The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute – Department of Science and Technology (PNRI-DOST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South African consultancy firm ISO-Q for collaboration in conducting Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), nuclear and radiation safety training programmes in South Africa on August 14 at the PNRI Compound.
The PNRI will be in charge of providing lecturers and experts on NDT, nuclear and radiation safety to South Africa to facilitate the training programme, as well as the development of manuals, syllabi and other training materials for the participants. The ISO-Q consultancy firm will handle the logistics, including the venue, equipment and the travel and living expenses of the PNRI lecturers.
ISO-Q has also committed to help develop the NDT program in the Philippines through donations for facility upgrades, additional equipment and human resources development.
ISO-Q is a private firm in South Africa which provides consultancy and training services in developing safety, health, environmental, risk and quality management.
