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Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) details
- Address: P.O. Box 57511, Nairobi, 0020
- Location: Nairobi
- Telephone Number: 020-650291-6
- Email Address: principal@kihbt.ac.ke
- College Website: http://www.kihbt.ac.ke
- Category: Engineering
About Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT)
Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) was founded in May 1948 to provide technical skills.
The main campus is Located on Commercial Street in Nairobi Industrial area. The other campuses are Kisii Campus and Ngong Campus.
Those who wish to apply for courses at KIHBT should meet the following minimum entry requirements.
1. Higher Diploma:
- KNEC: KNEC Diploma or Technician Part III certificate in the
respective disciplines.
- Technical University of Mombasa (TUM): Diploma or Technician Part III certificate in the respective disciplines.
2. Diploma Module I: C- (KCSE) with credit passes in English, Maths &
Science.
- Diploma Module II: Pass in Module I (Commencing 5th May 2015).
- Diploma (TEP): C- (KCSE) or Div. II (KCE) with C- or credit passes in English, Maths, Physics/Physical Science.
3. Certificate: KCSE D with passes in English/Swahili, Science & Maths.
Courses offered at Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT)
- Diploma in Quantity Surveying(Quantity Surveying)
- Driving Class BCE(BCE)
- Certificate in Graphic Design(Graphic Design)
- Construction Safety Supervisor Course(Safety)
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Plant Option(Mechanical Engineering)
- Machine Operator Course (Bull Dozer)()
- Fleet Management Course(Fleet Management)
- Driving Course(Driving)
- Fire and First Aid Training()
- ArchiCAD()
- AutoCAD()
- Bridging Course in Physics(Physics)
- Bridging Course in Mathematics(Mathematics)
- Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering(Mechanical Engineering)
- Higher Diploma in Civil and Structural Engineering(Civil and Structural Engineering)
- Higher Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering(Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
- Higher Diploma in Building Economics(Building Economics)
- Higher Diploma in Highway Engineering(Highway Engineering)
- Craft Certificate in Masonry(Masonry)
- Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Technology(Power/Telecommunication Option)
- Craft Certificate in Road Construction(Road Construction)
- Certificate in painting and Decorating(Painting and Decorating)
- Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery(Carpentry and Joinery)
- Diploma in Land Surveying(Land Surveying)
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Power Option(Power)
- Diploma in Construction Plant Engineering(Construction Plant)
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering(Automotive Engineering)
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology(ICT)
- Artisan Certificate in Building Technology(Building Technology)
- Plant Operator Course(Plant Operation)
- Spray Painting(Spray Painting)
- Panel Beating(Panel Beating)
- Craft Certificate in Building Technology(Building Technology)
- Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering(Electrical/Electronics)
- Higher Diploma in Telecommunication Systems(Telecommunication Systems)
- Higher Diploma in Electronics and Automation Engineering(Electronics and Automation Engineering)
- Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics(Motor Vehicle Mechanics)
- Higher Diploma in Construction(Construction)
- Diploma in Highway Engineering(Highway Engineering)
- Craft Certificate in Electrical Installation(Electrical Installation)
- Certificate in Heavy Plant and Machine Operator(Heavy Plant & Machine Operator)
- Diploma in Water Technology(Water Technology)
- Certificate in Plant and Machine Maintenance/Operator(Plant & Machine Maintenance/Operator)
- Certificate in Architecture(Architecture)
- Certificate in Plumbing & Pipe Fitting(Plumbing & Pipe Fitting)
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering(Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
- Certificate in Electrical Installation(Electrical Installation)
- Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning(Refrigeration & Air Conditioning)
- Certificate in Auto Electrician/Motor Vehicle Electrial(Auto Electrician)
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics(Motor Vehicle Mechanics)
- Certificate in Fabrication, Welding & Fitting(Fabrication)
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering(Mechanical Engineering)
- Diploma in Computer Studies(Computer Studies)
- Diploma in Architecture(Architecture)
- Diploma in Building and Construction(Building and Construction)
- Diploma in Civil Engineering(Civil Engineering)
Schools and departments
- Building Department
- Civil Department
- Electrical Department.
- Mechanical Department.
- Roads Department.
- ICT Department.
- Driver Training Department.
Infrastructure and Facilities
- Workshops.
- Classrooms.
- Library.
- ICT labs.
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