Description
Sensei Institute offers the largest variety of earth-moving, lifting and agricultural machinery (Class G) in East Africa Region. We offer the best full time practical training in Plant Operator course that equips our students with hands-on skills to ensure that they stand out in the Construction industry.
Our Plant Operator Course is certified institute by National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
The following machinery are available for training in our Nakuru and Kitengela Campuses:
- Earth-moving machinery: Motor graders, Excavators, Motor Rollers, Backhoe Loaders, Track shovels, Bulldozers, Wheel shovels, Paver Machines and Dumpers
- Lifting Equipment: Truck Cranes, Mobile Cranes & Forklifts
- Agricultural Machinery: Farm Tractors
Sensei Institute allows you to choose the machines you are willing and interested to train in.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years and above.
- Be in possession of a driver’s license.
NB: If you do not have a license we have a driving school from where you will begin. See below for details
Fee Structure
- Standard Course: You will train in any 3 machines of your choice in 1 month. The training fee will be Ksh 68,000. Boarders pay an additional kshs 8,000 for food and accomodation. First aid training will be offered. Paver Machine & Mobile Crane comes at an extra Cost
- Premium Course: You will train in any 6 machines of your choice in 2 months the fee will be Ksh 104,000 for day scholars and Ksh 118,000 for boarders. First aid training will be offered. Paver Machine & Mobile Crane comes at an extra Cost
Intakes: Direct at the beginning of every month
Which colleges offer plant operator courses in Kenya?
The best college to learn Plant Operator is Sensei Institute of Technology
How much is an excavator operator paid in Kenya?
Excavator operator in Kenya earns good salary plus allowances
Plant Operator Course Requirements
- ID and two copies of the same.
- Driver’s License (If you have one) and 2 copies of the same
- Passport photos
- Training Boots
- Boarders to carry blankets, bed-sheets, Toiletries, Bucket, Plate, Cup, Spoon etc.
For those without driving licences & want to do plant operator course – If you don’t have a driver’s license: You will enroll in our driving school for 1 month then proceed to Plant Operator.
We offer driving school in Class B1 (Small Saloon Cars) or Class C1 (Light Trucks). Our driving school is a full month and costs kshs 19,500. Boarders pay an additional kshs 8,000 for meals and accomodation
The total fee for combined Standard Course with driving school costs are Ksh 43,750 per Month . Boarders pay an additional kshs 8,000 for food and accommodation Per Month.
Duration: 2 Months (1 month driving, 1 month Plant operator)
Total Combined fee for Premium Course with driving school costs are Ksh 41,167 per Month. Boarders pay an additional fee of Kshs 8,000 per Month for food & accommodation
Duration: 3 Months (1 month driving, 2 months Plant operator) This fee is inclusive of tuition fee and exam fee.
What Does a Plant Operator Do?
A plant operator oversees the day-to-day operations of a earthmoving machines and lifting equipment’s. As a plant operator, you will learn how to operate different types of machinery and equipment from a control room.
What is a plant operator salary in Kenya?
Plant Operators in Kenya earn good salaries when working on various projects.
How long is plant operator course in Kenya?
| Description | Number of machines | Duration |
| If you have a driving license | 3 machines | 1 month |
| If you do not have a driving license | 3 machines | 2 months |
| If you have a driving license | 6 machines | 2 months |
| If you don’t have a driving license | 6 machines | 3 months |
| No. | Course | Duration | Fee | Requirements | Boarding (Food & Accommodation) |
| 1 | Standard course (You choose any 3 road construction machines) | 1 Month | 68,000 full Course NTSA exam fee Per machine 2430 (3 machines 7,290) |
ID/DL/School Certificate | KES 8,000 per month |
| 2 | Standard course with driving | 2 Months | 43,750 per month 87,500 Full Course NTSA Exam fee per machine cost 2430 (3 machines is 7,290) |
ID/DL/School Certificate | KES 8,000 per month |
| 3 | Premium course (You choose any 6 machines) | 2 Months | 104,000 full Course NTSA Exam fee per Machine cost 2430 (6 Machines exam cost 14,580) |
ID/DL/School Certificate | KES 8,000 per month |
| 4 | Premium course with driving | 3 Months | 123,500 full Course 41,150 per month NTSA Exam fee Per machine cost 2430 (6 machines is 14,580) |
ID/School Certificate | KES 8,000 per month |
| 5 | Single Machine | 1 Week | 50,000 NTSA exam fee 2430 | ID/School Certificate | KES 4,000 (5 days/one week) |
| 6 | Special Machine Operator (Tower crane, Mobile crane, Over-head Crane, Paver) | 1 Month | 75,000 Tower Crane 75,000 Mobile Crane55,000 Mobile crane Discounted for continuing Sensei students |
ID/ DL/School Certificate | KES 8,000 per month |
| 7 | Bore Hole Drilling | 2 Months | 120,000 Inclusive Driving (B1), NTSA exam fee 2430 ● Alumni of Driving (Sensei): Ksh 110,000 ●Alumni of Plant Operator(Sensei): Ksh 99,000 | ID/ DL/School Certificate | KES 8,000 per month |
| 8 | Standard Road Construction | 3 Months | 25,000 Per Month |
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| 9 | Premium Road Construction | 6 Months | 25,000 Per Month, with plant operator (4) road construction machines) NTSA exam fee 2430 per machine |
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| 10 | Plant Equipment Servicing and Oil change | 5 days | 15,000 | ID | KES 4,000 (5 days/one week) |
| 11 | Puncture Repairs | 5 Days | KES 10,000 | ID | KES 4,000 (5 days/one week) |
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