Sot technical training institute (Sot institute) is a public tvet college situated along Silibwet-Merigi road, 15km from Bomet town in Bomet county. It is one of the technical colleges under the ministry of education. In this article, we explore the different courses offered at Sot institute, fee structure, and how to apply for your dream course.

List of courses offered by Sot Technical Training Institute, TTI

Sot technical training institute offers diverse technical programs to meet the growing need for technical education in Kenya. Whether you want to enroll for a technical course or want to do short computer packages, the following courses are offered at Sot institute.

1. Artisan in electrical installation
2. Artisan in building technology
3. Artisan in fashion design & garment making
4. Trade III-I in tailoring & garment making
5. Artisan in plumbing & building services
6. Artisan in food and beverage production, sales & service
7. Artisan in welding & fabrication
8. Trade test in hair dressing & beauty therapy
9. Computer application packages
10. Artisan in store keeping
11. Artisan in in fashion design and garment making
12. Artisan in beauty therapy and hairdressing
13. Artisan in masonry
14. Craft in business management
15. Craft in food and beverage production, sales & service
16. Certificate in catering and accommodation management
17. Craft in human resource management
18. Craft in information communication technology (ICT)
19. Craft in information studies
20. Craft in science laboratory technology
21. Certificate in social work & community development
22. Craft in supply chain management
23. Craft in building technology
24. Craft in electrical & electronic engineering
25. Craft in fashion design & garment making
26. Craft in plumbing and pipe fitting
27. Craft certificate in welding & fabrication
28. Certificate in general agriculture
29. Certificate in science lab technology
30. Certificate in fashion design and clothing technology
31. Certificate in plumbing and building services
32. certificate in electrical and electronics engineering (power)
33. Diploma in social work & community development
34. Diploma in food and beverage production, sales & service
35. Diploma in applied biology
36. Diploma in food science & technology
37. Diploma in supply chain management
38. Diploma in business management
39. Diploma in information communication technology (ICT)
40. Diploma in library & information studies
41. Diploma in human resource management
42. Diploma in entrepreneurial agriculture
43. Diploma in fashion design & clothing technology
44. Diploma in civil engineering
45. Diploma in building technology
46. Diploma in electrical & electronic engineering (power)
47. Diploma in accountancy
48. Diploma in catering & accommodation management
49. Diploma in agriculture
50. Diploma in land surveying
51. Diploma in water technology
52. Accounting technician diploma
53. Certified public accountant (CPA)
54. Diploma in general agriculture
55. Diploma in water and sanitation engineering

Entry requirements

Minimum admission requirements for Sot institute courses is as shown below.

1. Diploma courses: KCSE mean grade C- (minus) and above
2. Craft/ certificate courses: KCSE D (plain) and above
3. Artisan courses: KCSE D- (minus) and below

How to apply for a course at Sot technical training institute

Sot technical institute intakes occur in the months of January, May and September. Be on the lookout for admission advertisements. Download the application forms from Sot website, fill the required details and take it in person or send your application accompanied by photocopies of your academic certificates and ID card to the principal Sot technical training institute, P.O. Box 665-20400. Indicate your contact details for ease of communication.

Sot technical training institute fees

The fees charged at Sot technical institute depend on student type; government or self-sponsored. State sponsored students pay less fees compared to self-sponsored ones. Contact the institute for the latest fee details. The following is a typical fee structure for government sponsored students.

Final word

Sot technical training institute (Sot institute) is a public tvet college situated along Silibwet-Merigi road, 15km from Bomet town in Bomet county. It is one of the technical colleges under the ministry of education. The college offers different technical programs to equip young people with the skills they need in a competitive labor market. Courses offered include; diplomas, certificates, artisans and short study programs. Download application forms from the Sot website to apply for your preferred course. That’s all for now.