC
Maths, Physics and D+ in
English.
52 KCSE D(Plain) with D in
Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology Module I Math/Physics KNEC

53 Driving Open to All NTSA

CBET COURSES
S/No. COURSE TITLE LEVEL DURATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EXAM BODY

1 Dairy Farm Management 4 6 months KCSE D(Plain) TVET CDACC

2 Horticulture Production 4 6 Months KCSE D (Plain) TVET CDACC
3 Poultry Layers Production Operation 4 6 Months KCSE D(Plain) TVET CDACC
4 Baking Technology 4 6 Months KCSE D(Plain) TVET CDACC
5 Fashion Design (Dress Making) 3 3 Months KCSE Certificate TVET CDACC

Those applying for KASNEB/ KISM courses for the first time to register with relevant bodies.

Apply to: The Principal RVIST P O BOX 7182 NAKURU, enclosing copies of ID card, Birth Certificate, academic
certificates (Result slip & leaving) and non-refundable fee of Kshs.500/- to be deposited in RVIST A/C Nakuru Branch at
Cooperative Bank 01129087643400. Deposits may be made at any branch country wide. Include your mobile number in
your application letter. For more details visit our website www.rvist.ac.ke or email: principal@rvist.ac.ke

Note:
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology does not discriminate on account of gender or disability

THE DURATION OF EACH MODULE/STAGE IS ONE ACADEMIC YEAR.

 RIFT VALLEY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
NAKURU NJORO ROAD  P.O. BOX 7182-20100 NAKURU
TOWN CAMPUS MOBILE NO: 0724 76 98 88
Located at Dimu House adjacent to KRA offices
ISO 9001: 2015 CERTIFIED INSTITUTION
Applications are invited for the following courses commencing March 2021 &
December 2021
NAKURU/ KERICHO TOWN CAMPUSES
REGULAR COURSES MARCH 2021 INTAKE
S/NO COURSE TITLE MINIMUM EXAM
REQUIREMENTS BODY
1 Diploma in Tourism Management Module I,II,III
2 Diploma in Social Work & Community Development Module I,II,III
3 Diploma in Sales and Marketing Module I,II,III KCSE C- (Minus) &
4 Diploma in Supply Chain Management Module I,II,III above for Module I or
5 Diploma in Business Management Module I,II,III Pass in relevant KNEC
6 Diploma in Information Communication Technology Module II,III diploma module
7 Diploma in Human Resource Management Module ,I,I,IIII I/relevant certificate for
8 Diploma in Food & Beverage Module II,III module II or pass in
9 Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management Module II,III relevant Diploma
Module II for Module III
10 Diploma in Electrical & Electronics (Power Option) Module II,III
11 Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics Management Module II,III
12 Diploma in Cooperative Management Module I
13 Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Module I
14 Diploma in Road Transport Management Module I
KCSE C-(Minus) & KNEC
15 Diploma in Housekeeping Management Module I above
16 Diploma in Food and Beverage Module I
20 Diploma in Dietetics Management Module I
21 Diploma in Project Management Module I
22 Diploma in Counselling(Disaster Management and Trauma Module I
23 Diploma in Childcare and Protection Module I
24 Diploma in Library and Information Studies
25 Diploma in Banking and Finance KCSE C- (Minus) or KNEC
26 Diploma in Accountancy Pass in relevant Craft
course
27 Certificate in Sales and Marketing Module I,II
28 Certificate in Business Management Module I,II KCSE D (Plain)& above KNEC
29 Certificate in Human Resource Management Module I,II for Module I and pass in
relevant certificate
module I for module II
30 Certificate in Supply Chain Management Module I
31 Certificate in Library and Information Studies Module I,II KCSE D (Plain)& above
32 Certificate in Information Communication Technology module I,II for Module I and pass in
33 Certificate in Electrical & Electronics (Power Option) Module I relevant certificate KNEC
34 Certificate in Catering and Accommodation module I,II module I for module II
35 Certificate in Tour Guide/Travel Operations Module I,II
36 Certificate in Cooperative Management Module I
37 Certificate in Food and Beverage Module I
38 Certificate in Clerical Operations Module I KCSE D(Plain & above KNEC
39 Certificate in Banking and Finance
40 Certificate in Social Work and Community Development
41 Artisan in Storekeeping
42 Artisan in Salesmanship KCSE D-(Minus) & KNEC
above
43 Computer Repair and Maintenance Open to all including RVIST
44 Computer Packages those awaiting for
45 Driving KCSE results NTSA

46 ICDL (International Computer Driving License) Open to all including ICDL

those awaiting for
KCSE results

47 Certified credit Professionals (CCP) Pass in Dip. in KNEC

Secretarial Studies
48 Certified Information Communication Technology (CICT)
49 Certified Secretaries (CS)
50 Certified Investment Financial Analysis (CIFA) KCSE C- (Minus) & KASNEB
51 Certified Public Accountant above
52 Diploma in information Communication Technology (DICT) Level I
53 Diploma in Credit Management
54 Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) Level I
55 Diploma in French (DELF A1 & A2) Open to all including Alliance
those awaiting for Francaise
56 Diploma in Spanish (Level 1,2,3) KCSE results DELF
57 Diploma in German (Level 1,2,&3) GOETHE
PART TIME (EVENING AND WEEKENDS)
1 Higher Diploma in Secretarial Management Diploma in Secretarial
Studies KNEC
2 Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management Diploma in
HRM/Personnel KNEC
Management/Business
Management
3 Higher Diploma in Construction (Building Economics, Building Civil Diploma in Building Civil
Engineering Options) Engineering, Water KNEC
respectively
4 Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering Diploma in Electrical KNEC
Engineering
5 Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development Pass in Diploma KNEC
6 Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management Mod I Pass in Library and
7 Higher Diploma in Archives and Record Management Mod I Information
Studies/Diploma in KNEC
Information
Communication
Technology
8 Computer Packages Open to all including RVIST
9 Computer Repair and Maintenance those awaiting for
KCSE results
10 Driving Lessons Open to all including NTSA
11 ICDL (International Computer Driving License) those awaiting for ICDL
KCSE Results

We also offer Part time classes (evening & weekends) for all Certificate and Diploma courses above (Town Campus
only).

Apply to: The Principal RVIST P O BOX 7182 NAKURU, enclosing copies of ID card, Birth Certificate, academic
certificates (Result slip & leaving) and non -refundable fee of Kshs.500/- to be deposited in RVIST A/C Nakuru Branch at
Kenya Commercial Bank 1101786221. Deposits may be made at any branch country wide. Include your mobile number
in your application letter. For more details visit our website www.rvist.ac.ke or email: towncampus@rvist.ac.ke,
Mobile No. 0724769888/Kericho 0799641313.
Note:
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology does not discriminate on account of gender or disability.

THE DURATION OF EACH MODULE/STAGE IS ONE ACADEMIC YEAR.