Plant operators are among the highest-earning skilled workers in East Africa, and demand continues to surge as Kenya’s infrastructure development accelerates. The Sensei Plant Operation Department offers comprehensive, NTSA-certified training on the full range of heavy construction machinery, excavators, graders to tower cranes and borehole drilling rigs.
Students train hands-on with real machines on our dedicated training site, guided by experienced operators with decades of site experience. Whether you choose a standard 3-machine package or go premium with 6 machines plus driving, you’ll graduate with the certifications and the confidence to work on any construction site in Kenya and beyond.
| Course | Duration | Fee | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Plant Operator Course — Any 3 Machines | 1 Month | KES 68,000 (+ KES 7,290 NTSA exam fees) | ID / Driving License |
| Standard Plant Operator+ Driving | 2 Months | KES 87,500 (KES 43,750/month) (+ KES 7,290 NTSA) | National ID |
| Premium Plant Operator — Any 6 Machines | 2 Months | KES 104,000 (+ KES 14,580 NTSA exam fees) | National ID |
| Premium Plant Operator + Driving | 3 Months | KES 123,500 (KES 41,150/month) (+ KES 14,580 NTSA) | National ID |
| Single Machine Specialisation | 1 Week | KES 50,000 (+ KES 2,430 NTSA exam fee) | National ID |
| Special Machine — Tower Crane | 1 Month | KES 75,000 | National ID |
| Special Machine — Mobile / Overhead Crane / Paver | 1 Month | KES 75,000 | National ID |
| Special Machine (Alumni Discount — Mobile Crane & Paver) | 1 Month | KES 55,000 | Sensei Alumni Status |
| Borehole Drilling (incl. Class B Driving) | 2 Months | KES 120,000 | Alumni Driving: KES 110,000 | Alumni PO: KES 99,000 | National ID |
| Premium Road Construction + 4 Plant Machines | 6 Months | KES 25,000/month (+ NTSA exam fees) | National ID |
| Plant Equipment Servicing & Oil Change | 5 Days | KES 15,000 | National ID |
| Plant Puncture Repairs | 5 Days | KES 10,000 | National ID |
National ID plus Driving Licence or School Certificate for most machine courses. Road Construction Basics: ID or School Certificate only. Minimum age 18.
Nakuru Campus (Barnabas Centre, Pipeline Road) | Kitengela Campus (Milimani Estate, Sensei Area)
Day Scholar & Boarding available. Students are provided with a helmet, reflector jacket and overall. Bring your own safety boots.
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).
Boarding (food & accommodation): NTSA exam fees are paid by the student directly via eCitizen (KES 2,430 per machine). Sensei staff guide every student through the eCitizen booking process. Boarding: KES 8,000/month or KES 4,000 for 5 days (food & accommodation included).
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)
