Fig. 14 — Courses Offered
Courses at GMIT
Seven departments, spanning full CBET/CDACC and KNEC certificate programmes and short, practical NITA-accredited courses. Fees shown are per the 2026 prospectus where available — download the full prospectus & fee guide (PDF).
Fig. 15 — Department
Building Technology
| Code | Course | Entry Requirement | Duration | Fee (KES) | Certifying Body | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTL5 | Building Technology Level 5 | D & D+ | 2 Years | 25,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| BTL4 | Building Technology Level 4 | D- | 1 Year | 20,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| PLB5 | Plumbing Level 5 | D & D+ | 2 Years | 25,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| PLB4 | Plumbing Level 4 | D- | 1 Year | 20,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| LSV5 | Land Survey Level 5 | D & D+ | 2 Years | 25,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| CJV5 | Carpentry and Joinery Level 5 | D & D+ | 2 Years | 25,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| CJV4 | Carpentry and Joinery Level 4 | KCSE Certificate | 1 Year | 20,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| BTC | Craft Certificate in Building Technology | D (Plain) | 2 Years | 25,000 | KNEC | Programme |
| PLC | Craft Certificate in Plumbing | D (Plain) | 2 Years | 25,000 | KNEC | Programme |
| ARP | Artisan in Plumbing | D- or KCPE Certificate | 1 Year | 20,000 | KNEC | Short Course |
| ARB | Artisan in Building Technology | D- or KCPE Certificate | 1 Year | 20,000 | KNEC | Short Course |
| SC | Grade 1, 2, 3: Plumbing, Carpentry & Masonry | ID Card and Certificate | 1 Year | 20,000 | NITA | Short Course |
Fig. 16 — Department
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
| Code | Course | Entry Requirement | Duration | Fee (KES) | Certifying Body | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICTL5 | ICT Technician Level 5 | D+ | 2 Years | 25,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| ICTL4 | ICT Technician Level 4 | D- | 1 Year | 20,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| ICTC | Craft Certificate | D (Plain) | 2 Years | 25,000 | KNEC | Programme |
| CSOP | Specialized Computer Packages | — | 3 Months | 3,500 | GMI | Short Course |
| CONT | Computer Networking | — | 3 Months | 6,000 | GMI | Short Course |
| COML | Computing Literacy | — | 3 Months | 3,500 | GMI | Short Course |
Fig. 17 — Department
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Not yet included in the 2026 prospectus & fee guide — fees below are unconfirmed. Contact the Admissions Office for current pricing.
| Code | Course | Entry Requirement | Duration | Fee (KES) | Certifying Body | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EEI5 | Electrical Installation Level 5 | D & D+ | 2 Years | — | CBET/CDACC | Programme |
| EOP5 | Electrical Operation (Power Option) Level 5 | D & D+ | 2 Years | — | CBET/CDACC | Programme |
| ELE5 | Electronics Level 5 | D & D+ | 2 Years | — | CBET/CDACC | Programme |
| EEI4 | Electrical Installation Level 4 | D- & E | 1 Year | — | CBET/CDACC | Programme |
| ELE4 | Electronics Level 4 | D- & E | 1 Year | — | CBET/CDACC | Programme |
| EEI3 | Electrical Installation Level 3 | D- & E | 6 Months | — | CBET/CDACC | Short Course |
| — | Grade 1, 2, 3 | ID Card and any other certificate | 6 Months | — | NITA | Short Course |
Fig. 18 — Department
Food & Beverage
Not yet included in the 2026 prospectus & fee guide — fees below are unconfirmed. Contact the Admissions Office for current pricing.
| Code | Course | Entry Requirement | Duration | Fee (KES) | Certifying Body | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBP5 | Food and Beverage Production (Culinary Arts) Level 5 | D & D+ | 2 Years | — | CBET/CDACC | Programme |
| FBS5 | Food and Beverage Sales & Service Management Level 5 | D & D+ | 2 Years | — | CBET/CDACC | Programme |
| FBP4 | Food and Beverage Production (Culinary Arts) Level 4 | D- & E | 1 Year | — | CBET/CDACC | Programme |
| FBS4 | Food and Beverage Sales & Service Management Level 4 | D- & E | 1 Year | — | CBET/CDACC | Programme |
| FBP3 | Food and Beverage Production (Culinary Arts) Level 3 | KCSE E / KCPE | 6 Months | — | CBET/CDACC | Short Course |
| FBS3 | Food and Beverage Sales & Service Management Level 3 | KCSE E / KCPE | 6 Months | — | CBET/CDACC | Short Course |
| BT3 | Baking Technology Level 3 | D- & E | 3 Months | — | CBET/CDACC | Short Course |
| BT4 | Baking Technology Level 4 | D / Level 3 Cert | 3 Months | — | CBET/CDACC | Short Course |
| BT5 | Baking Technology Level 5 | D / Level 4 Cert | 3 Months | — | CBET/CDACC | Short Course |
Fig. 19 — Department
Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
| Code | Course | Entry Requirement | Duration | Fee (KES) | Certifying Body | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDRC5 | Hairdressing Level 5 | D & D+ | 2 Years | 25,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| BTHC5 | Beauty Therapy Level 5 | D & D+ | 2 Years | 25,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| HDRC4 | Hairdressing Level 4 | D- & E | 1 Year | 20,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| BTHC4 | Beauty Therapy Level 4 | D- & E | 1 Year | 20,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| HDRC | Craft Certificate | D (Plain) | 2 Years | 25,000 | KNEC | Programme |
| ARS | Artisan | D- or KCPE | 1 Year | 20,000 | KNEC | Short Course |
| G123 | Grade 1, 2, 3 | ID Card and any other certificate | 1 Year | 20,000 | NITA | Short Course |
Fig. 20 — Department
Fashion Design & Garment Making
| Code | Course | Entry Requirement | Duration | Fee (KES) | Certifying Body | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAS5 | Fashion Design Technology Level 5 | D & D+ | 2 Years | 25,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| FAS4 | Fashion Design Technology Level 4 | D & D+ | 2 Years | 25,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| FAS3 | Fashion Design Tailoring Level 3 | KCSE D- / KCPE | 1 Year | 25,000 | TVET/CDACC | Short Course |
| FASD3 | Fashion Design Dressmaking Level 3 | KCSE D- / KCPE | 1 Year | 20,000 | TVET/CDACC | Short Course |
| GM3 | Garment Making Level 4 | D- & E | 1 Year | 20,000 | TVET/CDACC | Short Course |
| FAS-C | Craft Certificate | D (Plain) | 2 Years | 25,000 | KNEC | Programme |
| GM-A | Artisan | D- & KCPE | 1 Year | 20,000 | KNEC | Short Course |
| G123 | Grade 1, 2, 3 | ID Card and any other certificate | 1 Year | 20,000 | NITA | Short Course |
Fig. 21 — Department
Mechanical & Automotive Engineering
| Code | Course | Entry Requirement | Duration | Fee (KES) | Certifying Body | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEL5 | Welding & Fabrication Level 5 | D & D+ | 2 Years | 25,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| MTM5 | Mechanical Technology & Maintenance Level 5 | D & D+ | 2 Years | 25,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| MVM4 | Motor Vehicle Mechanic Level 4 | D- & E | 1 Year | 20,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| WEL4 | Welding & Fabrication Level 4 | D- & E | 1 Year | 20,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| MTM4 | Mechanical Technology & Maintenance Level 4 | D- & E | 1 Year | 20,000 | TVET/CDACC | Programme |
| WF3 | Welding and Fabrication Level 3 | KCPE | 1 Year | 20,000 | TVET/CDACC | Short Course |
| WF4 | Welding and Fabrication Level 4 | D- / Level 3 Cert | 1 Year | 20,000 | TVET/CDACC | Short Course |
| AUTO | Craft Certificate (Automotive) | D (Plain) | 2 Years | 25,000 | KNEC | Programme |
| MECH | Artisan | D- or KCPE | 1 Year | 20,000 | KNEC | Short Course |
| VBW3 | Vehicle Body Work Level 3 | ID Card and any other certificate | 1 Year | 20,000 | NITA | Short Course |
| VBW4 | Vehicle Body Work Level 4 | D- & E | 3 Months | 20,000 | CBET/CDACC | Short Course |
| AWEL3 | Arc Welding Level 3 | ID Card and any other certificate | 1 Year | 20,000 | NITA | Short Course |
| GAW4 | Gas Welding Level 3 | ID Card and any other certificate | 1 Year | 20,000 | NITA | Short Course |
| AEE3 | Automotive Electrician Level 3 | ID Card and any other certificate | 1 Year | 20,000 | NITA | Short Course |
| G123 | Grade 1, 2, 3 Motor Vehicle Mechanic | ID Card and Certificate | 1 Year | 20,000 | NITA | Short Course |