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Time
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Mon
07/12
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Tue
07/13
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Wed
07/14
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Thu
07/15
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Fri
07/16
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Fee
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Introduction to Landscape Irrigation Pumps
This course provides an in-depth look at irrigation pump stations. In this class, you will learn about the different types of pumps available, how to read a pump curve, the basics of pump theory, and pump selection. Participants should have some prior experience working with pumps or have attended the Introduction to Landscape irrigation Pumps course.
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240 -Introduction to Landscape Irrigation Pumps
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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X
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$600
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Introduction to Irrigation & Installation
So you’re new to the irrigation industry or you have never had an opportunity to get your hands on any product, now is your chance. In this introductory course you will learn the basics of irrigation installation. Topics that will be covered: introduction to irrigation, product identification and terminology, basic design procedures, techniques in installation and set-up, troubleshooting and maintenance of newly installed systems.
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300A -Introduction to Irrigation & Installation
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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X
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$299
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Irrigation Contractor Course
This course deals directly with the issue of wise water management. Students will review advanced soil/water plant relationships, advanced scheduling, system uniformity and efficiency details, pumps, job safety requirements, national codes affecting our industry, and water conservation. This class is designed to prepare students for the Irrigation Association Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC) exam, focusing on the key areas contractors typically struggle with when preparing for the CIC exam. Exam registration is NOT included with class registration. To apply for the exam, please visit the Certification section of the IA website.
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40 -Irrigation Contractor Course - 2 day class
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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X
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X
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$615
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Maxicom Hardware Level 2 Short Course
This class is for contractors/operators engaged in Central Control irrigation using flow sensors, rain gauges and their associated pulse decoders. This class will also cover the troubleshooting and maintenance/upkeep required for the WS-PRO Weather Station. Additional field work will include tracking and pin-pointing ground faults in the two-wire communication path and valve wires, conducting a CADWELD and measuring earth ground resistance on grounding rods.
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62 -Maxicom Hardware Level 2 Short Course
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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X
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$400
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Irrigation Technician's Course
This intensive two-day course takes you through the important topics related to the repair and maintenance of efficient irrigation systems. This class is ideal for irrigation service technicians, irrigation system managers, distributor personnel or other irrigation professionals that want a better understanding of the set-up and maintenance of efficient, effective irrigation systems. Day One Gives you the big picture of irrigation systems. Hydraulics, flow limitations, components, and basic scheduling are the major subjects covered. Special attention is given to the effective use of water in the landscape. Day Two Devoted to irrigation system troubleshooting. Different problem scenarios are covered from symptoms and possible causes to investigation and ultimately, resolution. Controller programming, electrical troubleshooting, valve and head troubleshooting are a few of the topics examined in great detail.
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197A -Irrigation Technician's Course - 2 day class
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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X
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X
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$599
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Landscape Irrigation Design Process
The key to the popularity of this course is its “practice what you learn” approach. Throughout the day, there are opportunities to perform practical exercises in residential design. Gain and reinforce the following concepts: • Hydraulics • Determining irrigation requirements • Sizing pipes/valves • Site location of controllers • Selecting sprinklers and spacing ranges • Proper layout of valves • Calculating system pressure requirements • Preparing a final irrigation plan. Introduction to Irrigation and Installation and/or Irrigation Technician’s course are recommended prerequisites.
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201A -Landscape Irrigation Design Process
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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X
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$315
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Irrigation Pump Systems Training
This introductory course provides the basics of irrigation pump systems. In this class you will learn about the different types of pumps available, how to read a pump curve, the basics of pump theory and pump selection. This class is intended for those that have little to no previous knowledge of pumps or pump stations.
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237 -Irrigation Pump Systems Training
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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X
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$325
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Introduction to Irrigation & Installation
So you’re new to the irrigation industry or you have never had an opportunity to get your hands on any product, now is your chance. In this introductory course you will learn the basics of irrigation installation. Topics that will be covered: introduction to irrigation, product identification and terminology, basic design procedures, techniques in installation and set-up, troubleshooting and maintenance of newly installed systems.
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NA
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300B -Introduction to Irrigation & Installation
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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X
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$299
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Low Volume Installation and Maintenance
This course is designed for any irrigation professional ready to learn about the basics and beyond of drip irrigation. Examine the best use of the wide range of drip components. Follow the expert tips on basic scheduling and installation techniques in this hands-on class designed to eliminate common mistakes. Learn better ways to manage, maintain and troubleshoot low volume irrigation systems. Use our experience to create highly efficient irrigation systems. Earn one continuing education unit (CEU) for each hour of class
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3204 -Low Volume Installation and Maintenance
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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X
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$299
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Maxicom Software Level 2
Intermediate Operator Training is designed to introduce and instruct the end-user on the advanced operation of the Maxicom²® Central Control system software, covering database manipulation, manual and automatic Evapotranspiration (ET) functions, Weather Station functions, and complex schedules. Prerequisite: Completion of Maxicom²® Level 1 Software.
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50 -Maxicom Software Level 2 - 2 day class
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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X
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X
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$799
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Irrigation Auditor Course
Learn how to perform field tests on irrigation systems to determine efficiency, as well as how to combine plant water use, soils and local weather data to calculate accurate water schedules for irrigation systems. Deals directly with the issue of wise water management. This class is designed to prepare students for the Irrigation Association’s Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) exam. Exam registration is NOT included with class registration. To apply for the exam, please visit the Certification section of the IA website.
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1007 -Irrigation Auditor Course - 2 day class
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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X
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X
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$425
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Irrigation Technician's Course
This intensive two-day course takes you through the important topics related to the repair and maintenance of efficient irrigation systems. This class is ideal for irrigation service technicians, irrigation system managers, distributor personnel or other irrigation professionals that want a better understanding of the set-up and maintenance of efficient, effective irrigation systems. Day One Gives you the big picture of irrigation systems. Hydraulics, flow limitations, components, and basic scheduling are the major subjects covered. Special attention is given to the effective use of water in the landscape. Day Two Devoted to irrigation system troubleshooting. Different problem scenarios are covered from symptoms and possible causes to investigation and ultimately, resolution. Controller programming, electrical troubleshooting, valve and head troubleshooting are a few of the topics examined in great detail.
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197B -Irrigation Technician's Course - 2 day class
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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X
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X
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$599
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Low Volume Irrigation Design
In this course, attendees will go through the 5 step drip design process. The steps include gathering site data, calculating the plant water requirement, choosing emission device(s), calculating application rate & run time and preparing a system layout. It is important that students have a strong working knowledge of low volume products and their uses before taking this class. It is recommended that they take Drip Installation & Maintenance before taking the Landscape Drip Design class. Prerequisite Drip Installation & Maintenance or five years of working with drip/low volume products.
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224 -Low Volume Irrigation Design
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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X
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$315
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MDC 2.0 Decoder Systems
Learn proper hands-on installation, troubleshooting and programming skills. Installation includes proper wiring, splicing and system configuration. Attendees are taught how to use a clamp meter to perform proper troubleshooting methods and how to program the controller and operate software.
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225A -MDC 2.0 Decoder Systems
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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X
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$325
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Landscape Irrigation Design Process
The key to the popularity of this course is its “practice what you learn” approach. Throughout the day, there are opportunities to perform practical exercises in residential design. Gain and reinforce the following concepts: • Hydraulics • Determining irrigation requirements • Sizing pipes/valves • Site location of controllers • Selecting sprinklers and spacing ranges • Proper layout of valves • Calculating system pressure requirements • Preparing a final irrigation plan. Introduction to Irrigation and Installation and/or Irrigation Technician’s course are recommended prerequisites.
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201B -Landscape Irrigation Design Process
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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X
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$315
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Profitable Job Estimating for the Irrigation Industry
In this course, students are given an overview of a number of different irrigation estimating methods. Students learn how to create a detailed job estimate, taking into account the products and labor required to complete an installation. Students practice what they learned by completing detail job estimations in the class. This course emphasizes the importance of detailed, professional and financially sound estimates. This course is designed for a contractor with little or no estimating experience.
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3003 -Profitable Job Estimating for the Irrigation Industry
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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X
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$375
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Topics in Advanced Design
This advanced irrigation design class focuses on the more challenging topics of irrigation design projects. Individual exercises cover advanced head placement including irregular areas and special plantings. Advanced pipe sizing and working with looped main lines are also covered. This is an advanced course that requires a strong working knowledge of hydraulics and the design process. Prerequisite: Landscape Irrigation Design Course or five years of field design experience.
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NA
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301 -Topics in Advanced Design
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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X
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$335
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IQ Central Control Systems
This training introduces and defines the role of the system hardware components. Hands on installation activities with the computer, LXM-DTC, and communication options are included. This training will also introduce the participant to the software and its primary functions related to basic irrigation operation, monitoring, programming, and reporting only. Scheduling complexity is equal to that of a stand-alone irrigation controller program. The participant should have working knowledge of the landscape irrigation system including sprinkler, valve, and controller installation.
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330 -IQ Central Control Systems
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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X
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$299
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ET Manager Installation and Programming
ET Manager hands-on training provides the basics of weather smart irrigation control. Participants will learn how the ET Manager works to truly automate irrigation using real-time weather data. You will also be introduced to software that simplifies irrigation scheduling and software that makes setting up and installing an ET Manager quick and easy.
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NA
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331 -ET Manager Installation and Programming
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8:00 A - 3:00 P
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X
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$289
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