International Centre of Technology (ICT) is a college located in the outskirts of

Thika Thika Thika (pronounced �θika is an industrial town and a major commerce hub in Kiambu County, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 42 kilometres (26 mi) Northeast of Nairobi, near the confluence of the Thika and Chania Rivers. Although Thika town ...

in the Central Province of

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. The college was established in January 2007 and was registered by Kenyan Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology in 2011. Registration No. MOHEST/PC/1405/011 The college is accessible from Thika,

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, and Matuu, about 8 km from Thika along Thika/Garissa highway in an area commonly known as Landless. It offers academic courses in Fire Fighter I,

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, EMT1, Paramedic, Cosmetology,

Information Technology Information technology (IT) is the use of computers to create, process, store, retrieve, and exchange all kinds of data . and information. IT forms part of information and communications technology (ICT). An information technology system (I ...

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, and

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. ICT Schools and Departments *School of Emergency Medical Services *Fire Fighting Academy *School of Information Technology *School of Hospitality Management *School of Science(Occupational Health and Safety) *School of Disaster Management *School of Cosmetology *School of sports science *School of Vocational Training Courses * Diploma/Certificate in Sales Management and Marketing *

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* Fireman 1 NFPA Qualification *

Certificate in Information Technology Certificate may refer to: * Birth certificate * Marriage certificate * Death certificate * Gift certificate * Certificate of authenticity, a document or seal certifying the authenticity of something * Certificate of deposit, or CD, a financial p ...

(ICT) *Certificate/Diploma in

Automotive Engineering Automotive engineering, along with aerospace engineering and naval architecture, is a branch of vehicle engineering, incorporating elements of mechanical, electrical, electronic, software, and safety engineering as applied to the design, manufactu ...

(ICT) *Certificate in

Electrical Engineering Electrical engineering is an engineering discipline concerned with the study, design, and application of equipment, devices, and systems which use electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. It emerged as an identifiable occupation in the l ...

(ICT) *Diploma in

and Social Work * Bridging courses * Fire and First Aid Training *

*Cosmetology *Fire Marshall *Emergency Medical Dispatcher *Hazmart *Fire Fighter 1 *Fire fFighter 2 *ICT Fire & Rescue College Website The college offers sponsorship program through Out of Afrika, a UK-registered charity and international

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to cater for bright students from disadvantaged backgrounds who would not normally have the chance to continue with further education due to financial restraints on the family. International Perspective International Centre of Technology works in collaboration with several national and international institutions to provide students with local and overseas qualifications. Due to continued expenses and a growing focus on investment in modern facilities the college seeks to expand opportunities for academic, professional qualifications and

vocational skills Vocational education is education that prepares people to work as a technician or to take up employment in a skilled craft or trade as a tradesperson or artisan. Vocational Education can also be seen as that type of education given to an ind ...

through scientific and technological fields. International Centre of Technology is registered with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology as well as externally recognized bodies, which include: ICM,

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, ABMA,

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and KNEC.

References

External links

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ICT Fire & Rescue College Website
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