About Course

Rationale

There are a number of high school graduates who do not meet the entry requirements to join diploma programs. This certificate program is meant to provide an avenue through which such students can start their academic journey.

Entry Requirement

The minimum entry requirement for this program is a D+ (Plus) in KCSE or its equivalent.

Assessment

All final course grades for units offered by the certificate course are computed as follows:

• Skill-based courses will require a demonstration of progressive mastery of the skills with 75% of the marks awarded for practical work and 25% on the theoretical assignments.
• Marks for courses that involve both conceptual understanding and acquisition of skills will be calculated as follows:60% from continuous assessment and 40% from the final examination.

Students who satisfactorily complete their certicicate programmes and pass are automatically admitted into Diploma