Diploma in Building Technology

Description of the Programme
Diploma in Building Construction Technology is a workshop intensive course intended to equip trainees with knowledge and skills in the technology and management of the building industry. The course trains students in constructing, deconstructing, reconstructing, renovating, altering, demolishing and maintaining or repairing building and construction works. The course also covers building theory and practice related to residential, industrial and commercial buildings. Students develop specialist skills and knowledge in plan interpretation, drafting, quantities take-off, estimating, scheduling, construction technology, occupational health and safety, site supervisor surveying, cost control and business management. Students also gain general skills in design, problem-solving, construction technology, project documentation and project administration, including quality assurance.

Admission Requirements
KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus)

Course Duration
3 years

Career and Employment Opportunities
Graduates may secure entry-level positions in building/construction management and supervision, management of construction equipment, materials management, project management, building and maintenance of buildings and assets, project management, construction and remodeling, estimating, scheduling, etc.

Potential Employers
Major employers include

• Residential and commercial construction companies
• Road building companies
• Railways, airports and harbours
• Dam construction companies
• Energy generating companies like KenGen
• National and county governments departments and agencies
• Municipalities
• Civil consultancy companies

Others venture into self employment

Institutions Offering the Programme
Baringo Technical College
Bondo Technical Training Institute
Bumbe Technical Training Institute
Bunyala Technical and Vocational College
Bureti Technical Training Institute
Butere Technical and Vocational College
Coast Institute of Technology
Dr. Daniel Wako Murende Technical and Vocational College
Eldoret Polytechnic
Emsos Technical and Vocational College
Gatanga Technical and Vocational College
Gitwebe Technical Training Institute
Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute
Kaiboi Technical Training Institute
Karumo Technical Training Institute
Kasarani Technical and Vocational College
Kendege Technical and Vocational College
Kerio Valley Technical and Vocational College
Keroka Technical Training Institute
Kieni Technical and Vocational College
Kiminini Technical and Vocational College
Kinangop Technical and Vocational College
Kipsinende Technical Vocational College
Kipsoen Technical and Vocational College
Kiptaragon Technical and Vocational College
Kitale National Polytechnic
Kongoni Technical and Vocational College
Konoin Technical Training Institute
Koshin Technical Training Institute
Kisii National Polytechnic
Limuru Technical and Vocational College
Masai Technical Training Institute
Mathenge Technical Training Institute
Matili Technical Training Institute
Mawego Technical Training Institute
Michuki Technical Training Institute
Mochongoi Technical and Vocational College
Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind
Mwala Technical & Vocational College
Navakholo Technical & Vocational College
Ngong Technical and Vocational College
Nyakach Technical and Vocational College
Nyandarua National Polytechnic
Riragia Technical Training Institute
Shamberere Technical Training Institute
Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology
Wanga Technical and Vocational College
Webuye West Technical and Vocational College
Weru Technical and Vocational College
Wote Technical Training Institute
Ziwa Technical Training Institute

Academic Progression
Bachelor of Technology in Building Construction
Bachelor of Building Technology and Design