The Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation announced on Apr. 9 the start of a new technical training course designed to improve skills in the water and sanitation sector using international standards.
This initiative aims to ensure that essential services such as safe water and quality sanitation are not only built but also maintained by well-trained professionals. The ministry said this effort will help millions of Peruvian families receive more reliable services.
The new program, called the Course for Business Tutor Training – AdA International, consists of 40 hours of instruction. It is part of the National Multisectoral Policy for Drinking Water and Sanitation through 2050. The course is supported by German development cooperation through GIZ, Swiss economic cooperation via PROAGUA, and follows Germany’s dual education model—combining theoretical learning at SENCICO with practical experience at service provider companies.
Participants include coordinators from 20 water service companies (EPS) and SENCICO staff from various regions. The ministry said this approach allows future technicians to learn under real working conditions, strengthening key skills for system operation and maintenance while improving service continuity for users.
The Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation develops policies that promote sustainable access to housing, construction, water, sanitation, and urban development across Peru according to its official website. The ministry operates as an autonomous entity within the Peruvian Executive Branch established by Law No. 27779 according to its official website.
It maintains its central headquarters in San Isidro, Lima along with regional Centers of Citizen Attention throughout Peru as per its official website, serving communities nationwide through these centers per its official website. Its efforts contribute to social wellbeing by enhancing access to basic services like housing and fostering sustainable territorial development as noted on its official website.
Looking ahead, the ministry said it remains committed to closing gaps in water and sanitation not only through infrastructure projects but also by investing in human talent. This focus on capacity building is expected to make services more reliable while protecting public health.
