KENYA COAST NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC (FORMER MOMBASA TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE) INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE JANUARY 2020 INTAKE (APPLIED SCIENCES DEPARTMENT- CERTIFICATE IN FOOD SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)
AN ULTIMATE GUIDE TO AVAILABLE PROGRAMS (LIST OF COURSES) AT THE KENYA NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC PER DEPARTMENT- APPLIED SCIENCES DEPARTMENT FOR JANUARY 2020 INTAKE: NAME OF COURSE/ PROGRAM, MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, ADMISSIONS, COURSE OUTLINE, EXAMINATION, DURATION, FIELD VISITS AND ATTACHMENT
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The Kenya Coast National Polytechnic has invited KCSE candidates who are interested in undertaking their programs to apply for the 2020 January intakes.
Formerly referred to as the Mombasa Technical Training Institute, the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic is a well- established and ISO Certified college offering rigorous training packages and other first-class services.
The college is committed to excellence in research, innovation and creativity hence promoting graduate employability.
Its mission is to produce highly competent graduates for the modern world of work.
The Kenya Coast National Polytechnic further aims at commanding the attention of international students by creating a flexible mode of teaching for working students.
KENYA COAST NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC LIST OF COURSES/ AVAILABLE PROGRAMS FOR JANUARY 2020 INTAKE- APPLIED SCIENCES DEPARTMENT (CERTIFICATE IN FOOD SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)
The Kenya Coast National Polytechnic has got nine departments with various courses ranging from diploma to artisan levels.
KENYA COAST NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC APPLIED SCIENCES DEPARTMENT’S LIST OF COURSES- CERTIFICATE IN FOOD SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
There are currently four sections in the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic’s department of applied sciences.
These are Pharmaceutical Technology, Applied Chemistry, Food Science &Technology and Applied Biology.
The department of applied sciences at the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic offers certificates and diplomas whose curriculum is approved by the Ministry of Education and examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC to ensure quality.
This department has got three fully-equipped science laboratories and a pharmacy dispensing laboratory for practical lessons. The construction of four new laboratories for medical analysis, pharmaceutical practice, food processing and microbiology is underway.
BELOW IS A LIST OF COURSES OFFERED AT THE KENYA COAST NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC FOR APPLIED SCIENCES DEPARTMENT, MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, DURATION, COURSE OUTLINE, ADMISSIONS, ATTACHMENT, FIELD VISITS, EXAMINATION AND CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES- FOOD SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATE IN FOOD SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS FOR GRADUATES WITH A CERTIFICATE IN FOOD SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
This course produces graduates who can work in industrial food processing, preservation and packaging companies.
They can also serve as quality assurance officers when it comes to food safety and principles of quality control.
CERTIFICATE IN FOOD SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KCSE mean grade of D+ Plus or its equivalent.
CERTIFICATE IN FOOD SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EXAMINATION BODY
The Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC.
CERTIFICATE IN FOOD SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ADMISSIONS
Admission for students wishing to undertake a certificate in food science technology training is done every academic year.
DIPLOMA IN FOOD SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY COURSE OUTLINE AND DURATION
The course involves both theoretical and practical lessons. Trainees undertake closely supervised attachments aimed at exposing them to real work situations.
MODE OF EXAMINATIONS
At the end of the two years, students are required to sit for an external KNEC exam to enable them to graduate.
There are also internal exams administered by the institute every term and at the end of every stage.
Exams include written exams, practical exams and project work.
Industrial attachment is also part of the exams.
FIELD VISITS
Students at the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic usually go for field trips aimed at enhancing a deeper understanding of their course content.
ATTACHMENT
Students are expected to go for three months of attachment to help them gain experience in their areas of specialization.
