Kuccps diploma courses are state-sponsored technical programs open to qualified students in Kenya. Kuccps, as it is fondly known, is a government office that deals with the admission of government-sponsored students to colleges and universities. Kuccps does not place students for diploma courses in universities; however, you can be placed for a diploma course in a technical college affiliated with a university. Several public universities have launched directorates of tvet education to capitalize on Kuccps placement services.
This article explores the different Kuccps diploma courses, including Kuccps medical courses, Kuccps teaching courses, and Kuccps agriculture courses available to qualified students and their placement requirements.
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List of Kuccps Diploma Courses
To make vocational and technical education accessible to all, Kuccps has partnered with different technical colleges to offer diploma courses to qualified students. The following Kuccps diploma programs are open to qualified applicants;
- Diploma in teacher education (English and geography)
- Diploma in teacher education (Kiswahili and geography)
- Diploma in teacher education (Kiswahili and history)
- Diploma in teacher education (geography/ business studies)
- Diploma in teacher education (physics and computer studies)
- Diploma in teacher education (mathematics and computer studies)
- Diploma in teacher education (math and geography)
- Diploma in teacher education (physics and chemistry)
- Diploma in teacher education (physics and mathematics)
- Diploma in teacher education (art and design/ English)
- Diploma in teacher education (art and design/ Kiswahili)
- Diploma in teacher education (biology/ mathematics)
- Diploma in teacher education (mathematics/ business studies)
- Diploma in teacher education (chemistry/ mathematics)
- Diploma in teacher education (biology/ chemistry)
- Diploma in teacher education (agriculture/ chemistry)
- Diploma in teacher education (agriculture/ biology)
- Diploma in teacher education (French/ English)
- Diploma in teacher education (German/ English)
- Diploma in teacher education (geography/ Christian Religious Education, CRE)
- Diploma in teacher education (English and CRE)
- Diploma in teacher education (Kiswahili and CRE)
- Diploma in teacher education (English and history)
- Diploma in teacher education (history and CRE)
- Diploma in teacher education (geography/ history)
- Diploma in teacher education (IRE with English)
- Diploma in teacher education (Islamic Religious Education, IRE with either Arabic/ Kiswahili/ geography/ English or history)
- Diploma in teacher education (French with either history, geography, CRE, IRE or English)
- Diploma in teacher education (music/ English)
- Diploma in teacher education (music/ Kiswahili)
- Diploma in agricultural education and extension
- Diploma in agricultural extension and community development
- Diploma in counseling psychology
- Diploma in guidance and counseling
- Diploma in applied statistics
- Diploma in disaster management
- Diploma in software development
- Diploma in computer systems
- Diploma in computer studies
- Diploma in computer science
- Diploma in information technology
- Diploma in information communication technology, ICT
- Diploma in business information technology
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Diploma in early childhood development
- Diploma in refrigeration and air condition
- Diploma in sugar agronomy
- Diploma in cooperative management
- Diploma in horticulture
- Diploma in agriculture
- Diploma in general agriculture
- Diploma in agriculture, human ecology, and consumer science
- Diploma in agriculture and biotechnology
- Diploma in fisheries and aquatic sciences
- Diploma in agricultural irrigation and drainage engineering
- Diploma in agricultural engineering
- Diploma in water resources
- Diploma in water technology
- Diploma in water technology (water supply option)
- Diploma in water engineering
- Diploma in animal production and health management
- Diploma in electronics
- Diploma in electronics (IVQ) level 2
- Diploma in electrical and electronics technology
- Diploma in electrical and electronics technology (power)
- Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering
- Diploma in electrical & electronics
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering (power option)
- Diploma in electrical engineering (power option)
- Diploma in electrical and electronics technology (telecommunication option)
- Diploma in electrical & electronics engineering (telecommunication option)
- Diploma in telecommunication engineering
- Diploma in electrical (telecommunication)
- Diploma in Technology (telecommunication & information engineering)
- Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering (instrumentation option)
- Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering (instrumentation & control)
- Diploma in Technology (instrumentation & control)
- Diploma in technology (electronics and automation engineering)
- Diploma in technology in electrical power engineering
- Diploma in technology in electronic engineering
- Diploma in sports administration and management
- Diploma in welding and fabrication
- Diploma in Customs Administration
- Diploma in tax administration
- Diploma in analytical chemistry
- Diploma in applied chemistry
- Diploma in environmental sciences
- Diploma in environmental management
- Diploma in Applied Biology
- Diploma in science laboratory technology
- Diploma in water and wastewater laboratory technology
- Diploma in risk management and insurance
- Diploma in pharmacy
- Diploma in pharmaceutical technology
- Diploma in medical engineering
- Diploma in Technology Medical Engineering
- Diploma in medical laboratory science
- Diploma in medical laboratory sciences
- Diploma in medical laboratory technology
- Diploma in environmental health sciences
- Diploma in health promotion and education
- Diploma in community health and HIV management
- Diploma in community and public health
- Diploma in Community Health
- Diploma in Community Health & Development
- Diploma in community health and nutrition
- Diploma in medical-biotechnology
- Diploma in supply chain management
- Diploma in supplies chain management
- Diploma in purchasing and supplies management
- Diploma in supplies management
- Diploma in procurement and materials management
- Diploma in shipping
- Diploma in airports operations
- Diploma in air cargo management
- Diploma in freight operations and dispatch
- Diploma in freight management
- Diploma in logistics and transport management
- Diploma in road transport management
- Diploma in transport management
- Diploma in petroleum management
- Diploma in petroleum and geoscience
- Diploma in mechanical technology
- Diploma in mechanical engineering
- Diploma in mechanical engineering (plant option)
- Diploma in mechanical engineering (production option)
- Diploma in mechanical engineering (automotive option)
- Diploma in automotive engineering
- Diploma in motor vehicle systems
- Diploma in motor vehicle mechanics
- Diploma in motor vehicle systems technician
- Diploma in international vocational qualification level 2 in motor vehicle systems
- Diploma in mechatronics
- Diploma in mechatronic engineering
- Diploma in building and civil engineering
- Diploma in civil engineering
- Diploma in civil engineering technology
- Diploma in highways engineering
- Diploma in road construction
- Diploma in construction plant
- Diploma in construction plant engineering
- Diploma in building technology
- Diploma in building engineering technology
- Diploma in building construction technology
- Diploma in building and construction
- Diploma in construction management
- Diploma in architecture
- Diploma in quantity surveying
- Diploma in map production (printing)
- Diploma in land surveying
- Diploma in photogrammetry and remote sensing
- Diploma in cartography
- Diploma in nutrition & dietetics
- Diploma in nutrition & dietetic management
- Diploma in dietetic management
- Diploma in Dietetics Management
- Diploma in nutrition and diet management
- Diploma in international tourism
- Diploma in Tourism Management
- Diploma in Technology (tourism and travel management)
- Diploma in tourism and hospitality management
- Diploma in hospitality management
- Diploma in hotel and institutional management
- Diploma in baking technology
- Diploma in housekeeping and laundry
- Diploma in catering and hotel management
- Diploma in catering and accommodation management
- Diploma in catering and accommodation operations
- Diploma in Technology (event and convention management)
- Diploma in tour guiding and travels
- Diploma in tour guiding
- Diploma in marine engineering
- Diploma in nautical sciences
- Diploma in chemical engineering
- Diploma in computerized secretarial studies
- Diploma in secretarial studies (computerized)
- Diploma in secretarial studies
- Diploma in secretarial studies and office management
- Diploma in front office operations and customer care
- Diploma in social work and community development
- Diploma in social work and development
- Diploma in community development and social work
- Diploma in community development and counseling
- Diploma in community development
- Diploma in aeronautical engineering (avionics)
- Diploma in aeronautical engineering (air-frames and engines)
- Diploma in Technology (aeronautical engineering)
- Diploma in wildlife management
- Diploma in journalism & media
- Diploma in mass communication
- Diploma in human resource management
- Diploma in criminology and justice
- Diploma in security and intelligence studies
- Diploma in music and dance
- Diploma in archives and records management
- Diploma in health records and IT
- Diploma in health records and information
- Diploma in information science
- Diploma in international vocational qualification in information studies level 2
- Diploma in information studies
- Diploma in library and information science
- Diploma in library and information studies
- Diploma in public relations
- Diploma in public relations and creative advertising
- Diploma in Business Administration
- Diploma in business administration/ management
- Diploma in business management
- Diploma in leadership and management
- Diploma in management
- Diploma in county governance and ethics
- Diploma in agribusiness management
- Diploma in farm business management
- Diploma in entrepreneurship development
- Diploma in entrepreneurial agriculture
- Diploma in entrepreneurship
- Diploma in entrepreneurship education
- Diploma in food technology and quality assurance
- Diploma in food science and processing technology
- Diploma in food science and technology
- Diploma in food technology
- Diploma in industrial microbiology and biotechnology
- Diploma in project management
- Diploma in microfinance
- Diploma in credit management
- Diploma in banking and finance
- Diploma in banking
- Diploma in accountancy
- Diploma Accounting Technician 1
- Diploma accounting technicians
- Accounting technician diploma
- Diploma in accounting and finance
- Diploma in accountant technician
- Diploma in accountant’s technician’s diploma
- Diploma Accounting Technician 2
- Diploma in Marketing
- Diploma in sales and marketing
- Diploma in clothing technology
- Diploma in fashion design and garment making
- Diploma in fashion and garment making
- Diploma in fashion design and garment-making technology
- Diploma in fashion design & clothing
- Diploma in clothing technology
- Diploma in apparel and textile
- Diploma in food and beverage
- Diploma in food and beverage production
- Diploma in food and beverage management
- Diploma in food and beverage production, sales, and service management
- Diploma in food and beverage production and service management
- Diploma in graphic design
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Kuccps Teaching Diploma Courses and Requirements
Are you aspiring to become a teacher? Kuccps can connect you to primary or secondary teacher education. For a diploma in primary education, candidates must have a C plain in KCSE. It’s worth noting that there are no subject limitations for this diploma. The requirements for secondary teaching courses are a KCSE grade of C+ (plus), with C+ (plus) in two teaching subjects.
The following are Kuccps teaching courses open to qualified candidates;
- Diploma in primary education
- Diploma in teacher education (English and geography)
- Diploma in teacher education (Kiswahili and geography)
- Diploma in teacher education (Kiswahili and history)
- Diploma in teacher education (geography/ business studies)
- Diploma in teacher education (physics and computer studies)
- Diploma in teacher education (mathematics and computer studies)
- Diploma in teacher education (math and geography)
- Diploma in teacher education (physics and chemistry)
- Diploma in teacher education (physics and mathematics)
- Diploma in teacher education (art and design/ English)
- Diploma in teacher education (art and design/ Kiswahili)
- Diploma in teacher education (biology/ mathematics)
- Diploma in teacher education (mathematics/ business studies)
- Diploma in teacher education (chemistry/ mathematics)
- Diploma in teacher education (biology/ chemistry)
- Diploma in teacher education (agriculture/ chemistry)
- Diploma in teacher education (agriculture/ biology)
- Diploma in teacher education (French/ English)
- Diploma in teacher education (German/ English)
- Diploma in teacher education (geography/ Christian Religious Education, CRE)
- Diploma in teacher education (English and CRE)
- Diploma in teacher education (Kiswahili and CRE)
- Diploma in teacher education (English and history)
- Diploma in teacher education (history and CRE)
- Diploma in teacher education (geography/ history)
- Diploma in teacher education (IRE with English)
- Diploma in teacher education (Islamic Religious Education, IRE with either Arabic/ Kiswahili/ geography/ English or history)
- Diploma in teacher education (French with either history, geography, CRE, IRE or English)
- Diploma in teacher education (music/ English)
- Diploma in teacher education (music/ Kiswahili)
Kuccps Diploma Courses in Agriculture
Agriculture is the backbone of Kenya’s economy. Millions of smallholder farmers depend on agriculture. The following are Kuccps diploma courses in agriculture aimed at producing competent manpower in the agriculture sector;
- Diploma in agriculture
- Diploma in general agriculture
- Diploma in agriculture, human ecology, and consumer service
- Diploma in entrepreneurial agriculture
- Diploma in agriculture and biotechnology
- Diploma in horticulture
- Diploma in horticultural production
- Diploma in dairy farm management
- Diploma in agricultural extension
- Diploma in agricultural education and extension
- Diploma in agricultural extension and community development
- Diploma in animal health
- Diploma in animal production and health management
- Diploma in agricultural engineering
- Diploma in agribusiness management
- Diploma in sugar agronomy
- Diploma in agriprenuership
- Diploma in fisheries and aquatic sciences
- Diploma in sustainable agriculture and rural development
- Diploma in crop production
Kuccps Medical Diploma Courses
Kuccps, in collaboration with different technical colleges, provides students with opportunities to actualize their medical career dreams. The following Kuccps medical diploma courses are available to qualified candidates;
- Diploma in community health and nutrition
- Diploma in Community Health
- Diploma in health records and information technology
- Diploma in counseling psychology
- Diploma in environmental health
- Diploma in pharmaceutical technology
- Diploma in pharmacy
- Diploma in medical laboratory sciences
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Kuccps Diploma Courses Requirements
The Kuccps board of management has developed a placement criterion for different Kuccps diploma courses. For instance, C—(minus) is the grade needed for diploma courses. Some diploma programs require C (plain) or C+ (plus). Besides the KCSE mean grade, passing in certain cluster subjects is a requirement for some courses. For detailed subject requirements, visit the Kuccps portal.
Kuccps Diploma Courses Frequently Asked Questions
Prospective college students ask various questions about Kuccps and general higher education. We have sampled some of the questions, and here are the answers.
How Much Does Kuccps Pay for Diploma Students?
Kuccps does not pay for diploma students directly. However, if you are placed in colleges through KUCCPS, the government pays a certain tuition amount for you (the student). Besides, you qualify for a loan facility depending on your need.
How to Apply for Kuccps Diploma Courses?
To apply for Kuccps diploma courses, visit the Kuccps portal and navigate to the student login interface. In the respective boxes, enter your KCSE index number, KCSE year, and password. Your password is either your KCPE index number or birth certificate number. Next, click login to access the courses page. Explore the courses and pick the preferred options, noting the course code. Once you select your courses, click apply and insert the course codes. You must pay Kuccps application fees before submitting your course choices.
What is the Minimum Grade to Join Kuccps?
The minimum grade to join college through Kuccps depends on your level of study and preferred course. For instance;
- The minimum grade for artisan courses is KCSE grade D- (minus) and below
- The minimum grade for the craft-certificate course is D (plain)
- The minimum grade for the diploma course is C- (minus)
- The minimum grade for the degree course is C+ (plus)
Can I Do Electrical Engineering with C Minus?
Yes, for many diploma courses,, including electrical engineering, a C-minus is the minimum admission requirement. You also need passes in math, physics, and English.
How Do You Know if Kuccps have selected you?
Checking whether Kuccps has selected you is easy. Visit the Kuccps student portal link and log in to your account using KCSE and KCPE index numbers. You’ll find the information there.
Can I Join Kuccps with D+?
Yes, you can join Kuccps with a D+. With a KCSE D+ (plus), you can enter a certificate course through the Kuccps placement process.
How Many Courses Can One Select in Kuccps;
Applicants have a maximum of 18 choices. For Kuccps diploma courses, students have 4 options. The following are the courses one can select for each level;
- Degree courses have 6-course options
- Diploma courses have 4-course choices
- Certificate courses have 4-course choices
- Artisan courses have 4-course options
Can Kuccps Place you in Kmtc?
Yes, Kuccps places students in Kmtc. If you want to take a Kuccps diploma course in Kmtc, visit the Kuccps website and apply.
Can you Change Courses in Kuccps?
The answer is yes, but there is a process. Kuccps provides an automated method for changing courses after initial placement. To change your course successfully, you must meet Kuccp’s terms and conditions.
Final Thoughts
Kuccps diploma courses offer qualified candidates a momentous chance to fulfill one’s career aspirations. Whether you want to become a builder, dairy farmer, teacher, or another imaginable career field, the diploma programs discussed on this page provide an excellent chance to explore your career options.
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