National Water Supply and Drainage Board

About Us :

The Manpower Development & Training Division, an indispensable arm of the National Water Supply & Drainage Board, assumes the pivotal role of arming NWSDB’s dedicated workforce with the knowledge, skills, and expertise requisite for exceptional performance in their respective roles. By fostering a culture of learning and innovation, this division plays a pivotal role in enhancing NWSDB’s operational efficiency and service excellence.

Objectives :

◉ To ensure the provision of the required competency for internal staff to perform their duties efficiently and effectively

◉ To elevate the quality of training processes and facilities

◉ To explore revenue-generating opportunities

◉ To enhance the competencies of NWSDB Resource Personnel

Key Functions :

◉ Identification of Training Needs, Planning, Design, Organization, Conduct, and Evaluation of In-House Training Programmes

◉ Provision of Training and Capacity Building Programs in collaboration with both in-country external institutions and overseas counterparts

◉ Facilitation of overseas visits to broaden horizons and exchange best practices.

◉ Provision of On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunities to apprentices from other esteemed institutions

◉ Conduction of written examinations for recruitment and promotions for Board Grade VI and below, ensuring fair and objective assessments

◉ Continuous improvement of the quality of Training Programs, staying current with industry standards.

◉ Offering NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) and non-NVQ courses to external parties, promoting skills development beyond our organization

Projects / Activities :

Web based Training Information Management System (TRIMS)

The Training Information Management System (TRIMS), marks a new milestone in strengthening the human resource development journey of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board. TRIMS has been designed to bring all-In House-Training functions into a single platform that not only simplifies administration but also adds real value to our employees. TRIMS can be accessed via the link below.

https://trims.waterboard.lk/