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Established in 1995 by 8 UN agencies with funding from UNDP/GEF, the objective is to create local capacity for tailored high-quality training courses. The Train-X methodology emphasizes task-based instruction, with 7 Course Development Units currently in operation. The TSC/Benguela CDU is one of the validated courses, focusing on marine pollution control. For more information, contact Tel: +27 21 959 2566, E-mail: jcollins@uwc.ac.za, Websites: http://www.ioisa.org.za/ and http://www.un.org/Depts/los/.
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Background • Established in 1995 • UN/DOALOS – TRAIN-X network – 8 UN agencies • Funding – UNDP/GEF • Objective: “…to create capacity at the local level for the development, delivery and adaptation of high quality training courses are tailored to specific training needs at the local, national and regional level.” • key topics/problems identified by associated GEF IW project
Implementation phase Analysis phase Development phase Train-X Methodology Emphasises effective and systematic task or job-based instruction
Course Development Units • Currently 7 CDU’s • TSC/Brazil • TSC/Red Sea • TSC/South Pacific • TSC/Rio de la Plata • TSC/Benguela Current • TSC/Gulf of Guinea • TSC/Philippines • Network rules
2003 TSC/Benguela CDU • 1996 IOI-SA/UWC – CMS/UCT • 2004 increased commitment by UWC
TSC/Benguela CDU • Validated Course • Marine Pollution Control – 2001 • Currently under revision • Second validation – 2004? • Next course to be developed …?
Contact details Tel: 27 21 959 2566 Fax: 27 21 959 1213 E-mail: jcollins@uwc.ac.za Web: http://www.ioisa.org.za/ Web: http://www.un.org/Depts/los/