Building and Civil Engineering
MR. Wicklife Ogutu Akach
Head of Department, Building and Civil Engineering.
🌿 Department of Building and Civil Engineering
Welcome to the Department of Building and Civil Engineering at Mawego National Polytechnic.
As the Head of Department, it’s my pleasure to offer you a glimpse into what makes our department a leading center for technical education in Kenya. We are committed to nurturing the next generation of innovators and leaders in the construction and infrastructure sectors.
Our Flagship Courses
- Civil Engineering: Focuses on the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings.
- Building Technology: Covers the technical aspects of building design and construction, emphasizing sustainable and efficient building practices.
- Water Engineering: Dedicated to the management of water resources, including water supply, wastewater treatment, and flood control.
- Land Surveying: Involves the accurate measurement and mapping of land, crucial for all construction and development projects.
- Architecture: Explores the art and science of designing buildings and other physical structures, blending creativity with technical expertise.
- Carpentry
- masonry
Our Courses
| CODE | PROGRAMME NAME | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | DEPARTMENT | GRADE TYPE | DURATION | EXAMINATION BODY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L4MAS | LEVEL 4 MASONRY TECHNICIAN | KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) OR KNQF Level 3 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | LEVEL 4 | 1 YEAR | CDACC |
| L4PLUM | LEVEL 4 PLUMBING | KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) OR KNQF Level 3 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | LEVEL 4 | 1 YEAR | CDACC |
| ABT | ARTISAN IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY | KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) OR KNQF Level 3 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | ARTISAN | 1 YEAR | KNEC |
| AMAS | ARTISAN IN MASONARY | KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) OR KNQF Level 3 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | ARTISAN | 1 YEAR | KNEC |
| APL | ARTISAN IN PLUMBING AND PIPE FITTING | KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus) OR KNQF Level 3 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | ARTISAN | 1 YEAR | KNEC |
| L5LS | LEVEL 5 LAND SURVEY | KCSE Mean Grade D+(Plus) OR KNQF Level 4 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | LEVEL 5 | 2 YEARS | CDACC |
| L5PLUM | LEVEL 5 PLUMBING | KCSE Mean Grade D+(Plus) OR KNQF Level 4 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | LEVEL 5 | 2 YEARS | CDACC |
| CSY | CERTIFICATE IN LAND SURVEYING | KCSE Mean Grade D+(Plus) OR KNQF Level 4 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | CERTIFICATE | 2 YEARS | KNEC |
| CBT | CRAFT IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY | KCSE Mean Grade D+(Plus) OR KNQF Level 4 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | CERTIFICATE | 2 YEARS | KNEC |
| CRJ | CRAFT IN CARPENTRY & JOINERY | KCSE Mean Grade D+(Plus) OR KNQF Level 4 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | CERTIFICATE | 2 YEARS | KNEC |
| CPL | CRAFT IN PLUMBING AND PIPE FITTING | KCSE Mean Grade D+(Plus) OR KNQF Level 4 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | CERTIFICATE | 2 YEARS | KNEC |
| CRC | CRAFT IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION | KCSE Mean Grade D+(Plus) OR KNQF Level 4 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | CERTIFICATE | 2 YEARS | KNEC |
| L6ARC | LEVEL 6 ARCHITECTURE | KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus) OR KNQF Level 5 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | LEVEL 6 | 3 YEARS | CDACC |
| L6BUT | LEVEL 6 BUILDING TECHNICIAN | KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus) OR KNQF Level 5 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | LEVEL 6 | 3 YEARS | CDACC |
| L6CE | LEVEL 6 CIVIL ENGINEERING | KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus) OR KNQF Level 5 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | LEVEL 6 | 3 YEARS | CDACC |
| L6LS | LEVEL 6 LAND SURVEY | KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus) OR KNQF Level 5 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | LEVEL 6 | 3 YEARS | CDACC |
| L6WET | LEVEL 6 WATER ENGINEERING | KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus) OR KNQF Level 5 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | LEVEL 6 | 3 YEARS | CDACC |
| DBC | DIPLOMA IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION | KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus) OR KNQF Level 5 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | DIPLOMA | 3 YEARS | KNEC |
| DCE | DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING | KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus) OR KNQF Level 5 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | DIPLOMA | 3 YEARS | KNEC |
| DSY | DIPLOMA IN SURVEY | KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus) OR KNQF Level 5 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | DIPLOMA | 3 YEARS | KNEC |
| DARCH | DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURE | KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus) OR KNQF Level 5 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | DIPLOMA | 3 YEARS | KNEC |
| DBT | DIPLOMA IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY | KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus) OR KNQF Level 5 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | DIPLOMA | 3 YEARS | KNEC |
| DRC | DIPLOMA IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION | KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus) OR KNQF Level 5 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | DIPLOMA | 3 YEARS | KNEC |
| DWE | DIPLOMA IN WATER ENGINEERING | KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus) OR KNQF Level 5 | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | DIPLOMA | 3 YEARS | KNEC |
| CJ | CARPENTRY AND JOINERY | KCPE Qualification | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | SHORT COURSE | 6 MONTHS | TMNP |
| G3PLUM | PLUMBER AND PIPE FITER - NITA | KCPE Qualification | BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING | SHORT COURSE | 6 MONTHS | NITA |