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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

Welcome to the Department of Building and Civil Engineering. We develop practical skills for Kenya’s built environment through plumbing, masonry, carpentry, building technology, water engineering and civil pathways. Explore our programmes and apply to begin your journey at MMTVC.

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.

  • Construction Trades

    Plumbing, masonry and carpentry pathways that support installation, finishing and building services.

  • Building & Civil Pathways

    Building technology, building technician, water engineering and civil engineering programmes for technical progression.

  • Practical Learning

    Workshop and site-oriented training that emphasises accurate methods, safe practice and reliable workmanship.

MMTVC engineering and construction practical training

“Good buildings come from good people, and all problems are solved by good design.”

— Stephen Gardiner

Our Programmes

Ten Building and Civil Engineering offerings across Levels 4–6 and NITA. Career pathways are examples and are not employment guarantees.

  • Level 4 Level 5
    Level 4 — 1 Year · Level 5 — 1½ Years

    Plumbing

    • Level 4 KCSE D- or E.
    • Level 5 KCSE D+, D Plain or relevant Level 4 qualification.
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  • Level 6
    2½ Years

    Water Engineering

    KCSE C- or relevant Level 5 qualification.

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  • Level 4
    1 Year

    Masonry

    KCSE D- or E.

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  • Level 4
    1 Year

    Carpentry and Joinery

    KCSE D- or E.

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  • Level 6
    2½ Years

    Civil Engineering

    KCSE C- or relevant Level 5 qualification.

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  • Level 5
    1½ Years

    Building Technology

    KCSE D+, D Plain or relevant Level 4 qualification.

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  • Level 6
    2½ Years

    Building Technician

    KCSE C- or relevant Level 5 qualification.

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  • NITA
    4 Months

    Plumbing

    National ID / Passport.

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  • NITA
    4 Months

    Masonry

    National ID / Passport.

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  • NITA
    4 Months

    Carpentry and Joinery

    National ID / Passport.

    Apply Now
TVET CDACC — TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council

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

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“Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been.”

— Albert Einstein

Your Pathway to Success

  1. Level 4
  2. Level 5
  3. Level 6
  4. Bachelor's Degree
  5. 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.”

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

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Department FAQs

Quick answers for applicants exploring this department. For more topics, visit the College FAQs page.

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Ready to Build Your Future?

Apply online, select a Building and Civil Engineering programme and intake, then begin your journey at MMTVC.