Architecture & Building
Architecture and Building at DTTI: drafting, design and construction trades from NITA artisan courses to CDACC Level 6 diplomas.
DTTI AdminNovember 11, 2026
Architecture & Building Department
From drafting studios to construction sites, the Architecture & Building Department prepares learners for Kenya's dynamic construction industry. Training spans design, drafting and hands-on building trades, assessed through NITA and CDACC competency frameworks.
Programme Levels
- Short courses — Architectural Visualization, Interior Content Creation and Interior Design Rendering.
- Artisan (NITA Grade 3) — Tiling, Building Technology (Masonry), Plumbing, Painting and Decoration, and Electrical Installation.
- Certificate (Level 5) — Architectural Draftsmanship (CDACC) and Certificate in Tiling (NITA Grade 3).
- Diploma (Level 6) — Diploma in Architecture (CDACC) and Diploma in Civil Engineering (CDACC/TVET).
Students practise in drafting studios and on live building projects, and graduates progress to employment with contractors, architects' offices and county works departments, or into self-employment. Explore entry requirements in the course catalogue and apply online today.