1. Growing In-House Capability and Capacity through Training
The Water Authority of Fiji Experience

2. Introduction Water Authority of Fiji
Opus Environmental Training Centre
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Government Funding Agreement WAF-MFAT $835,602FJD
WAF-Opus training services contract

3. Opus Scope Methodology

4. Results Framework

5. Reticulation Servicepersons
Learners Water x 18
Learners Wastewater x 17
100% Completion

6. Water Treatment Operator
Learners x 15
90% Completion

7. Wastewater Treatment Operator
Learners x 17
100% Completions

8. Excavation
Learners x 123
Ministry of Labour x 2
100% Completion

9. Confined Spaces
Learners x 80
Ministry of Labour x 2
94% Completion

10. Certificate of successful completion
All training is assessed
Verifiable outcomes

11. Client Feedback High client and learner satisfaction levels overall
Positive comments by senior managers
Good learner written feedback
High levels of completions

12. Lessons learned Stakeholders consultation incomplete
Project management requirements were underestimated
Mentors requiring the same level training.
Programmes still need recognition by Fiji Higher Education Commission

13. Where to now? Training requested for a further 12-18 months
Advanced level of water and wastewater training for senior staff and WAF future trainers
Asset Management training
Opus to gain provider recognition in Fiji and get courses accredited
Training model is scalable to suit other Pacific Countries

14. Further information
Contact Jonathan Mackey, Manager Opus Environmental Training Centre