What Qualifications Do You Need to Join Each Fashion Level at Delight Technical College?

By Delight Technical College | Admissions Guide | 2026

 

One of the most common questions we receive from prospective students is: “Do my grades qualify me to study fashion design?” The great news is Delight Technical College has a level for almost everyone. Kenya’s TVET framework is designed to be inclusive, and our modular learning system ensures that wherever you are starting from, there is a clear path forward.

Here is an honest, straightforward breakdown of the minimum qualifications required at each level directly from our 2026 Prospectus.

🪡 Trade Test (Artisan)- Most Flexible Entry

• Minimum requirement: KCPE or KCSE (any grade)
• Duration: 6 months to 1 year
• Progression to: Level 4
• Examination body: NITA

The Trade Test is the most accessible entry point. If you have completed primary school (KCPE) or secondary school with any grade, you are eligible. Even learners without a KCSE can qualify. The focus here is entirely on practical ability not academic grades.

“You don’t need top grades to have top skills. The Trade Test is proof of that.”

✂️ Level 3- Artisan Foundation

• Minimum requirement: KCPE or KCSE (any grade)
• Duration: 6 months to 1 year
• Progression to: Level 4
• Examination body: TVET-CDACC

Level 3 shares the same open entry requirements as the Trade Test. It is ideal for school leavers who want a structured, nationally recognized qualification without needing strong KCSE results.

🧵 Level 4- Certificate

• Minimum requirement: KCSE D- (D Minus) or successful completion of Level 3
• Duration: 1 year
• Progression to: Level 5
• Examination body: TVET-CDACC

A D Minus in KCSE opens the door to Level 4. If you did not meet this grade, completing Level 3 at Delight gives you an equally valid pathway into this level. This makes the system truly progressive to your prior learning counts.

📐 Level 5- Craft

• Minimum requirement: KCSE D (D Plain) or successful completion of Level 4
• Duration: 1 year
• Progression to: Level 6
• Examination body: TVET-CDACC

Level 5 introduces more theory alongside practice, so a slightly stronger academic background is helpful. However, students who complete Level 4 at Delight can progress directly meaning your KCSE grade does not have to limit you.

🏆 Level 6- Diploma (Highest Level)

• Minimum requirement: KCSE C- (C Minus) or successful completion of Level 5
• Duration: 2 years
• Progression to: Level 7 (University pathway)
• Examination body: TVET-CDACC

The Level 6 Diploma is our most prestigious fashion qualification. With a C Minus in KCSE you can apply directly. Alternatively, completing Level 5 at Delight is a fully recognized pathway into this program. Level 6 graduates can also progress to Level 7  opening the door to university education.

 

📊 Entry Requirements at a Glance

KNQF Level	Qualification	Minimum KCSE	OR via progression
Trade Test	Artisan (NITA)	Any grade / KCPE	—
Level 3	Artisan (CDACC)	Any grade / KCPE	—
Level 4	Certificate	KCSE D–	Level 3 Certificate
Level 5	Craft	KCSE D	Level 4 Certificate
Level 6	Diploma	KCSE C–	Level 5 Craft

 

💡 The Delight Progression Promise

At Delight, we believe that your starting point does not define your ceiling. Our progressive modular system means that a student who begins at the Trade Test can, through commitment and hard work, achieve a full Level 6 Diploma. We have seen it happen time and again.

💡 Not sure where your qualifications place you? WhatsApp us at +254 722 533 771 or visit our campus on Muindi Mbingu Street, Nairobi. Our admissions team will guide you personally.

📋 What to Bring When You Apply

• Copy of National ID / Passport / Birth Certificate
• Two Passport Size Photos
• Copies of your academic certificates (KCPE/KCSE)
• Your completed application form (available at the campus or on delight.ac.ke)

 

📍 Delight Technical College | Muindi Mbingu Street, Opposite Jevanjee Gardens, Nairobi | +254 722 533 771 | www.delight.ac.ke