Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Automotive Engineering in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Automotive Engineering(Automotive Engineering)
Major Subject: Automotive Engineering
Course Category: Diploma Courses

Institutions Offering Diploma in Automotive Engineering

Kenyaplex Institute of Technology, Mwala
The Certificate in Automotive Engineering is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of automotive engineering. The course is divided into three modules, each of which builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in the previous modules.

Module I covers a wide range of topics including ICT, Materials & Workshop Technology, Vehicle Technology, Engineering Drawing I, Mathematics I, Electrical Principles, Mechanical Science I, Entrepreneurship, Communication, and Occupational Safety & Precautions. These topics are designed to give students a broad understanding of the different aspects of automotive engineering and the skills necessary to work in the field.

Module II focuses on Industrial Organization & Management, Strength of Materials & Mechanics of Machines, Engineering Drawing II, Engine Technology and Vehicle Bodywork, and Mathematics II. These topics are designed to deepen students' understanding of the technical aspects of automotive engineering and prepare them for the more advanced topics covered in Module III.

Module III includes Computer Aided Design (CAD), Control Systems & Instrumentation, Mathematics III, Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics, Auto Electrics & Electronics, and Trade Project. These topics are designed to give students a thorough understanding of the advanced principles and technologies used in the automotive industry, and to prepare them for the workforce by providing hands-on experience through the trade project.

Upon completion of the program, students will have a well-rounded understanding of automotive engineering and will be prepared for entry-level positions in the industry or for further studies in the field.

Exam Body: KNEC
Minimum Course Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C-

For more information and admission enquiries, please contact us via 0725829194
Kisii National Polytechnic, Kisii
DURATION: Three Terms and Attachment

INTAKE: January and September

Minimum Requirement: KCSE graduates with grade C-, should be good in mathematics and physics

Course details:

Module1
-INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN
-COMMUNICATION SKILLS
-ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION
-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE 1
-ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES
-MATHEMATICS 1
-ENGINEERING DRAWING 1
-VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE
-MATERIALS AND METELLURGY
-WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE

Module2
INTAKE: January and May

DURATION: Two Terms

MINIMUM ENTRY: pass in module 2
-INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION& MANAGEMENT
-STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
-MECHANICS OF MACHINES
-MATHEMATICS II
-ENGINEERING DRAWING II
-ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
-VEHICLE BODYWORK

Module3
INTAKE: January and May

DURATION: Two Terms

MINIMUM ENTRY: pass in module 2

-COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN(CAD)
-CONTROL SYSTEMS AND INSRUMENT
-MATHEMATICS II
-THERMODYNAMICS
-FLUID MECHANICS
-AUTO ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS
-TRADE PROJECT
East Africa Institute of Certified Studies, Nairobi
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

Requirements:
Course Duration: 27 Months

Exam Body: KNEC

Grade: C- and Above
Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies, Nakuru
MODULE I
Duration: 9 months
Examination Body: KNEC
Termly Fees: 17,700
Practical Fees/Term: 2,000
Entry Requirements: C-
Mode of Study: Full time, Part time, Distance, Online

MODULE II
Duration: 6 months
Examination Body: KNEC
Termly Fees: 17,700
Practical Fees/Term: 2,000
Entry Requirements: Pass in Module I
Mode of Study: Full time, Part time, Distance, Online

MODULE III
Duration: 6 months
Examination Body: KNEC
Termly Fees: 17,700
Practical Fees/Term: 2,000
Entry Requirements: Pass in Module II
Mode of Study: Full time, Part time, Distance, Online

Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru
Course entry requirements:
i. A mean grade of C- (minus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination or its equivalent OR;
ii. At least a Division II in the Kenya Certificate of Education examination OR;
iii. At least one Principal Pass at the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education examination OR;
iv. Completion of Certificate (Level 5) in Mechatronic engineering or related field OR;
v. A Certificate of experiential learning issued by the Kenya National Qualification Authority (KNQA).

Course duration: 2 years

Mode of study: Full time
PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute, Nairobi
(i) Module I

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 1 year

Intake: January/September

(ii) Module II

Course entry requirements
-Pass in Module I/Pass in Craft Module II

Program duration: 6 months

Intake: January/May

(iii) Module III

Course entry requirements
-Pass In Module II

Program duration: 6 months

Intake: January/May
Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute, Embu
(a) Module I

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE with C-in Maths, English or Physical sciences or Craft certificate.

Intake: January

(b) Module II

Course entry requirements
-Pass in Module I

Intake: May

(c) Module III

Course entry requirements
-Pass in Module II

Intake: May

Exam body: KNEC
Wote Technical Training Institute, Makueni
(a) Module I

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Program duration: 3 terms

Intake: January and May

Exam period: July and November

(b) Module II

Course entry requirements
-Pass In Module 1

Course duration: 3 Terms

Exam period: November (Same Year) and July (following Year)

Exam body: KNEC

Matili Technical Training Institute., Kimilili
(a) Module I

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Intake: January/September

Course duration: 3 terms

Exam series: July/November

(b) Module III

Course entry requirements
-Pass in module II

Exam series: July/November

Intake: January/May

Course duration: 2 terms

Exam body: KNEC
Nachu Technical and Vocational College, Kikuyu
(i) Module I

Admission criteria
-Applicants are required to have scored a mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 1 year

(ii) Module II

Admission criteria
-Pass in module I

Course duration: 1 year

(iii) Module III

Admission criteria
-Pass in module II

Course duration: 1 year

Exam body: KNEC
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology , Nakuru
(a) Module I

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 3 terms

(b) Module II

Course entry requirements
-Pass in module I

Course duration: 2 terms

(c) Module III

Course entry requirements
-Pass in module II

Course duration: 2 terms

Exam body: KNEC
Kisumu National Polytechnic, Kisumu
Module I-III

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE with C- in Maths/Physics.
-KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II

Intake: January

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 9 terms with Attachment
Kapcherop Technical and Vocational College, Kapcherop
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE or a pass certificate in Automotive Engineering

Course duration: 3 modules

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: May and September
Kasarani Technical and Vocational College, Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-Applicants are required to have scored a mean grade of C- in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Mode of study: Modular

Intake
-January
-May
-September
Butere Technical Training Institute, Butere
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Intake: January, May and September

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 9 terms

Mode of study: Modular
Rift Valley Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE or pass in craft certificate.

Course duration : 3 years, modular

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: May/September
Mawego Technical Training Institute, Oyugis
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: January

Course duration: 3 years

Mode of study: Modular
Bushiangala Technical Training Institute, Kakamega
Module I-III

Intake: January/May/September

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 1 year

Exam body: KNEC
Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf, Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE or a relevant certificate

Program duration: 3 years

Mode of study: Full time

Exam body: KNEC
Sigalagala National Polytechnic, Kakamega
Module I-III

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: May/September

Course duration: 7 terms
Weru Technical and Vocational College, Malindi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 3 years

Intake: January, May and September
Rongo University, Rongo
Duration: 4 semesters

Tuition fees: 33,000/= per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
- K.C.S.E C(Minus) or relevant certificate
Michuki Technical Training Institute, Kangema
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: January/September

Mode of delivery: Modular
Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute(KCITI), Nairobi
Module I-III

Course entry requirements
-KCSE C- or pass in craft module 11

Exam body: KNEC

Program duration: 3 terms each module
The Kenya Technical Trainers College (KTTC), Nairobi
Entry requirements:
-KCSE Mean grade of C+ With:
-Mathematics C+
-Physics C
-English C+

Duration:3 years.

Exam body:KNEC.
Katine Technical Training Institute, Tala
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 3 modules

Intake: January/September
Kaiboi Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 2 1/2 years

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: May/September
Mukurwe-Ini Technical Training Institute., Mukurweini
Module I-III

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 3 years
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, Mombasa
Course requirements: C- or Craft

Course duration: 3 Years

Intake: JANUARY/MAY/SEPTEMBER

Examination body: KNEC
Mathioya Technical and Vocational College, Kiria-ini
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE or Craft Certificate

Exam body: KNEC

Mode of study: Modular
The Nyeri National Polytechnic, Nyeri
Entry requirements: Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate

Course duration: 3 Modules

Examination body: KNEC
Baringo Technical College, Kabarnet
Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-

Duration: 1 years

Exam Body: KNEC

Intake:Jan/September
Shamberere Technical Training Institute, Kakamega
Minimum Qualification: C- (Minus) and Above

Duration: 9 terms

Exam Body: KNEC

Intake Period: January/May/September
Kipkabus Technical and Vocational College, Eldoret
Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

Intake:Jan/September
Vision Empowerment Training Institute, Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 2 1/2 years

Exam body
-KNEC
-NITA
Tseikuru Technical Training Institute, Tseikuru
Course entry requirements
- A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Program duration: 3 modules
Mathenge Technical Training Institute, Nyeri
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 8 terms
NIBS Technical College, Ruiru
Examination Body: Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC

Entry Requirements: KCSE C Minus

Duration: 3 years
Kiirua Technical Training Institute, Meru
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 3 Modules
The Kenya YMCA College of Agriculture and Technology (KYCAT) , Kiambu
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 9 terms

Exam body: KYCAT
Nyandarua Institute of Science and Technology, Nyahururu
Admission criteria
-A mean grade of C- at KCSE

Course duration: 3 years

Exam body: KNEC
Webuye West Technical and Vocational College, Webuye
Minimum Qualifications: C- and above
Duration:9 terms
Intake: January, May, Sept
Exam Body: KNEC
Emurua Dikirr Technical Training Institute, Narok
Minimum KCSE Entry Requirements: C-

Course Duration: 3 years

Intakes: January and September
KIPS College, Nairobi
Diploma in Automotive Engineering Mod I-III

Course duration: 9 months each

Exam body: KNEC
Moiben Technical and Vocational College, Moiben
Minimum Requirement: C-

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

Intake: Jan/May/Sept
Thika Technical Training Institute, Thika
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Program duration: 2 years
Tream Institute of Technology, Matuu
Entry Requirement: C-
Duration: 3 years
Exam Body: KNEC
Tuition Fees: 15,000 termly
The Nyandarua National Polytechnic, Nyandarua
Entry Requirement: C-
Duration: 3 years
Exam Body: KNEC
Intakes: Jan/May
Butere Technical and Vocational College, Butere
Entry Requirement: C-

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC
Bunyala Technical and Vocational College, Busia
Entry Requirement: C-

Duration: 8 terms

Exam Body: KNEC