Find accredited plumbing and pipe fitting courses across 136 TVET institutions in Kenya. Compare Trade Test level courses, fees, entry requirements, and career prospects for 2026.
Plumbing and Pipe fitting Courses in Kenya 2026
Career Prospects
- Plumber
- Pipe Fitter
- Building Services Technician
- Drainage Technician
Baringo County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maji Mazuri VTC | VTC | — | 3 | accredited |
| Baringo Vocational Training Centre | VTC | — | 7 | accredited |
| EMINING TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE | TTI | — | 85 | accredited |
Bomet County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDANAI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 10 | accredited |
| KAPLONG VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 17 | accredited |
Bungoma County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSAKASA TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE | TTI | — | 38 | accredited |
Busia County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSIA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 11 | accredited |
| NAMBALE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 10 | accredited |
Elgeyo Marakwet County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koitilial Vocational Training Centre | VTC | — | 2 | accredited |
| FLAX VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 7 | accredited |
| ITEN VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 17 | accredited |
| KAPCHEROP VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 8 | accredited |
| THE KIPSOEN NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC | National Polytechnic | — | 29 | accredited |
Homabay County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 9 | accredited |
| Homabay Vocational Training Centre | VTC | — | 13 | accredited |
| SIKRI TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND AND DEAF | TTI | — | 42 | accredited |
Isiolo County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BISHOP LOCATI TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE - ISIOLO | TTI | — | 30 | accredited |
Kajiado County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stedmak Hospitality Training College- Rongai Campus | TTI | — | 22 | accredited |
| INSTITUTE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY | TTI | — | 10 | accredited |
Kakamega County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MABANGA YOUTH POLYTECHNIC | VTC | — | 4 | accredited |
| LUGALA COUNTY VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 16 | accredited |
| KONGONI TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGE | TTI | — | 87 | accredited |
Kericho County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipkoyan VTC | VTC | — | 4 | accredited |
| KIPSAMUMGUT VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 10 | accredited |
| CHEPSEON VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 9 | accredited |
| NGOINO YOUTH POLYTECHNIC | VTC | — | 5 | accredited |
| CHEMOSOT YOUTH POLYTECHNIC | VTC | — | 4 | accredited |
Kiambu County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fanisi Technical Training College | VTC | — | 12 | accredited |
| NAGREGO TECHNICAL TRAINING COLLEGE | VTC | — | 4 | accredited |
| CHRISTIAN INDUSTRIAL TRAINING COLLEGE - THIKA | TTI | — | 86 | accredited |
| Kolping Technical and Vocational Training Center | TTI | — | 26 | accredited |
| TRANSAFRIC ACCOUNTANCY AND MANAGEMENT COLLEGE | TTI | — | 3 | accredited |
| Nawili Vocatioal and Technical Training Centre | TTI | — | 1 | accredited |
| GATUNDU SOUTH TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGE | TTI | — | 14 | accredited |
Kilifi County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MWEMBENI TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE | TTI | — | 26 | accredited |
| Nesbony Training College | TTI | — | 11 | accredited |
| Marianist Technical Institute - Malindi | TTI | — | 12 | accredited |
| MWABAYANYUNDO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 5 | accredited |
| SOKONI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 4 | accredited |
| MABATI TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE | TTI | — | 13 | accredited |
Kirinyaga County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAITHERI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 10 | accredited |
| MUTITU VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 9 | accredited |
| MWEA TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGE | TTI | — | 47 | accredited |
Kisii County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEUMBU VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 10 | accredited |
Kisumu County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER - KISUMU | VTC | — | 22 | accredited |
| CONSOLATA TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE-CHIGA | TTI | — | 12 | accredited |
| Biosanitation Technology Training Institute (BTTI) | TTI | — | 8 | accredited |
| Kit Mikayi Technical Training Institute | TTI | — | 2 | accredited |
| Lela Vocational Training Centre | VTC | — | 3 | accredited |
| AHERO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 20 | accredited |
| SABAKO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 7 | accredited |
Kitui County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST JOHN PAUL II INSTITUTE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING | TTI | — | 22 | accredited |
Kwale County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIANIST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE | TTI | — | 30 | accredited |
| Bodo Vocational Training Centre | VTC | — | 1 | accredited |
| UKUNDA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 12 | accredited |
| MAZERAS YOUTH POLYTECHNIC | VTC | — | 10 | accredited |
Laikipia County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NANYUKI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 20 | accredited |
Machakos County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTERN KENYA INTEGRATED COLLEGE - MITABONI | TTI | — | 12 | accredited |
| UWESO COLLEGE | TTI | — | 42 | accredited |
| MUMBUNI ENGINEERING AND DRIVING SCHOOL | TTI | — | 22 | accredited |
| MATUU VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 10 | accredited |
Makueni County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiritans Technical College | TTI | — | 12 | accredited |
| WOTE TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE | TTI | — | 74 | accredited |
Marsabit County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAKU VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 8 | accredited |
Meru County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIANJAI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 8 | accredited |
| KITHOKA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 11 | accredited |
| KAELO TECHNICAL TRAINING COLLEGE | TTI | — | 40 | accredited |
Migori County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELGON VIEW TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGE - MIGORI CAMPUS | TTI | — | 64 | accredited |
| Ngisiru Vocational Training Centre | VTC | — | 13 | accredited |
| GOLDEN HILL VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE | VTC | — | 5 | registered |
Mombasa County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast Acumen Vocational Training Centre | VTC | — | 2 | accredited |
| SEVERIN CRAFTSMAN TRAINING CENTRE | TTI | — | 8 | accredited |
| St Mulumba TVC | TTI | — | 26 | accredited |
| MTONGWE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 6 | accredited |
| KISAUNI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 11 | accredited |
| THE KENYA COAST NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC | National Polytechnic | — | 53 | accredited |
Murang'A County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ndunyu Chege Vocational Training Centre | VTC | — | 9 | accredited |
| Murarandia Vocational Training Centre | VTC | — | 3 | accredited |
Nairobi County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUKURU SKILLS TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 12 | accredited |
| YMCA - NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE | VTC | — | 22 | accredited |
| DON BOSCO BOYS TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE | TTI | — | 32 | accredited |
| Lindtech College | TTI | — | 14 | accredited |
| JEWEL PROFESSIONAL COLLEGE | TTI | — | 46 | accredited |
| NAIROBI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | TTI | — | 24 | accredited |
| Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology | TTI | — | 11 | accredited |
| P. C. KINYANJUI TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE | TTI | — | 48 | accredited |
Nakuru County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisasa Technical Training Institute | TTI | — | 12 | accredited |
| VERA TECHNICAL TRAINING COLLEGE | TTI | — | 10 | accredited |
| Bartmore Technical College | TTI | — | 28 | accredited |
| Comboni Technical and Vocational Training College | TTI | — | 12 | accredited |
| AIC NAIVASHA TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE | TTI | — | 15 | accredited |
| Elburgon Vocational Training Centre | VTC | — | 8 | accredited |
| DUNDORI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 6 | accredited |
| KIPTARAGON TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGE | TTI | — | 31 | accredited |
Nandi County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.I.C DIGUNA RAINBOW POLYTECHNIC | VTC | — | 20 | accredited |
| Chemundu Vocational Training Centre | VTC | — | 9 | accredited |
| METEITEI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 8 | accredited |
| KAPTEL VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 8 | accredited |
| SIGILAI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 9 | accredited |
| CHEPTARIT VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 15 | accredited |
Narok County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAROK VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 25 | accredited |
Nyamira County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyamwange Technical Training Center | TTI | — | 22 | accredited |
| ST STEPHEN EKERUBO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 14 | accredited |
| MORAKO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 10 | accredited |
| The Nyamira National Polytechnic | National Polytechnic | — | 77 | accredited |
Nyandarua County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LERESHWA YOUTH POLYTECHNIC | VTC | — | 5 | accredited |
Nyeri County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Githiru Vocational Training Centre | VTC | — | 7 | accredited |
| KARATINA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 8 | accredited |
| MATHIRA TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGE | TTI | — | 14 | accredited |
| MATHENGE TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE | TTI | — | 93 | accredited |
| THE NYERI NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC | National Polytechnic | — | 100 | accredited |
Samburu County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARALAL VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 8 | accredited |
Siaya County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDERE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 19 | accredited |
| BONDO TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE | TTI | — | 55 | accredited |
Taita Taveta County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 10 | accredited |
Tharaka Nithi County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karuguaru Vocational Training Centre | VTC | — | 3 | accredited |
| MUTHAMBI YOUTH POLYTECHNIC | VTC | — | 9 | accredited |
| RUBATE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 6 | accredited |
Trans Nzoia County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vessel of Hope Vocational Training Centre | VTC | — | 10 | accredited |
| Nangina Vocational Training Center | VTC | — | 10 | accredited |
| CHORLIM VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 10 | accredited |
| KIMININI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 19 | accredited |
| KITALE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 25 | accredited |
| THE KITALE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC | National Polytechnic | — | 100 | accredited |
Turkana County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DON BOSCO TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - KAKUMA | TTI | — | 11 | accredited |
| LODWAR VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 16 | accredited |
| KALOKOL VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 5 | accredited |
| LOKORI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 7 | accredited |
Uasin Gishu County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madonna Technical and Vocational College | TTI | — | 16 | accredited |
| MUGUNDOI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 5 | accredited |
| NGENYILEL VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 4 | accredited |
| CHERISHED HOPE TRAINING COLLEGE | TTI | — | 8 | accredited |
Vihiga County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVEYE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 23 | accredited |
| GIMOMOI SALVATION ARMY VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 31 | accredited |
| ST. PETERS HAMBALE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 17 | accredited |
West Pokot County
| Institution | Type | Town | Courses | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAPENGURIA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER | VTC | — | 8 | accredited |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the entry requirements for Plumbing and Pipe fitting courses in Kenya?
For certificate-level Plumbing and Pipe fitting courses, you typically need a KCSE certificate with a minimum of D+ (Plus). For diploma courses, a minimum of C- (Minus) is usually required. Artisan level courses may accept primary school leavers. KCPE certificate or relevant experience
How long do Plumbing and Pipe fitting courses take in Kenya?
Plumbing and Pipe fitting courses typically take 3 months total. Part-time and evening options may take longer.
What jobs can I get after studying Plumbing and Pipe fitting?
Graduates of Plumbing and Pipe fitting courses can work as Plumber, Pipe Fitter, Building Services Technician. The course prepares you for both employment and self-employment in this field.
How much do Plumbing and Pipe fitting courses cost in Kenya?
Fees for Plumbing and Pipe fitting courses vary by institution. On average, expect to pay between KES 10,000 and KES 30,000 per year. Government institutions are generally more affordable than private colleges.
Which exam body certifies Plumbing and Pipe fitting courses?
Plumbing and Pipe fitting courses in Kenya are examined by NITA.