Building and Civil Engineering Department

On behalf of the entire staff and students in Building and Civil Engineering Department at Katine Technical Training Institute I am pleased to welcome you to our official website. Building and Civil Engineering Department offers a wide range of academic programmes at Diploma (Level
6), Certificate (Level 5) and Artisan (Level 3 & 4). The programmes are examined by KNEC, CDACC and NITA.

In order to equip our trainees with the ability to demonstrate the acquired knowledge, skills and attitude and demonstrate their prowess in the rapidly changing construction industry, we encourage exchange programs through industrial attachment linkages, academic trips,
participation in TVET trade fairs, research and innovations blended with real construction practical lessons within the institute. Our programmes are designed to enable students develop core competencies, acquire problem-solving skills, and prepare for related work environment in
the best way possible.

The Department also offers a wide range of short courses in order to provide equal access to skill development amongst the majority youthful population in the country as we strive to produce competent graduates with hands-on skills. Our graduates are equipped with strong analytical and
critical skills required for innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership. We wish to invite you all to train with us in any of the following areas;

  • Civil Engineering – Diploma/Level 6
  • Building Technology – Diploma/Level 6
  • Building Construction – Level 5, Level 4
  • Plumbing – Certificate, Level 5, Level 4
  • Masonry – Certificate, Level 5, Level 4
  • Carpentry and Joinery – Certificate, Level 5, Level 4

The Department appreciates the support it has received from the administration that has enabled us to realize our achievements thus far. We welcome you all.

BUILDING & CIVILS ENGINEERING COURSES

NO COURSE TITLE DURATION INTAKE MIN. REQUIREMENTS EXAM
1 Building technician level 6 (Diploma) 3yrs Jan/May/Sep KCSE C- & Above CDACC
2 Civil engineering level 6(Diploma) 3yrs Jan/May/Sep KCSE C- & Above CDACC
3 Building artisan level 1yr Jan/May/Sep KCSE C- & Above CDACC
4 Certificate in building technology 2 modules Jan/May/Sep KCSE D & D+ KNEC
5 Certificate in plumbing technology 2yrs Jan/May/Sep KCSE D & D+ CDACC
6 Artisan in masonry 1yr Jan/May/Sep KCSE D- & Below CDACC
7 Carpentry & joinery level 4 1yr Jan/May/Sep KCSE D- & Below  CDACC
8 Carpentry & joinery level 5 2yrs Jan/May/Sep KCSE D- & Below  CDACC
9 Plumbing Technology level 5 2yrs Jan/May/Sep KCSE D- & Below  CDACC