The Directorate of Vocational Training and Education of Tamanrasset organized a field visit for Nigerien trainees to the sixth pumping station of the 'Algerian Water' company. These trainees are currently enrolled at the Ibn Rushd Vocational Training and Apprenticeship Center, where they are studying health and gas installations. The pumping station functions under the full operation of Algerian engineers and technicians, relying entirely on local expertise without the use of foreign personnel.
The visit served as a practical component of the curriculum provided by the Ibn Rushd Vocational Training and Apprenticeship Center. By observing the sixth pumping station of the 'Algerian Water' company, the Nigerien trainees were able to witness the direct application of technical principles related to the health and gas installations they study in their classrooms. The pumping station is operated entirely by Algerian engineers and technicians without the use of foreign expertise. This operational model notes the self-sufficiency of the facility, which maintains its complex infrastructure through the specialized knowledge of local staff members who oversee daily maintenance and water distribution tasks.
Mada Abdou Souleymane, a trainee, stated: "I liked the way the pump is managed, and the thing that impressed me is that it is managed by 100 percent Algerian competencies." The observation of these management practices provided the trainees with a unique perspective on how large-scale utility infrastructure can be sustained through internal human capital. The technical environment at the station allowed the visitors to see how sensitive equipment is calibrated and maintained to ensure consistent service levels.
Another trainee, Abdou Moumouni Bounguiri Ibrahim, noted: "This is a beautiful thing, a pump with large and sensitive equipment managed by pure Algerian youth energies, without relying on foreigners in management." The focus on "youth energies" reflects the trainees' interest in the professional development of the Algerian workforce currently managing the site. For the students, seeing peers and slightly older professionals operating such critical machinery serves as a benchmark for their own career aspirations in the fields of health and gas installations.
Abu Kima Halimatou, also a trainee, added: "A large pump managed by Algerian energies of engineers and technicians, this calls for pride and honor." The sentiment expressed by Abu Kima Halimatou shows the impact of the visit on the trainees' perception of regional technical capabilities. By seeing the facility in action, the students gained firsthand insight into the logistical and mechanical requirements of operating a pumping station. This field visit, facilitated by the Directorate of Vocational Training and Education of Tamanrasset, successfully bridged the gap between theoretical vocational studies and the realities of large-scale industrial water management, leaving the trainees with a clear understanding of the importance of indigenous technical expertise in maintaining essential infrastructure.
