Training courses to be held for water treatment operators
Training courses for drainage workers will be organised in all 63 cities and provinces nationwide in order to improve their capacities in operation and maintenance of non-concentrated water treatment
Illustrative photo (Source:Internet)The first course is being held in Ho Chi Minh City from June 20 to 22.
The training courses are operated by the Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association (VWSA) in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Drainage Company.
They are funded by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) with total investment worth 3 million EUR (3.36 million USD).
From now to 2017, between 20 and 25 training courses with 11 special subjects are planned for 750 drainage workers, helping them effectively operate and maintain water treatment systems.
Previously, the GIZ trained 25 source lecturers for the VWSA.-VNA
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