Which Examination Body Certifies Your Course at Delight Technical College?

By Delight Technical College | Academic Information | 2026

When you study at a TVET institution in Kenya, your certificate is not issued by the college itself. It is issued by a government-recognized examination and certification body. This is important because it is the examination body’s name on your certificate that employers, universities, and industry partners look at when evaluating your qualification.

At Delight Technical College, all our courses are examined by one of two bodies: TVET-CDACC or NITA. Here is a full breakdown of which body examines which course so you know exactly what you will walk away with.

🏛️ The Two Examination Bodies at Delight

1. TVET-CDACC (Curriculum Development, Assessment & Certification Council)

CDACC was established under the TVET Act 2013 and operates under the Ministry of Education, Kenya. It is the primary national body responsible for developing curriculum, setting assessment standards, and awarding qualifications for diploma and higher-level TVET programs across Kenya.

CDACC certificates are aligned with the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF) and are recognized nationally and regionally across East Africa.

2. NITA (National Industrial Training Authority)

NITA was established under the Industrial Training Act and operates under the Ministry of Labor & Social Protection. It focuses on trade-based, artisan, and craft-level qualifications, and is well respected by employers in Kenya’s manufacturing, textile, and trades sectors.

🎨 School of Tailoring, Fashion & Design- Examination Bodies by Course

 

Course Title	Level	Qualification	Examination Body
Fashion Design	Level 6	Diploma	TVET-CDACC
Fashion Design Technology	Level 5	Craft	TVET-CDACC
Fashion Design Technology	Level 4	Certificate	TVET-CDACC
Fashion Design (Dressmaking)	Level 3	Artisan	TVET-CDACC
Fashion Design (Tailoring)	Level 3	Artisan	TVET-CDACC
Tailoring	Trade Test	Artisan	NITA
Dressmaking	Trade Test	Artisan	NITA
Knitting	Trade Test	Artisan	NITA

 

💻 School of Media & Artificial Intelligence- Examination Bodies by Course

 

Course Title	Level	Qualification	Examination Body
Film Production	Level 6	Diploma	TVET-CDACC
Digital Journalism	Level 6	Diploma	TVET-CDACC
Artificial Intelligence	Level 6	Diploma	TVET-CDACC
ICT (Computer Operator)	Trade Test	Artisan	NITA
Graphic Design	Trade Test	Artisan	NITA
Photography	Trade Test	Artisan	NITA
Videography	Trade Test	Artisan	NITA

 

🔑 Key Insight: CDACC for Diplomas, NITA for Trade Courses

The pattern is clear and intentional:

• TVET-CDACC examines all Diploma-level and structured certificate programs (Levels 3–6)
• NITA examines all Trade Test (artisan) programs

This means that if you are studying a Trade Test course whether Tailoring, Dressmaking, Knitting, Photography, Videography, Graphic Design or ICT, NITA will certify your qualification. If you are studying at Level 3 and above in any of our structured programs, CDACC is your certification body.

✅ Why Does This Matter to You?

Understanding your examination body helps you:

• Know what to write on your CV and job applications
• Understand how your qualification is recognized by employers
• Plan your progression CDACC qualifications align with university entry requirements
• Verify the credibility of your certificate with any institution or employer

“Both CDACC and NITA are fully government-recognized. Delight students graduate with qualifications that are credible, portable, and valued across Kenya and East Africa.”

 

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