The Motor Vehicle Mechanics course equips learners with practical skills and technical knowledge required to inspect, maintain, diagnose, service and repair motor vehicles. The programme combines classroom-based technical theory with extensive practical workshop training, enabling trainees to understand vehicle mechanical systems and apply appropriate repair and maintenance procedures.
Trainees develop competencies in areas such as engine systems, fuel and cooling systems, transmission and drivetrain systems, steering and suspension, braking systems, vehicle electrical systems, fault diagnosis, vehicle servicing and workshop practices.
The course is designed to prepare learners for employment in garages, motor vehicle dealerships, fleet maintenance operations, transport companies and other automotive service environments. It can also provide a foundation for learners wishing to establish and operate their own motor vehicle repair and maintenance businesses.
The programme is aligned with Kenya’s TVET framework, with Motor Vehicle Mechanics recognized by TVETA as a KNEC-examined Craft qualification.
2 Years
The KNEC Craft pathway is generally delivered through two modules, with approximately one year of training per module depending on the institution’s academic calendar and implementation of the curriculum. Kenyan TVET institutions offering the KNEC Craft automotive pathway commonly indicate a two-year duration.
Examination Body: Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
Qualification: Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Graduates can pursue opportunities in the automotive and transport sector, including:
Graduates may find employment in private garages, vehicle dealerships, transport and logistics companies, manufacturing and industrial organizations, government institutions, fleet operators and other organizations that maintain motor vehicles.
The training also provides a foundation for entrepreneurship, allowing qualified graduates to establish automotive repair, servicing and maintenance businesses subject to applicable regulatory and licensing requirements.
For the KNEC Craft pathway, the commonly published minimum entry requirement is KCSE mean grade D (Plain) or equivalent qualification, although the exact admission requirements should follow the requirements attached to Embu College’s approved programme. Kenyan TVET institutions offering the Craft automotive pathway publish D Plain as the typical minimum entry grade.
The programme provides practical and theoretical exposure to areas including:
A major component of Motor Vehicle Mechanics training is hands-on workshop practice. Learners gain experience using automotive tools and equipment to inspect components, perform servicing, identify faults and carry out appropriate maintenance and repair procedures.
The KNEC Craft pathway is examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). TVETA’s current programme database identifies Motor Vehicle Mechanics at Craft level under KNEC.
After successfully completing the Craft qualification, graduates can pursue further training in automotive and mechanical engineering-related programmes, including higher-level technical qualifications where they meet the relevant entry requirements.
The course is suitable for learners who have an interest in:
The programme is particularly suitable for learners seeking a practical technical career in Kenya’s automotive, transport and mechanical engineering sectors.
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