Building and Construction

Gain applied skills in construction technology, structural design, surveying, materials testing, project supervision, and site management.

Build the Future with Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering is the backbone of modern development — from the roads we travel, the clean water we drink, to the buildings and bridges that shape our cities. In a fast-growing world, skilled civil engineers are needed more than ever to design safer structures, solve real-world challenges, and drive sustainable development.

At Kampala Institute of Vocational Training and Business Studies – Makindye, we equip learners with practical, industry-ready skills that prepare them to create impact. Our hands-on training, modern workshops, and experienced instructors ensure you graduate ready to build, innovate, and lead.

Join us today and become part of the team that builds tomorrow’s world.

Your future in civil engineering starts here

Building and Construction Department

MR. Ssemwogerere Innocent , Head of Department
Diploma Courses

National Diploma in Civil Engineering National Diploma in Architecture

Certificate Courses

National Certificate in Building Construction (NCBC)

National Certificate in Woodwork Technology (NCWT)

National Certificate in Plumbing

Professional Courses

AutoCAD for Engineering & Architecture Revit Architecture & Structural Modelling (BIM)

ArchiCAD Essentials Quantity Surveying & Estimation Fundamentals Site Setting-Out & Surveying Techniques

Certificate in tiling

Certificate in interior & outdoor painting Certificate in construction (brickwork) Certificate in wall finishing Certificate in roofing Basic estimation & Construction costing

National Diploma in Civil Engineering Course Overview

  • Engineering Mathematics III

  • Computer Aided Design

  • Basics of Oil and Gas Systems

  • Fabrication and Welding Technology

  • Road Construction and Plant

  • Engineering Surveying II

  • Real Life Project III

  • Engineering Mathematics I

  • Computer Applications

  • Engineering Drawing

  • Health, Safety & Environment

  • Construction Technology I

  • Engineering Surveying I

  • Real-Life Project I

Year 2 Semester 1
Year 1 Semester 1
  • Engineering Mathematics II

  • Construction Technology II

  • Engineering Mechanics

  • Civil Engineering Drawing

  • Carpentry and Joinery

  • Quantity Surveying

  • Electricity and Thermodynamics

  • Renewable Energy

  • Real Life Project II

  • Kiswahili

  • Building services

  • Labour based road construction

  • Site organisation & management

  • Entrepreneurship Skills

Year 1 Semester 2
Year 2 Semester 2

Empowering skills through vocational and business education.

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