Dubai: 02 August, 2008 - Dubai Industrial Academy (DIA), a division of Dubai Industrial City, a member of Tatweer, today announced it has signed an agreement with Dubai Natural Gas Company (DUGAS) for training its process operators on troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
The five-day programme will enhance the process operators' on-the-job analytical skills, while giving them a wider understanding of the mechanism of a gas plant. Utilising plant manuals and plant pipe and instruments drawings (P&ID's), the initiative will highlight solutions for addressing some of the high-risk challenges operators' face on site in the course of their work.
Rashed Al Ansari, Vice President of Dubai Industrial City, said: "Through its comprehensive and industry specific training progammes, Dubai Industrial Academy aims to increase the competency level of the operational staff and upgrade their working skills. We consider this an imperative necessity given the hazards that plant operators are exposed to in the gas industry.
"This programme also reflects our objective to support the industrial sector through enhancing the competencies of professionals working in Dubai and across the region, and eventually creating a talent pool of technically qualified personnel."
In the run up to the agreement, Dubai Industrial Academy successfully trained two shifts of DUGAS process operators out of six DUGAS shifts, each consisting of 12 process operators.
Al Ansari said: "The trainer of this course will leverage his extensive experience in process operations and spend two days on site in DUGAS plant for collecting relevant data, ahead of the training programme, to ensure the content is consistent with the plant operators' nature of work."
Dubai Industrial Academy aims to offer over 250 courses in Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment (QHSE), Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Power Engineering, Instrumentation and Process Control, Chemical Process and Laboratory Operations, Oil and Gas, Construction, Logistics and Transport, as well as in Technical and Supervisory Development.
The first of its kind academy in the UAE, DIA is a dedicated vocational training centre set up by Dubai Industrial City in partnership with the UK-based Technical Training Group (TTE), recognized as a 'Centre of Vocational Excellence' by the UK Government.
Providing a wide range of training solutions for serving the growing needs of the industrial sector in the region, its courses are approved by Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
Accredited by the UK-based City & Guilds, the academic courses will primarily serve six major industrial sectors that define Dubai Industrial City such as food and beverage, base metal, mineral products, chemicals, transport equipment and parts, and machinery and mechanical equipment industries.
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About Dubai Industrial City:
Dubai Industrial City is the third largest non-real estate project in Dubai and is spread across 560 million square feet of land.
The project is the first dedicated industrial destination in Dubai and comprises six industrial clusters featuring food and beverage, base metal, mineral products, chemicals, transport equipment and parts, and machinery and mechanical equipment.
The city is designed on a live, work and play model and offers a multitude of different complimentary facilities and services under its roof, for logistics, warehousing, labour cities, industrial training, in addition to commercial, residential and entertainment zones for schools, residence, shopping centres, recreation and entertainment facilities, as well as furnished apartments and hotels that position Dubai Industrial City as a comprehensive destination.
About Tatweer:
Launched in December 2005 Tatweer is one the region's most promising enterprises and a Member of Dubai Holding. It owns ten market-leading companies and managing an ambitious business development plan.
Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Leisure & Entertainment, and Industry & Real Estate. Its entities are Dubai Healthcare City, the region's hub for world-class quality healthcare services; Mizin, one of the most advanced real estate companies in the region; Universal City Dubailand, the 22 million sq ft development with more than AED 8 billion investments, featuring Universal Studios as its centerpiece; "The Tiger Woods - Dubai" an exclusive golf community that will include a Tiger Woods designed Golf Course; Dubailand, one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East region; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; Bawadi, the world's leading hospitality and entertainment project bringing 31 hotels and more than 29,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Energy, investing in regional and global energy opportunities and building a diversified investment portfolio; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first commodity futures exchange in the Middle East; Global Village, which brings together 160 different countries showcasing myriad cultures.
A Member of Dubai Holding, Tatweer and its entities will continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries. In addition, it has pioneered the market with joint venture initiatives with leading companies such as the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Tatweer will continuously strive for world-class performance implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.
For further information
Agency:
Kiran Farooque
Jiwin Public Relations
Tel: +971 4 3755881
Email: kiran.farooque@Jiwin.ae
Dubai Industrial City:
Nagy Sedra
Dubai Industrial City
Tel: +971 4 3643400
E-mail: nagy.sedra@dubaiindustrialcity.ae
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