All KIHBT courses, entry requirements, and Fees structure 2024
The Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT), is a public college in Kenya dedicated to training a highly competent workforce in technical skills such as engineering at both…
The Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT), is a public college in Kenya dedicated to training a highly competent workforce in technical skills such as engineering at both diploma and certificate level.
In this article, we will look at KIHBT courses, entry requirements, fee structure, and application process.
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KIHBT diploma courses and requirements
The following are diploma courses offered at the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology.
- Diploma in automotive engineering – C minus
- Diploma in architecture – An average of C plain with C plain in Maths, physics, and English/Kiswahili.
- Diploma in quantity surveying – An average of C plain with C plain in Maths, physics, and English/Kiswahili.
- Diploma in civil engineering – C minus
- Diploma in mechanical engineering (plant option) – C minus
- Diploma in construction plant engineering – C minus
- Diploma in highways engineering – C minus
- Diploma in information communication technology – C minus
- Diploma in land surveying An average of C minus with C minus in Maths, physics, and English/Kiswahili.
- Diploma in Building – C minus
- Diploma in electrical & electronic engineering(power option) – C minus
All KIHBT Certificate courses
If you didn’t meet the entry requirements for any diploma courses at the kenya institute on highways andBuilding Technology Collegee, you can enroll for any of the following certificate courses.
- Certificate in building technology
- Certificate in electrical installation
- Certificate in motor vehicle mechanics
- Certificate in plumbing and pipe fitting
- Certificate in road building and construction
KIHBT short courses, duration, and fees
Besides offering diploma and certificate courses, The Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology also offers the following professional courses.
Course Name | Duration | Fee (KES) |
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AutoCAD and ArchiCAD | 2 weeks | 15,000 |
Basic Computer Applications | 3 weeks | 10,000 |
Basic Training Course for Engineers | 2 weeks | 25,000 |
Building Supervisors | 6 weeks | 40,000 |
Defensive Driving | 1 week | 10,000 |
Elementary Driving, for school leavers | 4 weeks | 11,000 |
Fire Safety & Disaster Preparedness | 1 week | 25,000 |
First Aid | 5 days | 6,000 |
Fleet Management | 1 week | 30,000 |
Plant Operators | 2 months | 65,000 |
Refresher course for drivers | 1 week | 10,000 |
Road Overseers (6 wks) | 6 weeks | 126,000 |
KIHBT courses entry requirements
To secure admission at KIHBT for either a diploma or certificate course, you need to meet the following requirements.
Course Level | Entry requirements |
---|---|
Diploma courses | At least C minus in KCSE |
Certificate courses | At least D plain in KCSE. |
Fee structure
In case you are considering enrolling in any of the courses covered above. You will be required to pay KSH 22, 000 per term for diploma courses and KSH 19, 500 for certificate/craft courses.
For accommodation and meals, you will be required to pay KSH 17, 000 per term. Alternatively, you can find your means of accommodation and meals.
KIHBT campuses
Kihbt three campuses. They are;
- Nairobi campus.
- Kisii campus.
- Ngong campus.
Application
You can submit your application directly to the institution or apply through KUCCPS when the application window opens. We highly recommend the latter since you will be eligible for government scholarship and other benefits.
Winding Up
We have covered courses offered at the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology, their entry requirements, and fee structure.
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Is kilimambogo institute for plant operator one of your branch campus? What is the fee for plant operator and driving separately?
Hi.my names are oscar mwangi,a kenyan and am a driver.just wanted to confirm on first aid course fee structure pls
Thanks very much KIHBT for the advert. Am interest in plant operator but am a Ugandan. Question. Does the fees cuts across for all national and international ?
Not sure about this Okao, Will inquire and share with you via email.
Plant operator I managed to form four can I do plant operator course
Yes Julius, you can enroll for the course
I can study IT course in certificate
I can study IT course in certificate with a mean grade of d plain,
Hello, when is your next intake for archicad year 2024
Can I join kbht with a D and pursue a course in refrigeration and air conditioning
i want a post graduate diploma in road construction and if possible to part time
When is the intake for first Aid Defensive and Refresher course?
The school is good