Diploma in building and construction requirements + colleges
Let’s explore the requirements for diploma in building and construction, +100 colleges to enrol in, course load, career prospects, and more.
A diploma in building and construction is a three-year course that equips learners with the practical and theoretical skills required to work in the building and construction industry.
With this course, you can work as a construction site supervisor, or manager, or pivot toward civil engineering.
In this article, we will look at the admission requirements for the course, public institutions you can enrol in, career prospects, and course modules.
Diploma in building and construction Entry requirements in Kenya
To get a slot for the course you need to have an aggregate grade of C minus in KCSE. There are no subject requirements for the courses.
The requirements apply to all public institutions. Private colleges might have other requirements.
Colleges offering building and construction diploma in Kenya
You can enrol in the program at any of the following colleges when the application window opens. Note that the majority of the institutions in this list offer courses in civil engineering.
- Aldai Technical Training Institute
- Baringo Technical College
- Belgut Technical And Vocational College
- Bomet Technical & Vocational College
- Bondo Technical Training Institute
- Bondo Technical Training Institute
- Bumbe Technical Training Institute
- Bunyala Technical And Vocational College
- Bureti Technical Training Institute
- Bushiangala Technical Training Institute
- Butere Technical And Vocational College
- Chamasiri Technical And Vocational College
- Chepsirei Technical And Vocational College
- Chuka Technical And Vocational College
- Dr. Daniel Wako Murende Technical & Vocational College
- Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute
- Eldoret Polytechnic
- Emining Technical Training Institute
- Friends College Kaimosi
- Gatundu South Technical And Vocational College
- Godoma Technical Training Institute
- Godoma Technical Training Institute
- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology
- Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute
- Kabete National Polytechnic
- Kaiboi Technical Training Institute
- Kajiado West Technical And Vocational College
- Kakrao Technical & Vocational College
- Kapcherop Technical And Vocational College
- Karumo Technical Training Institute
- Katine Technical Training Institute
- Kendege Technical And Vocational College
- Kenya Coast Polytechnic
- Kiambu Institute Of Science And Technology
- Kibwezi Technical & Vocational College
- Kieni Technical And Vocational College
- Kieni Technical And Vocational College
- Kiirua Technical Training Institute
- Kipipiri Technical And Vocational College
- Kipsinende Technical Vocational College
- Kiptaragon Technical And Vocational College
- Kisii National Polytechnic
- Kisiwa Technical Training Institute
- Kisumu Polytechnic
- Kitale National Polytechnic
- Kitutu Masaba Technical And Vocational College
- Kongoni Technical And Vocational College
- Laikipia East Technical And Vocational College
- Maasai Mara Technical Vocational College
- Maasai Mara Technical Vocational College
- Mabera Technical And Vocational College
- Machakos University
- Masai Technical Training Institute
- Masinde Muliro University Of Science & Technology
- Masinga Technical And Vocational College
- Mathenge Technical Training Institute
- Matili Technical Training Institute
- Mawego Technical Training Institute
- Meru National Polytechnic
- Meru University Of Science And Technology
- Michuki Technical Training Institute
- Mitunguu Technical Training Institute
- Molo Technical & Vocational College
- Mukiria Technical Training Institute
- Mukurweini Technical Training Institute
- Mulango Technical & Vocational College
- Murang’a Technical Training Institute
- Murang’a University Of Technology Tvet Institute
- Musakasa Technical Training Institute
- Mwala Technical & Vocational College
- Mwala Technical & Vocational College
- Navakholo Technical & Vocational College
- Ngong Technical And Vocational College
- Nyakach Technical And Vocational College
- Nyandarua National Polytechnic
- Nyeri National Polytechnic
- Okame Technical And Vocational College
- Ol’lessos Technical Training Institute
- Omuga Technical And Vocational College
- Pc Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute
- Railway Training Institute
- Ramogi Institute Of Advance Technology
- Rift Valley Technical Training Institute
- Samburu Technical And Vocational College
- Samburu Technical And Vocational College
- Sang’alo Institute Of Science And Technology
- Shamberere Technical Training Institute
- Siala Technical Training Institute
- Siaya Institute Of Technology
- Sigalagala National Polytechnic
- Siruti Technical & Vocational College
- Sot Technical Training Institute
- South Eastern Kenya University
- Technical University Of Kenya
- Technical University Of Mombasa
- Tetu Technical And Vocational College
- Tharaka Technical And Vocational College
- Thika Technical Training Institute
- Tindiret Technical And Vocational College
- Total Technical And Vocational College
- Total Technical And Vocational College
- Turkana East Technical And Vocational College
- Turkana East Technical And Vocational College
- Ugunja Technical And Vocational College
- Ugunja Technical And Vocational College
- Wote Technical Training Institute
Diploma in building and construction coursework/units/modules
The following are all course units covered in the course and examined by The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC). The program has three modules each taking a year to complete.
Each module has between 8 – 12 units. If you fail three modules, you will be required to repeat all units in the module before taking another module.
i.e. if you fail three units in module 1, you will be required to retake all units and pass before proceeding to module 2.
Module 1 courses
- Communication skills.
- Life Skills.
- Information Communication Technology.
- Entrepreneurship Education.
- Mathematics I.
- Mechanical Science.
- Electrical and Electronics Principles.
- Basic Engineering Drawing.
- Materials Technology and Metallurgy.
- Workshop Technology.
- Vehicle Technology.
Module 2 courses
- Business Plan.
- Mathematics II.
- Strength of Materials.
- Mechanical of Machines.
- Industrial Organization and Management.
- Engineering Drawing and Design.
- Engine Technology.
- Vehicle Body Work
Module 3 courses
- Computer-Aided Design (AutoCAD)
- Thermodynamics.
- Fluid Mechanics.
- Control Systems and Instrumentation.
- Mathematics III.
- Auto Electric and Electronics.
- Trade Project.
Career prospects
With a diploma in building and construction, you can pursue a career in any of the following fields.
- Construction site manager.
- Construction site supervisor.
- Construction price estimator.
- Construction consultancy.
- Surveying.
- Building inspection.
- Educator.
In summary
The entry requirement for a diploma in building and construction is at least C minus in KCSE and it is offered in more than 100 colleges in Kenya.
The course will prepare you for a career in the construction industry as a site supervisor, price estimator, site manager and many more.
Note that the course has three modules with 24 – 32 units each examined by KNEC.
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