Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Colleges + Requirements)

Certificate in mechanical engineering is one of the many engineering courses offered in Kenya.

The course takes two years to complete and you can specialize in production engineering, automotive, and many more.

In this article, we will look at the entry requirements for the course, public colleges offering the course, specializations, and career outlook.

Let’s get to it.

Admission requirements for Certificate in Mechanical Engineering in Kenya

To secure admission for the course, you are required to meet the following requirements.

1. At least D plus in KCSE.
2. If you hold an artisan certificate in the course or related, you are eligible to apply.

Colleges offering mechanical engineering courses at the certificate level in Kenya

If you meet the entry requirements, you can enroll for the course in any of the following public colleges:

1. Ahmed shahame mwidani technical training institute
2. Baringo technical college
3. Bureti technical training institute
4. Chepsirei technical and vocational college
5. Chuka technical and vocational college
6. Coast institute of technology
7. Ebukanga technical and vocational college
8. Eldama ravine technical and vocational college
9. Eldoret polytechnic
10. Emining technical training institute
11. Kabete national polytechnic
12. Kaelo technical training institute
13. Kaiboi technical training institute
14. Kakrao technical & vocational college
15. Katine technical training institute
16. Kendege technical and vocational college
17. Kenya coast polytechnic
18. Kenya industrial training institute
19. Kiambu institute of science and technology
20. Kimasian technical and vocational college
21. Kinangop technical and vocational college
22. Kipkabus technical and vocational college
23. Kipkabus technical and vocational college
24. Kisii national polytechnic
25. Kisumu polytechnic
26. Kitale national polytechnic
27. Kitale national polytechnic
28. Laikipia north technical and vocational college
29. Laisamis technical and vocational college
30. Lunga lunga technical and vocational college
31. Mandera technical training institute
32. Masai technical training institute
33. Masai technical training institute
34. Masinga technical and vocational college
35. Masinga technical and vocational college
36. Mathira technical and vocational college
37. Meru national polytechnic
38. Molo technical & vocational college
39. Msambweni technical and vocational college
40. Mukiria technical training institute
41. Mulango technical & vocational college
42. Murang’a technical training institute
43. Musakasa technical training institute
44. Mwala technical & vocational college
45. Nairobi technical training institute
46. Nairobi technical training institute
47. Naivasha technical and vocational college
48. North eastern national polytechnic
49. Nyakach technical and vocational college
50. Nyeri national polytechnic
51. Pc kinyanjui technical training institute
52. Riatirimba technical & vocational college
53. Rift valley institute of science and technology
54. Rift valley technical training institute
55. Riragia technical training institute
56. Samburu technical and vocational college
57. Shamberere technical training institute
58. Siala technical training institute
59. Sigalagala national polytechnic
60. Sot technical training institute
61. St joseph’s technical institute for the deaf nyang’oma
62. Thika technical training institute
63. Ugenya technical and vocational college
64. Ugunja technical and vocational college
65. Wanga technical and vocational college
66. Wumingu technical & vocational college

Career prospects for mechanical engineering certificate holders

As a holder of a certificate in mechanical engineering, you can explore the following careers:

• Mechanical Technician
• CAD Technician
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Quality Control Inspector
• Test Engineer
• Higher education

Winding Up

We have looked at the admission requirements for mechanical engineering certificate course in Kenya, colleges offering the course and career options available for you.

You can explore more engineering careers and certificate/craft courses through this link.

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