• WELCOME TO THE KENYA INSTITUTE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

    (KICE)

    Kenya Institute of Civil Engineering (KICE) is a reputable building and civil engineering training institution located in Nkubu Town, Meru County. The institute is dedicated to equipping learners with practical, industry-ready skills that meet the evolving demands of the construction and built-environment sector.

    KICE specializes in a wide range of building and construction courses, including Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Water and Sanitation, Interior Design, Landscaping, and other related disciplines. The institution emphasizes hands-on training, technical competence, and professional ethics to prepare graduates for employment, entrepreneurship, and further studies.

    With qualified instructors, modern training approaches, and a strong focus on practical application, Kenya Institute of Civil Engineering plays a key role in developing skilled professionals who contribute to sustainable infrastructure development at both local and national levels.

    Motto: Building Skills. Shaping the Future.

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Available courses

Masonry Works

This unit specifies the competencies required to perform masonry works. It entails Interpret 
building drawings, setting out the building, laying of foundation concrete, construction of 
foundation walls, Construct ground floor slab, Construct reinforced concrete elements and   
Construct superstructure walls. It applies in the construction industry.   

Learning Outcomes 
1. Interpret building drawings  
2. Set-out building
3. Lay building foundation concrete  
4. Construct foundation walls  
5. Construct ground floor slab  
6. Construct reinforced concrete elements   
7. Construct superstructure walls

Civil Engineering Works 1

This unit describes the competencies required in carry out civil works. It involves carrying out site 
preliminary work, performing civil temporary works, executing substructure works  

 
Learning Outcomes 
1. Carry out site preliminary works 
2. Perform civil temporary works  
3. Execute substructure works 

Suggested Methods of Instruction 
1. Practical  
2. Role playing 
3. Demonstrations  
4. Viewing of related videos 
5. Group Discussion 
6. Projects 
7. Direct Instruction

Site Survey

This unit specifies the competencies required to carrying out site survey. It involves undertaking 
preliminary site survey, setting out civil structures and establishing survey control points. 
Summary of Learning Outcomes 
1. Undertake preliminary site survey 
2. Set out civil structures   
3. Establish survey control points

Suggested Methods of instruction  
1. Group Discussion 
2. Direct Instruction 
3. Demonstration  
4. Practical  
5. Projects  
6. Role playing 
 7. Viewing of related videos

Construction Material Science 1

This unit describes the competence in applying Construction materials science. It involves 
identifying essential construction materials and their properties, selecting quality construction 
materials, testing construction materials and demonstrating knowledge in the handling and use of 
construction materials. 
Summary of Learning Outcomes  
1. Identify essential construction materials 
2. Identify properties of construction materials  
3. Select quality construction materials  
4. Test construction materials  
5. Handle construction materials  
6. Use construction materials

Suggested Methods of Delivery 
1 Projects 
2 Group discussions  
3 Direct instruction 
4 Practical’s 
5 Third party reports   

Work Ethics And Practices

This unit covers competencies required to demonstrate employability skills. It involves the ability 
to: conduct self-management, promote ethical work practices and values, promote teamwork, 
manage workplace conflicts, maintain professional and personal development, apply problem
solving, and promote customer care. 

Summary of Learning Outcomes 
 1. Apply self-management skills  
2. Promote ethical practices and values  
3. Promote Teamwork 
4. Maintain professional and personal development 8 
5. Apply Problem-solving skills  
6. Promote Customer care.

Suggested Methods of Instruction 
1. Instructor lead facilitation of theory using active learning strategies. 
2. Demonstrations 
3. Simulation/Role play 
4. Group Discussion 
5. Presentations  
6. Projects 
7. Case studies 
8. Assignments 

Communication skills

This unit covers the competencies required to apply communication skills. It involves applying 
communication channels, written, non-verbal, oral, and group communication skills. 
Summary of Learning Outcomes 
1. Apply communication channels. 
2. Apply written communication skills.  
3. Apply non-verbal skills. 
4. Apply oral communication skills.
5. Apply group communication skills.

Suggested Methods of Instruction 
1. Discussion 
2. Roleplaying 
3. Simulation 
4. Direct instruction 
5. Demonstration 
6. Field trips

Digital Literacy

This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate digital literacy. It involves operating 
computer devices, solving tasks using the Office suite, managing data and information, performing 
online communication and collaboration, applying cybersecurity skills and job entry techniques, 
and performing jobs online. 
Summary of Learning Outcomes 
1. Operate Computer Devices
2. Solve Tasks Using Office Suite  
3. Manage Data and Information  
4. Perform Online Communication and 
Collaboration 
5. Apply Cyber security Skills  
6. Perform Online Jobs  
7. Apply job entry techniques.