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		Wind Systems for Pumping Water: A Training Manual (Peace Corps, 1984, 93 p.)
			(introduction...)
			Acknowledgments
			Introduction to training
			Training guidelines
			Objectives for wind system construction training
			Session 1 Introduction and objectives
			Session 2 History of wind systems
			Session 3 Large projects and community analysis
			Session 4 Shop safety and tool care
			Session 5 Representative drawings for construction
			Session 6 Shafts and bearings
			Session 7 Strengths and testing
			Session 8 Joinery
			Session 9 Pumps and pump design
			Session 10 Siting considerations
			Session 11 Sizing wind water pumping systems
			Session 12 Design considerations for pumps and windmills
			Session 13 How to design
			Session 14 Presentation of designs
			Session 15 Construction of wind measuring poles
			Session 16 Exportation for wind sites
			Session 17 Tower raising
			Session 18 Plumbing the wind system
			Session 19 Testing installed wind system
			Session 20 Presentation of projects
			Session 21 Maintenance - preventive and routine
			Bibliography
			Construction materials list
			Tool list for 24 participants
			Technical vocabulary
			Report on the wind-powered in-service training
			Recommendations

Session 1 Introduction and objectives

TOTAL TIME: 2 to 3 Hours

OBJECTIVES To introduce participants to each other and learn something about each participant's background, interests and reason for attending this workshop.

To identify group resources (who knows what, who has done what, what are the skills available within this group and what skills need to be developed).

To clarify and mutually agree upon the objectives of the training program and to reach agreement among participants as to what is necessary to make the training valuable and productive.

MATERIALS: Chalkboard or Flipchart

PROCEDURES:

Step 1: 45 minutes

Begin by going around the room and have each person introduce themselves to the group, giving a short description of their knowledge and experience regarding wind power, their expectations of training and what they hope to get from it. Have participant (volunteer) list comments and expectations on the board as they are mentioned.

Step 2: 30 minutes

After all have spoken, discuss the expectations that have been noted on the board. Come to agreement on which of the expectations are likely to be met, and which are not.

Trainer Note

Use this time to be very explicit about expectations regarding time and its availability, punctuality, the schedule, food, and the other details of the training.

Step 3: 30 minutes

Discuss and agree upon the things that need to be done in order to meet the expectations. These should include attending all of the sessions, being on time, assisting others, etc.

Step 4: 15 minutes

Discuss the logistics - library use, evaluations, presentations, dividing into work groups, after hours time, meals, breaks, etc.