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Aida Chilembwe Community Technical College
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Electrical Installation and Electronics
- Fabrication and Welding
- Plumbing
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
Chilobwe Community Technical College
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Fabrication and Welding
- Plumbing
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
Kalinda Community Technical College
- Information and Communication Technology
- Motor Cycle Mechanics
- Plumbing
Khwisa Community Technical College
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Fabrication and Welding
- Solar Photvoltaic Installation
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
Lilongwe Technical College
- Administrative Studies
- Automobile Mechanics
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Electrical Installation and Electronics
- Fabrication and Welding
- General Fitting
- Information and Communication Technology
- Plumbing
- Solar Photvoltaic Installation
- Vehicle Body Repair
- Wood Work Machining
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Linthipe Community Technical College
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Electrical Installation and Electronics
- Fabrication and Welding
- Information and Communication Technology
- Plumbing
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
Livingstonia Technical College
- Administrative Studies
- Automobile Mechanics
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
Machinga Community Technical College
- Fabrication and Welding
- Motor Cycle Mechanics
- Plumbing
MACODA-Lilongwe Vocational
- Food Production
- Information and Communication Technology
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
Malawi Institute of Tourism
- Administrative Studies
- Food Production
- Tour Guide
- Information and Communication Technology
Mangochi Community Technical College
- Automobile Mechanics
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Electrical Installation and Electronics
- Information and Communication Technology
- Plumbing
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
- Fabrication and Welding
Mbandira Community Technical College
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Fabrication and Welding
- Motor Cycle Mechanics
- Plumbing
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
Milonga Community Technical College
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Electrical Installation and Electronics
- Fabrication and Welding
- Plumbing
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
- Information and Communication Technology
Mponela Community Technical College
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Fabrication and Welding
- Plumbing
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
Mzuzu Technical College
- Solar Photvoltaic Installation
- Administrative Studies
- Automobile Mechanics
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Electrical Installation and Electronics
- Fabrication and Welding
- Information and Communication Technology
- Plumbing
Naminjiwa Community Technical College
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Fabrication and Welding
- Information and Communication Technology
- Plumbing
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
Namitete Technical College
- Administrative Studies
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Automobile Mechanics
- Electrical Installation and Electronics
- Information and Communication Technology
- Plumbing
Nansomba Community Technical College
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Fabrication and Welding
- Plumbing
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
Nasawa Technical College
- Administrative Studies
- Automobile Mechanics
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Fabrication and Welding
- Food Production
- General Fitting
- Information and Communication Technology
- Motor Cycle Mechanics
Ngabu Community Technical College
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Electrical Installation and Electronics
- Fabrication and Welding
- Information and Communication Technology
- Motor Cycle Mechanics
- Plumbing
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
Ngara Community Technical College
- Artisanal and Small Scale Mining
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Fabrication and Welding
- Motor Cycle Mechanics
- Plumbing
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
Nkhata Bay Community Technical College
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Fabrication and Welding
- Plumbing
- Solar Photvoltaic Installation
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
Nsoni Community Technical College
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Plumbing
Ntonda Community Technical College
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Fabrication and Welding
- Plumbing
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
Sakata Community Technical College
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Electrical Installation and Electronics
- Fabrication and Welding
- Information and Communication Technology
- Plumbing
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
Salima Technical College
- Administrative Studies
- Automobile Mechanics
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Fabrication and Welding
- General Fitting
- Information and Communication Technology
Soche Technical College
- Administrative Studies
- Fabrication and Welding
- General Fitting
- Information and Communication Technology
- Painting and Decoration
- Plumbing
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Electrical Installation and Electronics
- Automobile Mechanics
Tengani Community Technical College
- Brick Laying
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Fabrication and Welding
- Information and Communication Technology
- Plumbing
- Tailoring and Fashion Design
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Explore the training areas available through TCRIS.
| # | Programme | What you will learn |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Administrative Studies | Deals with secretarial work and front office operations |
| 2 | Automobile Mechanics | Diagnosing and fixing mechanical and electrical faults on vehicles |
| 3 | Bricklaying | The art and science of laying bricks to erect a building |
| 4 | Carpentry & Joinery | Processing and joining Timber/Wood to make products |
| 5 | Electrical Installation and Electronics | Design and application of circuitry and equipment |
| 6 | Fabrication & Welding | Joining metals/thermoplastics using electricity or gas |
| 7 | Food Production | Budgeting, preparing and serving food |
| 8 | General Fitting | Processing metal products on machines |
| 9 | ICT | Using tools to communicate, create, store and manage information |
| 10 | Motorcycle Mechanics | Fixing mechanical and electrical faults on motorcycles |
| 11 | Painting & Decoration | Painting walls/surfaces and sign writing |
| 12 | Plumbing | Laying pipes and appliances for water supply and disposal |
| 13 | Refrigeration & AC Mechanics | Installing refrigeration and air conditioning systems |
| 14 | Tailoring and Fashion Design | Designing, tailoring and textile management |
| 15 | Vehicle Body Repairing & Refinishing | Repairing and finishing vehicle bodies |
| 16 | Wood Work Machining | Processing wood using machines |
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Aida Chilembwe Community Technical College
Southern Region
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Southern Region
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Kalinda Community Technical College
Central Region
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Khwisa Community Technical College
Southern Region
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Lilongwe Technical College
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Linthipe Community Technical College
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Livingstonia Technical College
Northern Region
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Machinga Community Technical College
Southern Region
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MACODA-Lilongwe Vocational
Central Region
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Malawi Institute of Tourism
Southern Region
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Mangochi Community Technical College
Southern Region
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Mbandira Community Technical College
Central Region
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Milonga Community Technical College
Southern Region
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Mponela Community Technical College
Central Region
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Mzuzu Technical College
Northern Region
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Naminjiwa Community Technical College
Southern Region
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Namitete Technical College
Central Region
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Nansomba Community Technical College
Southern Region
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Nasawa Technical College
Southern Region
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Ngabu Community Technical College
Southern Region
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Ngara Community Technical College
Northern Region
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Nkhata Bay Community Technical College
Northern Region
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Nsoni Community Technical College
Southern Region
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Ntonda Community Technical College
Central Region
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Sakata Community Technical College
Southern Region
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Salima Technical College
Central Region
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Soche Technical College
Southern Region
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Tengani Community Technical College
Southern Region
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How to Apply
Complete step-by-step guide to your technical education application
1
Select a Programme
Review the available technical programmes and select the course that best matches your qualifications, interests, and career goals.
- Review programme descriptions
- Confirm the entry requirements
- Choose your preferred college and programme
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Prepare Supporting Documents
Prepare clear, valid copies of the documents required to support your application.
- MSCE certificate or notification
- Proof of application fee payment
- Transaction reference or payment confirmation
3
Complete and Submit
Complete each section carefully, review your information, and submit your application.
- Enter your subjects and grades, including English
- Upload the required supporting documents
- Review and calculate your aggregate grade
- Generate and retain your application ID
- Submit the completed application
Entry Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
MSCE with at least 6 credits including English and Mathematics
Age Requirement
Minimum age of 16 years at the time of application
Additional Requirements
Some courses may require specific subject combinations
Important Dates
Application Opens
July 19, 2026
Online applications begin
Application Deadline
September 30, 2026
Final submission date
Before you apply
Application fee
MWK 10,000
per application
Pay the application fee before starting your application. The fee is non-refundable after submission.
Payment details
Make a bank deposit or transfer
Bank
Standard Bank
Branch
Lilongwe
Account name
Lilongwe Technical College
Account number
9100001265927
Upload the payment confirmation when completing your application. Payments may also be made at designated payment points.