PREABLE
Aluminium is the third most abundant element comprising
about 8 percent of the earth's crust. The abundance of
Aluminium together with its remarkable properties has made it
a potential candidate in substituting other materials in various
applications. Aluminium is currently finding its application in
construction industry which has largely been dominated by
steel and wood.
Despite the several advantages of Aluminium in structures,
most of the artisans dealing with metals in the construction
industry are basically steel welders. In addition, they are ill
equipped to handle structures that require high precision such
as Aluminium fittings. Therefore, there is a need to train
artisans who can effectively handle extruded Aluminium in
implementing structural and architectural designs for
components such as windows, doors, partitions and trusses for
the construction industry. Artisans and technicians play an
important role in the economic growth of any country. They
implement the specifications of designs developed by
designers/engineers by carrying out actual fabrication work.
This is done through interaction with members of faculty (who
are experienced both in academic and engineering practice) to
ensure students gain the right skills for this. It also focuses on
research and innovation, and always seeks to collaborate with
industries and private sector in providing solutions to
problems in Kenya.
COLLABORATING INSTITUTIONS
The course is offered at JKUAT Juja Campus by the
Department of Mechanical Engineering in collaboration with
Booth Extrusions Ltd. The course is practical-oriented and
tenable at both JKUAT and Booth Extrusions Ltd premises
The Department of Mechanical Engineering aims at
developing student’s capacity to face challenges head on and
provide solutions in a confident and logical manner.
DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE
The main goal of this course is to train artisans who are
capable of effectively and precisely fabricating sound
components such as windows, doors, partitions and trusses
in the construction industry using extruded Aluminium. At
the end of the course, successful trainees should be able to:
Booth Extrusions Limited came into existence in 1976 and is
the first Aluminium extrusion company in the East and
Central African Region. Today, Booth Extrusions is a leader
in Aluminium extrusions in East Africa, a position achieved
by investments in quality, product range and sound
manufacturing infrastructure. Set in the sprawling 12 hectare
manufacturing plant in Thika, Kenya, Booth Extrusion's
facilities include a foundry, an 1800 MT extrusion press,
anodizing and powder coating facilities.
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Work with extruded Aluminium in fabrication of
components in construction industry.
Select an appropriate type of Aluminium or its
alloy for a specific application.
Select an Aluminium surface finishing method
for a specific application.
Draw and interpret structural drawings.
Make and interpret bill of quantities of a
construction project.
MODULES FOR THE COURSE
TARGET GROUP
The following modules are offered for the course
The course targets those either with;
1.
Introduction to Aluminium as an Engineering
Material
2. Forming Processes of Aluminium
3. Joining, Fastening and Fitting of Aluminium
4. Introduction to Computers
5. Surface Finishing of Aluminium
6. Basic Concepts of Quality and Standardization in
Fabrication
7. Site Works and Supervision
8. Theory of Structures
9. Structural Drawings and Bill of Quantities
10. Entrepreneurship Skills and Professional Ethics
11. Industrial attachment
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A minimum qualification of a KCSE certificate
and are interested in gaining technical skills on
fabrications using Aluminium, or
A minimum of FIVE (5) years’ experience in
fabrication industry working as fabricators,
entrepreneurs or contractors, and are interested in
improving their technical skills to handle
structures that require high precision such as
Aluminium fittings
CERTIFICATE COURSE ON
ALUMINIUM SYSTEMS &
FABRICATION
OFFERED BY:
COURSE EVALUATION & CERTIFICATION
Course evaluation will be done through attendance,
written tests, practicals and attachments. A certificate will
be issued to trainees upon successful completion
FEES AND INTAKES FOR THE COURSE
DEPARTMENT OF
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
The fee per person for the whole duration of the course is
KShs.40,000.
Intakes for the course are on January, May and September
each year.
DURATION OF THE COURSE
The course extends for a duration of twelve (12) weeks as
follows:
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The first ten weeks at JKUAT and Booth Ltd for
theoretical and practical lessons.
The next one week at Booth Extrusions plants for
hands-on experience in casting, extrusion and
surface finishing of Aluminium.
The last one week at a construction site dealing with
Aluminium as a fabrication material for hands-on
experience in fabrication of components for
construction works using extruded Aluminium
IN COLLABORATION WITH:
ENQUIRIES
Additional information may be obtained from:
The Chairman,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
P.O. Box 62000-00200
Nairobi,
KENYA
Telephone: +254 67 52711, 52181-4 Ext 3113
Fax: +254 67 52544
Web: www.jkuat.ac.ke/departments/mechanical
Email: [email protected]
BOOTH EXTRUSIONS LTD.