KSTVET-GIZ Dual TVET Development VLE

This course will equip In-company trainers with competencies in planning for In-company training. The course will equip TVET trainers, coordinators, and industry mentors with the skills to design, organize, and implement effective in-company training programs that integrate institutional learning with real workplace experience. The course involves trainee selections process, generic training plan interpretation, and development of in-company training plans, designing rotation plans, onboarding plan development and adaptation of training agreement. 

The course is delivered as a self-paced online programme over a notional 6 study hours.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.

This course will equip in-company trainers with competencies in carrying out competence-based assessment. The module involves identifying assessment methods, guideline for giving feedback, guideline for receiving feedback, developing assessment plan, developing work-based assessment tools, organizing assessment environment and conducting competence-based assessment. 

The course is delivered as a self-paced online programme over a notional 10 study hours.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Technical drawing is a fundamental requirement for technicians and engineers, providing the essential visual communication skills necessary for effective design, production, and maintenance in various engineering fields. This course is designed to equip you with the competencies required to prepare, interpret, and apply technical drawings accurately using both traditional drawing instruments and modern Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools. Through this training, you will learn to create precise and standardized engineering drawings that form the foundation for real-world engineering and manufacturing applications.

By mastering these skills, you will be able to produce and interpret plane geometry, solid geometry, orthographic, isometric, and assembly drawings in accordance with industrial and international standards. You will also develop the ability to apply CAD software to enhance design accuracy, efficiency, and professional presentation.

This course targets learners, technicians, and aspiring engineers who wish to strengthen their graphical communication and design skills in technical and engineering contexts. It provides a pathway to develop precision, visualization, and interpretation abilities essential for modern engineering and design practice.

Electricity powers modern industry, technology, and communication — making a solid understanding of electrical principles essential for every technical professional. This course is designed to equip learners with the foundational knowledge and applied skills needed to interpret, measure, and analyze electrical systems accurately and safely.

The Electrical Principles Course addresses the growing demand for professional competence, regional standardization, and mobility within the East African context. As industries integrate and technologies advance, understanding electrical theory, laws, and measurement techniques becomes critical to ensuring efficiency, reliability, and compliance with recognized standards.

Through this course, participants will explore the core areas of electrical science — from basic electrical quantities and laws to magnetism, electrostatics, D.C. circuit theory, and practical electrical measurements. Learners will also gain hands-on insight into how these concepts apply within hybrid and modern training environments, blending theory with real-world practice.

This course is designed for TVET participants, including trainees, instructors, technicians, and engineers, who seek to strengthen their understanding of electrical concepts and align their technical practices with harmonized East African standards. Whether you are beginning your electrical journey or advancing your professional expertise, this program provides both theoretical grounding and practical insight essential for success in technical and vocational fields.

In-company instructors play a vital role in bridging the gap between classroom learning and practical industry experience. This course is designed to equip you with the essential competencies required to plan, deliver, and assess structured, high-quality workplace training in alignment with the Dual Technical and Vocational Education and Training (D-TVET) model.

By mastering these skills, you will be able to create effective training and rotational plans, facilitate engaging learning sessions, apply appropriate coaching and communication techniques, and conduct competence-based assessments that enhance trainee performance and overall training quality.

This course targets individuals responsible for implementing and supporting workplace-based learning within Dual TVET systems. It provides an opportunity for trainers, supervisors, and organizational mentors to refine their pedagogical and assessment skills, ensuring alignment between institutional training objectives and industry needs.

Conducting effective in-company training is at the heart of successful workplace learning. It requires the systematic coordination between the training institution and the industry partner to ensure that trainees acquire workplace-relevant competencies. This session equips you with the pedagogical and didactical competencies required to plan, deliver, and evaluate structured, high-quality training aligned with the Dual Technical and Vocational Education and Training (D-TVET) model (Ministry of Education, 2022)

Through this session, you will learn how to formulate clear learning outcomes, develop comprehensive learning and session plans, organize training facilities, and prepare appropriate training resources that meet both organizational goals and OSHA safety standards. You will also gain the skills to conduct practical workplace training, evaluate its effectiveness, and develop your own professional development plan for continuous improvement as an in-company instructor

This session emphasizes competency-based education and training (CBET) principles, ensuring that every learning experience leads to measurable skills and observable performance in the workplace. You will engage in scenario-based learning, micro-training demonstrations, and self-reflective activities designed to strengthen your instructional delivery and assessment capabilities.

Welcome to Apply Communication Skills! This is not just a theory class—it's a hands-on workshop designed to transform how you connect, share ideas, and achieve your goals in both academic and professional settings.

In this course, you will move beyond the basics to actively practice and refine the core communication skills that employers value most. Through interactive activities, real-world scenarios, and constructive feedback, you will develop the confidence and competence to:

Communicate with Clarity: Structure and deliver your messages persuasively in presentations, emails, and meetings.

Listen Actively: Truly understand others to build stronger relationships and resolve conflicts.

Collaborate Effectively: Navigate group dynamics and contribute productively to team projects.

Adapt Your Style: Tailor your communication for different audiences, purposes, and cultural contexts.

Utilize Digital Tools: Communicate professionally across various platforms and media.

By the end of the course, you will have a portfolio of practical communication strategies and the demonstrated ability to apply them immediately. Get ready to participate, practice, and power up your professional presence!

Engineering mathematics is a fundamental requirement for technicians, providing the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for effective practice in diverse engineering fields. This course is designed to equip you with the essential competencies required to apply mathematical concepts and techniques to real-world engineering challenges, ensuring you can model, analyze, and solve problems systematically.

By mastering these skills, you will be able to apply algebra, trigonometry, hyperbolic functions, complex numbers, coordinate geometry, calculus, statistics, and numerical methods to solve practical engineering problems, linking theory with application for workplace and academic success.

This course targets learners, technicians, and aspiring engineers seeking to strengthen their mathematical foundation and analytical abilities in engineering contexts. It provides an opportunity to enhance problem-solving, computational, and data analysis skills essential for modern engineering practice.

This Course prepares learners to become innovative, self-reliant, and adaptable entrepreneurs capable of identifying opportunities, managing resources, and creating sustainable enterprises. 

It equips them with financial literacy, entrepreneurial concepts, legal awareness, and business planning skills necessary for informed decision-making and enterprise growth. 

By fostering creativity, innovation, and ethical practices, the unit contributes to employment creation, economic empowerment, and national development goals, aligning with Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Apply Workshop Technology equips learners with practical skills in tool use, machine operation, safety practices, material handling, maintenance procedures, and effective workshop operations in engineering environments.

This session introduces the foundational principles that underpin hybrid learning within TVET and modern educational environments. It sets the stage for implementing effective hybrid models by helping trainers appreciate how hybrid learning merges face-to-face instruction with digital engagement to promote flexibility, inclusivity, and learner autonomy.

Design effective hybrid training for modern TVET delivery.

In this course, you will learn how to develop and implement hybrid training plans that combine face-to-face and digital learning in line with CBET and CDACC standards. The course equips TVET trainers and training professionals with practical skills to design learner-centered hybrid sessions, apply inclusive strategies, develop suitable assessments, and improve training quality using feedback and learning analytics.

The course is delivered as a self-paced online programme over a notional 40 study hours.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.