With nuclear energy considered one of the key solutions to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the need to prepare a high-quality workforce of engineers and experts has become more urgent than ever. Therefore, the Ministry of Education and Training is developing policies, standardizing curricula, and investing in laboratories to prepare for the training of human resources.
According to the Ministry of Education and Training, the draft decree replacing Decree 124/2013/ND-CP on preferential policies for lecturers and staff training in nuclear power has been submitted to the Ministry of Justice for appraisal. A new feature of the draft is the provision of living allowances based on the regional minimum wage and scholarships sponsored by EVN and PVN for students who commit to working at the plant after graduation.
In the academic task group, the Ministry requested 11 related training institutions to update their programs according to the latest documents from EVN, PVN, and international partners. The University of Technology (Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City) was assigned to lead the development of training program standards for nuclear power engineering, serving as a basis for other universities to adjust their own programs.
The issue of laboratory investment is also being reviewed nationwide. Due to the high costs, the Ministry is orienting the development of a shared laboratory model, a collaboration between two National Universities, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the University of Electrical Engineering. The Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute has stated its readiness to expand cooperation and send experts to participate in teaching.
Dr. Vu Thanh Binh, Deputy Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Information (Ministry of Education and Training), said that the draft of the new decree has two important changes: support for living expenses based on the regional minimum wage and scholarships from EVN and PVN for students who commit to working on the project. Dr. Binh also noted that preparing a team of lecturers is a major challenge, as training a PhD in nuclear science abroad usually takes 4-5 years.
To proactively secure resources, the Ministry of Education and Training is coordinating with the Ministry of Science and Technology to implement a short-term overseas training program for lecturers, preparing them for third and fourth-year students when universities resume enrollment in nuclear power engineering from 2026.
Ms. Phan Thi Hong Hanh, Deputy Head of the Human Resources Department (EVN), also shared the plan for training personnel for the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant. Due to a lack of practical experience, EVN is temporarily using data provided by the Russian side and will make adjustments after signing the contract with the contractor.
The training plan is divided into three groups: management and consulting; project management; and operation, repair, and maintenance. Of these, the operation team is the largest, expected to receive Russian language training for 3 months to 1 year and practical training at thermal power plants and repair facilities in the country.
EVN also plans to recruit 320 students for training in Russia under three options: full-time training for 5-6 years; a 2+2 or 2+3 joint program between Vietnamese and Russian universities; or recruiting talented domestic engineering students for an additional 2-3 years of study.
Representatives from training institutions proposed that the Ministry should soon finalize guidelines for curriculum standards, supplement laboratory equipment, and strengthen connections with businesses to provide students with opportunities for practical experience. Many schools also suggested policies to attract young lecturers through a scholarship program linked to a commitment to long-term service.
Representatives from the Ministry of Science and Technology stated that they will coordinate support in terms of materials, experts, and program evaluation according to the IAEA's human resource competency framework. The Ministry of Industry and Trade requested a clear identification of human resource needs for the period 2026-2035 so that universities can develop appropriate enrollment plans.
At the recent scientific conference "Training and Development of Human Resources for Nuclear Power Development," Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Van Phuc also emphasized that preparing human resources for nuclear power is a long-term task requiring close coordination between ministries, sectors, training institutions, and energy corporations.
Accordingly, the Deputy Minister requested that the units urgently determine detailed human resource needs in terms of quantity, specialized fields, and timelines so that the Ministry can assign tasks that are relevant to the actual situation.
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