Training Pump Mechanics

At every well drilled by Drop in the Bucket, community members are selected and trained to be pump mechanics. The training is aimed at providing the participants with knowledge and skills to enable them to sustain, manage and repair their water points. Training hand pump mechanics is key to ensure project sustainability.

The trainings include the following requirements:

To equip participants with technical knowledge and skills on operation, maintenance and repairs of their water points, including how to dismantle and install the hand pumps. To enable participants to understand the different types of tools used to work on India Mark II hand pumps.