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In addition tc rotating drillers through different
%ecmiques, drillers were aoved up to increase the number of
individuals capable of supervising and maintaining well drilling
operations. Thase individua2.s being displaced were moved into
other training functions such as yard fareman, supervisors,
drivers and nrezhanics. kltk3ugh driver and mechanic functions
appeared to be z demotion, it was an effort to make the drilling
faraman more knowledgeable of averall operations, Many head
drillera, far exaaple, were not able to drive the drilling rigs
nor understand what or how to repair mechanical Eailures, all
Zunctlona an experienced driller should be capable of doing.
At the end of the project, twelve men could be considered
head drillers, and an additional twelve could at least operate
the drilling rig. The number of experienced drilling personnel
wihin the WDA was definitely increased during the life of the
pro j ect .
2*2.4 Civil Works Constructors
Civil works construction was turned over to the BRADP and
CROP projects shortly after the commencement oF the extension
period. Prior to this time, the consultant provided a civil
engineer who worked with a civil engineer from WDA, and a staff
of technical, skilled, and unskilled workers. Both classroom
and on-the-job training were proviced in the evaluation, design
and construction pertaining to springs, cisterns, wars
(rese-rvoi~s) , storage tanks, wateri?=j troughs, and distribution
systems, Training cavered all aspects from site evaluation and
surveying through block making and construction. Altbough
relieved of duties witk this project, these trained individuals
are contintllng their work with the WDA.
2.2.5 Pump Instaffers
Original clzasroom training for pump installers covered a
broad range oZ topics that included discussions of aquifers,
puap selection, pump controls, generators, and pump repair.
Training in these subjects was ~resented by the consultantts
staff, consisting of a purnp instalier, electrician. and a senior
hydrogeologist.
After the arrfvzl of hand pumps and diesel pumps in 1933,
those individ-~als assigned to wozk as pump installers were given
continuous OJT. This inclgbed training on instaliation, repair,
and pup testing. By the end of the project, two crews were
established that could operate relatively independently of
consultant supervision. They were able to construct the
concrete pump base, set ssbmersible pumps for testing, and
install Mono aiesei and hand punps.