Toward better training and education actions

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ITA-CET – Committee on Education and Training, the ITA University network>>
The ITA Strategy 2000 has pointed Training and Education as one of the priority actions of our association. Training and Education have been confirmed as one of the most important challenges and needs of the ITA for the coming future by the ITA Strategy 2007. In last years, the ITA has implemented several actions related to Training and Education, creating an environment favourable to establish a major body inside our association, able to coordinate all actions related to Training and Education.

International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association – ITA-AITES>>
Founded in 1974, the ITA is based in Lausanne, Switzerland and counts 58 Member Nations amongst its membership. The association aims to further the use of underground space within the context of societal needs, environmental concerns, sustainable development and climate change.

IRF International Road Federation >>
The International Road Federation (IRF) is a unique global platform that brings together public and private entities committed to road development.

PIARC / AIPCR - The World Road Association-PIARC >>
Was established in 1909. It brings together the road administrations of 118 governments and has members--individuals, companies, authorities and organizations--in over 140 countries.

UIC: the worldwide international organisation of the railway sector>>
UIC including 197 members across all 5 continents.
UIC mission: to promote rail transport at world level and meet the challenges of mobility and sustainable development.

Academic / ENDORSED MASTER COURSE:

Master en Túneles y Obras Subterráneas>>
Organized by: AETOS. Asociación Española de Túneles y Obras Subterráneas.
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Specialised Masters "Tunnels and underground structures: from design to operation">>ORGANISATION: AFTES. French Tunnelling and Underground space association. Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon INSA & Ecole nationale des Travaux Publics de l'état - ENTPE, Lyon.

Master of andvanced Studies on Tunneling>>
Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne EPFL, Lausanne (CH). Rocks mechanics Laboratory (LMR)

Post Graduate Master Course, Tunneling and Tunnel boring machines>>
First School of Engineering of Politecnico di Torino (I).