Course on explosive ordnance disposal level 3 wraps up in Quang Tri
The Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) wrapped up a three-week training course on International Mine Action Standards Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Level 3 in the central province of Quang Tri on June 16.
Quang Tri (VNA) – The Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) wrapped up a three-week trainingcourse on International Mine Action Standards ExplosiveOrdnance Disposal (EOD) Level 3 in the central province of QuangTri on June 16.
Held for the first time in Vietnam from thelate May, the course was thehighest level in the country.
Among eight trainees,five come from Quang Tri, one from Quang Binh and two from Thua Thien-Hue.Prior to course admission, they held certifications for level-2 training.
Course instructor Paul Eldred, NPA VietnamTechnical Field Manager at Project RENEW in Quang Tri province, said the course is an affirmation of NPA Vietnam’s commitment with theprovincial authorities to improve the qualification of selected programme staff.
“One of the key objectivesꩲ of NPA is to ensurethat Vietnam has qualified personnel capable of dealing with residual explosiv🍬eordnance in the long term”, he said.
Trainees will be observed, mentored andassessed for an additional six months following the completion of the coursebefore receiving their certification.
Operational in Vietnamsince 2007, NPA is a non-governmental organisation major in bomb and mineclearance and arms disarmament, as well as humanitarian development ands🦋upport./.
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In the training session (Photo: VNA) 
