The latter is a skills development center for architecture, engineering, construction and manufacturing professionals that offers high-level professional training on computer aided programs used in technical projects’ studies.
These individuals received training packages in the fields of Architecture Design, structural and earthquakes engineering, Bridge design and analysis, Quantity surveying and construction project management.
Speaking at the event; the CEO of Nziza Training Academy, Alexandre Nzirorera has said that trainees received on hands-on skills in relevant fields to shine at the labour market.
“We organize such training to fill identified gaps at the labour market. For instance, a suspension bridge is under construction in Rwanda yet we don’t have competent engineers in the field. After identifying the issue, we invited experts from MIDAS based in South Korea to offer training to polish Rwandans’ skills in bridge design,” he said.
MIDAS is a South Korean Software Company renowned globally as the leader of bridge engineering technologies.
As Nzirorera explained, the fact that the school offers training to university graduates and practicing engineers does not mean universities are incompetent.
“Some people say that universities do not offer desired quality education but I totally disagree with them. The reality is that technology is evolving fast yet universities are not able to go with that pace. That is why the training is much needed,” he noted.
Nzirorera said that Nziza Training Academy is certified for software used in complex projects’ studies including CAD, CAE, CAM and BIM Technologies.
Graduates have underscored that they are imparted with relevant skills helpful in daily operations complementing the knowledge acquired from universities.
“As time evolves, we realize that it is necessary to match knowledge from school with latest technology. At Nziza Training Academy, we receive training on relevant skills at the labour market and get time for practical session, “said Gilbert Irakoze who graduated from Architecture Design.
The Chairman of the Federation of Africa Engineering Organisations (FAEO), Eng. Papias Kazawadi told graduates that learning is an endless journey and requested them to put into practice acquired skills.
Pascal Gatabazi, the Chief Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Education emphasized that such trainings are of crucial significance to up-skill trainees and link them to employers.
He explained that universities acquaint students with basics and commended Nziza Training Academy for introducing latest technologies to enhance their competencies.
Leave a Reply