• 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

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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.