Kisii National Polytechnic provides mechanical and automotive engineering courses which provide students with a proper foundation and appreciation of materials and forces of nature.
Both Diploma and Certificate courses are based on the study of Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Materials, Design, Basic Electrical Principles and Management studies.
To make it in this field, learners should have passion and great interest in the production of mechanical devices and the principles behind car technology.
The modules offered not only to educate but also enable graduates to think in an independent manner and solve problems in a logical and confident manner.
| 2019 KISII NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC LIST OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DIPLOMA COURSES OFFERED AND UNITS COVERED | |||
| MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DIPLOMA COURSES | |||
| COURSE | UNITS COVERED | DURATION | ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS |
| 1. DIPLOMA IN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING MODULE 1 | 1. INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN
2. COMMUNICATION SKILLS 3.ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION 4. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE 1 5. ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES 6. MATHEMATICS 1 7. ENGINEERING DRAWING 1 8. VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE 9. MATERIALS AND METALLURGY 10. WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE
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Three terms and attachment
Intake: January and September |
KCSE Mean Grade of C-
The student should also be good in Mathematics and Physics |
| 2. DIPLOMA IN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING MODULE 2 | 1. INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION& MANAGEMENT
2. STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 3. MECHANICS OF MACHINES 4. MATHEMATICS II 5. ENGINEERING DRAWING II 6. ENGINE TECHNOLOGY 7. VEHICLE BODYWORK
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Two terms
Intake: January and May |
Pass in module 1 |
| 3. DIPLOMA IN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING MODULE 3 | 1. COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN(CAD)
2. CONTROL SYSTEMS& INSTRUMENT 3. MATHEMATICS II 4.THERMODYNAMICS 5. FLUID MECHANICS 6. AUTO ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS 7. TRADE PROJECT
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Two terms
Intake: January and May |
Pass in Module 2 |
| 4. DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PRODUCTION MODULE 1 | 1. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
2.ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION 3. COMMUNICATION SKILLS 4. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE 1 5. ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES 6. MATHEMATICS 1 7. ENGINEERING DRAWING 1
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Three terms and attachment
Intake: January and September |
KCSE mean grade of C- and should be good in Mathematics and Physics |
| 5. DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PRODUCTION MODULE 2 | 1. INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
2. STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 3. MECHANICS OF MACHINES 4. MATHEMATICS II 5. ENGINEERING DRAWING II 6. STRUCTURAL FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY II 7. MATERIAL & METALLURGY II 8. METROLOGY 9. TOOLROOM PROCESSES II
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Two terms
Intake: January and May |
Pass in Module 1 |
| 6. DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PRODUCTION MODULE 3 | 1. COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN(CAD)
2. CONTROL SYSTEMS& INSTRUMENTATION 3. MATHEMATICS III 4. THERMODYNAMICS 5. FLUID MECHANICS 6. PRODUCTION LINE PROCESSES 7. FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY 8. TRADE PROJECT
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Two terms
Intake: January and May |
Pass in Module 2 |
