Nurturing Craftsmanship & Foundational Excellence
Under the leadership of the County Government of Trans-Nzoia, the Department of Education & Technical Training is committed to bridging the youth skill gap through subsidized technical vocational training while securing the cognitive foundation of our earliest learners.
Accredited Trade Pathways
Learners at Trans-Nzoia County Vocational Training Centres undergo specialized, competency-based curricula accredited by NITA, TVETA, and KNEC.
Electrical & Solar PV
Domestic, Industrial Installation & Renewable Energy
Single & three-phase wiring, solar photovoltaics sizing, motor starters, lighting conduits, and electrical safety standards under EPRA and NITA curricula.
Target Careers
Licensed Wireman, Solar Technician, Maintenance Electrician, Substation Assistant.
Automotive Engineering
Motor Vehicle Mechanics & Auto-Electrical Diagnostics
Petrol and diesel engine overhauls, electronic fuel injection (EFI), braking systems, suspension geometry, and automotive electrical troubleshooting.
Target Careers
Auto Mechanic, Vehicle Fleet Diagnostician, Garage Entrepreneur, Machinery Operator.
Building & Masonry
Bricklaying, Concrete Craft, Plumbing & Joinery
Structural bricklaying, foundation masonry, tile fitting, plumbing installations, drainage systems, and timber carpentry joinery for modern construction.
Target Careers
Certified Mason, Pipe Fitter, Site Foreman, Finishing Carpenter, Building Contractor.
Fashion Design & Beauty
Garment Making, Cosmetology & Hairdressing
Pattern drafting, industrial sewing machine operation, textile selection, hair styling, cosmetology treatments, and salon enterprise management.
Target Careers
Fashion Stylist, Tailoring Workshop Owner, Professional Cosmetologist, Salon Manager.
ICT & Digital Skills
Computer Maintenance, Networking & Digital Office
PC hardware repair, structured LAN cabling, operating systems maintenance, office productivity suites, cyber hygiene, and digital freelance operations.
Target Careers
IT Support Technician, Network Installer, Digital Content Creator, Cyber Cafe Operator.
Welding & Fabrication
Arc Welding, Gas Cutting & Agricultural Implements
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxy-acetylene cutting, sheet metal bending, security grilles, steel gates, and farm machinery fabrication.
Target Careers
Certified Welder, Metal Fabricator, Agricultural Machinery Repairer, Structural Steel Erector.
Six Pillars of Our Distinction
Every polytechnic and early learning centre across Trans-Nzoia is engineered to provide learners with dignity, hands-on competence, and foundational grounding.
Subsidized Capitation
County tuition grants ensure technical vocational education is accessible to all youths, reducing household financial barriers across all 25 wards.
Certified Instructors
Over 200 qualified technical trainers and licensed ECDE teachers continuously upskilled in modern pedagogy and technical standards.
Modern Toolkits
Equipped workshops with industrial lathe machines, diagnostic scanners, digital workstations, and commercial garment machinery.
Equal Ward Footprint
Equitable resource allocation ensures every ward in Kiminini, Saboti, Cherangany, Endebess, and Kwanza has accredited polytechnic access.
Digital QR Registry
Instant tamper-proof certificate verification protects legitimate graduates and enables employers to validate skills 24/7.
Child Nutrition Welfare
Comprehensive ECDE milk & feeding schemes boost attendance, child cognitive development, and physical wellness across pre-primary centres.