Austra Training Institute · Eldoret, Kenya
Certificate in Building and Construction Technology
Offered by the School of Science Engineering and Technology. Explore the course details and entry requirements below.
Course code
CBTEC
Level
Certificate
School
Science Engineering and Technology
Duration
2 Year
Requirements & Prerequisites
KCSE D+ (Plus)
About This Course
This certificate course covers building construction principles, construction materials, masonry, technical drawing, site surveying, and building regulations fundamentals.
CERTIFICATE IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (CBTEC)
DURATION: 2 YEARS
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Term I: January – March
Term II: May – July
Term III: September – November
MODULE I: FOUNDATION UNITS
TERM I (JANUARY – MARCH)
CBTEC101 Introduction to Building Construction
CBTEC102 Communication Skills
CBTEC103 Information Communication Technology (ICT)
CBTEC104 Construction Mathematics
TERM II (MAY – JULY)
CBTEC105 Construction Materials and Workshop Practice
CBTEC106 Technical Drawing and CAD
CBTEC107 Basic Masonry and Concreting
CBTEC108 Entrepreneurship Skills
End of Module I Assessments and Examinations
MODULE II: INTERMEDIATE UNITS
TERM III (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER)
CBTEC201 Site Surveying and Setting Out
CBTEC202 Building Science and Services
CBTEC203 Structural Mechanics
CBTEC204 Construction Plant and Equipment
TERM IV (JANUARY – MARCH)
CBTEC205 Advanced Masonry and Finishes
CBTEC206 Building Regulations and Standards
CBTEC207 Estimating and Costing I
CBTEC208 Carpentry and Joinery
End of Module II Assessments and Examinations
MODULE III: ADVANCED UNITS
TERM V (MAY – JULY)
CBTEC301 Construction Management
CBTEC302 Estimating and Costing II
CBTEC303 Plumbing and Drainage
CBTEC304 Road Construction and Maintenance
TERM VI (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER)
CBTEC305 Steel and Reinforced Concrete Structures
CBTEC306 Contract Administration
CBTEC307 Sustainable Building Technologies
CBTEC308 Field Practicum / Industrial Attachment
Final Assessments, Practicum Evaluation and Certification