{"id":28,"date":"2025-05-15T07:11:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T07:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bometcentraltvc.ac.ke\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2025-06-27T11:22:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T11:22:04","slug":"building-and-civil-engineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bometcentraltvc.ac.ke\/index.php\/building-and-civil-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"28\" class=\"elementor elementor-28\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-50897cc10 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"50897cc10\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e46a90f\" data-id=\"5e46a90f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b308a20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b308a20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-649878c3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"649878c3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-27f4e424\" data-id=\"27f4e424\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-869719d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"869719d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/bometcentraltvc.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG-20250605-WA0021.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-999\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bometcentraltvc.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG-20250605-WA0021.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bometcentraltvc.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG-20250605-WA0021-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bometcentraltvc.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG-20250605-WA0021-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bometcentraltvc.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG-20250605-WA0021-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bometcentraltvc.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG-20250605-WA0021-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13235f19 wpr-button-icon-style-inline wpr-button-icon-position-right elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-button\" data-id=\"13235f19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-button-wrap elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t<a class=\"wpr-button wpr-button-effect wpr-button-none\" data-text=\"Go\" href=\"#link\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-button-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-button-text\">Madam. Sylvia Akinyi - HOD<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d74bf8a\" data-id=\"4d74bf8a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b49c7a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b49c7a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">MESSAGE FROM HOD<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31091a7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31091a7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:398\">It is with immense pleasure and pride that I extend a heartfelt welcome to all our new and returning students in the Department of Building and Civil Engineering. Whether you are embarking on your journey at <strong>Level 3, progressing to Level 4, honing your skills at Level 5, or specializing at Level 6<\/strong>, you are now part of a vital and dynamic field that shapes the very foundations of our society.<\/p><p data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:498\">Our department is dedicated to equipping you with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and innovative thinking required to excel in the diverse disciplines we offer. From the fundamental craftsmanship of <strong>Plumbing<\/strong> and <strong>Masonry<\/strong>, to the comprehensive technical expertise of a <strong>Building Technician<\/strong>, the critical environmental focus of <strong>Water Engineering<\/strong>, the precision of <strong>Quantity Survey<\/strong>, and the overarching vision of <strong>Civil Engineering<\/strong>, you are learning to build the future.<\/p><p data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:374\">You have chosen a path that directly contributes to national development and addresses global challenges, from sustainable infrastructure to resilient urban environments. Our experienced faculty and well-equipped workshops are committed to providing you with hands-on training and theoretical understanding that meet industry standards, preparing you for successful careers.<\/p><p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:249\">I encourage you to embrace every learning opportunity, collaborate with your peers, engage actively in practical sessions, and leverage the resources available to you. Your dedication today will lay the groundwork for the infrastructure of tomorrow<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ad6a53 wpr-button-icon-style-inline wpr-button-icon-position-right elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-button\" data-id=\"2ad6a53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-button-wrap elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t<a class=\"wpr-button wpr-button-effect wpr-button-none\" data-text=\"Go\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/2m3s12PxdnVERzrn6\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-button-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-button-text\">JOIN NOW!!!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5174af4 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5174af4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ee9034 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ee9034\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1><em><strong>WHY CHOOSE US<\/strong><\/em><\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-46a0e6ef elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"46a0e6ef\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-574aa7ba\" data-id=\"574aa7ba\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0c01b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e0c01b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BUILDING TECHNOLOGY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-770a4b7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"770a4b7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Building Technology<\/strong> is a comprehensive field that focuses on the scientific principles, technical processes, and practical methods involved in the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and even deconstruction of buildings and other built structures. It&#8217;s a multidisciplinary domain that bridges the gap between architectural vision and the physical reality of construction.<\/p><p>Building Technology professionals play a critical role in bringing architectural designs to life, ensuring that structures are not only aesthetically pleasing but also structurally sound, functionally efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable. They are involved at every stage of a project, from initial planning and material selection to on-site construction supervision and post-completion maintenance.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6bf0866c\" data-id=\"6bf0866c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d38ac27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7d38ac27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/bometcentraltvc.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1749126327238.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1001\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bometcentraltvc.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1749126327238.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bometcentraltvc.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1749126327238-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bometcentraltvc.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1749126327238-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-14376e32 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"14376e32\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-55f680da\" data-id=\"55f680da\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31037262 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"31037262\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PLUMBING &amp; WATER ENGINEERING<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47f2993e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"47f2993e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"226\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/bometcentraltvc.ac.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/download-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1033\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-164fbbe6\" data-id=\"164fbbe6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b06685f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b06685f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Water Engineering<\/strong> (often referred to as Water Resources Engineering or Hydraulic Engineering, a sub-discipline of Civil Engineering) is a much <strong>broader field that focuses on the management, control, and utilization of water resources at a larger scale<\/strong>, often for communities, regions, or even nations. It deals with the entire water cycle, from its source to its ultimate discharge or reuse.<\/p><p><strong>Plumbing<\/strong> primarily deals with the <strong>design, installation, maintenance, and repair of water and waste systems <em>within<\/em> buildings<\/strong>. It&#8217;s focused on the efficient and safe distribution of potable (drinkable) water, the removal of wastewater, and sometimes the handling of gas lines and heating systems within a specific structure<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3da45188 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"3da45188\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-714baf8a\" data-id=\"714baf8a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fec0b02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fec0b02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">OUR COURSES<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a4578a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a4578a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Check on our available courses<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50afc2f6 wpr-advanced-accordion-icon-no-box elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-advanced-accordion\" data-id=\"50afc2f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;active_item&quot;:1}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-advanced-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n            <div class=\"wpr-advanced-accordion\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-active-index=\"1\" data-accordion-trigger=\"click\" data-interaction-speed=\"0.4\">\n\n\t\t\t\n                \n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-accordion-item-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"wpr-acc-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-acc-item-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-acc-title-text\">BUILDING TECHNOLOGY  LEVEL 3,4,5 & 6<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-toggle-icon wpr-ti-close\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-toggle-icon wpr-ti-open\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-acc-panel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-acc-panel-content\"><p>Building Technology levels in Kenya, typically structured within the TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) framework, offer a progressive pathway in construction skills. Level 3 (Artisan\/Entry Certificate) focuses on foundational practical skills like basic masonry and carpentry, tool use, and fundamental safety for entry-level site work. Level 4 (Craft Certificate) expands on this, introducing more specialized trades, intermediate blueprint reading, and basic site operations. Moving to Level 5 (Diploma), the curriculum broadens to encompass more advanced construction techniques, basic building services, quantity surveying, and an introduction to project management, preparing individuals for supervisory roles. Finally, Level 6 (Higher Diploma\/Technologist) represents the highest technical and managerial qualification, covering complex structural solutions, advanced building services design, comprehensive project management, contract administration, and the use of modern construction technologies like BIM, equipping graduates for senior technical and management positions in the industry.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                \n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-accordion-item-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"wpr-acc-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-acc-item-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-acc-title-text\">CIVIL ENGINEERING  LEVEL 6<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-toggle-icon wpr-ti-close\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-toggle-icon wpr-ti-open\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-acc-panel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-acc-panel-content\"><p>This level equips individuals with advanced skills to meet the specific demands of the construction sector, going beyond theoretical knowledge to emphasize demonstrable abilities. The curriculum, developed in collaboration with industry players through Sector Skills Advisory Committees (SSACs), covers core competencies such as conducting material testing, designing various engineering structures (including basic pavement and water infrastructure), carrying out road and building works, managing water resources quality, and handling overall civil engineering projects. Assessment is heavily practical and continuous, focusing on the trainee's ability to perform tasks to industry standards, ensuring graduates are job-ready and possess the precise skills required for roles as site engineers, project coordinators, or specialized technicians, and can adapt to evolving industry needs.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                \n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-accordion-item-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"wpr-acc-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-acc-item-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-acc-title-text\">PLUMBING LEVEL 3,4,5 & 6<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-toggle-icon wpr-ti-close\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-toggle-icon wpr-ti-open\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-acc-panel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-acc-panel-content\"><p><strong>Plumbing Level 3 (Artisan Certificate)<\/strong> focuses on foundational practical skills, including basic pipe installation, sanitary appliance fixing, and fundamental system maintenance, alongside essential workplace safety. <strong>Plumbing Level 4 (Craft Certificate)<\/strong> builds on this with more complex pipework, advanced sanitary installations, and an introduction to water storage and pumping systems, enabling trainees to handle a wider range of typical plumbing tasks. <strong>Plumbing Level 5 (Diploma)<\/strong> shifts towards a more comprehensive understanding, encompassing detailed planning, material quantification, troubleshooting advanced domestic and potentially light commercial plumbing systems, and an introduction to site supervision and quality control. Finally, <strong>Plumbing Level 6 (Higher Diploma\/Technologist)<\/strong> represents the pinnacle of plumbing expertise within TVET, covering the design, installation, maintenance, and management of complex plumbing and drainage systems for large-scale residential, commercial, or industrial projects, often involving advanced hydraulics, sustainable plumbing solutions, and supervisory or project management responsibilities.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                \n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-accordion-item-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"wpr-acc-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-acc-item-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-acc-title-text\">QUANTITY SURVEY LEVEL 6<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-toggle-icon wpr-ti-close\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-toggle-icon wpr-ti-open\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-acc-panel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-acc-panel-content\"><p>This level emphasizes practical competency in tasks such as comprehensive cost estimation, precise bills of quantities (BOQ) preparation for complex building and civil engineering works, effective contract administration, and robust project financial management. Graduates are equipped with skills in tendering and procurement, construction economics, value engineering, and applying relevant construction law and regulations. The training ensures they can accurately forecast costs, control expenditure throughout the project lifecycle, mitigate financial risks, and advise stakeholders, making them highly capable professionals for roles as site quantity surveyors, estimators, cost consultants, or assistant project managers in the dynamic Kenyan construction industry.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING Madam. Sylvia Akinyi &#8211; HOD MESSAGE FROM HOD It is with immense pleasure and pride that I extend a heartfelt welcome to all our new and returning students in the Department of Building and Civil Engineering. Whether you are embarking on your journey at Level 3, progressing to Level 4, honing your skills at Level 5, or specializing at Level 6, you are now part of a vital and dynamic field that shapes the very foundations of our society. Our department is dedicated to equipping you with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and innovative thinking required to excel in the diverse disciplines we offer. From the fundamental craftsmanship of Plumbing and Masonry, to the comprehensive technical expertise of a Building Technician, the critical environmental focus of Water Engineering, the precision of Quantity Survey, and the overarching vision of Civil Engineering, you are learning to build the future. You have chosen a path that directly contributes to national development and addresses global challenges, from sustainable infrastructure to resilient urban environments. Our experienced faculty and well-equipped workshops are committed to providing you with hands-on training and theoretical understanding that meet industry standards, preparing you for successful careers. I encourage you to embrace every learning opportunity, collaborate with your peers, engage actively in practical sessions, and leverage the resources available to you. Your dedication today will lay the groundwork for the infrastructure of tomorrow JOIN NOW!!! WHY CHOOSE US BUILDING TECHNOLOGY Building Technology is a comprehensive field that focuses on the scientific principles, technical processes, and practical methods involved in the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and even deconstruction of buildings and other built structures. It&#8217;s a multidisciplinary domain that bridges the gap between architectural vision and the physical reality of construction. Building Technology professionals play a critical role in bringing architectural designs to life, ensuring that structures are not only aesthetically pleasing but also structurally sound, functionally efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable. They are involved at every stage of a project, from initial planning and material selection to on-site construction supervision and post-completion maintenance. \u00a0 \u00a0 PLUMBING &amp; WATER ENGINEERING Water Engineering (often referred to as Water Resources Engineering or Hydraulic Engineering, a sub-discipline of Civil Engineering) is a much broader field that focuses on the management, control, and utilization of water resources at a larger scale, often for communities, regions, or even nations. It deals with the entire water cycle, from its source to its ultimate discharge or reuse. Plumbing primarily deals with the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of water and waste systems within buildings. It&#8217;s focused on the efficient and safe distribution of potable (drinkable) water, the removal of wastewater, and sometimes the handling of gas lines and heating systems within a specific structure OUR COURSES Check on our available courses BUILDING TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 3,4,5 &#038; 6 Building Technology levels in Kenya, typically structured within the TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) framework, offer a progressive pathway in construction skills. Level 3 (Artisan\/Entry Certificate) focuses on foundational practical skills like basic masonry and carpentry, tool use, and fundamental safety for entry-level site work. Level 4 (Craft Certificate) expands on this, introducing more specialized trades, intermediate blueprint reading, and basic site operations. Moving to Level 5 (Diploma), the curriculum broadens to encompass more advanced construction techniques, basic building services, quantity surveying, and an introduction to project management, preparing individuals for supervisory roles. Finally, Level 6 (Higher Diploma\/Technologist) represents the highest technical and managerial qualification, covering complex structural solutions, advanced building services design, comprehensive project management, contract administration, and the use of modern construction technologies like BIM, equipping graduates for senior technical and management positions in the industry. CIVIL ENGINEERING LEVEL 6 This level equips individuals with advanced skills to meet the specific demands of the construction sector, going beyond theoretical knowledge to emphasize demonstrable abilities. The curriculum, developed in collaboration with industry players through Sector Skills Advisory Committees (SSACs), covers core competencies such as conducting material testing, designing various engineering structures (including basic pavement and water infrastructure), carrying out road and building works, managing water resources quality, and handling overall civil engineering projects. Assessment is heavily practical and continuous, focusing on the trainee&#8217;s ability to perform tasks to industry standards, ensuring graduates are job-ready and possess the precise skills required for roles as site engineers, project coordinators, or specialized technicians, and can adapt to evolving industry needs. PLUMBING LEVEL 3,4,5 &#038; 6 Plumbing Level 3 (Artisan Certificate) focuses on foundational practical skills, including basic pipe installation, sanitary appliance fixing, and fundamental system maintenance, alongside essential workplace safety. Plumbing Level 4 (Craft Certificate) builds on this with more complex pipework, advanced sanitary installations, and an introduction to water storage and pumping systems, enabling trainees to handle a wider range of typical plumbing tasks. Plumbing Level 5 (Diploma) shifts towards a more comprehensive understanding, encompassing detailed planning, material quantification, troubleshooting advanced domestic and potentially light commercial plumbing systems, and an introduction to site supervision and quality control. Finally, Plumbing Level 6 (Higher Diploma\/Technologist) represents the pinnacle of plumbing expertise within TVET, covering the design, installation, maintenance, and management of complex plumbing and drainage systems for large-scale residential, commercial, or industrial projects, often involving advanced hydraulics, sustainable plumbing solutions, and supervisory or project management responsibilities. QUANTITY SURVEY LEVEL 6 This level emphasizes practical competency in tasks such as comprehensive cost estimation, precise bills of quantities (BOQ) preparation for complex building and civil engineering works, effective contract administration, and robust project financial management. Graduates are equipped with skills in tendering and procurement, construction economics, value engineering, and applying relevant construction law and regulations. The training ensures they can accurately forecast costs, control expenditure throughout the project lifecycle, mitigate financial risks, and advise stakeholders, making them highly capable professionals for roles as site quantity surveyors, estimators, cost consultants, or assistant project managers in the dynamic Kenyan construction industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-28","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING - BOMET CENTRAL TVC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bometcentraltvc.ac.ke\/index.php\/building-and-civil-engineering\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING - BOMET CENTRAL TVC\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING Madam. Sylvia Akinyi &#8211; HOD MESSAGE FROM HOD It is with immense pleasure and pride that I extend a heartfelt welcome to all our new and returning students in the Department of Building and Civil Engineering. Whether you are embarking on your journey at Level 3, progressing to Level 4, honing your skills at Level 5, or specializing at Level 6, you are now part of a vital and dynamic field that shapes the very foundations of our society. Our department is dedicated to equipping you with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and innovative thinking required to excel in the diverse disciplines we offer. From the fundamental craftsmanship of Plumbing and Masonry, to the comprehensive technical expertise of a Building Technician, the critical environmental focus of Water Engineering, the precision of Quantity Survey, and the overarching vision of Civil Engineering, you are learning to build the future. You have chosen a path that directly contributes to national development and addresses global challenges, from sustainable infrastructure to resilient urban environments. Our experienced faculty and well-equipped workshops are committed to providing you with hands-on training and theoretical understanding that meet industry standards, preparing you for successful careers. I encourage you to embrace every learning opportunity, collaborate with your peers, engage actively in practical sessions, and leverage the resources available to you. Your dedication today will lay the groundwork for the infrastructure of tomorrow JOIN NOW!!! WHY CHOOSE US BUILDING TECHNOLOGY Building Technology is a comprehensive field that focuses on the scientific principles, technical processes, and practical methods involved in the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and even deconstruction of buildings and other built structures. It&#8217;s a multidisciplinary domain that bridges the gap between architectural vision and the physical reality of construction. Building Technology professionals play a critical role in bringing architectural designs to life, ensuring that structures are not only aesthetically pleasing but also structurally sound, functionally efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable. They are involved at every stage of a project, from initial planning and material selection to on-site construction supervision and post-completion maintenance. \u00a0 \u00a0 PLUMBING &amp; WATER ENGINEERING Water Engineering (often referred to as Water Resources Engineering or Hydraulic Engineering, a sub-discipline of Civil Engineering) is a much broader field that focuses on the management, control, and utilization of water resources at a larger scale, often for communities, regions, or even nations. It deals with the entire water cycle, from its source to its ultimate discharge or reuse. Plumbing primarily deals with the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of water and waste systems within buildings. It&#8217;s focused on the efficient and safe distribution of potable (drinkable) water, the removal of wastewater, and sometimes the handling of gas lines and heating systems within a specific structure OUR COURSES Check on our available courses BUILDING TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 3,4,5 &#038; 6 Building Technology levels in Kenya, typically structured within the TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) framework, offer a progressive pathway in construction skills. Level 3 (Artisan\/Entry Certificate) focuses on foundational practical skills like basic masonry and carpentry, tool use, and fundamental safety for entry-level site work. Level 4 (Craft Certificate) expands on this, introducing more specialized trades, intermediate blueprint reading, and basic site operations. Moving to Level 5 (Diploma), the curriculum broadens to encompass more advanced construction techniques, basic building services, quantity surveying, and an introduction to project management, preparing individuals for supervisory roles. Finally, Level 6 (Higher Diploma\/Technologist) represents the highest technical and managerial qualification, covering complex structural solutions, advanced building services design, comprehensive project management, contract administration, and the use of modern construction technologies like BIM, equipping graduates for senior technical and management positions in the industry. CIVIL ENGINEERING LEVEL 6 This level equips individuals with advanced skills to meet the specific demands of the construction sector, going beyond theoretical knowledge to emphasize demonstrable abilities. The curriculum, developed in collaboration with industry players through Sector Skills Advisory Committees (SSACs), covers core competencies such as conducting material testing, designing various engineering structures (including basic pavement and water infrastructure), carrying out road and building works, managing water resources quality, and handling overall civil engineering projects. Assessment is heavily practical and continuous, focusing on the trainee&#8217;s ability to perform tasks to industry standards, ensuring graduates are job-ready and possess the precise skills required for roles as site engineers, project coordinators, or specialized technicians, and can adapt to evolving industry needs. PLUMBING LEVEL 3,4,5 &#038; 6 Plumbing Level 3 (Artisan Certificate) focuses on foundational practical skills, including basic pipe installation, sanitary appliance fixing, and fundamental system maintenance, alongside essential workplace safety. 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Sylvia Akinyi &#8211; HOD MESSAGE FROM HOD It is with immense pleasure and pride that I extend a heartfelt welcome to all our new and returning students in the Department of Building and Civil Engineering. Whether you are embarking on your journey at Level 3, progressing to Level 4, honing your skills at Level 5, or specializing at Level 6, you are now part of a vital and dynamic field that shapes the very foundations of our society. Our department is dedicated to equipping you with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and innovative thinking required to excel in the diverse disciplines we offer. From the fundamental craftsmanship of Plumbing and Masonry, to the comprehensive technical expertise of a Building Technician, the critical environmental focus of Water Engineering, the precision of Quantity Survey, and the overarching vision of Civil Engineering, you are learning to build the future. You have chosen a path that directly contributes to national development and addresses global challenges, from sustainable infrastructure to resilient urban environments. Our experienced faculty and well-equipped workshops are committed to providing you with hands-on training and theoretical understanding that meet industry standards, preparing you for successful careers. I encourage you to embrace every learning opportunity, collaborate with your peers, engage actively in practical sessions, and leverage the resources available to you. Your dedication today will lay the groundwork for the infrastructure of tomorrow JOIN NOW!!! WHY CHOOSE US BUILDING TECHNOLOGY Building Technology is a comprehensive field that focuses on the scientific principles, technical processes, and practical methods involved in the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and even deconstruction of buildings and other built structures. It&#8217;s a multidisciplinary domain that bridges the gap between architectural vision and the physical reality of construction. Building Technology professionals play a critical role in bringing architectural designs to life, ensuring that structures are not only aesthetically pleasing but also structurally sound, functionally efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable. They are involved at every stage of a project, from initial planning and material selection to on-site construction supervision and post-completion maintenance. \u00a0 \u00a0 PLUMBING &amp; WATER ENGINEERING Water Engineering (often referred to as Water Resources Engineering or Hydraulic Engineering, a sub-discipline of Civil Engineering) is a much broader field that focuses on the management, control, and utilization of water resources at a larger scale, often for communities, regions, or even nations. It deals with the entire water cycle, from its source to its ultimate discharge or reuse. Plumbing primarily deals with the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of water and waste systems within buildings. It&#8217;s focused on the efficient and safe distribution of potable (drinkable) water, the removal of wastewater, and sometimes the handling of gas lines and heating systems within a specific structure OUR COURSES Check on our available courses BUILDING TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 3,4,5 &#038; 6 Building Technology levels in Kenya, typically structured within the TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) framework, offer a progressive pathway in construction skills. Level 3 (Artisan\/Entry Certificate) focuses on foundational practical skills like basic masonry and carpentry, tool use, and fundamental safety for entry-level site work. Level 4 (Craft Certificate) expands on this, introducing more specialized trades, intermediate blueprint reading, and basic site operations. 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