How to Apply for Registration and Licensing of TVET Trainers

How to Apply for Registration and Licensing of TVET Trainers

According to Section 23 of the TVET Act 2013, the TVET Authority Board must register and license all TVET trainers. The list of accredited trainers will be publicly available on the Authority’s website, and training providers are mandated to recruit only accredited trainers.

Invitation for Applications:

The TVET Authority invites eligible TVET trainers to submit their applications for registration and licensing through our online platform. Industry practitioners are also encouraged to apply as assessors and verifiers for CBET programs listed on our website. The roles and responsibilities of assessors and verifiers align with the CBETA standards and guidelines as per Section 57(b) of the TVET Act, 2013.

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Application Process:

1. Online Application: Submit applications through the TVET MIS portal at mis.tveta.go.ke.
2. Required Documentation:

• Academic Qualifications: Certified copies of at least a Craft Certificate from approved qualification awarding institutions such as KNEC/KICD, CDACC, NPs, KASNEB, NITA, or accredited local/foreign universities.
• Pedagogy Training: Evidence of pedagogy training from recognized institutions, such as degrees in Education or Technology Education, Diplomas in Technical Education, or equivalent qualifications.
• Certificate of Good Conduct: Issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Mandatory for renewing trainer licenses after a 3-year expiry.

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Important Notes:

• Ensure all academic and professional certificates are certified before attaching them to the online application form.
• Trainer licenses are valid for three years, after which renewal is necessary.

Application Charges:

• First-time Application: KES 1,000.00
• Renewal after a 3-year expiry: KES 500.00
• Upgrading after acquiring higher qualifications: KES 1,000.00

Penalty Clause:

Failure to comply with the TVET Act 2013 may result in a fine not exceeding one million shillings or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, as stipulated in sections 17(4), 22(4), and 56.

For any queries or challenges, contact us at support@tveta.go.ke.

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How to Apply for Registration and Licensing of TVET Trainers