Programming Fundamentals Class
Students writing Python and JavaScript code during their Year 1 programming module.
Web Development Workshop
Building responsive websites using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript frameworks.
Database Design Session
Students designing and querying MySQL databases for real client applications.
School Management System Project
Final-year SOD students demonstrating their deployed student records portal.
Network Configuration Lab
Setting up LAN infrastructure and configuring IP addresses in the networking lab.
IT Support & Hardware Repair
Students disassembling and diagnosing hardware faults on desktop computers.
Domestic House Wiring
Year 2 ETE students completing a full domestic wiring installation on the training model house.
Solar PV Panel Installation
Installing and commissioning a 20-panel solar PV system on the school workshop roof.
Industrial Control Panel Wiring
Three-phase distribution panel wired and tested by graduating ETE students.
Solar Charge Controller Setup
Connecting charge controllers, inverters and batteries for an off-grid solar system.
Electrical Safety & Testing
Students using multimeters and insulation testers for electrical safety compliance checks.
Motor Control & PLC Basics
Introduction to programmable logic controllers and motor control circuits in the lab.
PCB Assembly & Soldering
Students soldering components onto printed circuit boards in the electronics workshop.
Circuit Diagnosis & Testing
Using oscilloscopes and multimeters to test and diagnose analogue and digital circuits.
Television & Audio Repair
Repairing flat-screen televisions and audio equipment for community members.
Mobile Phone Repair
Dismantling and repairing smartphones — screen replacements, charging ports, motherboards.
Arduino Automation Project
Students building an automated security system using Arduino microcontrollers and sensors.
Inverter Installation & Commissioning
Installing and testing solar inverter systems for off-grid power applications.
Foundation Laying & Masonry
Students laying foundations and constructing block walls on a real community project.
Concrete Mixing & Formwork
Preparing and pouring concrete, setting formwork for columns and floor slabs.
Structural Drawing & Blueprint Reading
Architecture and structural drawing sessions preparing students for site management roles.
Roof Timber Framing
Cutting, fitting and erecting timber roof structures on the school training building.
Tiling & Interior Finishing
Applying floor and wall tiles, plastering and finishing surfaces to professional standard.
Community Library Handover
The completed 4-room community library built entirely by BDC students donated to Gicumbi.
Featured Completed Projects
| Project | Dept. | Year | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| District School Portal System Student records system deployed in 3 local primary schools in Gicumbi. | SOD | 2023 | 3 Schools served |
| Health Centre Solar Grid 20-panel off-grid solar system for a rural health facility in Gicumbi District. | ETE | 2022 | Clean energy supply |
| Community Library Block 4-room library built from foundation to roof finish by BDC students. | BDC | 2021 | Award-winning build |
| Mass Electronics Repair Day 50+ home appliances repaired at no charge for community members. | ELE | 2023 | 50+ families helped |
| Hardware Store Inventory System MySQL-powered inventory system built and deployed for a Kigali business. | SOD | 2023 | Live in production |
| Arduino Smart Door System Automated door security using Arduino microcontrollers and motion sensors. | ELE | 2022 | Innovation prize |