About Hemland College of Professional and Technical Studies

About Hemland College of Professional and Technical Studies

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Hemland College of Professional and Technical Studies

We are driven by the desire to be one of the leading technical colleges in Thika to produce students with excellent skills that will help them become drivers of change in our society. With this in mind, we endeavour to train students in the fields of Technology, Professional, and Technical skills for self-reliance.

We are registered by the Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology (MOHEST/PC/823/2003) and an approved centre for various examination bodies.

OUR VISION

To become a model of innovation and distinction in technical education, recognized as an outstanding gateway to rewarding careers.

OUR MISSION

To provide a comprehensive student-centred learning community for all who can benefit by offering innovative, instructional and student support programs that respond to the education needs of our diverse community.

OUR CORE VALUES

We are guided by the following quality values which not only guides what we do but also how we do it. These values are:

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Success
• Humility
• Accountability
• Transparency 

Why Train With Hemland College of Professional and Technical Studies

1. We are registered by the Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology.
2. We have Qualified and Experienced Tutors.
3. The School is well Equipped and has Maintained Workshops
4. We are an Accredited and Approved Training and Examination Centre.

OUR PROMISE
To continually provide a student-centered environment and to focus all college staff and resources on student learning, student development, and student success.

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

We offer programs and courses categorized in different departments  with a capacity to train both Professional and Technical studies.

1. Hospitality & Tourism
2. Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy(Cosmetology)
3. Fashion & Design
4. Business Studies & Secretarial Studies
5. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
6. Early Childhood Education(ECDE)
7. Plumbing
8. Welding
9. ICT
10. Music

Since inception the college has released over Six Thousand (6,000) graduates who are effectively using the skills and knowledge acquired in their various capacities.

STAFF

We have a total number of Thirty Eight (38) staff comprising of Twenty One (21) teaching staff and Seventeen (17) non-teaching staff. Among the teaching staff, we have  NITA examiners and KNEC examiners.

STUDENTS WELFARE

We offer the following to cater for students’ welfare.

1. Accommodation for both male and female
2. Transport – The College owns a bus and a van used for students transport to and from school and to undertake academic trips.
3. Co-curriculum activities –Games, clubs and societies.
4. Counseling services.