NYS courses have empowered thousands of young Kenyans, equipping them with practical skills for gainful employment. Apart from para-military training for young Kenyans, NYS offers diverse diplomas, certificates, and artisan courses. While some recruits might want to train in medical careers, NYS does not offer medical courses but focuses on artisan, craft, and diploma courses unrelated to medicine. In this article, we will explore the different programs offered at NYS.

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NYS courses offered

If you are interested in hospitality courses, the NYS Hospitality Department offers diverse courses in food and beverage among other hospitality programs. The courses are grouped into three major categories: diploma, certificate, and artisan programmes.

Diploma courses offered at NYS

1. Diploma in Agriculture
2. Diploma in Automotive Engineering
3. Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power Option)
4. Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Installation and Control)
5. Diploma in Telecommunication
6. Diploma in Computer Studies
7. Diploma in ICT
8. Diploma in Information Technology (IT)
9. Diploma in Civil Engineering
10. Diploma in Building Technology
11. Diploma in Avionics
12. Diploma in Construction Plant
13. Diploma in Air Frame
14. Diploma in Fashion and Design
15. Diploma in Early Childhood and Development Education
16. Diploma in Food and Beverage
17. Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management
18. Diploma in Supply Chain Management
19. Diploma in Human Resource Management
20. Diploma in Sales and Marketing Business Management
21. Diploma in Secretarial Studies

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NYS courses certificates

1. Certificate in beauty therapy
2. Certificate in information communication technology (ICT)
3. Certificate in fashion design
4. Certificate in early childhood and development education
5. Certificate in catering and accommodation management
6. Certificate in masonry
7. Certificate in Plumbing
8. Certificate in electrical installation
9. Certificate in carpentry
10. Certificate in upholstery
11. Certificate in refrigeration and air conditioning
12. Certificate in mechanical production
13. Certificate and electronics
14. Certificate in motor vehicle mechanics
15. Certificate in welding and fabrication
16. Certificate in automotive engineering
17. Certificate in-vehicle technology
18. Certificate in metal processing technology
19. Certificate in supply chain management
20. Certificate in sales and marketing
21. Certificate in business management
22. Certificate in Secretarial Studies

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Artisan courses

Artisan courses empower young people with marketable skills for gainful futures. NYS institutions have many artisan courses, such as;

1. Artisan in Plant Operation Plant Mechanics
2. Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
3. Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
4. Artisan in ICT
5. Artisan in Clothing and Textile
6. Artisan in Panel Beating and Spray Painting
7. Artisan in Motor Vehicle Electrician

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Nys courses and requirements

For the technical courses offered at NYS, Like other programs offered in different colleges, NYS courses and requirements are governed by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) requirements. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the NYS courses and requirements:

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

NYS paramilitary training is open to students with a KCSE D—(minus) and above. The institution offers free courses to recruited or enrolled students. With the revised entry requirements, you can join NYS with D- (minus). The National Youth Service (NYS) lowered the minimum KCSE mean grade from D to D- to accommodate more Kenyans in future.

Duration NYS courses take

A final word

NYS courses have empowered thousands of young Kenyans, equipping them with practical skills for gainful employment. Apart from para-military training for young Kenyans, NYS offers diverse diplomas, certificates, and artisan courses. NYS is a government organization that provides paramilitary training for qualified young Kenyans and adults.

The organization has a vibrant TVET docket offers different technical programs to equip young Kenyans with the skills they need for gainful employment. You are advised to contact the institution for a PDF brochure with all the courses because the updated list may change occasionally. You can visit the NYS courses portal to apply for your preferred course or you can check out the NYS courses PDF download.