Hydropower Competence Network for Education and Training

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Hydropower Competence Network for Education and
Training

• Presented by
• Mr. RICARDO G. DELA CRUZ
• Mr. ARNULFO M. ZABALA
• Mr. REY V. SALVANIA

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System of Education

• Pre-School (1 3 years)- (Age 3 6)
• Nursery - (Age 3 4)
• Kindergarten 1 2 - (Age 4 5)
• Preparatory - (Age 5 6)
• Elementary (6 years) - (Age 6 12)
• High School (4 years) - (Age 12 16)
• Vocational (2 years) - (From age 16)
• College (4 5 years) - (From age 16)

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Hydropower

• Hydropower Engineering and Technology
• Colleges and Universities
• Training Institutions
• Research Centers
• Technical Consultants
• Government Agencies
• Non-Government Agencies

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Hydropower Projects

• Planning
• Design
• Construction
• Operation
• Repair/Replacement
• Maintenance
• Sustainability

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Training Capabilities

• Restricted by Mandates and Functions
• Dependent on Foreign-Assisted Projects
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Experienced Government Engineers
• Trial and Error Applications

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Technical Facilities

• Research Centers
• Laboratories
• Information Communication Technology

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Tools, Equipment Apparatus

• Publications
• Reference Books
• Computers
• Internet Access
• Softwares
• Hi-Tech Equipment

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Training Needs

• Academic Degrees (e.g. MSc, PhD)
• Government-Assisted Programs
• Up-to-Date Softwares/Applications
• Specialized Disciplines (e.g. Hydrology)

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Issues and Concerns

• Lack of academic backgrounds
• Insufficient Trainings
• Continuing Education
• National Fora
• International Conventions
• Technical Exchanges

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Potential Partners

• ASEAN Members
• International Funding Agencies
• International Cooperating Agencies
• International Academic Institutions
• Manufacturers and Suppliers
• Hydropower Consulting Firms
• Power and Electric Utilities

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End of Presentation

• Thank you very much!!!