Built Environment
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Build Skills. Shape Places.
Building and Civil Engineering prepares learners for construction and infrastructure careers through practical College training across plumbing, masonry, carpentry, building technology and civil pathways.
Head of Department
Building and Civil Engineering
Built Environment
Training for Construction and Infrastructure
The Department of Building & Civil Engineering develops practical skills for the built environment — from trade craftsmanship to higher-level building and civil pathways — through structured College learning and hands-on practice.
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Construction Trades
Plumbing, masonry and carpentry pathways that support installation, finishing and building services.
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Building & Civil Pathways
Building technology, building technician, water engineering and civil engineering programmes for technical progression.
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Practical Learning
Workshop and site-oriented training that emphasises accurate methods, safe practice and reliable workmanship.
“Good buildings come from good people, and all problems are solved by good design.”
Our Programmes
Ten Building and Civil Engineering offerings across Levels 4–6 and NITA. Career pathways are examples and are not employment guarantees.
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Plumbing
Entry- Level 4 KCSE D- or E.
- Level 5 KCSE D+, D Plain or relevant Level 4 qualification.
Apply NowCareer pathways are examples and are not employment guarantees.
- Plumbing
- Installation
- Maintenance
- Building services
- Plumbing enterprise
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Water Engineering
EntryKCSE C- or relevant Level 5 qualification.
Apply NowCareer pathways are examples and are not employment guarantees.
- Water engineering pathways
- Water infrastructure support
- Water systems
- Technical services
- Further education
- Water-related enterprise
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Masonry
EntryKCSE D- or E.
Apply NowCareer pathways are examples and are not employment guarantees.
- Masonry
- Construction
- Building support
- Finishing work
- Construction enterprise
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Carpentry and Joinery
EntryKCSE D- or E.
Apply NowCareer pathways are examples and are not employment guarantees.
- Carpentry
- Joinery
- Furniture production
- Building finishing
- Carpentry enterprise
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Civil Engineering
EntryKCSE C- or relevant Level 5 qualification.
Apply NowCareer pathways are examples and are not employment guarantees.
- Civil engineering pathways
- Construction support
- Infrastructure projects
- Site technical support
- Further education
- Construction enterprise
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Building Technology
EntryKCSE D+, D Plain or relevant Level 4 qualification.
Apply NowCareer pathways are examples and are not employment guarantees.
- Building technology
- Construction supervision support
- Building projects
- Construction technical support
- Construction enterprise
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Building Technician
EntryKCSE C- or relevant Level 5 qualification.
Apply NowCareer pathways are examples and are not employment guarantees.
- Building technician pathways
- Construction technical support
- Site operations
- Building projects
- Construction enterprise
- Further education
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Plumbing
EntryNational ID / Passport.
Apply NowCareer pathways are examples and are not employment guarantees.
- Plumbing
- Installation support
- Maintenance
- Technical enterprise
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Masonry
EntryNational ID / Passport.
Apply NowCareer pathways are examples and are not employment guarantees.
- Masonry
- Construction
- Building support
- Construction enterprise
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Carpentry and Joinery
EntryNational ID / Passport.
Apply NowCareer pathways are examples and are not employment guarantees.
- Carpentry
- Joinery
- Furniture production
- Technical enterprise
National competence certification
Examined for competence
Except for professional courses and NITA pathways, all other programmes are examined by TVET CDACC — the TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council.
- College programmes TVET CDACC
- Professional courses Their examining bodies
- NITA pathways NITA
“Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been.”
Your Pathway to Success
- Level 4
- Level 5
- Level 6
- Bachelor's Degree
- Further specialization
After completing an appropriate Level 6 qualification, a graduate may apply for admission to a Bachelor's Degree programme at an accredited university, subject to the university's admission requirements and recognition of the qualification.
“Behind every great flush is a plumber who cared.”
Intakes
Blueprint Your Knowledge
Construction intelligence, catalogued and clickable.
Support plumbing, masonry, carpentry and civil pathways with E-Library access to built-environment references that sit alongside site and workshop practice.
- Study anytime with digital access
- Support coursework and revision
- Explore department-relevant materials
Need clarity?
Department FAQs
Quick answers for applicants exploring this department. For more topics, visit the College FAQs page.
Use Apply Now to open the existing MMTVC Application page, then select your preferred programme and intake.
Open View Fee Structure on this page or visit the College Fee Structure page for current fee information.
MMTVC typically offers January, May and September intakes. Use the intake links on this page for more information.
Open the E-Library page from the button in this section for digital library access guidance, platform links and support information.
Except for professional courses and NITA pathways, all other programmes are examined by TVET CDACC (TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council).
Yes. Plumbing, Masonry, and Carpentry and Joinery are also offered as NITA pathways, as listed on the programme cards.
Ready to Build Your Future?
Apply online, select a Building and Civil Engineering programme and intake, then begin your journey at MMTVC.