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This manual was written for primary school pupils and primary school leavers in the banana growing valleys of Zimbabwe. It is designed to equip the pupil or school leaver with basic skills and knowledge needed to grow bananas commercially.

This manual was written for primary school pupils and primary school leavers in the banana growing valleys of Zimbabwe. It is designed to equip the pupil or school leaver with basic skills and knowledge needed to grow bananas commercially. It gives suggestions on how to grow bananas, and recommendations on how to make a business out of growing and selling them.

Over 70% of secondary school pupils fail to obtain a full certificate and do not have relevant skills to provide for a reasonable livelihood within local conditions. This module has been developed on the assumption that people in certain areas of Zimbabwe make a living on the farming of fruits such as bananas, and it therefore hopes to fill a gap by providing relevant education to learners in banana growing localities.

This framework can be used by primary schools to practically teach children new methods and skills in banana growing. In the area where this framework was developed, new agronomic practices in banana farming were introduced to farmers. Their children were however not included in this transfer of knowledge and skills, even though many will be the farmers of tomorrow. Learning these methods and inputs can increase production and improve the quality of produce.

This framework can be used by schools to practically teach children new methods and skills in banana growing. In the area where this framework was developed, new agronomic practices in banana farming were introduced to farmers. Their children were however not included in this transfer of knowledge and skills, even though many will be the farmers of tomorrow. Learning these methods and inputs can increase production and improve the quality of produce.

Biogas Support Programme (BSP) plans to conduct various kinds of trainings, such as biogas users' training, training for masons, biogas refresher training for masons, etc. In this connection, it is imperative that the trainers are fully aware of all the tools and a sequential procedure for organisation training programme. To fulfil this gap, under the framework of BSP, this manual dealing with Biogas Refresher Training for mason has been prepared as a guide for trainer, with tools and procedures that are easy to practice and are in accordance with the theories and principles of training. This manual will enable the trainers to plan and organise a training
programme even if he or she has never done so before. Just follow the given steps and by the end of it he or she has successfully organised a training programme.

The ten sequential steps as presented in detail in the ʺBiogas Refresher Training for Mason: A Guide for Trainerʺ are indicated below:
• Basic Information Sheet
• Work Plan
• Course Framework
• Session Guide
• Evaluation of a Training
• Ceremonial
• Training Schedule
• Training Cost Estimate
• Training Summary Sheer and Invitations
• Conducting the Programme and Report Writing

There is every reason to believe that the quality of training will be greatly enhanced if the person, while conducting the training course, strictly follows all the above-mentioned steps.

This manual is an outcome of (FAO/TCP/NEP/4451 -T) project implemented with the Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation as the liaison institution. In accordance with the TOR of the
Consultant, five training programmes were conducted. These trainings covered a total of 151 participants. Names and sequence of topics as presented in the fifth training programme are as follows:

• Session One: System Approach to Biog as Technology
• Session Two: Relevance of Biogas Technology to Nepal
• Session Three: Biogas Programmes
• Session Four: Utilization of Slurry as Feed and Fertilizer
• Session Five: Installation Cost and Financial Viability
• Session Six: Subsidy and Institutional Financing
• Session Seven: Field Visit for Observation of Biogas Plants
• Session Eight: Extension Support Services for Biogas
• Session Nine: Quality Standards
• Session Ten: Monitoring and Evaluation

This manual contains a complete set of training materials on the above presented topics in five three-day training programmes. This fifth draft incorporated the experience gained in the previous four training programmes. Therefore, this manual in its present shape contains comprehensive and
well-tailored training materials that could be utilized not only to conduct a country specific training programme, but also to be used as a source book by rural development workers interested to promote biogas technology in their countries.

Biogas Support Programme (BSP) plans to conduct various kinds of trainings such as biogas users' training, training for masons, biogas refresher training for masons etc. In this connection, it is imperative that the trainers should be fully aware of all the tools and a sequential procedure for organisation training programme. To fulfil this gap, under the framework of BSP, this manual dealing with Biogas Refresher Training for mason has been prepared as a guide for trainer, with tools and procedures that are easy to practice and are in accordance with the theories and principles of training.

This manual will enable the trainers to plan and organise a training programme even if he or she has never done so before. Just follow the given steps and by the end of it, he or she will have successfully organised a training programme.
The ten sequential steps as presented in detail in the ʺBiogas Training Manual for Mason: A Guide for Trainerʺ are indicated below:
1) Basic Information Sheet
2) Work Plan
3) Course Framework
4) Session Guide
5) Evaluation of a Training
6) Ceremonial
7) Training Schedule
8) Training Cost Estimate
9) Training Summary Sheer and Invitations
10) Conducting the Programme and Report Writing

There is every reason to believe that the quality of training will be greatly enhanced if the person, while conducting the training course, strictly follows all the above-mentioned steps.

Biogas Support Programme (BSP) plans to conduct various kinds of training such as biogas users' training, training for masons, biogas refresher training for masons etc. In this connection, it is imperative that the trainers should be fully aware of all the tools and a sequential procedure for organisation training programme. To fulfil this gap, under the framework of BSP, this manual dealing with Biogas Users' Training has been prepared as a guide for the trainer, with tools and procedures that are easy to practice and are in accordance with the theories and principles of training.

This manual will enable trainers to plan and organise a training programme even if he or she has never done so before. Just follow the given steps and by the end of it he or she has successfully organised a training programme. The ten sequential steps as presented in detail in the ʺ Biogas Users' Training Manual: A guide for Trainerʺ are indicated below:
• Basic Information Sheet
• Work Plan
• Course Framework
• Session Guide
• Evaluation of a Training
• Ceremonial
• Training Schedule
• Training Cost Estimate
• Training Summary Sheer and Invitations
• Conducting the Programme and Report Writing

There is every reason to believe that the quality of training will be greatly enhanced if the person, while conducting the training course, strictly follows all the above-mentioned steps.

This manual is intended to women producers of shea soap so that they can meet quality requirement in order to better sell their products. Edited by SNV Burkina Faso.

The success or failure of any biodigester depends mainly upon the appropriateness of the design, suitability of site for construction and quality of construction works including quality of construction materials and workmanship involved during construction. This booklet highlights the methods for selecting appropriate size and site for construction as well as steps of construction works related to the Modified GGC Model of Biogas Plant for Pakistan. This manual is prepared to assist the masons to successfully carry out their anticipated roles in constructing quality biodigesters.

Further, the report elaborates on masons’ responsibilities; the components of a biogas plant; steps for the installation of a biogas plant, including the selection of the correct size and construction site and quality standards of construction materials and appliances; proper construction of the biogas plant. This part describes the whole process of plant construction from the plant lay-out and digging of the pit to construction of the inlet tank, fitting of pipeline and appliances and checking the gas and water tightness. The report ends with a conclusion.

This curriculum provides training in developing skills and knowledge for people wishing to gain employment as Junior Biogas Technicians (JBT), or other biogas quality check, and repair occupations as specified by National Skills Testing Board (NST) and Biogas Support Programme (BSP), Nepal. The focus of the curriculum is on developing competencies on monitoring of the quality of newly constructed biogas plants and of guarantee/after-sales services provided by biogas
companies, planning quality control (QC) for companies, advising company management on technical issues, involvement in biogas refreshers training to biogas users, company supervisors, and masons and assisting preparing sound promotional activities.

There will be both demonstrations by instructors and opportunity by students to perform hand skills, use tools and machineries, undertake diagnosis and repair of biogas systems. Trainees will acquire the skills using the typical equipment found in biogas repair shops. Trainees successfully completing the curriculum will be able to perform most of the quality check and operation and maintenance techniques of biogas plants. They will, however, need initial supervision to apply these skills to different situations of biogas quality check operation and maintenance systems.

Graduates of the course should be able to easily find employment in BSP and other biogas company offices. They will be equivalent to non-gazetted 2nd class technicians in the HMG system of career ladder. They can be employed as teaching aids in technical schools systems in Nepal. They are eligible for the Elementary Level Certificate (ELC) training at TITI, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur.

This curriculum provides training in skills and knowledge for people wishing to gain employment as biogas mason/supervisor or other biogas quality check or repair occupations as specified by National Skill Testing Board and Biogas Support Programme, Nepal. It focuses on developing competencies in construction, supervision, guarantees and after-sales services. It includes simple drawing skills to understand the quality construction work, pipe work, quality inspection of construction materials, planning work, marketing skills, training the subordinates, communication and professional development. The course also incorporates the basic skills and knowledge to repair and maintain the biogas plants once constructed and being used by the users.

There will be demonstrations by instructors, and an opportunity for trainees to perform hand skills, use tools and machines, and repair of biogas system. Trainees will acquire typical equipment found in biogas repair workshops. Trainees successfully completing the curriculum will be able to construct, repair and supervise the biogas plants. They will, however, need initial supervision to apply these skills to different situations of construction and supervisions of biogas plants. After the completion of each module, the module should be evaluated with the initial objectives in mind. The project should be designed based on each module, test should be administered and a comprehensive module test should be conducted at the end of the training. Trainees' performance
should be related according to the standard grading system.

CTEVT approves the curriculum and the training certificate will be awarded to the trainees who successfully completed the training.