Mbeere North Technical and Vocational College (MNTVC) is a TVET institution in Kenya committed to providing practical skills and knowledge relevant to the industry.
📍 General Information
Location: Mbeere North Constituency, located 3km from Siakago Town, and 28km from Embu to
Status: An institution under the State Department for TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training)
Training Focus: The college has fully adopted Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET), which focuses on developing practical skills and competencies.4
Examination Bodies: Courses are examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and assessed by TVET CDACC (Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council).5
🏛️ Departments and Courses
Mbeere North TVC organizes its academic offerings across several departments, with courses available at different levels, including Artisan (Level 4), Craft Certificate (Level 5), and Diploma (Level 6).7
The key academic sectors and departments are:
| Sector |
Department(s) |
Sample Courses Offered |
| Engineering |
Mechanical & Chemical Engineering |
Plumbing, Building Technology, Masonry. |
| |
Automotive Engineering, Welding & Fabrication |
Automotive Technology, Welding & Fabrication. |
| Computing & Informatics |
Computing & Informatics |
Information & Communication Technology (ICT). |
| Institutional Management |
Institutional Management |
Food & Beverage Management/Operations/Production, Fashion Design, Baking, Beauty Therapy, Hair Dressing. |
| Agriculture & Environmental Studies |
Agriculture & Environmental Studies |
Sustainable Agricultural Development, Agriculture Extension. |
Note: The college mentions a total of 9 programs offered upon registration in May 2023, namely: Electrical Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Fashion Design, Food and Beverage, Agriculture, Information Communication Technology, and Hairdressing.8 This indicates a strong focus on technical and vocational skills across multiple disciplines.
