1 Innovation Energie Développement Vocational Technical Training for Cambodia and Laos Rural Electrification SMEs (VTCL) Tuan Nguyen, IED Supported by the European Commission through the EC – ASEAN Energy Facility Project’s overview

2 Innovation Energie Développement Objectives of the review workshop  To review project activities and update timetable  To finalise context studies for Cambodia and Laos  To present needs assessment – survey results and analysis  To discuss curriculum guideline and adaptation for Laos contexts

3 Innovation Energie Développement Agenda summary Day 1  Project Introduction  Context studies in Cambodia & Laos  Needs assessment – REE survey and PESCO survey  Curriculum guideline Day 2  Curriculum guideline (continue)  Discussion and adaptation  Planning for next activities  Day 3 – Field visit

4 Innovation Energie Développement Introduction (1) Project title: Vocational Technical Training for Cambodia and Laos Rural Electrification SMEs (VTCL) Supporting agency: ASEAN Centre for Energy through the EC-ASEAN Energy Facility (EAEF) Partners: IED (Innovation Energie Development – France), Consulting company, ETC / TTP – Technical Training Programme functioning within ETC Energy unit of the ETC Foundations, Netherlands non- profit organisation. ITC (Institut de Technologie du Cambodge) – NUOL (National University of Laos) –

5 Innovation Energie Développement Introduction (2) Stakeholders and beneficiaries: Rural Electricity Entrepreneurs (REE) in Cambodia Provincial Energy Service Companies (PESCO) in Laos Rural energy consumers in both countries Training institutions in both countries (ITC and NUoL)

6 Innovation Energie Développement Project Objectives 1.Improve affordability, quality, safety and sustainability of rural electricity in Cambodia and Laos. 2.Establish a high quality vocational technical training courses specially designed for the rural electricity operators, existing and potential, in Laos and Cambodia –Business management for energy service companies –Generator types and fuel sources –Energy efficiency, technical standards and government licensing requirements –Diesel generator sizing, operation and maintenance. –Design and maintenance of distribution network –Practical skills and techniques for O&M and Safety

7 Innovation Energie Développement Project Strategy Basic Aim:  To improve the efficiency, safety and sustainability of private rural energy providers Key Barrier:  Lack of technical knowledge, skills and procedures with respect to designing, operating and maintaining a rural energy system  Lack of theory, skills and experience in managing a business Solution:  Develop an intensive training course that is customised for the particular needs and context of each country, and accepted by all relevant stakeholders  Establish the course at a reputable training institution in each country so that over time it becomes a normal part of any rural energy business’ training requirements.

8 Innovation Energie Développement Main Activities –Review and context study of vocational technical training issues in Cambodia and Laos. –Survey of training needs for rural electrification operator and students –Design curriculum guidelines and organise related review workshop –Design a business case for ITC and NUoL –Design and produce curriculum kits, organise review workshop and translate the kits into Khmer and Laos –Training of trainers –Pilot courses for target REEs and PESCOs

9 Innovation Energie Développement Schedule Overview  Context study  Kick-off Meeting  Needs survey in Cambodia  Draft Curriculum Guidelines  Review and finalise Guidelines  Design and finalise Business Case  Design Curricula and Teaching Kits  Review Draft Curricula  Translate final Curricula  Produce Teaching kits  Train the selected Trainers  Conduct Pilot sessions for real Trainees  Review and adjustment of curricula  Final Consortium Meeting November 2005 December January 2006 February March April May June July August September October November