Overview
Beacon Technical training Institute started vocational skills training in 2002 through a community workshop that was equipping women with various technical skills. Today BTTI is a registered Technical Training Institute with Ministry of Education Science and Technology in Kenya. The institute provides a rich stimulating learning environment through quality innovative instruction. Our students receive highly interactive and personalized learning experiences that aid them in reaching their full potential. Students are exposed to courses that present a sound theoretical foundation as well as practical application. This enhances the talent and ability of the student and better prepares them for the future. BTTI offers Artisan, Certificate and Diploma courses for a diverse student body in 7 academic departments.
Our VISION is to be a world class TIVET institution committed to excellence and rewarding careers with a MISSION To provide exemplary technical education and inculcate ethical and professional standards that impact the world. Our motto remains Learning for excellence.
We achieve our commitment to the highest quality education by maintaining a rigorous focus on academic excellence by using innovative and flexible technology-based instruction models to enhance our signature areas.
CORE VALUES
We are guided by the following core values:
OUR COURSES
Offered with 90% practical skills in course specific workshops and 20% lecture methods in lecture rooms.
HOSPITALITY DEPARTMENT
• Diploma in catering & accommodation
• Certificate in catering & accommodation
• Craft Certificate in Homecare Management
FASHION AND DESIGN DEPARTMENT
• Diploma Fashion Design
• Craft certificate Fashion Design
• Artisan in Garment making
• Tailoring and Dress making- Trade Tests III, II & I
• Hand weaving
• Tapestry-carpet weaving
• Bead work
HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY DEPARTMENT
• Hairdressing and beauty therapy- NVCET (National Vocational Certificate of Education and Training)
• Hairdressing and beauty therapy- Trade Tests III, II & I
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
• Craft Certificate in Building and Construction
• Craft Certificate in Plumbing
• Craft Certificate in Masonry
• Craft Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
• Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
• Welding and Fabrication-Trade Tests III, II & I
• Artisan– Plumbing
• Artisan– Masonry
• Plumbing- Trade Tests III, II & I
• Masonry-Trade Tests III, II & I
• Tiling- Trade Tests III, II & I
• Painting- Trade Tests III, II & I
• Solar Water Heating
• Property Management
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
• Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power Option)
• Craft Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Technology (Power Option)
• Artisan Certificate in Electrical Installation
• Electrical Wireman- Trade Tests III, II & I
• Solar PV Installation- Level II & I
AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
• Certificate in Agriculture
• Artisan– Agriculture
• Smart Farming
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
• Diploma in ICT
• Certificate in ICT
• IC3 Digital Literacy
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
• Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE)
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Diploma Level- K.C.S.E. Mean Grade C- 3 years
Craft Certificate Level- K.C.S.E. Mean Grade D 2 years
Artisan Level- K.C.S.E. D- or K.C.P.E. 2 years Grade III level- Open 1 year Grade II level- Grade III 3 months Grade I level- Grade II 6 months
PAST PERFORMANCE
We have had direct impact on over 1700 trainees and an indirect influence on 8,750 individuals.
The outstanding holistic approach to training, enables our Alumni to be an attraction in the industry and many are placed in high profile organizations such as Davis and Shirtliff, Karen Country Club, MultiMedia University, NWRealite Property Managers, Nairobi Academy, Nairobi Hospital, Giraffe Centre, Nazarene University, Boma Hotel amongst others; A number of our alumni have successfully secured employment outside the country in Dubai, South Africa and Qatar and several others have gone into self-employment.
WHY US
Towards student career readiness
• Guaranteed Industrial Attachment and Internships, hence creating job opportunities to all.
Value based education
• Mentorship for personal and career growth.
• Strong Christian ethos and character formation.
Student lifestyle and exposure
• Talent development through Games, Sports and Clubs…strong teams which work in unity.
• Through Fashion shows, Beauty Contests and Cultural shows annually.
ACCREDITATION & EXAMINATION CENTRE
By Ministry of Education and the Technical Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).
A registered National Examinations Centre for both the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) and National Industrial Authority (NITA); and also, a Certiport Exams Centre.