KUCCPS Unveils Marketable TVET Courses for KCSE Candidates with Grade C and Below

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (Kuccps) has unveiled a brand new list of courses that are relevant to the job market for students who scored a C or lower in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).

The programmes are available at a number of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges all over the country. They range from basic, hands-on skills courses up to more advanced diploma level training - all of which are perfectly designed to get you a job as soon as you graduate.

Rather than just pushing university as the only option, Kuccps is encouraging students to think about the kinds of skills that are actually in demand out there in the Kenyan job market.

Courses in Business and ICT

If you're into business and tech then you should take a look at the following programmes

• Accountancy (a great way to get started on a career in finance)

• Business Management

• Supply Chain Management

• Human Resource Management

• Sales and Marketing (a fantastic way to get your foot in the door with a big company)

• Computer Science (programming, software development and all that sort of thing)

• Information Communication Technology (ICT) - so you can get to grips with all the digital systems that are driving business today

These courses give you the skills you need to work with money, manage a team or even start your own business. These areas are always in demand in both the public and private sectors.

Engineering and Technical Fields

If you're more of a hands-on sort of person then Kuccps has got a bunch of engineering and technical courses that might be of interest, including

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering (all about building and repairing electrical systems)

• Automotive Engineering (for all you car enthusiasts - get to work on the engines and gearboxes!)

• Mechanical Engineering Technology (all about designing and building machines and mechanical systems)

• Building Construction (hands-on skills for a career in construction and building)

• Plumbing (important work that needs doing!)

• Welding and Fabrication (get to work with metal, build and repair all sorts of things)

These programmes are all about getting you the skills you need to get out there in the world and build a career in manufacturing, construction, automotive repair, infrastructure development - the list goes on.

Health and Applied Sciences

The health sector is always going to be in demand, and Kuccps has got courses that can help you get a foot in the door, including

• Environmental Health (all about keeping people safe from germs and environmental hazards)

• Nutrition and Dietetics (helping people get the right food to stay healthy)

• Health Records and Information Technology

• Medical Laboratory Technology (all about testing and diagnosing illnesses - really important work)\

• Applied Biology

• Applied Chemistry (get to work in a lab, making new discoveries)

These fields are all crucial to Kenya’s growing healthcare needs, and are going to be needed for years to come.

Agriculture and Environmental Studies

Agriculture is a vital part of Kenya’s economy - and Kuccps has got courses to help you get involved, including

• Agriculture (hands-on learning in farming and crop production)

• Animal Health and Production (getting to work on the animals themselves!)

• Forestry (trees are so important for the environment and the economy)

• Fisheries and Aquaculture (fish farming and fisheries - a growing industry)

These courses all get you the skills you need to help feed a growing population, promote sustainable food production, and support the environment.

Hospitality and Creative Industries

And finally we have the courses that are all about providing great service, making food and drink and creating amazing art and designs, including

• Tourism and Hotel Management (get to work in a hotel or on a tour - exciting opportunities here!)

• Food and Beverage Production (learn to cook, bake, get to work in the food industry)

• Fashion Design and Clothing Technology (make clothes, accessories, get your designs out into the world)

These programmes are all about getting you the skills you need to work in the service industry, create something new and exciting, or even start your own business.

The message is clear

Kuccps is doing it's bit to remind learners that academic grades are not the only thing that matters - the right technical training can open up all sorts of possibilities and get you a job or help you start your own business. By making these market-driven TVET courses more easily available, Kuccps is helping to bridge the gap between education and the job market - so that more young Kenyans can get the skills they need to succeed.