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PREFACE

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) was established to offer examinations and
award certificates to successful School and Post School candidates. In performing this mandate,
KNEC seeks to ensure that all its stakeholders who include candidates, Head of Institutions,
Field Officers (Agents) and all other partners involved in the supervision and administration of
Examinations Projects, are well guided and informed. Over the years, KNEC has been sending
various circulars to stakeholders preceeding projects examination papers for effective
supervision and assessment. This has been time consuming, costly and prone to lack of
uniformity in implementing the circulars.

These guidelines have been produced to provide an all-inclusive reference with information on
institution-based supervision and assessment of Business and Technical projects. They will
provide candidates, project supervisors, Heads of institutions and field officers with step by
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step guidelines on all the activities related to Trade and Entrepreneurial hojectq development
supervision, assessmenl submission and upload of candidates' project scores. The Projects
developed and reports written on these projects by the candidates are important components in
the assessment of Competence-Based Cuniculum for the various courses examined by KNEC.

The guideline manual is divided into Nine parts. Part One provides background information
about KNEC. Part Ttwo gives an overview of Business and Technical examinations. Part
Three provides information on projects selection and design. Part Four gives information on
project moderation and approval procedures. Part Five provides information on projects
supervision and assessment while Part Six sets out the project schedules, milestones and logs.
Part Seven provides roles and responsibilities of various players. Part Eight outlines the
records and submission of scores procedures. Finally, Part Nine has the annexes.

This manual will guide the candidates, supervisors and other stakeholders to effectively
conduct and manage Business and Technical Examinations Projects.
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Finally, KNEC will appreciate any comments or feedback that will improve this manual-

Dr. Mercy G. Karogo, MBS

AG. CHIEF E)GCUTTVE OTTICER
ABBRSYIATIONS ANTD ACROI\TYMS
KNEC Kenya National Examinations Council

NVCET National Vocational Certificate in Education andTmining

PSE Post School Exarninations

TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training

 6.1.1 Form KNEC/PSE/PROJA{OD/1A................ ........................9

6.1.2 Form KNECIPSE/PROJA4OD/18........... .......10

7.0 PROJECT APPROVAL .........................11

8.I PROJECTAPPROVALTOOLS ...,...I2

8.1.1 Form KNECIPSE/PROJ/APP12A............ .......12

8.1.2 Form KNEC/PSE/PROJ/APP/2B................. .......................13

8.2 APPROVED PROJECTRECORDINGTOOLS... ,.....L4

8.2.1 Form: KNEC/PSE/PROJ/APP/3A .........................14

8.1.3 Form KNEC/PSE/PROJ/APP/38............ .......15

8.0 SUPERVTSTON AND ASSESSMENT....... ................16

8.1 PROJECT S{.JPERYISION.............. ......................16

8.2 PROJECTASSESSMENT ............,..16

9.0 PROJECT REPORT..... .........................19

10.1 Craft Level.. ...................19

10.2 Diploma and Higher Diploma Levels .....................20

10.3 Trade Project Report Outline ....'........20

10.4 Entreprcneurship Project Report Outline ...............21

10.0 PRoJECTSCIIEDULq MILESTONES LOGS AND ..................22

l0.l PRoJECT SCHEDULE AND MILESTONES....... ....................22

ll.0 PRoJECTLOG............ ..................., .......2s

IZ.O ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. ......26

13.1 Role of the Candidaie.... .....................26

Suprvisor...
13.2 Role of the Project ...........'.26

13.3 Role ofthe Head of Deparfinent .........25

13.4 Role of the institutional Examinations Offtcer...... ......................27

13.5 Role ofthe Head of Institution................ ................27

13.6 Role of KNEC subject specialists ...........................27

13.7 Role of the KNEC assessment and validation officer...... ..,........27

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I3.O RECORDS AND SUBMISSION OFMARKS ,.........28

13.1 PROJECTRECORDS.. .......................28

 13.2 APPROVEDPROJECTS RECORDS SUBMITTEDTOKNEC ...................28
13.3 SLTBMISSION OF PROJECT MARKS...... ...................i ..............28

ENTREPRENEURIAL PROJECT ASSESSMENT GUIDE FOR BUSINESS AND TECHMCAL

CRAFT, DIPLOil{AA}.IDHIGHERDIPLOMACOI.'RSES.. ...................30

TRADE PROJECT ASSESSMENT GTIIDE FOR BUSINESS AND TECHMCAL CRAT|T

TRADE PROJECT ASSESSMENT GUIDE FOR BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL DTPLOMA AND
HIGHERDIPLOIT{A COL]RSES.. ......................37

CRAFT TRADE PROJECTS CAI.IDIDATE'S ASSESSMENT SOO,RE CARD ..-.-*..{1., ;sprr

DIPLOMA/ HIGT{ER DIPLOMA TRADE PROJECTS CA TDDATE'S ASSESSMENT SCORE ,

CRAFT/DIPLOMA/ HIGHER DIPLOMA ENTREPRENEURIAL PROJECT CANDIDATE S

ASSESSMENT SCORE CARD ..........................43

FORM:KNEC/PSE/PROJ/IVIOD/1A................ .......:............ .......................44

FORM: KNEC/PSE/PROJ/I\{OD/18................ ......................45

FoRM:WA...............'............'...........45

FORM: KNEC/PSE/PROJIAPP/28............

FORM: KNEC/PSE/PROJ/APP4A................. ........................48

FORM: KNEC/PSE/PROJ/APP/38....-...........

Proj€ct l-og Sample.

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Annex 14: ProiectSchedulefor En$epreneurship Business P1an.............. .---....--.-.......51

Annex 75: ProjectSchedule forTnde Proiect......... ..............52

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PART I

1.0 KNEC BACKGROTIIID, vISrON, MISSTON, MAI{DATE' CORE

FUNCTIONS, VALUES AI\D STRATEGTC OBJECTIVES

OVERVIEW
Th" K""y" N"ti"*t Examinations Council (KNEC) is a State Corporation whose
function is to offer examinations as stated in the fourth schedule of The Constitution
ofKenya 2010.
It was established under an Act of Parliamen! namely the Kenya National
Examinations Council Act Chapter 225A of 1980. This Act was repealed and replaced
by the Kenya National Examinafions Council Act No.29 of 2012'

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To be a world class leader in educational asssmerit and certification.

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To objectively assess abilities and certiS learner achievements in conformity with
global standards.

1.3 Tru KIIEC MANDATE

The mandate of KNEC as outlined in Section l0 of KNEC Act No. 29 of 2012 is to:

1.3.1 Set and maintain examinations standards;

1.3.2 Conduct public academic, technical and other national examinations within
KenYa at basic and tertiary levels;
1.3.3 Award certificates or diplomas to candidates in such examinations;
1.3.4 Confirm authenticif of certificates or diplomas issued by the Council upon
employers
request by the government, public institutions, learning institutionq
and other interested Parties;
1.3.5 Undertake research on educational assessment and curriculum;
1.3.6 Advice any public institution on the development and use of any system of
assessment when requested to do so, and in accordance with such terms
and
the public
conditions as shall be mutually agreed between the Council and
institutions;
1.3.7 promote the international recognition of qualifications conferred by the Council;
1.3.8 Advice the Govemment on any policy decision that is relevant to, or has
implications on the functions of the Council or the administration of
examinations in KenYa;
1.3.9 Do anything incidental or conducive to the performance of the preceding
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 1.4 KNEC COnr FUNcTIoNS
The core functions ofthe Council are to:

1.4.1 Develop exarnination policies, procedures and regulations;

1.4.2 Develop national examinations;
1.4.3 Register candidates for the KNEC examinations;
1.4.4 Conduct examinations and process the results;
1.4.5 Award certificaJes and diplomas to successful candidates;
1.4.6 Conduct research on educational assessment;
1.4.7 Carry out equation of certificates and diplomas issued by other credible
examining boards;
1.4.8 Conduct examinations on behalf of foreign examination boards;
1.4.9 Advise the Government and general public on matters pertaining to
examinations and certifi cation.

1.5 KNEC Conn Ver,urs

In its operations, the Council is guided by the following values:
1.5.1 Respect to rule of law as stipulated in the Constitution; The KNEC Act No. 29
af 2012, Basic Education ActNo. 14 of 2013 and other laws of the land;
1.5.2 Responsivaness to national and sectoral policies;
1.53 Strict adherence to examination regulations in the conduct of examinations;
1.5.4 Maintenance of high level of efficiency, integrity and hbnesty by all Council
employees and contracted professionals involved in the conduct of
€xflnindions;
155 nespmsiveness to prblic needs in service delivery;

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The business ofKNEC is to administer examinations and issue certificates to successful
candidateq e4uate certificates issued by other examining bodies, and to carry out
research on educational assessmenl

1.7 KI\IEC Srnerrcrconrecrrvss

The Shategic Objectives are:
1.7.1 To enhance quallty in test development, adminishation and certification;
1.72 To crcate an enabling environment that promotes research, innovation and
technology in educational assessment;
1.7.3 To provide innovative business solutions and infrastructureo ensuring security
and integrity of examination services;
1.7.4 To strengthen the existing partnerships with s,takeholders to improve service
delivery;
1.7.5 To athac! develop and retain a qualified and motivated workforce;
1.7.6 To embrace a good governance system that promotes organizational culture
change;
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1.7.7 To enhance fiscal stability;

1.7.8 To create and maintain a strong positive corporate image and visibility.

1.8 ExmrrmuoNs OTFERED BY KNEC

The Kenya National Examinations Council was established to offer examinations to
School, Teacher and Post School candidates. The examinations are categorized into
three levels as shown below:

1.8.1 SchoolExaminations
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School examinations are administered at two levels:

i) The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) is

administered to leamers who have completed the primary
education cycle ofeight years;
ii) The Kenya Certifieate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is offered
to learners who have completed the secondary education cycle of I
four I'ears. I
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IYB: Kenl'a Csnificarc of Secondary Edrration Qnli$ing Tcg is l

offered to learnels sitbqrt KCPE qualificdin rtto widl to sit

for KCSE exanrirnti<xrs

1.t.2 Teacher Education Examinations

These are offered to learners pursuing a career in teaching. There are
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five different teacher education examinations offered in this level

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l) Certificate in Primary Teacher Education (PTE);

ii) Certificate and Diploma in Early Childhood Development
Education (ECDE);
iii) Certificate in Special Needs Education (SNE);
rD Diploma in Teacher Education (DTE);
v) Teacher Certificate in Adult Education ([CAE).

1.8.3 Post School Examinations

Professional examinations in Business and Technical categories are:

i) Technical category: Applied Sciences; Mechanical, Electrical and

Electronics Engineering; Healttr Science and Biotechnolory;
Buildiilg, Civil Engineering, Surveying and Mapping;
ii) Business category: Business Management Courses (BMC);
Business Education Single and Group Certificate (BES&GCE);
Business Technical Examination Programme (BTEP).
 1.8,4 Foreign Examination$
KNEC collaborates with foreign exarnination boards in the local
administration of their examinations. Thtse boards include:

r) ABE -- Association of Business Executives

ii) ABIvIA - Association ofBusinsss lv{anagers and Adrninistrators
iii) ABRSM - Associated Board ofthe Royal Schools sf Music
iv) CIC - Cambridge International College'
v) CIE - Cambridge International Exarninations
vi) CILEX - Chartered lnstitute of Legal Exec$tivss : :

vii) CIM - Chartered Institute of Marketing

viii) Blexcel International Examinations
ix) IBO - Intemational Baccalaureate
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x) ICSA - In$fr$s of C-trartered Secrq,tqEies and Adminisfrators

xi) II\4S - Institufie for the Ma4agernent of Inforrnation Systems
xii) ULIP - Univer$ity of London International Programmes

1.9 Acnr*ITSoTKNSC
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The following ars the agents who assist KNEC to discharge its core
mandate.
1.9.1 County Commissioners
1.g.2 Deputy County Commissione$
1.93 Assistant County Commissioaers ,

1.9.4 Counf Directors of Education

1.9.5 County Directors of TYET
1.9.6 TSC County Dirctors
1"9.? Sub{ounty Directsrs of Education, MoE
1"9.8 Sub'-County Hrrman Resosrce Of;ficers, TSC
1.9.9 Officers m , ..ing storyge facilitieddistribution points
1.9.10 Centre Managors Glead Teachers and Principals)
1.9.11 Suprvisors
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PART II

2.0 BUSIIIESS AND TTCHMCAL EXAMINATIONS OVERVIEW

The Business and Technical Examinations are categorized under Post School
examinations.fitese are professionalexaminations offered to candidafes who have
completed'primary andlor secondry school education. The examination is offered
twice a year drning the months of Juty and Novembr/IVIarch. Starting from 2020, the
examinations will bEoffd in l\{arch and July. Examinations for all courses are
offered in both series

These examinations ale offered at the following levols:

. Single and Group; this is an e:ramination where candidates can sit for single
papers and obtain a certificate. After completion of the coutse, the certificates
are combined into three levels of Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced. With
the advanced certificale, candidates can proceed to Degree level ofeducation.

o IWCET; rhis le.vtt crnFhl{ffi m pjrctbrl $tilb rlh fu fud

cffitutog3/0?[--r&direffiffi70?f, of {F'final
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Artism; rtis lGrltl eb6 G4b* o acqnrsftktn/masbry of practical skills.

Candides' ue esrU e prsfrng Fctical examinations.

Craft C€rtifice crrntes

Diplomacourses

. HigherDiplomacourses

Those who suc*essfully complete any of the above coursres cart proceed to the next stage
or join e€ Fb nrarket Holders of Diploma certificates can proced to pursue Degree
courstes.

IVtore informatim on Business and Technical examinations can be found in the

Examination Regulations

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PART III

3.{} INTRODUCTION
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The following are the guidelines on design, moderation, approval, assessment and

uploading of scores for Business and Technical Post Schools Examinations (PSE) projects.
These guidelines shall be used together with Annex 1 to 15. All the procedures set out in

this manual must be adhered to by all Institutions.

3.1 PROJECT SELECTION AND DESIGN

3.1.2 In the IWCET and Artisan levels, the course work project and their
instructions will be designed by KNEC and forwarded to the centres for
administration and assessment.
3.1.3 In the Craft Level, the Supervisor will design the Project to be done by the
candidates in the course. The project proposals will then be presented before
tg the Project Moderation Panel. Not more than five candidates may be assigned

the same pnrject title by the supervisor.

3.1.4 In the Diploma and Higher Diploma level, the individual candidate, with the
guidance of the Supervisor, will design the project. The project proposal of
each candidate will then be presented before the Project Moderation Panel.

3.1.5 For all the three levels (Craft, Diploma and Higher Diploma), the project
proposals should:

3.1.5.1 Have a title that is clearly and adequately stated.

3.1.5.2 Be original; not copied from an ongoing, existing or a previously
designed project.

3.1.5.3 Be cost effective; it should not make the Institution or the candidate
incur huge expenses.
3.1.5.4 Reflect the leaming experiences of the candidate as envisaged in the
syllabus in terms of the tasks to be performed, availability of resource
materials and the duration of the Project Work.
3.1.5.5 Be supervised, with the necessary guidance.
3.f.6 No candidate should carry out a project before approval of the Project
Proposal.
' 3.1.7 The candidate should maintain a project log (Appendix l2). This is a
record that captures the interaction of the candidate and the supervisor on

the progress ofthe project.

4.0 PROJECTSPECIFICATIONS
4.1 All pojects must be practical in nature. They should involve:
4.1.1 Data co[sction or fabrication.

4.12 Repmt Writing.

Each candidde must carry out his or her own independent project tmder
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4j.l The candidde should eolleet, reeord and analpe data for use in the Project
Report writing. The project pnrduced should reflect the particular skills
and knowledge acquired during the course of strdy and $c application of
the experiences in ftetrade uea&ringtlining;
43;' In fte Technical C6gsc* fu Pidd Wqt win bc S0elo iractical, in
: vftichthecudidcwitlm&lirnccaryoutapracticalassignment.
The taslcs to bc unffi *n'b r *d in the Approved Proi6t, "

ProPosal-

4;'S Yctf,ilt bc t{F/r practical, in which

In the Busims Courseq the"rroject
.'' ' tt" *rrdid*, will undertake to colhct de qll!fu $lisbal Methods'
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Tlre tasks to be done will be'as'garcd intttAfiilotod Proicct Proeosal'

4.3.4 At most five candidafes may be assigned the same Project title'

4.4 niflbmaanil Eigher Diploma Levcl

' , 4.4.! Thecandid*eshouldcollec! recordand analrzed*aforuse intheProject
Report writing. The project poduced should reflect the
prticular skills

andknowledgg acquircd drningthcorrse of study and the application

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the erryerie, rces in tre trade arca drning training'

4.42' Each candidate should crry out tre hojrct work personally without
i ' Xrirtan"e. The candidate strould make an item or carry out a Practical
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assgnmeirt or carry out individual rcsearch as stated in the
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5.0 MODERATION AI\TD APPROVAL
5.l Constitution of the Moderation and Approval Panels
5.1.1 In the Craft level Projects, the Proposal will be presented before the Project
Moderation Panel by the Supervisor.
5.1.2 tn the Diploma and Higher Diploma level, each candidate's Project Proposal will
be presented before the hoject Moderation Panel by the candidate.
5.1.3 For a candidate to carry out a project, the project must be moderated by the
Moderation Panel and approved by the Approval Panel.
5.2 The Moderation Panel
5.2.1 The role of this panel is to critique project proposals to ascertain the technical
details and aspects of the projects in relation to the course and recommend them
for presentation to the Approval Panel.
5.2.2 T\epanel should consist of at least three members as follows:
(i) The lecturer in charge ofthe course as the Chairperson'
(ii) The Project suPervisor'
(iil) Not more than three other lecturers teaching the course; one of these to
be appointed to take minutes for the proceedings.

5.2.3 Institutions will be sampled and visited by KNEC subject specialists who will
participate in the moderation panel meetings.

5.3 The Approval Panel

5.3.1 The role of this panel is to ensure:
S.J.1.1 The amendments suggested by the Moderation Panel have been effected.

5.3.1.2 The project proposal merits to proceed to the actualization stage.

53.1.3 The project is unique within the course and across departments.
5.3.2 This panel should consist of members drawn as follows:
5.3.2.1 The Respective Head of Department as the panel Chairperson.

5.3.2.2 The supervisor(s) of the projects.

5.3.2.3 At least one lecturer teaching any other course in the Institution.
5.g.2,4lecturers representing each of the courses in the department.
hlB: One of the members in the panel shall be appointed by the
Chairperson to take minutes.

5.3.3 The Institution will upload the approved project titles and rationale onto the

KNEC Project Portal in Milestone I as laid out in clause 11.0.

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5.4 In the Craft level hojects, the Proposal will be presented before the Project
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following characteristics :

5.4.1 Original.
5.4.2 Cost effective.
5.4.3 Relevant to the Trade of the candidates'
5.4.4 Appropriate for the level of training'
5.4.5 Appropriate for the duration allowed'
5.4.6 Supervised, with the nec€ssary guidance'
In the Diploma and Higher Diploma level, each candidate's hoject
Proposal
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will be presented before the Project Moderation Panel by the candidate' The
Project Moderation Panel should apply the checklist stated
in 6'l'1- 6'l'6

6.0 PROJECT MODERATION T(X}IS

5.1 The foltowing tools nsst be used duing moderation of pojects proposals'
6.1.1 Form KNECIPSE/PRGI/MOD/14
a) This formshould be us€d during the moderation of craft
projects

proposals by the Moderation Panel'

proposals in
b) The panel should record its remarks on the projects
theremarkscolumn.Theprojectsupervisorsshouldusethe
remarks in guiding candidates'
c)Thepanelshouldindicateits'decisionwhethertheprojects
proPosals is:
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i) Recommended for presentation to the Approval Panel
no amendments.
for presentation to the Approval Panel
ii) Recommended
subjectto amendments (major or minor)'
iil) Not recommended for presentation to the Approval
Panel.
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NfiODSRATION OF' CRAFT PROJfiCT PROPOSAIS

CENTRENAME:
CEI\TTRE CODE:
COT}RSENAME:
COT'RSE COI}E: DATE:

PRO.IECT TITLE PAIIELREMARKS PANET DECISTON

Name Signature
Chairman
Secretary
Member 1)
2)
3)

6.1.2 Form KNEC/PSE/PROJ/}IOD/IB

a) This form shouldbe used duringmoderation of the Diploma and
Higher Diploma project proposals by the Moderation Panel.
b) The panel should record its remarks on the project proposal in
the panel remarks column. The project supervisors should use
the remarks in guiding candidates.

c) The panel should indicate its decision whether the project

proposal is:
i) Recommended for presentation to the Approval Panel with
no amendment.
ii) Recommended for presentation to the Approval Panel
subject to amendments (major or minor).

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Panel,
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d) If the project proposal is not recofirmended for presentation
to present a
the 6pproyal panel, the candidate should be advised
new proposal.

FORM: KIIIEC/PSEIPROJ&TOD/18

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CTNTRECODE: I}ATE:
CEI{TRS, NAIYIE:

COUR.SSNAI}IE: AOUnIECITLE

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Chairpemon:
SecretnrY:
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and Higher Diploma) which have
All Project Proposals at all levels (Cra& Diploma
be presented before the project
been rocommended by tre moderation p*"1 should

Approval panel by the respctive sutrEntisors'

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7.1 The following tools must be used during approval of projects.
8.1.1 Form KNEC/PSE/PROJ/APP/2A

The form should be used by the Project Approval Panel for

approving Craft project proposals.
b) The panel should record its remarks on the proposed project in
the remarks column. The project supervisors should use the
remarks in guiding candidates,
c) The panel should indicate its decision whether the proposal is:
i) Approved.
ii) Approved subject to amendments (major or minor).
iii) Not Approved.
d) If the project proposal is not approvedo the panel should guide

the supervisor on what needs to be done.

FORM : KNECIPSE/?ROJ/APP/2 A

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CE}TTRE NAME: CENTRE CODE: DATE:

COUNTSE NAME: COURSE COI}E:

PROJECT TITLE PAFTELREMARKS PAI{EL DECISION

Name Signature
Cheirman:
Secretary:
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This form should be used by the Approval Panel for approving

Diploma and Higher Diploma project proposals'
proposal in
b) The panel should record its remarks on the project
the remarks columns-
The project supervisor should cascade the remarks to
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candidates.
proposal as:
d) The panel should indicate its decision on the project
i) ApProved.
(major
ii) Approved subject to recommended amendments
or minor)-

iii) Not ApProved-

If the project proposal is not approve4 the candidate should
be
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advised according to the decision of the panel'

FORM: KNEC/P SE/PROJ/APP/28

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CENTRE NAMEI _DATE:-

CENTRE NAME: COTJRSE CODE:

PROJECT TITLE

Signature
Chairperson:
SecretarY:

Member: 1)
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The following tools mustb used to record approved Projects'
E.2. I Forn: KIIIEC/PSEIPROJIAPPBA

(i) This form should be used for capturing the details of the

approved Craft projects.

(ii) The duly filled forrn should bs signed by the Examination
Officer and the Head of Institution.

FORM : KNEC/PSE/?ROJ/APP/3 A

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CENTRENAME: CENTRE COI}E: DATE:-

COT}RSENAME: COI]RSE COI}E:

CAIYDIDATE INDE>V CAI{DIDATE PRO.TECT OBJECTIYES

IDENTIFTER NAME TITLE

Name of Examinations OIIicer: Signature:

Name of Head of Institution: Signature:

Official Stamp:

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8.1.s.1rhis form shourd be used for capturing the
details of the
approved Diploma and Higher Diploma projects.
8'1'3'2 Each candidate's projectdetails should be
filled in the form soon
after making adjustments and recommendations
required by the
Approval panel.

8.1.3.3 The dury fi[ed forms shoutd be signed by the Examinations

Officer and the Head of the Institution.

FORM: KNEC/PSE/PROJ/APP/3 B

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CENTRE NAIITE: COURSE NA]VIE:

CENTRE CODE: COURSE CODE:
DATE: SERIES:

CAI{DII}ATE CAh[DIDATE PROJECT TITLE OBJECTI\rES

INDEX/ NA1VIE
II}ENTIFIER

Name of Examinations Officer:

Signafure:

Name of llead of Institution:

Signature:

Official Stamp:

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8.0 STJPERVI$ON AT{D ASSESSMENT
8.1 PROJECT ST]PERVISION
At all levels oftraining, the Supervisor of each project will be guided by the following:
B.f.l The specific objectives of the approved prqiect proposal (both Trade and
Enfepreneurial) taken by the candidates.
8.1.2 The specified contact hours allocated in the syllabus'
8.1i The different stages of the Project Work as outlined in the Project Schedule
8.1.4 The KNEC guidelines for conduct and supervision of projects.

IrlB: A project log should be maintained detailing all activities from the date of approval
of the project proposal to the date of submission of the project report for
assessment.

8.2 PROJECT ASSESSMENT

g.Z.l The Project Work and project Report should be assessed by the supervisor
as per the stages in the Project Milestones. The supervisor will assess and

score each distinct sAge of the project as defined in the Project Milestone

and maintain records-

8.2.2 The supervisor should use the Projeot Assessment Guide provided by

KNEC which can be customized for scoring each type of Project Work for
a particular course. The customized Project Assessment Guide should be

made available for audit.

8.2.3 When scoring a candidate's project reporq the project supervisor will be

required to use the appropriate Candidate's Score Card'

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r
I
I

KNEC/?SE/PR0JIASS/SC/1A for scoring all

craft projects
8.2.3.1
FORM : KNEC/PSE/PR0J/AS S/SC/ 1 A

TIIN KBXYE NETIONAL EXNNNTNATIOT'IS COUNCIL

ID 'S$CORA CARI}

Candidate's Name: Candidate's Index No.:

Centre Name: Centre Code:
Examination Series: Year

Assessment Point Maximum Score

ffiffi*n l:P
a) Title, Rationale
deratioro APProval

Mtli ue 2r As ali on

a) FabricationD ataCollection

b) Report:
i, SynoPsis: Abstract

Ctrapter One - Introduction

- Literature Review

rei Three - MethodologY

atnAnalYsis, findings'
Conclusions and Recommg{rdations
tone Sr Ftna* RsPrt
a) Project Defence
bl Final Report Submission

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g.2.3.2 KI{EC/PSE/PRoJ/ASS/SC/18 for scoring all Diplomaand Higher Diploma projects
FORM: KNEC/PSE/PROJ/ASS/SC/I B

THn Knuya N^*','NAL ExnnmNArroNs couNcIL

ffi
rnomcts CAI{I}IDATS scCINE

Candidate's Name: Candidate's Index No.:

Centre Name: Centre Code:
Examination Series: Year

Maximum $core Candidate's

Score

€ 5
a) Title, Rationale
10

25

Synopsis: Abstract 2

n 5

I
10

r0
Conclusions and Recommendations
2

Siual Report
15
a) Project Defence
5
b)
TOTAL 100

Diploma
8.2.3J KNECIPSE/EP/ASS/SC for scoring all Craft, Diploma and Higher
EntrePreneurshiP Projects

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T
I

j
FORM : KNEC/PSE/EP/ASS/SC

Tun Knxva NarroNAL ExaurNArIoNs couxcl,,

ffi
DIPLOMA ENTREPRENE{]RSHIP PROJECT
CAIYDIDATE'S SCORE CARI}

Candidate's Name: Candidate's fndex No.:

Centre Name: Centre Code:
Examination Series: Year:

Assessment Point Maximum Score Candidate's

Score
Milestsss 1; Bnsiuess ldet
c) Title, Rationale 5

10
o

Report:
ive sumrnary 5

vii" Chapter One - Business Description r0

eting Plan l0
Organizational Plan 15

x. Chapter Four - Operational Plan r5

xi, Chapter Five - Financial Plan 15

S*Sn$ffiSgpssal
l0
d) Final Report Submission 5

TOTAL 100

9.0 PROJECT REPORT

10.1 Craft Level
10.1.1 Each candidate is required to write a Project Report which will account
far ZAYo of the score for the Project.

10.1.2 The length of the Project Report should be at least 10 pages of

44 size

paper'typedindoublespacing'TimesNewRoman,fontsize12.The
Project Report should be bound and appropriately labelled'

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 10.1.3 Candidates should produce Two copies of the report; one to be

candidate'
submitted to the Institution and the other to be kept by the

10.2 Diploma and HigherDiploma Levels

which will account
10.2.1 Each candidate is requircd to write a Project Report
for 40% of the scorc for the Project'
10.2b2 The length of the hoject Report should be at least 40 pages of 44 size
paperexclusiveoftheappendices,typedindoublespacing,TimesNew
Roman,fontsize12.TheProjectReportshouldbeboundand
aPProPriatelY labelled'

10.2.3 Candidates should produce TWO copies of the

report; one to be

submittsd to the Institution and the other to be kept by the candidate'

10.3 Trade Proiect RePort Outline

The following is a general outline of the Trade Project Report'

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 .
. :, ., .,, , :,

- - _
' .' "
. .._- : _ " 1
.....:... .- ''
|

10.3.8 Chapter One Introduction

.tt'

ior39 -Literature Review

10.3.10 Chapter Three MethodologY

+l

10-3. t t Chapter Four Data analysis, findings, concluslons ang re$orilrr$rruoLrl'rrr

, ,. ':i;:li:^:: 7:":: rlr
QUOtatiOnS, tbOtnOtes,
gngn0Ies' sllttllurr$' \r'sr' ]62t
L

10.3 .12 References

referencing)

io.3.l3 Appendix ,== '

t '
"

10.4 Entrepreneurship Project Repo* outline

ThefollowingisageneraloutlineoftheEntrepreneurshipProjectReport.

10.4.1 Cover Page I Title of the Project

. Presenter (Name)
o Index number
r Institution
r Supervisor
. Submitted to and for
. Date
idate that the work is
10,4.7
original and personally undertaken.
o Declaration by the supervisor that the
candidate's work is original and that the

candid atn received appropriate supervision

(declarations must be signed)'

edication/list of Acknowledgements

tables/figures List of tableso figures

Content Page Table of content

Synopsis Executive Summary

Business DescriPtion

Marketing Plan
Management Plan

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SAlo. ITE}T DETAILS
103,9 Chapter Four tn
10.4.10 Chapter Five Financial Plan

10.4.1 1 References auotations, footnoteso endnotes, citations, (use APA

referencing)

r0.4.12 Appendices Appendices

PART VI
10.0 PROJECT SCSEDTILE, MTLESTOI\ES AhtD LOGS

10.1 PROJECT SCHEDULE AI{D MILESTONES

10.1.1 The Project Schedule prescribed by KNEC depicts the various activities
of the project work the scores to be awarded at each point and the
deadlines by which the respective scores should be uploaded onto the
KNEC Project portal. The Project Schedule should be adhered to.
IO.I.Z A project milestone is a phase in the project schedule consisting of a set
of successive activities. Once a candidate completes the activities within

',:ffi :
HT:ffJHT;"Jx::::JT":#"Tffi
milestones will open successively, that is, Milestone 2 will only open after

the marks for Milestone I have been uploaded and so on'

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rr'E'---

troiect Schedule for Entrenreneurship Business Plan

Timelines Scores Last Ilate Sub-totals

Craft, March July November

Series Series Series
IliploHr&,
Hh[D

Moderation May-June Septemb January-

ef- February
October

Milestones:

l.Milestone 1: Business
Idea
a) Title, Rationale 5

b) Defence, Moderation July Novemb March

10 l5
and Approval et

2. Milestone 2: Business
PIan Development
Report:

i"Synopsis: Executive 5
Summary
ii. Chapter One -
Business
l0
Description
iii.Chapter Two - l0
Marketing Plan
iv. Chapter Three - l0
Organizational Plan
Y. Chapter Four - 15
Operational Plan
vi. Chapter Five - 15 November March July 65
Financial Plan
3. Milestone 3: Business
Proposal
a) Project Defence l5

b) Final Report 5 February June October 20

Submission
Total 100 100

Registration Novembe March July 25

r25 25

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 troiect Sqlredulg fof.Trade Prgiect

Timelines Scores Last Date Sub-total

Craft Sub- Diplom March July November

total a IIND Series Series Serics

Moderation May- Septem January-

June ber- February
0ctober

1. Milestone l: Proposal

c) Title, Rationale 5 July Novem March t5

ber
d) Defenceo Moderation and l0
Approval
2. Milestone 2:
Actualization
a) Fabrication/Field 75 25
\trforklData C ollection
b) Reporfi*

i. Synopsis:
4 5
Abstract{Executive
Summary
ii. Chapter One - 4 5
Introduction
iii. Chapter Two - Literature 4 10
Review
iv. Chapter Three - 4 l0
Novemb
Methodolory er

v. Chapter Four - Data

Analysis, Findings, 95
4 10 March July 65
Conclusions and
Recommendations
)
i
I

i 3. Milestone 3: Final
it RePort
j'
c) Project Defence l5 Februar June / October 20
t'

*
-tr
v
d) Final Report Submission 5 5 5

{ Total 1Otl 100 r00 100

#

Registration Novem March July 25 May-June

25

*Refe, to 10,2.3 on Project Report scores

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11.0 PROJECT LOG
lZ.L A project log is a record of interactions between the candidate and the supervisor

throughout the Project schedule'

by the supervisot
12.2 The candidate shall state the nature of amendments suggested
shall sign against
the date the guidance was given and time taken. The supervisor
each entry on the log. The log may be in the form of a file
or a booklet as the
11'
may deem appropriate. The format of the log is given in Annex
institution
Monitoring officer
12.3 The project log should be availed to the KNEC Assessment or
whenever required.
Proiect Log SamPlF
Name of Candidate:
*
Index Number/Identifi er:

Centre Code:
Centre Name:
Corrrse Name:
Name of Supervisor:

Date Milestone Guidance/Suggested Duration of Supervisor's

Amendments (e.g. con$ultation Signature
formaffiogr contentt (hrs/min)
editoriat)

*Identifier refers to the most recent KNEC index number use4 e.g. KCPE for NVCET'
KCSE for Module I, Module II for Module III etc'

Name of Head of DePartment:

Official Stamp:
.:

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 PART VII
12.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

13.1 Role of the Candidate

The Candidate should:

l2.l.l Carry out the coursework project designed by KNEC at NVCET and
Artisan level.
12.1.2 Carry out the project designed by the supervisor at Craft level.
12.1.3 Design the project under guidance of the supervisor at Diploma and
Higher Diploma level.
12.1.4 Maintain a hoject Log reflecting the contact hours with the supervisor.
12.1.5 Ensure timely achievement and submission of the work done for
assessment as per the Project Schedule.

12.1.6 Carry out authentic project work that is not copied from ongoing, existing
or previously designed projects.
13.2 Role of the Project Supervisor
The hoject Supervisor should:
13.2.1 Select and design the Project to be done by the candidates at Craft Level.
13.2.2 Guide each candidate to select and design a Project to be done at the
Diploma and Higher Diploma lrvel.
13.2.3 Participate in the Project Moderation panel as the Secretary.
13.2.4 Participate in the Project Approval panel.
13.2.5 Ensure that the Project Work is carried out as s&arcd in the approved Project
Proposal.

13.2.6 Guide the candidates throughout the period of the project work including
nniting of the hoject Report.
13.2.7 Score the candidates' project work as prescribed by the Project Milestone,
applying the relevant Assessment Guide and transfer the scores to the
appropriate candidate's Score Card.
13.3 RoIe of the Head of Department
The Head ofthe Department should:
13.3.1 Identiff supervisors for projects in the department.
13.3.2 Chair the Approval Panel meetings.
13.3J Keep all records of all hoject Work and Reports in the department.

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 hislher department are supervised and
13.3.4 Ensure that all the candidafes under
assessed according to the KNEC
guidelines'

13.4 Role of the institutional Examinations Officer

should ensure:
The Institutional Examinations Officer
l3.4.lUploadofapprovedprojectscofesforallcandidatesontotheKNECProject
Portal is done.
work for all candidates are submitted to KNEC as
13.4.2 All the records of Projeot

required.
are kept for future reference'
13.4.3 Records of Project work for all candidates
13.5 RoIe of the llead of Institution
from
for the overall handling of Projects'
The Head of Instit'tion will be responsible
the submission of assessment scores to KNEC
the stage of selection and design up to
He/She should ensure that hoject
work is canied
and custody of all records thereof.
by KNEC'
out according to the guidelines issued
13.6 Role of KNEC subject specialists
to
assigned to visit sampled institutions
KNEC subject specialist officers shall be
the
in the moderation or approval panels
for hoject Froposals as guided by
participate
to KNEC'
Projet Schedules submitted by the institution

13.? Role of the KNEC assessment and validation officer

validate proiects activities within their
A KNE. officer shall be assigned to ass€ss and
areaofprofessioninanumberofinstitutions.Theroleoftheofficeristo:
and
to the guidelines on moderation
13.?.1 Assess the adherence of Institutions
aPProval ofProjects'
approval of projects to veriff that
L3.7.2 Audit records relating to moderation and
used'
appropriate procedures and tools are

l3.T.3Adviseontheinterpretationandapplicationoftheguidelinesonhandlingof
Projects.
ls.T.4Prepareareportoneachlnstitutionvisitedandassessed.

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 PART VIII
l3.O RECORDS AND ST}BMISSION OF MARKS
13.I PROJECT RECORDS
Each Institution must keep the following records for at least three years for purposes

of audit and quality rxsurance.

13.1.1 Form KIIEC/PSE/PROJ/}IOD/1A.
13. 1.2 Form KNEC/PSE/PROJI}IOD/18.
13.1.3 Form KNEC/PSE/PRO J I APP l2A.
13.1.4 Form KhIECIPSE/PROJ/APP/28.
13.1.5 Form KNEC/PSE/PROJ/APP/3A.
13.1.6 Form KI\EC/PSE/PROJ/APP/38.

I3.2 APPROVED PROJECTS RECORDS ST}BMITTED TO KIIEC

13.2.1 Institutions should ensure that forms KNEC/PSE/PROJ/APP/3A and
KNEC/PSE/PROJ/APP/38 are duly filled stamped with official
Institution stamp and signed by the Examinations Officer and the Head of
the Institution.

13.2.2 The filled forms should be scanned and uploaded to the KNEC Project
Portal as soon as the approvals of the project proposals have been
completed and must be received by KNEC not later than six months
before the final stage/modulelyear examinations.

13.2.3 Only the projects whose details appear on the forms received by KNEC
will be eligible for assessment.

I3.3 ST]BMISSION OF PROJECT MARKS

13.3.1 Project marks for candidates registered for examinations in a given series
should be uploaded onto the KNEC Project Portal as per the three
Milestones depicted in the Project Schedule.
13.3.2 Scores for Milestone 1 should be uploaded as soon as the milestone is
completed.
13.3.3 The Institution will upload each candidate's project title, abstract or
executive summary alongside the marks of Milestone 2.

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1s3.5

133.6

13.3J
 PART IX
AIYNEXES

Annex I
THE KEITYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COTJNCIL

ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECT ASSESSMENT GTJIDE FOR BUSINESS AND

TECHMCAL CRAFT, DIPLOMA AND HIGHER DIPLOMA COURSES

1. The Entrepreneurial Project Assessment Guide is in three parts; Milestones l, 2 and 3. At

the end of each milestone, the Project Supervisor shall upload the candidate's scores for
that milestone by the prescribed last date as guided by l2.l of the guide.

a) MILESTONE l: BUSIFI-ESS IDEA (15 MARKS)

The objectives of this milestone is to assess the candidate's business idea in order to
establish its business viability.

b) MILESTOhTE 2: BUSII\ESS PLAIY DEVELOPMENT (70 MARKS)

The objective of this milestone is to assess the candidate's ability to develop a

business plan and document it into a bankable proposal.

c) MILESTOI\-E 3: BUSINESS PROPOSAL (r5 MARKS)

The objectives of this milestone is to assess the candidate's ability to:

o Articulate and demonstrate the salient features of the proposed business while
manifesting authenticity and ownership ofthe work;
o Demonshate the capacity of the proposed business to make a return on

t 2.
investment.

In applying this assessment guide, the following procedures must be followed. The
supervisor should:

a) Read through the whole assessment guide carefully and internalise the assessment
points, assessment aspects and scores;
b) Compile and award a summary of the scores for each assessment point identified at
each milestone;
c) Ensure thatthe assessment is as objective as possible.

3. No change or amendments should be made to the Assessment Points (Column l) and

Maximum Score (Column 3).
 (colurnn 2) within the
4. The supervisors should customize the Aspects of Assessment
milestone to suit the discipline of study'
should be used for
5. The Candidate,s Asses$;ent Score Card (KNEC/PsE/EP/AsSlsc)
scoring the candidate's tffork"

(ls STARKS)
MILESTONE 1: BUSIS{ESS IDEA

ASSESSMENT POINTS ASPECTS OF ASSESSME}TT

rsflscting the idea'

Relevant to candidateos arsa of study, eg, a
Pharmacy candidate is not expected to
present a Uusiness idea on Electrical

ustifies the business

2. Rationale

3. Defence, Moderatiotr,
aa
IL
aaa

NL
'a

lY.
Y.

Tottl for Milmtone I

(?SMARKS)
MILESTONE t: BUSINESS PLAIY DE\IELOPSIEF{T

ASSSSSMSII{T ASPECTS OF ASSESSMEIi{T .

POINTS

Points of the business

Synopsis -
Enecutive plim in not more than lYzpages'

ss tenns used'
. Definition of usd.
Terms, Correct expansion of abbreviations
Abbrwiations

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 ASPECTS OF ASSESSMENT

Chapter One - i. Business name

Business ii. Location and address
Description iii. Form and Epe of ownership
iv. Products and services
Y. Justification of opporfunify
vi. Industry
vii. Goals of business
viii. Entry and growth strategy

Chapter Two - i. Customers

Marketing Plan ii. Market share
iii. Competition
iy. Method of promotion and advertising
v. Pricing strategy
vi. Sales tactics
t Chapter Three
Organizational
-
vii. Distribution strate
i. Organizational Stnrcture
ii. Managers and qualifications
Plan iii. Personnel; number and duties
iv. Recruitment, training and promotion
v. Remuneration and incentives
vi. Licenc,es, perrnits and by-laws
vii. Support services
Chapter Four - i. Product or service design and development
Operational Plan ii. Production or operational facilities and
capacity
iii.Production or service stratery
iY. Production process
y. Regulations affecting operations
vi. Equinment or materials
Chapter Five - i. Pre-operational costs
Financial Plan ii. Estimation of working capital
iii. Preparation of cash flow projections

t iy.
y.
Preparation of proforma income statements
and balance sheet(s)
Calculation of break-evsn point
vi. Calculation of profitability ratios
vii. Desired financing
viii. Proposed capitalization

o References l. List of references

ii. Appendices
Sub-total

Total for Milestone 2

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$STOI{E 3: BUSINESS PROryO$AL
Annex 2
THE KEI\IYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COT]NCIL

TRADE PROJECT ASSESSMENT GI.]IDE FOR BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL CRAFT

COTJRSES

l. The Trade Project Assessment Guide for craft courses is in three parts; Milestones l, 2
and 3. At the end of milestones 2 and 3, the Project Supervisor shall upload the
candidate's scores for that milestone by the prescribed last date as guided by clause 12.1'
of the guide.

a) MILESTOITE 1: PROPOSAL

For craft courses, this milestone involves moderation and approval of project
proposals designed by the supervisor. It therefore does not attract a direct input ofthe
candidate, so scoring does not apply.

h) MILESTONE 2: ACTUALIZ,'ATION (es MARKS)

The objective of this milestone is to assess the candidate's execution ofthe research
project as well as the step-by-step documentation of the process of actualization.

c) MILESTONE3: FINAL REPORT (s MARKS)

The objective of this milestone is to assess the candidate's ability to document the
outcomes of the project while manifesting ownership of the work.

2. In applying this assessment guide, the following procedures must be followed. The
supervisor should:

a) Read through the whole assessment guide carefully and intemalise the assessment
points, assessment aspects and scores;
b) Compile and award a summary ofthe scores for each assessment point identified at
eachmilestone;
c) Ensure that the assessment is as objective as possible.

3. No change or amendments should be made to the Assessment Points (Column l) and

Maximum Score (Column 3).
4. The supervisors should customize the Aspects of Assessment (Column 2) within the
milestone to suit the discipline of study.
-3. The Candidate's Assessment Score Card (KNEC/PSE/PROJ/ASSISCIIA) should be used
for scoring the candidate'work.

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 MILESTONE 2 : ACTUALIT'ATION (es MARKS)

ASSESSMENT POINTS ASPECTS OF ASSESSMENT

Fabrication i. Design
ii. Block diagram
(fechnical Courses) iii, Specifications
iv. Analysis
v. Assemblyffabrication ofPrototype
vi. Testing of each block
vii. Testing of conformify of results to
snecifications
Data Collection i. Suiiability of data collection tools
ii. Adequacy of samPle Population
(Applie d Scienxe Course s) iii. Suitability of testing instruments
iy. Control vs Experimental groups
v. Suitability of Laboratory Procedures and
Environment
Data Collection i. Suitability of data collection tools
ii. Adequacy of sample PoPulation
{Business Courses) iii. Adequacy of the scope
iv. Support documents eg letter of introduction
v. Evidence of field work
Data Collection ffi iuitabilify of systematic data
collection tools
$Cf Courses) ii. Ethnography methods used, sample population
iii
!
!
iii. Suitability of testing instruments
iv. Suitability of Laboratory Environment
v. Secondary research synthesis, content analysis,
l

l
findin
I

i
Sub-total
t
I

Report:

Synopsis - Abstract ting of keY Points of the Project

Definition of Terms, of technical terms used'

Abbreviations ii. Correct expansion of abbreviations used.
B ackground information
Chapter One - Objectives
Introduction
Significance of the StudY

Chapter Two - i Discussion of existing design

Literature Review ii. Description of proposed design
iii" Description of unique feature(s) of desi
Chapter Three - Definingthe nature of activity eg Product or

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ASSESSMEIT{T POINTS ASPECTS OF ASSESSMENT MAXIMU
M SCORE

ii. Preparation of drawings or design

iii. Clear indication of steps followed
iv. Production of components or service or data
collected or model or simulation
Y. Testing of product
vi. Demonstration of service
t Chapter Four - i, Discussion of the findings/product/service
Findings, Data ii. Evidence of data analysis using tables, 3
Analysis, charts, graphs etc
Conclusions and iii. Conclusions based on the findings
Recommendations iv. Recommendations: related to the findings
r References i. List of References 2
ii. Appendices {Drawings, Questionnaires,
Photos, Recipes etc)
Sub-total 20

Total for Milestone 2 95

MILESTONE 3: FINAL REPORT (s MARKS)

ASSESSMENT POINTS ASPECTS OF ASSESSMENT MAXIMU

MSCORE

Final Report Submission l. Layout f-

aa

ll. Binding
Total for Milestone 3
:
3

GRANDTOTAL 100
Annex 3
THE KEI\TYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COI}NCIL

TRADE PROJECT ASSESSMENT GI.ITDE FOR BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL

DIPLOMA AND HIGHER DIPLOMA COURSES

in
l. The Trade Project Assessment Guide for Diploma and Higher Diploma Courses is
three parts; Milestones 1,2 and3. At the end of each milestone, the Project Supervisor
guided
shall upload the candidate's scores for that milestbne by the presoibed last date as
by clause 12.1 of the guide.

a) MILESTOI\.E 1: PROPOSAL (ls MARKS)

The objectives of this milestone is to assess the candidate's proposal in order

to
establish the viability of the proposed research project'

b) MILESTONE 2: TTCTUALIZ,LTION (6s MARKS)

t
The objective of this milestone is to assess the candidate's execution of the
research

project as well as the step-by-step documentation of the process of actualization'

c) MILESTOI{E 3: FINAL REPORT (20 MARrff)

and
The objective ofthis milestone is to assess the candidate's ability to articulate
and ownership
demonstrafe the outcomes of the project while manifesting authenticity
of the work

The
2. In applying this assessment guide, the following prooedures must be followed'
supervisor should:

Read through the whole assessment guide carefully and internalise the
assessment
a)
points, assessment aspects and scores;
b) bompile and award u r**ury of the scories for each assessment point identified at
each milestone;
c) Ensure that the assessment is as objective as possible'

(Column l) and
3. No change or amendments should be made to the Assessment Points
Maximum Score (Column 3).
2) within the
4. The supervisors should customize the Aspects of Assessment (Column
milestone to suit ttre discipline of study.
-). The Candidate's Assessment Score Card (KNEC/PSE/PROJ/ASSISC/IB) should be used
for scoring the candidate' work.

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ilIILESTONS, 1: PROPOSAL (15 MARKS)

ASSESSMENT POINTS ASPECTS OF ASSESSII'TENT MA}flMU

MSCORE

4, Title i. Specific.
3
ii. Relevant to topic of research.
iii.
Relevant to candidate's area of trade.
5. Rationale Demonstrates a need/Eap thatjustifies the
2
research/project.

6. Defence, Moderation, i. Candidate's abilif to articulate ideas;

Approval ii. Candidate's confidence;
iii. Candidate's affitude towards suggestions by
the panel; l0
iv. LayoutlFrarnework/Block Diagrarn of the
Project Proposal;
v. Manifestation of authenticity and
ownership.
Total for Milestone 1 15

MILESTONE 2 : ACTUALIT,,ATION (6s MARKS)

ASSESSMEF{T POINTS ASPECTS OF ASSESSMENT MA)(IMU

MSCORE

Fabrication i. Design
ii. Block diagarn
{fechnical Caurses) iii. Specifications
iv. Analysis b
v. AssemblylFabrication of Prototype
vi" Testing of each block
vii. Testing of conformity of results to
specifications
Data Collection i. Suitability of data collection tools
ii. Adequacy of sarnple population
(Applied Science Courses) iii, Suitabihfy of testing instruments 25
iy. Control vs Experirnental groups
v. Suitability of Laboratory Procedures and
Environrnent
Data Collection i. Suitabilrty of data collection tools
ii. Adequacy of sample population 25
(Busiruss Courses) iii. Adequacy of the scope
iv. Support documents eg leffer of introduction
Y. Evidence of field work
Data Collection i. Tools and suitability of systematic data
25
collection tools
ii. Ethnography rnethods use4 sample population
ASSESSMENT POINTS ASPECTS OF ASSESSMENT

$Cf Courses) iii. Suitabilify of testing instrurnents

iv. Suitability of Laboratory Environment
v. Secondary research synthesis, content analysis,

Sub-total

Report:

Synopsis - Abstract g of key Points of the Praject

Definition of Terms, of technical terms used'

Abbreviations ii. Correct expansion of
Chapter One - i. Background information
Introduction ii. Statement of the Problem
iii. Objectives
iy. Hypothesis/Research Questions
Y. Significance of the StudY T
vi. Conceptual and Theoretical Framework

Chapter Two - i Discussion of existing desigrr/literature

Literature Review ii. critique of existing design/literature
iii. Evaluation of proposed design/literature
iY. Summ an/ of gaps identifigd
of activity eg research,
Chapter Three - production or service
Methodolory
ii. Pt.putation of drawings or research design
iii. Production of components, service or data
collection or model or simulation
iy. Testing of analysis of components or

r Chapter Four - i Discussion of the findings

Findings, Data ii. Evidence of data analysis using tables,
Analysis, charts' graPhs etc
Conclusions and iii. Conclusions based on the research findings
Recommendations irl. Recommendations: related to the findings
and demonstrating resolution of identified
gaps
areas for further research
r References i. Use of APA Referencing SYstem
ii. Bibliography
iii. Anpendices
Sub-total

Total for Milestone 2

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MILESTOIYE 3: FINAL REPORT (20 MARKS)

ASSESSII{ENT POINTS ASPECTS OF ASSESSMENT MAXIMU

II{ SCORE

Project defence i. Candidate's ability to articulate project

findings;
ii. Candidate's confidence;
iii. Candidate's attitude towards comments of
15

iv. Successful dernonstration of working

lproduc#prototpe ;
system
v. Manifestation of authenticrfy and
ownership.
Final Report Subrnission i. Layout !-
ii. Binding
Total for Milestone 3 28

GRAI\TDTOTAL r00
 FORM: KNECPSE/PR0J/ASS/SC/ 1 A
:

TI{E lGnrye NgxoHAL E>rnnaINATIoNs COUIICL

SCORE CARD
CRAFT TRADE PROJECTS CANDIDATE'S ASSESSMENT
Candidatets Nams: Candidate's Index No':
Centre Code: Centre Name:
Examinafion $eri€$: Year
 Annex 5
FORM : KNECIPSEIPROJ/ASS/SC/ I B

TI{E IftTWA NATIoNAL ExIpUNATIONS COUXCIL

DIPLOMA/ HIGHER DIPLOMA TRADE PROJECTS CANDIDATE'S ASSESSMENT

SCORE CARD
Candidate's Name: Candidate's fndex No.:
Centre Code: Centre Name:
Examination Series: Year

Assessment Point Maximum Score Candidate's

Score
Mihstone 1: Fropos*l
a) Title, Rationale 5

b) Defence, Moderation, Approval r0

MiHone 2: Acturlizetbn
a) FabricationlDataCollection 25

b) Report:
i. Synopsis: Abstract 2

ii. Definition of Terms, Abbreviations 3

iii. Chapter One - Inboduction 5

iv. Chapter Two - Literature Review I

v. Chapter Three - Methodolory l0
rri. Chapter Four - Findings, Data Analysis,
10
Conclusions and Recommendations

vii. References 2
kfikstone 3: Final Report
a) Project Defence 15
.L

I
b) Final Report Submission 5
a

TOTAL 100
I

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Annex 6
FORM : KI*IEC/PSE/EP/A S S/SC

THs KsIsYA NarroNAL SxltwrultrOxs COUqCIL

PR'O'NECT
CRAFTIDIPLOMA/ HIGHER DIPLOMA ENTREPRENEI}RSHIP
CA}IDIDATE'S ASSE$SMENT SCORE CARD

Candidatets Name: Candidate's Index No-:

Centre Code: Centre Name:
Examination Series: Year:

Maximum Score Candidate's

As$€ssment Point
Score

t0

Report:
xii.
I

synopsis - Executive surnrnary 5

l0
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- Business DescriPtion
:

xn. chapter Two - Marketing Plan 10

15
re Three - Organizational Plan
15
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xfl-Ch*pter Four - Operational Plan
15
- Financial Plan

10

TOTAL 100

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Proiect Loe Samnle

Name of Candidate:
Index Number/Identifi er: *
Centre Code:
Centre Name:
Course Name:
Name of Supervisor:

Date Milestone Guidance/Sugge$ted Su pervisor's Signatu re

Amendments (eg formatting,
content, editorial)

fr

*Identifier refers to the most

recent KNEC index number used, eg KCPE for NVCET, KCSE
for Module I, Module II for Module III etc.

Name of Head of Department:

Official Stamp:

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Anns 14
?rgist Sehedule for Entrepreneurship Busiqe$s PJan

Timelins Scores Lrst Ilate Subtotals

Craft, March July Novernbe

Series Series r Series
Iliplotnsr
HIIU}

lvloderation May- Septemb January-

June gr- February
October

4. Milestone 1: Snsin€$s
Idea
e) Title, Rationale 5

July Novemb Marsh

{
B Defence, Modemtisn 15
10
and Approval er

5" Milestone2: Busins$

Plan DeYelopmcnt
Repo#:

vii" Sltnopsis: 5
Executive Sumnmry
Yiii.Chapter One - 10
Business &mription
i:r.Chapter Tnto - t0
Markoting Plaxl
x' Chapfsr Thres - l0
Orsanizatisilal Plan
xi. Chaptcr Four - 15
Omratisnal Plan
xii" Chapter Five - l5 Noverrber March July 65 .-*J
Financial Ptan
S. Mile$tone 3: Businq$
Prowsal
4 Project Defencs 15

Febntary Jrme October 20

0 Final Report 5
Submission
Total 100 10{}
'"..'

Regismtion Novembe March July 25

r25 25

5t
 49.{rex, f 5.' Proi*ct Sche4ulp for Tr?de Prqiect

Timelines Scores Last Date Sub-total

Craft Sub- Diplom March July Novembe

total a HND
Series Series r Scries

Moderation May- Septem January-

June ber- Februar
October v
J

4- Milestone 1: Proposal

g) Title, Rationale - 5 July Novem March 15

ber
h) Defence, Moderation and l0
Approval
5. Milestone 2:
Actualization
c) Fabricationffield 75 25
Worlc{Data Collection
d) Repor**

Yi. Synopsis:
4 5
Abstract/Executive
Surnmary
rii, Chapter One - 4 5
Introduction
iii. Chapter Two - Literature 4 t0
Review
ix, Chapter Three - 4 l0 November
Methodolosy
x. Chapter Four - Data
Analysis, Findings,
4 l0 March July 65
Canclusions and 95
Recornmendafions

6, Milestone 3: Final
Report
g) Project Defence l5 February June October 20

h) Final Report Submission 5 5 5

Total r00 100 100 100

Registration Novembe March July 25 May-June

r25 25

*Reft, to 10.2.3 on Project Report scores

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