The Agricultural Training Institute-Central Luzon (ATI-CL), in collaboration with Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM), implemented the 11-day specialized training course on Agro-Hydrology and Dam Design for Diversion Dam among agricultural extension workers (AEWs) on August 7-17, 2023 at ATI-RTC III Government Complex, San Ramon, Dinalupihan, Bataan.
The training aimed to enhance the participants’ technical capability in the planning and designing of diversion dam including preparation of plans and program of works for their proposed projects.
“Dahil dito sa training na ito, natuto ako sa mga components na dapat tandaan sa pag design ng diversion dam. Pinapangako ko sa inyo na itong aking mga natutunan ay aking ibabahagi sa aking mga officemates,” said Engr. Daryl Flora, one of the participants.
Another participant, Engr. Honey Jean Densing, expressed that she learned a lot during the training. “Nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat ng itinuro niyo sa akin, sa umpisa, nasa 1.5 lang ako out of 10 pagdating sa knowledge ng dam design. Ang katotohanan po ay marunong lang ako bumasa ng plano pero pagdating sa designing wala po akong alam. Salamat po sa inyo dahil ang dami kong baon pag-uwi ko dahil halos lahat natutunan ko dito,” she highlighted.
The final day of the training brought together the collective efforts of the participants as they presented their individual diversion dam designs. Each participant articulated their strategies for applying the acquired knowledge and demonstrated their conceptual understanding through comprehensive project designs.
Their presentations were critiqued by esteemed experts from the collaborating agency, the Bureau of Soils and Water Management in which they added a valuable layer of evaluation and refinement to the participants' outputs. Their insights and constructive feedback contributed to shaping the participants' projects and enhancing their understanding of practical application. The session of participant presentations and critiques exemplified the collaborative nature of the training course. It fostered a platform for the exchange of ideas, practical insights, and professional evaluation.
These new batch of graduates with enhanced technical capability, knowledge and attitude in the planning and designing of Diversion Dam are poised to make a positive impact in the field of irrigation project management.
