
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.
Academic departments
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