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Mechanical & Automotive Engineering

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Power Skills. Build Futures.

Develop practical skills in automotive technology, welding, fabrication, refrigeration and mechanical trades at Maasai Mara Technical & Vocational College.

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Mechanical Engineering

Welcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering. We develop practical skills in automotive technology, welding, fabrication, refrigeration and related mechanical trades through structured College learning. Automotive Technician Mechanic Level 4 is offered as a Dual Training Programme. Explore our programmes and apply to begin your journey at MMTVC.

Behind every Powerful Engine is a brilliant Mechanic

Hands-On Engineering Training

The Department of Mechanical Engineering prepares trainees for workshop, service and technical pathways through structured College learning. Automotive Technician Mechanic Level 4 is offered as a Dual Training Programme, combining College learning with practical workplace learning.

MMTVC Mechanical Engineering students working on automotive engines in the workshop

Industry Integration

Dual Training

Automotive Technician Mechanic Level 4 is offered as a Dual Training Programme.

Dual Training blends college learning with workplace experience. Theory, practical skills and simulation at MMTVC meet mentorship and real-world application in industry — producing job-ready graduates. Where active, this pathway is strengthened through the College’s GIZ Dual Training partnership.

College

  • Theory
  • Practical Skills
  • Simulation

Industry

  • Workplace Experience
  • Mentorship
  • Real-World Application

Outcome

Job-Ready Graduate

Supported through the College’s GIZ Dual Training partnership.

  • Practical exposure
  • Workplace culture
  • Technical competence
  • Problem solving
  • Professional confidence

Dual Training connects College learning with workplace experience where applicable.

Our Programmes

Nine Mechanical and Automotive offerings across Levels 4–6, NITA and an additional Driving Course. Career pathways are illustrative and are not employment guarantees.

  • Additional Course
    Additional course

    Driving Course

    Entry

    Available upon request through the Head of Department once admitted.

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  • Level 4 Dual Training
    1 Year

    Automotive Technician Mechanic

    Entry

    KCSE D- or E.

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  • Level 5 Level 6
    Level 5 — 1½ Years · Level 6 — 2½ Years

    Automotive Engineering

    Entry
    • Level 5 KCSE D+, D Plain or relevant Level 4 qualification.
    • Level 6 KCSE C- or relevant Level 5 qualification.
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  • Level 4
    1 Year

    Welding

    Entry

    KCSE D- or E.

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  • Level 5 Level 6
    Level 5 — 1½ Years · Level 6 — 2½ Years

    Welding Technology

    Entry
    • Level 5 KCSE D+, D Plain or relevant Level 4 qualification.
    • Level 6 KCSE C- or relevant Level 5 qualification.
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  • NITA
    4 Months

    Light Vehicle Mechanics

    Entry

    National ID / Passport.

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  • NITA
    4 Months

    Welding & Fabrication

    Entry

    National ID / Passport.

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  • NITA
    4 Months

    Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic

    Entry

    National ID / Passport.

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  • NITA
    4 Months

    Motor Vehicle Electrician

    Entry

    National ID / Passport.

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TVET CDACC — TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council

National competence certification

Examined for competence

Except for professional courses and NITA pathways, all other programmes are examined by TVET CDACC — the TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council.

  • College programmes TVET CDACC
  • Professional courses Their examining bodies
  • NITA pathways NITA

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Career Directions

Career pathways are illustrative and are not employment guarantees.

  • Automotive

    • Vehicle maintenance
    • Automotive service
    • Workshop operations

  • Welding

    • Welding
    • Fabrication
    • Metalwork

  • Refrigeration

    • Cooling systems
    • Maintenance
    • Service support

  • Motor Vehicle Electrician

    • Automotive electrical systems
    • Diagnostics support
    • Electrical service

  • Entrepreneurship

    • Garage
    • Welding enterprise
    • Fabrication
    • Technical services

Driving Course

MMTVC offers an affordable Driving Course as an additional course upon request through the Head of Department once admitted.

Very strongly recommended for all trainees pursuing Automotive Engineering courses.

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Your Pathway to Success

  1. Level 4
  2. Level 5
  3. Level 6
  4. Bachelor's Degree
  5. Further specialization

After completing an appropriate Level 6 qualification, a graduate may apply for admission to a Bachelor's Degree programme at an accredited university, subject to the university's admission requirements and recognition of the qualification.

Intakes

Manuals Without the Mess

Technical references for workshop-ready minds.

Pair hands-on automotive and welding practice with E-Library resources — technical reading that supports diagnostics, fabrication and engineering study.

  • Study anytime with digital access
  • Support coursework and revision
  • Explore department-relevant materials
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Department FAQs

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