A frequently asked question by students is whether, if one enrols in KUCT engineering programmes, he or she will be recognized as an engineer by the Kenya Engineers Registration Board (KERB). The answer to this question is YES. To be recognized and, hence licensed as an engineer, one is required to have successfully completed a degree programme which is recognized by the KERB. Upon successful completion of a recognized programme one may apply and be granted the status of a Graduate Engineer (G. Eng). However, to become a Registered Engineer (R. Eng), one is required, upon graduation, to undergo experiential training by engaging in engineering work under mentorship of a registered engineer. Typical duration of such training is two or three years.
The process of licensing requires formal application to ERB, submission of practical training reports and detailed project reports based on which a KERB panel conducts an examination to determine if one can judiciously, competently, and professionally work as an engineer.
Accreditation of the degree programmes in based on first the curriculum and second on the capacity to deliver and realize the objectives of the curriculum. A new institution may fulfil the first requirement at the beginning of the programme when the first group of students report. The process of setting up the system, which includes building and equipping the labs, is normally a gradual process.
KUCT also offers GEOMATIC ENGINEERING and GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS which has already been processed for accreditation through the Institution of Surveyors.This is a course which has the first group in first year. KUCT also has a team of lecturers who are registered with the KERB and who also have many years of experience, locally and internationally, in implementing engineering programmes. They are leading the implementation of the programmes. All factors taken into account, it is expected that KUCT will emerge as an Institution of choice and centre of excellence in engineering training, research and innovation.
The process of licensing requires formal application to ERB, submission of practical training reports and detailed project reports based on which a KERB panel conducts an examination to determine if one can judiciously, competently, and professionally work as an engineer.
Accreditation of the degree programmes in based on first the curriculum and second on the capacity to deliver and realize the objectives of the curriculum. A new institution may fulfil the first requirement at the beginning of the programme when the first group of students report. The process of setting up the system, which includes building and equipping the labs, is normally a gradual process.
KUCT also offers GEOMATIC ENGINEERING and GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS which has already been processed for accreditation through the Institution of Surveyors.This is a course which has the first group in first year. KUCT also has a team of lecturers who are registered with the KERB and who also have many years of experience, locally and internationally, in implementing engineering programmes. They are leading the implementation of the programmes. All factors taken into account, it is expected that KUCT will emerge as an Institution of choice and centre of excellence in engineering training, research and innovation.
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