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Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Automotive Engineering(Automotive Engineering) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Diploma in Automotive Engineering(Automotive Engineering), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Diploma in Automotive Engineering(Automotive Engineering)
Major Subject
Automotive Engineering
Course Category
Diploma
Average Study Duration
2 years
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About Diploma in Automotive Engineering(Automotive Engineering)

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Diploma in Automotive Engineering course in Kenya is a comprehensive program that provides students with a solid foundation in the technical and theoretical aspects of automotive engineering. The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the automotive industry, and is recognized by the KNEC, which ensures that the program meets the highest standards of quality and relevance.

Possible Career Opportunities for Graduates:
Automotive Technician
Automotive Engineer
Service Manager
Automotive Electrician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Motor Vehicle Body Repairer
Auto Body Painter
Automotive Quality Control Engineer
Automotive Production Engineer
Automotive Sales and Marketing
Automotive Service Advisor
Automotive Supply Chain Manager.

Colleges Offering Diploma in Automotive Engineering(Automotive Engineering)

Kenyaplex Institute of Technology
Mwala
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Minimum Course Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C-

Course Duration: 2 Years

Course Outline

Module I
- ICT
- Materials & Workshop Technology
- Vehicle Technology
- Engineering Drawing I
- Mathematics I
- Electrical Principles
- Mechanical Science I
- Entrepreneurship
- Communication
- Occupational Safety & Precautions

Module II
- Industrial Organization & Management
- Strength of Materials & Mechanics of Machines
- Engineering Drawing II
- Engine Technology and Vehicle Bodywork
- Mathematics II

Module III
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Control Systems & Instrumentation
- Mathematics III
- Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics
- Auto Electrics & Electronics
- Trade Project

For more information and admission enquiries, please contact us via 0725829194

Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
Nairobi
Course Duration : 1 Year per Module
Entry requirement : KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus)
Examination Body: KNEC
Fee per term :Ksh 18750

Course Structure
1. Module I
- Communication Skills
- Life Skills
- Information Communication Technology
- Mathematics I
- Mechanical Science
- Electrical & Electronics Principles
- Basic Engineering Drawings
- Materials Technology & Metallurgy I
- Workshop Technology
- Vehicles Technology

2. Module II
- Business Plan
- Mathematics II
- Strength of Materials
- Mechanics of Machines
- Engineering Drawing & Design
- Engine Technology
- Vehicle Body Work
- Industrial Organization & Management

3. Module III
- Computer Aided Design
- Thermodynamics
- Control Systems & Instrumentation
- Mathematics III
- Auto Electrics & Electronics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Trade Project
Vihiga College of Business and Technical Training
Vihiga
Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 6 semesters

Tuition Fees: Kes 24,000 Per Module

Modules: 3

Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE C+

Course Units:
-Entrepreneurship education
-Information & Communication Technology
-Communication skills
-Life skills
-Engineering mathematics
-Mechanical science
-Materials, processes and workshop practice
-Engineering drawing
-Electrical & Electronic principles
-Basic Engineering Drawings
-Materials technology & metallurgy
-Workshop technology
-Strength of materials
-Engineering drawing and design
-Engine technology
-Business plan writing
-Vehicle body work
-Computer aided design
-Industrial organization & management
-Thermodynamics
-Fluid Mechanics
-Control Systems & Instrumentation
-Auto Electrics & Electronics
-Trade project
Kapcherop Technical and Vocational College
Kapcherop
Course Requirements: C – (Minus) KCSE or Pass in Craft in Automotive Engineering

Entry Period : May & September

Examining Body: Kenya National Examination Council

Duration: 3 Modules
Sensei Institute of Technology SiT
Nakuru
Entry requirements: A mean grade of C- at KCSE

Fees: ksh. 27,000 per term

Boarders to pay 7,000 Per Month for meals and Accommodation.

Course duration: three years
Makindu Institute of Technology
Makindu
Mod I, II &III

Duration: 1 year

Minimum requirement:
-KCSE Mean grade C-(Minus)
-C (Plain) in Maths, Physics, & English
-Pass in Craft
Nairobi Technical Training Institute
Nairobi
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) With C-(Minus) in Mathematics, Physics or English or Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics.
Examining Body: KNEC
Kenya Technical Trainers College
Nairobi
Entry requirements: KCSE C+ with Mathematics C+, Physics C, English C+.
Exam Body: KNEC.
Course Duration: 3 years.
Intakes: January/September.

Universities Offering Diploma in Automotive Engineering(Automotive Engineering)

Rongo University
Rongo
Program requirements
A mean grade of C at KCSE

Tuition fees
Ksh. 33,000 per semester.

Mode of study
Full time

Course duration
Four semesters

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