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Hospitality & Institutional Management
Unleash your creativity and serve with style! Our programs in fashion design, beauty therapy,
hairdressing, and food & beverage service prepare you for exciting careers in Kenya's growing creative
and hospitality industries.
KNEC Fashion, Beauty & Hospitality Courses
| Course |
Entry Requirement |
Duration |
Examining Body |
| Artisan in Fashion Design & Garment Making |
KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) |
1 Year |
KNEC |
| Artisan in Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy |
KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) |
1 Year |
KNEC |
| Artisan in Food & Beverage Service |
KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) |
1 Year |
KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Fashion Design & Clothing Technology |
KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Artisan |
2 Years (2 modules) |
KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology |
KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Artisan |
2 Years (2 modules) |
KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Food & Beverage Production |
KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Artisan |
2 Years (2 modules) |
KNEC |
| Diploma in Fashion Design & Marketing |
KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Craft Certificate |
3 Years (3 modules, industrial attachment included) |
KNEC |
| Diploma in Food & Beverage Management |
KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Craft Certificate |
3 Years (3 modules, industrial attachment included) |
KNEC |
- Intakes: January, May, September
- All programs include practical workshops & industrial attachment.
- Mode: Full-time & Part-time (where available)
TVET CBET Modular Programs
| Level |
Course Name |
Entry Requirement |
Duration |
Award |
| Level 4 |
Artisan Certificate in Fashion Design |
KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) |
1 Year |
CBET/TVET CDACC |
| Level 4 |
Artisan Certificate in Beauty Therapy |
KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) |
1 Year |
CBET/TVET CDACC |
| Level 4 |
Artisan Certificate in Food Production |
KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) |
1 Year |
CBET/TVET CDACC |
| Level 5 |
Craft Certificate in Fashion Design |
KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Level 4 |
1 Year/Module |
CBET/TVET CDACC |
| Level 5 |
Craft Certificate in Cosmetology |
KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Level 4 |
1 Year/Module |
CBET/TVET CDACC |
| Level 6 |
Diploma in Fashion Design & Entrepreneurship |
KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Level 5 |
1 Year/Module (typically 2-3 years overall) |
CBET/TVET CDACC |
| Level 6 |
Diploma in Food & Beverage Management |
KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Level 5 |
1 Year/Module (typically 2-3 years overall) |
CBET/TVET CDACC |
- Creative, flexible modular progression for artistic careers
- Competence-based with emphasis on practical skills
- Portfolio-based assessment with industry exposure
NITA Certified Creative & Service Trade Tests
| Trade/Area |
Grades/Level |
Entry Requirement |
Duration |
Examining Body |
| Hairdressing |
Grade III, II, I |
Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) |
3-6 Months/Grade |
NITA |
| Beauty Therapy |
Grade III, II, I |
Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) |
3-6 Months/Grade |
NITA |
| Garment Making |
Grade III, II, I |
Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) |
3-6 Months/Grade |
NITA |
| Food Production |
Grade III, II, I |
Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) |
3-6 Months/Grade |
NITA |
| Food & Beverage Service |
Grade III, II, I |
Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) |
3-6 Months/Grade |
NITA |
- Creative and service-oriented trade certifications
- Hands-on, practical training for immediate employability
- Eligible for NITA Trade Tests I, II & III (each grade is a separate exam)
Create, Style & Serve Excellence!
Apply today and turn your passion into a rewarding career!
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