Table 4.
Outline of topics of training on Bti application for village committee members
| Category | Session/topic | Learning objective | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basics | 1 | What is Bti? | Understand characteristics and role of Bti |
| 2 | How to use the sprayer | Understand sprayer components and assembling | |
| 3 | When to use filling, draining or Bti | Learn to apply decision rules | |
| 4 | Surveying and mapping of breeding sites | Learn to use village mapping as planning tool | |
| Spray operation | 5 | Preparing for a spray operation | Able to make all steps in preparation for spraying |
| 6 | Conducting a spray round | Skilled in methods of spraying | |
| 7 | Cleaning up after spraying | Able to conduct proper clean-up | |
| 8 | Maintaining, storing equipment, supplies | Able to conduct basic maintenance of spray equipment | |
| 9 | Examining effectiveness of spraying | Able to evaluate effect of spraying on mosquito larvae | |
| Organization, management | 10 | Roles of LSM committee | Aware of roles of the committee and its members |
| 11 | Feedback at community workshops | Able to give feedback on Bti spraying to villagers | |
| 12 | Preparing, maintaining a work plan | Able to use a work plan of weekly activities | |
| 13 | Record keeping and reporting | Able to report to health animators and villagers | |
See Additional file 4