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Department of Building & Civil Engineering

Explore practical, in-demand programs in Building Technology at our accredited Kenyan TVET college. Gain skills for today's construction industry, from artisan to higher diploma level.

KNEC Building Technology Courses

Course	Entry Requirement	Duration	Examining Body
Artisan in Building Technology/Construction	KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus)	1 Year	KNEC
Craft Certificate in Building Technology	KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Artisan	2 Years (2 modules)	KNEC
Diploma in Building Technology	KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Craft Certificate	3 Years (3 modules, industrial attachment included)	KNEC
Diploma in Civil Engineering	KCSE C- (or relevant certificate)	3 Years	KNEC
Diploma in Quantity Surveying	KCSE C- (or relevant certificate)	3 Years	KNEC

Intakes: January, May, September
All programs include industrial attachment.
Mode: Full-time & Part-time (where available)

TVET CBET Modular Programs

Level	Course Name	Entry Requirement	Duration	Award
Level 3	Artisan Certificate in Plumbing	KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus)	1 Year	CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 4	Artisan Certificate in Plumbing	KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Level 3	1 Year	CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 4	Artisan Certificate in Masonry	KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus)	1 Year	CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 4	Artisan Certificate in Building Technology	KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus)	1 Year	CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 5	Craft Certificate in Plumbing	KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Level 4	1 Year/Module	CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 5	Craft Certificate in Building Technology	KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Level 4	1 Year/Module	CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 6	Diploma in Building Technology	KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Level 5	1 Year/Module (typically 2-3 years overall)	CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 6	Diploma in Civil Engineering	KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Level 5	1 Year/Module (typically 2-3 years overall)	CBET/TVET CDACC

Flexible modular progression – upgrade as you build your career!
Emphasis on competence & industry-relevant skills
Assessment by real project portfolios and practicals

NITA Certified Trade Tests

Trade	Grades	Entry Requirement	Duration	Examining Body
Masonry	Grade III, II, I	Open to all (Basic literacy recommended)	3-6 Months/Grade	NITA
Plumbing	Grade III, II, I	Open to all (Basic literacy recommended)	3-6 Months/Grade	NITA
Carpentry & Joinery	Grade III, II, I	Open to all (Basic literacy recommended)	3-6 Months/Grade	NITA

Earn respected certification for skilled construction trades
Hands-on, practical, and exam-focused training
Eligible for NITA Grade Tests I, II & III (each grade is a separate exam)

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