
This unit specifies the competencies required to produce leather goods. It involves carrying out fashion trends survey, designing leather articles, patterns and cutting leather articles patterns.
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The name KILIFI YOUTH POLYTECHNIC DZITSONI TVC appears to be a combined, informal reference to a specific institution that started as a local youth polytechnic and has since been upgraded to or works closely with a Technical and Vocational College (TVC) in the Dzitsoni area of Kilifi County.
Institutions in the TVET sector often undergo name and mandate changes. The official name is most likely Dzitsoni Technical and Vocational College (TVC), though it may also be known as Dzitsoni Vocational Training Centre (VTC).
Here is the likely information based on the typical structure of these institutions in Kilifi County:
Official Status: It is a public TVET institution, established Technical and Vocational College (TVC) under the Kilifi County Government.
Location: Dzitsoni, which is an area within Kilifi County associated with the Jaribuni or Kauma wards
Role: It provides technical and business skills training to local youth.
Like other TVET institutions in the region, Dzitsoni TVC/VTC would offer courses certified by national bodies like the Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Certification Council (CDACC) for Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET), KNEC, or NITA.
Common departments and courses typically include:
Department/Field | Typical Courses (Artisan, Craft, Certificate) |
Engineering | Electrical Installation, Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Welding and Fabrication. |
Building & Civil Works | Masonry/Bricklaying, Carpentry and Joinery, Plumbing. |
Business & ICT | Computer Packages, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Accounting. |
Fashion & Hospitality | Tailoring and Dressmaking, Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, Food and Beverage. |
Agriculture | General Agriculture, Dairy/Horticulture Farming (depending on local needs). |
Entry Requirements: Usually caters to primary school leavers (for Artisan courses) and secondary school leavers (for Certificate and Craft Certificate courses).
Certification: Trainees graduate with qualifications recognized nationally, enhancing their chances of employment or starting their own business.
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This unit specifies the competencies required to produce leather goods. It involves carrying out fashion trends survey, designing leather articles, patterns and cutting leather articles patterns.
This unit specifies the competencies required to perform hides/skin curing. It involves collecting animals hides/skins,carrying out hides/skin sorting, cleaning hides/skin,curing animal hides/skins and piling cured animal hides/skin.