Training Courses

There are three trainings offered following this year’s conference. Trainings are reserved for Lifewater volunteer field trainers and invited applicants.

Note that two are offered at Chapman University, June 22-25 and one is offered in San Luis Obispo, June 22-27 (transportation to and from Chapman is provided). If you have questions about which training to take, or have questions about your eligibility to attend these courses, please contact Lisa Zisa at lzisa@lifewater.org.

• Exploring Transformational Mission (ETM/formerly CBTS) – In this foundational course you will journey through Lifewater’s biblical response to the global water and sanitation crisis.  You will explore how Lifewater equips partner organizations to become catalysts in community transformation – a transformation that encompasses physical and spiritual needs. This course is required both for applicants entering the education track in the field trainer application process and encouraged for seasoned field trainers.
  Location: Chapman University, June 22-25                                       
• Community Health Through Hygiene 

  Hygiene Training of Trainers: Handwashing –This course includes Lifewater’s new hygiene curriculum preparing the field trainer to train Lifewater's partners in participatory training methods as well as community-level lessons on handwashing. After completing the course, field trainers are ready to participate in trainings overseas and are eligible to continue with training courses in additional hygiene modules. This course is recommended for field trainers who have already completed ETM (formerly CBTS), above.
  Location: Chapman University, June 22-25

• Hand Pump Repair - This class is a high-activity, learn-by-doing training using five different types of working hand pumps.  It is our “basic” level class that requires no prior knowledge of hand pump repair.  Having a reasonably good mechanical aptitude is a benefit.
  Location: Lifewater Training Center, San Luis Obispo - June 23-27
  (Monday morning to Friday afternoon)
  $350 includes transportation to/from Chapman, meals, daily shuttle and training materials.
  Contact: fproby@lifewater.org