Training
Facilitators’ Search
CARILEC is on a search for facilitators for its 2008 training programme. Current experience indicates that there is one presenter for any one course that CARILEC offers. The implications for unnecessary delays in implementation and an obvious frustration at departmental levels are understated. Having an increased pool of presenters both from within and outside the Caribbean is desirable, but more so, a predominance of
Cross Training /Joint Training
The topic of cross training has been on the training agenda as was observed at last year’s training meeting. CARILEC hopes to achieve that objective by sharing training facilities and technical expertise among utility companies. Jamaica Public Service Company, Trinidad & Tobago Electricity Commission and Barbados Light and Power have committed their support to this initiative in 2008. We are aware that these utilities are ahead in meeting their human capital requirements due to their stage of development in the industry. As such, we will avail ourselves of the advantage of the human, information and organizational capital within CARILEC. It means that the utilities can enjoy the differential advantage of team work, culture, leadership and alignment, thereby making our organization more integrated in meeting our training needs.
Adding value to CARILEC’s Training Through Programme Accreditation
CARILEC is now an Authorized Training Provider through the international Association of Continuing Education & Training (IACET) and has adopted IACET guidelines and criteria for its entire continuing professional and development programme. Continuing Education units (CEU’s) and Professional Development Hours (PDH) are awarded for training, conferences and seminars respectively. Therefore the following calculations are noteworthy
One CEU=ten contact hours of training or professional development hours.
Professional Development for Engineers through EMCI and ASME
The Secretariat has had dialogue with internationally recognized bodies to allow CARILEC”S engineers’ an avenue for professional growth. The success of this venture depends strongly on the engineers. They are therefore encouraged to become certified with the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) and Engineering Management Certification International (EMCI). Study support is available and registration fees are offered at discounted prices to CARILEC’s membership.
Training Schedule
This year the Secretariat will organize and conduct a total of fifty-six courses.