The building and construction department trains students in various courses on the principles and skills enabling them to offer approved and quality solutions to the problems existing in the market and in line with the daily trends in technology advancement.
Courses offered and requirements vary depending on the level as indicated below: –
Diploma in Building Technology (KNEC)
Certificate in Building Technology (KNEC)
Certificate in Plumbing (KNEC)
Certificate in Masonry (KNEC)
Artisan in Carpentry and Joinery (KNEC)
Artisan in Masonry (KNEC)
Artisan in Plumbing (KNEC
Course | Requirements | Duration | Examiner |
Diploma in building technology | KCSE mean grade C- and above/ equivalent qualification from a known examination body/institution | 3 years | KNEC |
Diploma in Water Engineering | KCSE mean grade C- and above/ equivalent qualification from a known examination body/institution | 3 years | KNEC |
Certificate in building technology | KCSE mean grade D plain / equivalent qualification from a known examination body/institution | 2 years | KNEC |
Certificate in plumbing | KCSE mean grade D plain / equivalent qualification from a known examination body/institution | 2 years (TEP) | KNEC |
Artisan in masonry | KCSE mean grade of E and D- | 2 years | KNEC |
Artisan in plumbing | KCSE mean grade of E and D- | 2 years | KNEC |
Career opportunities when pursuing building related courses are very wide and also have greater opportunities in self-employment, starting with very little capital.
Other careers include: –
- Civil technician
- Drafting and design technician
- Geological technician
- Building technicians
- Surveyor
- Carpentry technicians
- Trainers
The building department offers first hand and on-the-job practical skills to enable trainees to fit properly and compete in the job market.