
UNIT DESCRIPTION:
This unit describes the competencies required in preparing for materials testing. It involves
organizing for material testing, sampling construction materials and preparing samples for testing.
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Western Institute of Civil Engineering (WICE) is a TVET institution located in Kakamega County, Western Kenya, offering competency-based training in civil and building engineering l. The institute focuses on developing practical skills in building foundations and building futures, equipping learners with industry-relevant knowledge and hands-on experience. Guided by the motto “Building Foundation, Building Fixtures,” WICE is committed to producing competent, ethical, and skilled graduates who meet the demands of the construction and infrastructure sector.
MOTTO:BUILD FOUNDATION BUIDING FUTURE
COURSE OFFERED
Civil Engineering
– Structural engineering
– Construction technology
– Highway and transportation engineering
– Surveying and setting out
– Construction materials and material testing
– Soil mechanics and foundation engineering
– Construction management and site supervision
Building Technology
– Building construction technology
– Structural design principles
– Building materials and material testing
– Estimating, costing, and measurement
– Building services and fixtures
– Site management and safety
Construction Technology
– Advanced construction methods
– Material testing and quality control
– Concrete technology
– Structural works and finishes
– Occupational safety and environmental protection
Highway Engineering
– Road design and construction
– Pavement materials
– Material testing for roads and pavements
– Traffic engineering
– Drainage systems
Water Engineering (Civil Option)
– Hydrology and hydraulics
– Water supply systems
– Testing of construction and water-related materials
– Environmental engineering
– Project implementation

UNIT DESCRIPTION:
This unit describes the competencies required in preparing for materials testing. It involves
organizing for material testing, sampling construction materials and preparing samples for testing.