Vietnam and Japan co-operate in nuclear power training

As a result, many training programs have begun between Vietnam and leading countries in the field. Mitsubishi has sent their experts to teach in Vietnam annually since 2010. Until now, the program has successfully trained approximately 400 students in nuclear power.

"With students, I mostly focus on basic principles. For instance, with an aircraft model, I will teach them about how to create one and the ways that the aircraft can be modified. Likely, I will also teach the students about the basic principles of nuclear power for further development", Sumio Fuji, Manager of Nuclear Power Operation and Techniques Section, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., said.

Apart from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Company, Electric Power University also co-operates with Hitachi to train students on boiling water reactors. The students also get to visit a nuclear power plant in Japan and receive scholarship funds.

"With many years of experience in nuclear power, the knowledge that the professors give is not only academic, but they also share their field experience. Moreover, when the students are taught by overseas professors, they will be more confident in their future career", Do Thi Nguyet Minh, Head of Thermal Power Department, Electric Power University, said.

The demand for staff in management, construction, operation, and maintenance of nuclear power plants is very high. To prepare for future nuclear power plants, Vietnam has sent its people on short term training programmes in France, Japan, and Russia. This can be seen as a crucial element in management and operation when nuclear power plants are active.