the first training for industrial cleaning project managers for 2013, arranged by the industry cleaning association of china, china national association of chemical construction enterprises, and china construction industry association, came to a close in beijing, recently, with more than 70 project managers taking part and passing the exam. industrial cleaning is an emerging business that evolved from the application of new, high tech methods and is rapidly changing from a labor-intensive industry to a knowledge-based one. this means tighter requirements in technical competence and overall quality for workers involved. for various reasons, many people with a higher education level are unwilling to do this work, while those who are willing to do it do not meet the requirements because of a lack of education. so, it is felt that project managers hold the key to success hence the training program. it is intended to help develop competent project manager teams in the industry.
zhao zhike, the secretary-general of the industry cleaning association of china, explains, “the training was organized to improve the qualifications and competence of project managers in industrial cleaning.”
experts in engineering project management in the chemical engineering and construction industry were invited to speak to the trainees, with the focus on organization, supervision, management, planning, purchasing, principles, and skills for engineering sites. they also gave the trainees specific instruction on engineering and cleaning projects and the trainees said they had learned a lot about advanced, practical management and would apply it to their future work. they said they believe the training will improve project management and help bring industrial cleaning up to the level needed for environmental protection.