• 🏛 Institutional Profile

    Vihiga Institute of Engineering and Technology (VIET) is a specialized engineering institution dedicated to excellence in Building and Civil Engineering education. Strategically located in Mbale Town, the institute serves as a regional hub for technical innovation, practical training, and professional development in the construction industry.

    The institute offers competency-based training (CBT) designed to equip trainees with practical expertise, technical knowledge, and industry-ready skills aligned with national TVET standards.

    VIET focuses on competency-based training designed to equip trainees with practical expertise, technical knowledge, and industry-ready skills. The institute offers programs in:

    • Civil Engineering

    • Building Technology

    • Road Construction Technology

    • Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering

    • Interior Design

    • Landscaping and Environmental Design

    • Construction Project Management

    • Quantity Surveying (Foundation Level)

    The institution emphasizes hands-on training through workshops, field projects, industry attachment programs, and community-based construction initiatives.

    VIET is committed to producing competent technicians, technologists, and professionals who contribute to sustainable infrastructure development locally and nationally.

    🎯VISION

    To become a leading centre of excellence in Building and Civil Engineering training in Western Kenya.

    🎯MISSION

    To provide high-quality, practical, and innovative engineering education that empowers trainers and trainees to build sustainable infrastructure and transform communities.

    📚COURSES OFFERED

    VIET offers Certificate, Diploma, and Artisan programs in:

    • Diploma in Civil Engineering

    • Certificate in Civil Engineering

    • Diploma in Building Technology

    • Certificate in Building Construction Technology

    • Road Construction Technology

    • Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering

    • Quantity Surveying (Foundation & Technician Level)

    • Construction Project Management

    • Interior Design and Space Planning

    • Landscaping and Environmental Design

    • Masonry and Concrete Practice

    • Carpentry and Joinery

    • Plumbing Technology

    • Construction Plant Operations

    • AutoCAD and Construction Drawing

    The institution emphasizes hands-on learning through:

    • Modern engineering workshops

    • Site-based practical sessions

    • Industry attachment programs

    • Community infrastructure projects

    • Collaboration with construction firms and county development initiatives

    VIET is committed to producing competent technicians, technologists, and skilled professionals who contribute to sustainable infrastructure development within Vihiga County and across Kenya.

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Available courses

Digital Literacy

Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate digital literacy. It involves operating
computer devices, solving tasks using the Office suite, managing data and information, performing
online communication and collaboration, applying cybersecurity skills and job entry techniques,
and performing jobs online.


Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Operate Computer Devices 
2. Solve Tasks Using Office Suite 
3. Manage Data and Information 
4. Perform Online Communication and Collaboration
5. Apply Cyber security Skills 
6. Perform Online Jobs 
7. Apply job entry techniques

Site Survey

This unit specifies the competencies required to carrying out site survey. It involves undertaking
preliminary site survey, setting out civil structures and establishing survey control points.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Undertake preliminary site survey 
2. Set out civil structures 
3. Establish survey control point