Academics

Programmes at School of Technical Studies

Diploma and certificate programmes in driving, plumbing, and survey.

Plumbing Diploma and certificate pathways
Survey Diploma for construction and land works
Driving Certificate with road safety focus
Matasia Workshop and field-based training

Our programmes

Hands-on skills for trade and site work.

Plumbing

Diploma and certificate training in water supply, drainage, and sanitary systems for building and maintenance work.

Survey

Diploma training in land measurement, mapping, and site setting-out for construction and infrastructure projects.

Driving

Certificate instruction focused on vehicle control, traffic rules, and responsible road use.

Industry readiness

Programmes emphasise workshop safety, practical assessment, and attachment where available.

Certificate 1 month

Class B Light Motor Vehicle

Class B (light motor vehicle) driving training.

Certificate / Artisan 1 year

Plumbing & Pipefitting

Plumbing and pipefitting (NITA craft pathway).

Certificate 1 year

Certificate in Plumbing

Foundational plumbing skills for water supply, drainage, and basic sanitary installations.

Level 6 2 years (8 terms)

Land Survey

TVET/CDACC Level 6 land survey.

Certificate 1 month

Plant Operator — Three Machines

Plant operator training on three machines. Boarders and non-boarders options. Monthly intakes.

Certificate 2 months

Plant Operator — Six Machines

Extended plant operator course covering six machines.

Certificate 3 weeks

Plant Operator — One Machine

Focused training on one machine of choice.

Certificate 2 months

Plant Operator Advanced Repairs & Maintenance

Advanced plant operator with repairs and maintenance.

Refresher 2 weeks

Plant Operator — Two Machines (Refresher)

Two-machine refresher for operators with a driving licence.

Certificate 2 months

Plant Maintenance

Plant maintenance skills for heavy machinery upkeep.

Artisan (NITA) 1 year per grade

Plant Mechanic (PLM) Grades III, II, I

NITA plant mechanic grades III–I.

Artisan (NITA) 1 year per grade

Motor Vehicle Mechanics Grades III, II, I

NITA motor vehicle mechanics grades III–I.

Artisan (NITA) 1 year per grade

Electronics Mechanics Grades III, II, I

NITA electronics mechanics grades III–I.

Artisan (NITA) 1 year per grade

Electrical Wireman Grades III, II, I

NITA electrical wireman grades III–I.

Craft Certificate 1 year

Motor Vehicle Systems

Motor vehicle systems craft certificate (City & Guilds).

Craft Certificate 1 year

Automobile Engineering Module I

Automobile Engineering Module I (KNEC).

Craft Certificate 6 months

Automobile Engineering Module II

Automobile Engineering Module II (KNEC).

Certificate As scheduled

Welding & Fabrication

Welding and metal fabrication.

Certificate As scheduled

Carpentry

Carpentry for building and joinery.

Certificate As scheduled

Masonry

Masonry and building craft skills.

Level 6 2 years (8 terms)

Civil Engineering

TVET/CDACC Level 6 civil engineering.

Level 4 6 months (2 terms)

Building and Construction

TVET/CDACC Level 4 building and construction.