{"id":857,"date":"2026-03-31T15:52:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdndel.org\/boystown\/?page_id=857"},"modified":"2026-03-31T15:52:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:52:44","slug":"electrical-engineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sdndel.org\/boystown\/?page_id=857","title":{"rendered":"Electrical Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n    :root {\n        --db-blue: #004a99;\n        --electric-yellow: #f1c40f;\n        --industrial-grey: #34495e;\n        --bg-light: #f9f9f9;\n    }\n\n    .electrical-regular {\n        font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;\n        color: var(--industrial-grey);\n        line-height: 1.7;\n        max-width: 1000px;\n        margin: 20px auto;\n        background: #fff;\n        border-radius: 15px;\n        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\n        overflow: hidden;\n    }\n\n    \/* Hero Section *\/\n    .elec-hero {\n        background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 74, 153, 0.9), rgba(0, 74, 153, 0.9)), \n                    url('https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1558444479-c84825927d35?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80');\n        background-size: cover;\n        background-position: center;\n        padding: 70px 40px;\n        text-align: center;\n        color: white;\n    }\n\n    .elec-hero h1 {\n        font-size: 2.8rem;\n        margin-bottom: 10px;\n        color: #ffffff !important;\n        font-weight: 800;\n    }\n\n    .elec-hero p {\n        font-size: 1.2rem;\n        opacity: 0.9;\n    }\n\n    \/* Content Styling *\/\n    .elec-content {\n        padding: 50px;\n    }\n\n    .section-h {\n        color: var(--db-blue);\n        border-bottom: 2px solid var(--electric-yellow);\n        display: inline-block;\n        margin-bottom: 25px;\n        padding-bottom: 5px;\n    }\n\n    \/* Module Grid *\/\n    .module-grid {\n        display: grid;\n        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));\n        gap: 20px;\n        margin-bottom: 40px;\n    }\n\n    .module-card {\n        background: var(--bg-light);\n        padding: 25px;\n        border-radius: 10px;\n        border-top: 4px solid var(--db-blue);\n    }\n\n    .module-card h4 {\n        margin-top: 0;\n        color: var(--db-blue);\n    }\n\n    \/* Comparison Table Styling *\/\n    .comp-table-container {\n        overflow-x: auto;\n        margin: 40px 0;\n    }\n\n    .comp-table {\n        width: 100%;\n        border-collapse: collapse;\n        min-width: 600px;\n    }\n\n    .comp-table th {\n        background: var(--db-blue);\n        color: white;\n        padding: 15px;\n        text-align: left;\n    }\n\n    .comp-table td {\n        padding: 15px;\n        border: 1px solid #ddd;\n    }\n\n    .comp-table tr:nth-child(even) { background: #f2f2f2; }\n\n    \/* CTA Section *\/\n    .elec-footer {\n        background: var(--industrial-grey);\n        color: white;\n        padding: 50px;\n        text-align: center;\n    }\n\n    .btn-elec {\n        background: var(--electric-yellow);\n        color: #000 !important;\n        padding: 15px 40px;\n        border-radius: 50px;\n        text-decoration: none;\n        font-weight: bold;\n        font-size: 1.2rem;\n        display: inline-block;\n        margin-top: 20px;\n        transition: 0.3s;\n    }\n\n    .btn-elec:hover {\n        background: #fff;\n        transform: translateY(-3px);\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n        .elec-content { padding: 30px 20px; }\n        .elec-hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"electrical-regular\">\n    <header class=\"elec-hero\">\n        <h1>Electrical Engineering<\/h1>\n        <p>Traditional Technical Pathway | Don Bosco Kenya \u2013 Karen Campus<\/p>\n    <\/header>\n\n    <div class=\"elec-content\">\n        <h2 class=\"section-h\">Course Overview<\/h2>\n        <p>The Regular Electrical Engineering program at Don Bosco Boys Town is our foundation course, renowned for producing highly skilled technicians for the Kenyan industry. This program focuses on intensive workshop practice and solid theoretical grounding to prepare students for national examinations.<\/p>\n\n        <h2 class=\"section-h\">National Certification<\/h2>\n        <p>Students in this pathway are prepared for certifications through <strong>NITA<\/strong> (National Industrial Training Authority) and <strong>KNEC<\/strong> (Kenya National Examination Council):<\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li><strong>NITA Grade III, II, &#038; I:<\/strong> Focused on practical trade excellence.<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Artisan\/Craft Certificate:<\/strong> A comprehensive 2-year technical curriculum.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n        <h2 class=\"section-h\">What You Will Study<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"module-grid\">\n            <div class=\"module-card\">\n                <h4>Domestic Installations<\/h4>\n                <p>Single-phase wiring, lighting circuits, and protective device installation for residential buildings.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"module-card\">\n                <h4>Industrial Power<\/h4>\n                <p>Three-phase systems, motor control (Direct-on-Line, Star-Delta), and industrial switchgear.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"module-card\">\n                <h4>Solar PV Systems<\/h4>\n                <p>Installation and maintenance of solar panels, battery banks, and inverters for off-grid power.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"module-card\">\n                <h4>Technical Drawing<\/h4>\n                <p>Interpretation and design of electrical circuit diagrams and building service plans.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2 class=\"section-h\">Traditional vs. PropelA Pathway<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"comp-table-container\">\n            <table class=\"comp-table\">\n                <thead>\n                    <tr>\n                        <th>Feature<\/th>\n                        <th>Regular Pathway<\/th>\n                        <th>PropelA Pathway<\/th>\n                    <\/tr>\n                <\/thead>\n                <tbody>\n                    <tr>\n                        <td><strong>Learning Model<\/strong><\/td>\n                        <td>Full-time school based with end-of-course attachment.<\/td>\n                        <td>Dual model: 1 week school \/ 3 weeks industry.<\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                    <tr>\n                        <td><strong>Certification<\/strong><\/td>\n                        <td>NITA \/ KNEC (Grade\/Craft)<\/td>\n                        <td>KNQA Level 5 &#038; 6 (Diploma)<\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                    <tr>\n                        <td><strong>Industry Stipend<\/strong><\/td>\n                        <td>None (Standard Tuition)<\/td>\n                        <td>Monthly stipend provided by employer.<\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                    <tr>\n                        <td><strong>Focus<\/strong><\/td>\n                        <td>General electrical mastery.<\/td>\n                        <td>High-tech industry specialization.<\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                <\/tbody>\n            <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2 class=\"section-h\">Career Prospects<\/h2>\n        <p>Graduates from the Karen Campus traditional program are recognized across East Africa as disciplined and capable technicians. Opportunities include:<\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li>Maintenance Electricians for hotels and factories.<\/li>\n            <li>Electrical Contractors for housing projects.<\/li>\n            <li>Solar Energy Technicians.<\/li>\n            <li>Technical Sales &#038; Service.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <footer class=\"elec-footer\">\n        <h3>Build a Solid Foundation<\/h3>\n        <p>Enroll in our traditional Electrical Engineering course and master the skills that power the nation.<\/p>\n        <a href=\"#apply\" class=\"btn-elec\">INQUIRE ABOUT ADMISSIONS<\/a>\n    <\/footer>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Electrical Engineering Traditional Technical Pathway | Don Bosco Kenya \u2013 Karen Campus Course Overview The Regular Electrical Engineering program at Don Bosco Boys Town is our foundation course, renowned for producing highly skilled technicians for the Kenyan industry. 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