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Presenting Virtual Reality to Hon. Ezekiel Machogu, CS Education
Closing Ceremony of the Worldskills Competition 2022 Special edition in Germany
Prof. Jean Bosco during the Summit Side Event Workshop on the Role of Quality Infrastructure in Industrialisation and Economic Diversification held on November 21st, 2022 at Niamey, Niger.
DeKUT Siemens Centre stakeholders meeting with TVET graduates in SMSCP course
Worldskills Mechatronics Expert at Competition site Stuttgart Messe in Germany
Discussing Partnership with the FESTO CEO/Owner (Dr.Kurt Stoll) and his Management Team
Visit at FESTO industry automation plant at Stuttgart Germany
SMSCP Examination at DeKUT Siemens Centre on 8th September 2022
Siemens Centre Trainees concluded SMSCP Level 2 Examination
Prof. Micky Rakotondrabe from INP Toulouse (The National Engineering School of Tarbes) Presenting final year engineering project Structure to 5th year Mechatronics Engineering students.
SMSCP Level 1 examination in the Siemens Mechatronic Certification Centre on 13th January 2022
DeKUT Siemens Centre received various equipment from FESTO a German multinational industrial control and automation company.
International Students
International Students
Siemens Courses Ongoing
Siemens Courses Ongoing
French Ambassador, H. E. Aline Kuster-Ménager visited Virtual Reality Research lab at DeKUT
DeKUT-Siemens team visit at Kengen-Geothermal control facilities
Launching 10th Siemens Level 1 intake
Launching 10th Siemens Level 1 intake
Testing Virtual Reality platform for Engineering Practical at DeKUT Siemens Training Centre
SMSCP level 3 Trainees finilizing Projects to be submitted to Siemens Germany in January 2021
SMSCP level 3 Trainees finilizing Projects to be submitted to Siemens Germany in January 2021
SMSCP level 3 Trainees finilizing Projects to be submitted to Siemens Germany in January 2021
Visit by Highland Drinks Ltd team to discuss about Collaboration with DeKUT Siemens Training Centre
KEBs Medical Ventilator Accreditation Visit
Presentation of the current and post Covid-19 innovations before Cabinet Administrative secretary, Ministry of Industry & Trade
Industry Support Training for employees of West Kenya Sugar Company - Kabras Sugar.
DeKUT sets the tone at the East Africa Siemens Conference
A welcome address by Prof. Jean Bosco, to the new SMSCP Level 1 engineering students.
Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program Level 1, engineering students, January 2020 intake.
The future is in embracing 'Industry 4.0 Technology' - Prof. Jean Bosco Byiringiro (Director Siemens Training Centre).
Engineering students following an introduction to the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program.
Holding a seminar with the teaching staff of The National School of Engineering in Tarbes, France.
A group photo with the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering students of The National School of Engineering in Tarbes, France.
Guest lecture by Prof, Eng' Jean Bosco, following collaboration with the National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse in France
From left: Prof. Micky, Prof. Jean and Ms. Corinne at the International Office, to discuss the PHD program Joint Supervision Agreement.
Stakeholders meeting - Siemens & Bosch Country managers and Team from Ministry of Public Works
Visit Institute of Movement Science (University of Marseilles-France) to negotiate research collaboration in Robotics and Drones assembling .
Siemens (SMSCP Level 2) class. University of Bourgogne Franche Comte.-France
Mr Julius Karanja receiving his SMSCP level 2 instructor certificate during the October 2018 instructor training in Nürnberg, Germany
Mr Julius Karanja with other participants during the October 2018 instructor training in Nürnberg, Germany.
Dr Bosco and Vice Chancellor discussing collaboration between DeKUT and the Ministry of Public Works.
Continuous Professional Development Training course at Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing & Urban Development Nairobi, Kenya. 10-14 September 2018
Siemens Co-operates with Education(SCE) trainees with Nelson Mandela University International Office
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Welcome to the pioneering Siemens Mechatronics Certification Centre in Africa. We are located at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT), Nyeri-Kenya.

Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP)

The Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP) is the International industry standard for comprehensive skills certification in mechatronic systems offered together with Siemens SITRAIN Germany. A world leader in mechatronic engineering & industrial automation, Siemens AG has collaborated with DeKUT to address a global demand of mechatronic engineering skills for the Industry 4.0 revolution.

https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/services/industry/sitrain/smscp.html

This Centre is accredited by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) to offer Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for registered professional engineers and also engineering consulting firms.

https://www.ebkevents.or.ke/booking/

WorldSkills Kenya (WSK) through Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) selected Prof.Eng. Jean Bosco Byiringiro (Ph.D, Reg. Eng.) to champion mechatronics skills both locally and internationally through preparing excellent competitors at Siemens Mechatronics Certification Centre.

https://www.tveta.go.ke/2021/10/06/worldskills-kenya-sign-partnership-agreement-with-worldskills-germany/

This Centre is also accredited by National Industrial Training Authority to offer attachment opportunities for Engineering Students and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to industry technicians and graduate engineers.

https://www.nita.go.ke/training-centres.html

Motto

Change Africa for the Better.

Vision

To bridge the gap between higher-educational institutions and industries by providing world-class professional training and research.

Mission

To advance on-class and on-job training and dissemination of the 4th industrial revolution Concepts.

Philosophy

DeKUT-Siemens is founded on independent scholarship and learning freedom while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. The Centre is committed to equality of opportunity, engendering inclusivity, and supporting staff and trainee wellbeing; ensuring that the very best trainees and staff benefit society on a local, regional, national and global scale. Likewise, DeKUT-Siemens’s collegiate structure and interdisciplinary nature of programmes provides the Centre with key aspects of its training strength and its highly attractive trainee experience.