Discussions

ACCL elected to send the MAS training crew back to the States so the ACCL Kenya team could continue training existing and new personnel before the application of shotcrete.  Scott Donaldson, the Foreman in charge on site, decided that enough field training experience had been completed to continue training “in house”.  With many of Scott’s crew certified at the T5 (training) level they could accomplish and log training hours without the need or expense of a the MAS US based training crew.  It was anticipated that during this three week period, that the local crew would continue re-bar installation and start familiarization with the shotcrete equipment which includes:

1. Pump
2. Compressor
3. Volumetric Mixer
4. Skid Steer

Manufacture training manuals and videos would be used for the ACCL crew to learn the operation and maintenance of the above equipment while waiting for the return of the MAS US based training crew on the 10th of October.

This turned out the be an excellent strategic decision by Mr. Donaldson as the crew had prepared both the MAS-570 and MAS-1300 Units in 100% compliance with procedures.  The crew also had all equipment serviced, calibrated and ready for use when the MAS US based crew arrived on the 10th of October.

Below are some photos taken by Mr. Bromley Smith, the Kenya based Foreman and Certified Training officer left in charge during this period.  As can be seen Bromley continued training on schedule, following MAS training protocol, to complete all tasks in the time required while allow all personnel to get the required field training hours necessary for certification.