| Programme Title: | Diploma in Information Science – TVET |
| Introduction | This course is designed to equip the learners with competencies for day to day operations in library and information environment. 聽It equips the learner with skills and competencies for creation/acquisition, organization and retrieval, preservation and conservation of information resources.聽 It also equips the learner with skills for implementation of library management systems, conducting research, data analysis and reporting in institutions. |
| Programme objectives | On completion of the programme, the candidates will:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Have acquired the necessary knowledge, attitudes, skills and techniques to be able to work competently in a library and information environment. 路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Have acquired the necessary knowledge and competence to head a small or medium-sized library or information centre. 路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Be adequately prepared to pursue a bachelor鈥檚 degree programme in library and information science. |
| Justification / Rationale | There are in excess of 600 different types of libraries, documentation centers, archives and records centres in Kenya with an important educational, cultural and informational role to play.聽 These libraries and information centers need trained personnel to run and manage them. The program will give learners the requisite academic and para-professional skills that are needed for the development of such manpower. |
| Entry Requirements | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C-(minus)
翱谤听听听听听听听听听 Certificate in Information Science Level 5 Or Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQ) |
| Mode and Structure of Delivery | Regular Full-time (Main, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kitui Campus) |
| Programme Duration | 2 Years |
| Curriculum Highlights | The diploma has the following highlights:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Basic units of competencies such as communications skills, digital literacy, mathematical proficiency, business development and management skills. 路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Has core units in the domain areas of information science 路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Three (3) months attachment for practical competencies |
| Career Opportunities | Library assistants, Records centres assistants, Information centers assistants |
| Tuition and Fee structure | |
| Why this Programme at KU | 吃瓜头条 (KU) is a TVET centre offering TVETA accredited and approved programs. These programs have undergone strict scrutiny by the accrediting body in order to ensure that they meet the required standards. KU is also a well-recognized university internationally. |