Mechanical Courses

Jumpstarting a car

The Sensei Mechanical Department covers motor vehicles, construction plant, motorcycles, generators, welding, spray painting and more.

Courses are structured in standard and specialisation tiers, allowing students to build a broad foundation before diving deep into their area of interest. Many courses include free bonus training, Motor Vehicle Mechanics comes with free driving, Construction Plant Mechanics comes with free Plant Operator certification, making Sensei’s mechanical courses outstanding value.

Our Mechanical Courses

Course Duration Fee Requirements
Motor Vehicle Mechanics + FREE Driving (Standard) 6 Months KES 25,000/month ID / School Certificate
Motor Vehicle Mechanics — Specialisation (Alumni) 3 Months KES 20,000/month General Mechanics Certificate
Motor Vehicle Mechanics — Specialisation (New Students) 3 Months KES 25,000/month General Mechanics Certificate
Motor Vehicle Electronics 4 Months KES 25,000/month ID / School Certificate (MVM recommended)
Construction Plant Mechanics + FREE Plant Operator (Standard) 6 Months KES 25,000/month ID / DL / School Certificate
Construction Plant Mechanics — Specialisation (Alumni) 3 Months KES 20,000/month Standard Mechanics Certificate
Construction Plant Mechanics — Specialisation (New) 3 Months KES 30,000/month Standard Mechanics Certificate
Farm Tractor Mechanics 6 Months KES 25,000/month ID / DL / School Certificate
Motorcycle Mechanics + FREE Riding 3 Months KES 25,000/month ID / School Certificate
Generator Mechanics & Static Engines (Standard) 6 Months KES 25,000/month ID / School Certificate
Generator Mechanics & Static Engines (Premium) 3 Months KES 20,000/month General Mechanic Certificate
Construction Plant Electronics 4 Months KES 40,000/month ID / School Certificate (CPM recommended)
Heavy Machinery Parts & Spares Business 3 Months KES 30,000/month Heavy Mechanics Course
Spray Painting & Panel Beating 3 Months KES 25,000/month ID / School Certificate
Welding & Fabrication (Standard) 3 Months KES 25,000/month ID / School Certificate
Welding & Fabrication (Premium) 6 Months KES 25,000/month Basic Welding Certificate
Vehicle Air Conditioning (AC) 4 Months KES 25,000/month ID / School Certificate
Mechanical Course Application

Entry Requirements

National ID and School Certificate for most courses. Driving Licence required for Plant Mechanic courses. Some specialisations require the standard certificate first.

Campus Availability

Nakuru Campus (Barnabas Centre, Pipeline Road) | Kitengela Campus (Milimani Estate, Sensei Area)

Study Mode

Day Scholar & Boarding available. Students are provided with a helmet, reflector jacket and overall. Bring your own safety boots.

Intake Periods

First week of every month (4th–8th)..

Documents needed: 2 photocopies of National ID + 4 passport photos. Boarding students should carry personal effects (blankets, bed sheets, toiletries, plates, cup & spoon).

Career Opportunities & Outcomes

Vehicle AC technician
Spray painter & panel beater
Workshop supervisor / foreman
Heavy machinery spare parts dealer
Motorcycle mechanic & workshop owner
Welder & fabrication specialist
Motor vehicle mechanic (dealerships, garages, fleet)
Generator & stationary engine technician
Construction plant / heavy equipment mechanic
Automotive electronics & diagnostics technician

FAQs

For most technical courses, a valid National ID is all you need to register. Some specialised courses may have additional requirements that the school will ask for during aadmission
Duration varies by course and level. Short skills courses can take a few weeks, while full certificate programmes run for several months. You are also free to register for more than one course

Yes, you can pay in instalments. Fees can be paid via M-Pesa (Paybill No: 247247, using your ACC NO: 0310260756005) or at the campus directly. After an M-Pesa payment, forward the confirmation SMS to 0729891301 (Nakuru Campus) or 0717-951055 (Kitengela Campus)

Yes. Sensei’s training philosophy is strongly practical. Students are expected to be physically present at the campus since hands-on work in workshops and on equipment is a core part of every technical programme.
Yes. Both campuses (Nakuru along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway, and Kitengela in Nairobi) have hostels that provide food and boarding for students who need accommodation.
Sensei does not place graduates into employment, but you will receive a letter of recommendation to support your job search. The industry-aligned curriculum and practical training are designed to make you job-ready from day one.

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