DIVERSIFICATION OF TRAINING PROGRAMMES AT KENYA FORESTRY COLLEGE
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Kenya Forestry College (KFC) since its inceptions in 1957 has mainly been training forestry courses at both Certificate and Diploma levels. The Certificate course has been lasting 2 years while Diploma course 1 year after successful completion of the 2 years Certificate course. We have now introduced a direct entry into Diploma in Forestry course lasting 2 years and the entry Grade is KCSE C– (minus) while the Certificate in Forestry course will now take 1 year with an entry Grade of KCSE D (plain).
Other than the above mentioned programmes; as a result of changing market demands, the KFC has diversified its training programmes to include the courses shown below;
- Long Courses
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S/n |
Programme |
Entry Requirements |
Duration |
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1 |
Diploma in Environmental Management |
KCSE C- (Minus) |
2 Years |
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2 |
Certificate in Business Management |
KCSE D (Plain) |
1Year |
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3 |
Craft Certificate in Apiculture Management |
KCSE D (Plain) |
1 year |
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4 |
Artisan Certificate in Bee Hives and Bee Equipment |
KCSE E |
6 Months |
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5 |
National Vocational Certificate II in Horticulture Nursery Management |
KCPE |
3 months |
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6 |
Trade Test in Carpenter Joiner |
KCPE |
6months |
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7 |
Grade III in Carpentry and Joinery |
KCPE |
6 months |
- Short Courses
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1 |
Tree Nursery Management |
Basic literacy |
2 Weeks |
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2 |
Basic Computer Applications |
KCSE D (Plain) |
8 Weeks |
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3 |
Sawmilling Technology |
Basic literacy |
2 Weeks |
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4 |
Saw Doctoring |
Basic literacy |
2 Weeks |
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5 |
Basic Logging Operations |
Basic literacy |
2 Weeks |
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6 |
Honey and Beekeeping Technology |
Basic literacy |
2 Weeks |
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7 |
Landscaping Technology |
Basic literacy |
2 Weeks |
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8 |
Managing Climate Change |
Basic literacy |
2 Weeks |
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9 |
Agroforestry and Community Development |
Basic literacy |
2 Weeks |
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10 |
Commercial Tree Growing |
Basic Literacy |
3 Weeks |
The intake for long courses programmes is January and September every year while the short courses are continuous as long as the class threshold has been achieved.
KFC is registered as a Technical and Vocational College in accordance with the TVET Act, 2013 Section 20 (1) and is also a registered member of Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS).
Our graduates are well trained and are able to get employment opportunities in government, private sector as well as engaging in self-employment ventures. For those keen to further their education, selected training programmes at KFC are tailored towards seamless entry into relevant university training programmes. Please visit our webpage on the KFS website on www.kenyaforestservice.org for more information.
For inquiries please contact the college at:
Kenya Forestry College
P. O. Box 8, 20203
Londiani,
Telephone: 020 24 39 901
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