Diploma in building and construction requirements + colleges

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.

1. Aldai Technical Training Institute
2. Baringo Technical College
3. Belgut Technical And Vocational College
4. Bomet Technical & Vocational College
5. Bondo Technical Training Institute
6. Bondo Technical Training Institute
7. Bumbe Technical Training Institute
8. Bunyala Technical And Vocational College
9. Bureti Technical Training Institute
10. Bushiangala Technical Training Institute
11. Butere Technical And Vocational College
12. Chamasiri Technical And Vocational College
13. Chepsirei Technical And Vocational College
14. Chuka Technical And Vocational College
15. Dr. Daniel Wako Murende Technical & Vocational College
16. Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute
17. Eldoret Polytechnic
18. Emining Technical Training Institute
19. Friends College Kaimosi
20. Gatundu South Technical And Vocational College
21. Godoma Technical Training Institute
22. Godoma Technical Training Institute
23. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology
24. Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute
25. Kabete National Polytechnic
26. Kaiboi Technical Training Institute
27. Kajiado West Technical And Vocational College
28. Kakrao Technical & Vocational College
29. Kapcherop Technical And Vocational College
30. Karumo Technical Training Institute
31. Katine Technical Training Institute
32. Kendege Technical And Vocational College
33. Kenya Coast Polytechnic
34. Kiambu Institute Of Science And Technology
35. Kibwezi Technical & Vocational College
36. Kieni Technical And Vocational College
37. Kieni Technical And Vocational College
38. Kiirua Technical Training Institute
39. Kipipiri Technical And Vocational College
40. Kipsinende Technical Vocational College
41. Kiptaragon Technical And Vocational College
42. Kisii National Polytechnic
43. Kisiwa Technical Training Institute
44. Kisumu Polytechnic
45. Kitale National Polytechnic
46. Kitutu Masaba Technical And Vocational College
47. Kongoni Technical And Vocational College
48. Laikipia East Technical And Vocational College
49. Maasai Mara Technical Vocational College
50. Maasai Mara Technical Vocational College
51. Mabera Technical And Vocational College
52. Machakos University
53. Masai Technical Training Institute
54. Masinde Muliro University Of Science & Technology
55. Masinga Technical And Vocational College
56. Mathenge Technical Training Institute
57. Matili Technical Training Institute
58. Mawego Technical Training Institute
59. Meru National Polytechnic
60. Meru University Of Science And Technology
61. Michuki Technical Training Institute
62. Mitunguu Technical Training Institute
63. Molo Technical & Vocational College
64. Mukiria Technical Training Institute
65. Mukurweini Technical Training Institute
66. Mulango Technical & Vocational College
67. Murang’a Technical Training Institute
68. Murang’a University Of Technology Tvet Institute
69. Musakasa Technical Training Institute
70. Mwala Technical & Vocational College
71. Mwala Technical & Vocational College
72. Navakholo Technical & Vocational College
73. Ngong Technical And Vocational College
74. Nyakach Technical And Vocational College
75. Nyandarua National Polytechnic
76. Nyeri National Polytechnic
77. Okame Technical And Vocational College
78. Ol’lessos Technical Training Institute
79. Omuga Technical And Vocational College
80. Pc Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute
81. Railway Training Institute
82. Ramogi Institute Of Advance Technology
83. Rift Valley Technical Training Institute
84. Samburu Technical And Vocational College
85. Samburu Technical And Vocational College
86. Sang’alo Institute Of Science And Technology
87. Shamberere Technical Training Institute
88. Siala Technical Training Institute
89. Siaya Institute Of Technology
90. Sigalagala National Polytechnic
91. Siruti Technical & Vocational College
92. Sot Technical Training Institute
93. South Eastern Kenya University
94. Technical University Of Kenya
95. Technical University Of Mombasa
96. Tetu Technical And Vocational College
97. Tharaka Technical And Vocational College
98. Thika Technical Training Institute
99. Tindiret Technical And Vocational College
100. Total Technical And Vocational College
101. Total Technical And Vocational College
102. Turkana East Technical And Vocational College
103. Turkana East Technical And Vocational College
104. Ugunja Technical And Vocational College
105. Ugunja Technical And Vocational College
106. 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.

1. Construction site manager.
2. Construction site supervisor.
3. Construction price estimator.
4. Construction consultancy.
5. Surveying.
6. Building inspection.
7. 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.