Plumbing Courses in Kenya and Admission Requirements

Plumbing is one of the most marketable diploma course. I always advise Kenyans to select either plumbing or electrical engineering if they want to succeed as self-employed. Admission requirements for each university/college are different but the difference is small.

Here are universities offering the course and the admission requirements:

1. Kenya Water Institute

PLUMBING & PIPE FITTING COURSE (1 ACADEMIC YEAR)

Admission Requirement—C- in KCSE

2. Kenya Institute Of Highways & Building Technology

Craft Certificate in: – Plumbing and Pipe Fitting

Admission Requirement: At least D plain in KCSE

3. St Kizito Vocational Training Institute

Plumbing and Metal Work

Plumbing and Metalwork is a two year course for both secondary and primary school leavers, it offers a great opportunity for young people who would like to have a hands-on career that can secure them a job in the labour market or as self employed. There are qualified instructors with a great experience who will help the trainees to acquire necessary knowledge through a journey.The following are the subjects covered.

Website link: http://www.stkizito.com/index.php/courses

4. National Industrial Training Authority

Plumbing / Pipe Fitter

Admission Requirements: KCPE or equivalent

Duration:120 hrs—Evening or part time

Website link: https://www.nita.go.ke/nita-nairobi.html

5. Sensei Institute of Technology

Diploma in Plumbing and Drainage

Qualification:

National ID

Duration:

2 months full time practical

Fee Structure:

Students are required to pay Ksh 65,000 for boarders and Ksh 51,000 for day scholars.

Payments can also be done on a monthly basis; day scholars pay Ksh 25,500 and Boarders Ksh 32,500.

Intakes:

Monthly the first week.

NB: This fee applies to Kenyan Citizens. Non-citizen pay 20% extra on the fee charged.

Foreigners Fee Structure:

552 US Dollars for day scholars and   for boarders.

REQUIREMENTS

• 2 Copies of your ID.
• 4 Passport sized Photos
• Blankets,Bed sheets, Toiletries, Plate, Cup, Spoon, Bucket etc (We provide meals)
• Fee deposit slip

Website link: https://senseitechnology.co.ke/courses/plumbing-and-drainage/

6. Wote Technical Training Institute

Plumbing Certificate—3 Months

Website link: https://www.wotetti.ac.ke/index.php/courses/short-courses