Certificate in Plumbing – NITA Grade 3
Start a reliable, well-paying career with the Certificate in Plumbing at the Nairobi Institute of Technology (NIT). This course focuses entirely on hands-on learning inside our modern, fully equipped plumbing workshops, where you will master pipe installation, blueprint reading, and industrial repairs.
Because NIT is a fully registered and accredited NITA training and assessment center, you can learn, prepare for, and take your official NITA Grade 3 Trade Test right here on our campus. Training and testing at our familiar facility gives you a distinct advantage, ensuring you graduate with a nationally recognized qualification ready to step straight into a great job or launch your own business.
- 3 Months / Onsite
- Intakes: January, May, September
Entry requirements
- Plumbing Level 3: National ID
- Plumbing Level 4:
- National ID and KCSE certificate
- Plumbing Level 3 qualification, or
- Equivalent qualification recognized by relevant authorities.
Pathway:
After completing the Artisan Certificate in Plumbing (Level 3), graduates can enter the building services industry in entry-level technical roles or progress to Level 4 Artisan Certificate to further develop their skills and qualify for more advanced plumbing and construction tasks.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Plumbing program can work as:
- Plumbing technicians
- Building services plumbers
- Maintenance plumbers
- Construction site plumbers
- Plumbing contractors or self-employed professionals
Plumbing Level 3
Core units
- Installing water supply systems
- Installing sanitary appliances
- Installing drainage systems
- Industry Training
Plumbing Level 4
Core units
- Install water supply system
- Install Rainwater Harvesting System
- Install Drainage Systems
- Install Water Supply System
- Install Sanitary Appliances
- Industry Training
Contact us
10 Westlands Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
- +254 746 462326
- info@nit.ac.ke
- +254 703 825614
How to apply
- Apply
Complete the online application form, upload KCSE or equivalent results, identification document and other relevant academic certificates.
- Review
The admissions office will verify your documents and eligibility. If anything is missing or unclear, you will be contacted to provide clarification or additional information.
- Feedback
Once your application is reviewed, you will receive an official admission decision. Successful applicants will get an admission letter outlining the program, reporting dates, and next steps.
- Payment
Pay the required fees as per the fee statement through the approved NIT payment channels. Keep proof of NIT issued receipt as proof of payment
- Class
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