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