A training course entitled "qanat rehabilitation methods" was held for the qanat workers from Nakhchivn, Republic of Azerbaijan from 18 to 30 July 2009 at the International Center on Qanats and Historic Hydraulic Structures.

This course lasted for 12 days and was made up of two parts; theoretic and practical. The venue of the theoretic part was ICQHS itself and the practical part was administered as some visits to the qanats under repair or construction. The theoretic part contained the following topics:

• An introduction to qanat

• Methods of qanat construction

• Methods of qanat maintenance and cleaning

• Modern devices and facilities in qanat construction

• Safety in qanat related activities