Diploma in Automotive Engineering

Description of the Programme
This programme is designed to provide a good range of skills for working in the automotive electrical and mechanical motor industry. Graduates will be able to carry out basic automotive engine servicing, service a four stroke spark ignition engine, carry out basic automotive under body service procedures, and diagnose faults on, and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems. They will have the fundamental electrical knowledge and servicing skills required for working with ignition systems, automotive electrical circuits, electronic fuel injection systems, automotive wiring and lighting systems and possess the fundamental engineering and welding skills required for working in an automotive workplace. The course covers Technical Drawing, Workshop Technology, Electrical & Electronic Principles, Vehicle Technology, Vehicle Body Work, Vehicle Electrical & Electronic Systems, Vehicle Engineering Technology and Driving Skills among other courses.

Admission Requirements
KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus)

Course Duration
3 years

Career and Employment Opportunities
Numerous job opportunities for graduates exist in the automobile industry both locally and abroad where they work in research and development; building and maintenance; design and manufacturing; innovation; assembling; testing; servicing and repair; failure analysis; scheduling and optimization; after sale services; inspection and quality control; sales and marketing; pollution control and prevention etc. Graduates also find employment in computer-aided industries as designers.

Major Employers

•  Automobile manufacturing industry
• Automobile garages
• Automotive maintenance and service stations and workshops
• Transportation companies
• Computer-aided manufacturing
• Computer-aided technologies
• Building and construction companies
• Security and defence organs
• Railways
• Motor vehicle assembly companies like Associated Vehicle Assembly
• Automobile parts and components distribution companies
• Banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions
• Driving schools
• Government ministries, departments, parastatals and agencies
• Automobile Consulting Services
• Education institutions

Others venture into self-employment by setting up own automobile garages or maintenance workshop

Institutions Offering the Programme
Baringo Technical College
Bumbe Technical Training Institute
Bunyala Technical and Vocational College
Bushiangala Technical Training Institute
Eldoret Polytechnic
Emining Technical Training Institute
Emurua Dikirr Technical Training Institute
Kaiboi Technical Training Institute
Kapcherop Technical and Vocational College
Kasarani Technical and Vocational College
Kendege Technical and Vocational College
Keroka Technical Training Institute
Kipkabus Technical and Vocational College
Kipsinende Technical Vocational College
Kitale National Polytechnic
Kenya Industrial Training Institute
Kisii National Polytechnic
Masai Technical Training Institute
Mathenge Technical Training Institute
Mathioya Technical Vocational College
Matili Technical Training Institute
Mawego Technical Training Institute
Moiben Technical Vocational College
Nyandarua National Polytechnic
PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute
Rangwe Technical and Vocational College
Shamberere Technical Training Institute
Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology
Siaya Institute of Technology
Webuye West Technical and Vocational College
Weru Technical and Vocational College
Wote Technical Training Institute
Ziwa Technical Training Institute

Academic Progression
Bachelor of Science in Automotive Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Engineering – Automotive Engineering