EVN pushes training of specialists for nation’s first nuclear power plant
Electricity of Viet Nam (EVN) says it is hurrying to prepare a labour force for Vietnam's first nuclear power station.
EVN is co-ordinating with Japan, Korea and the National Nuclear Power Institute to train approximately 78 staff members in thermo-electricity and nuclear power through discussions with consultant firms, electric companies and thermo-electric stations within the country and abroad.
Thus far, Moscow Power Electricity Institute has trained six engineers and a PhD post graduate in nuclear power who work for EVN.
EVN has also sent five young adults, staff member's children who performed well in national exams, to study in countries with nuclear power experience.
Drawing on funds granted for training purposes by EVN and foreign organisations, the company would send 152 staff members to pursue research domestically and in Japan, EVN said.
The research would ensure access to skilled technicians for the Project Managing Board and to highly qualified engineers, able to deal with nuclear power, thermomechanics, waste control and radioactive chemical handling.
A sound, experienced labour force will determine the safe and effective operation of the nuclear power station, but Vietnam presently has only 600 nuclear experts, most of whom are not involved in the energy sector and have outdated schooling.
Before the first nuclear power station can see operation, Vietnam must train around 530 people, including experts, technicians and skilled workers.
Vietnam News Agency - October 26, 2007.
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