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LOCATION:	Nashville, TN Monday, March, 11 2024 - Friday, March, 15 2024
	TBD Nashville TN

Below is a list of all the classes being held at this location. Each class will be held at the time indicated and on the day marked with an [X]. Classes are scheduled for 4 hours; 8 hours; 12 hours or 16 hour (2 day) increments. Classes with multiple days marked with an [X] indicate a multiple day commitment.

To find out more about each class, use your mouse and point to the class title. A class description will appear with information about the class. Should you have additional questions, please contact us by calling 1-800-498-1942 or send an email to training@rainbird.com

To register, please select the class or classes that you wish to attend by clicking into the box to the left of the class title and clicking the Continue button at the bottom of the page.
** $45.00 Registration fee per person **

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 an irrigation system, product identification and terminology, basic design procedures, techniques in installation and set-up of newly installed systems.

Irrigation Technician Course

This intensive two day course takes you through the important topics related to the repair and maintenance of efficient irrigation systems. The class will present scenarios commonly experienced by irrigation technicians and then examine the possible causes and solutions to each issue. 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.

Landscape Irrigation Design Process

“How do you eat an elephant?: One bite at a time.” Irrigation design can be an intimidating task, but it doesn’t need to be. Explore the design process through a logical set of steps written to simplify irrigation design for beginners and experienced designers alike. The key to the popularity of this course is its hands-on approach; Participants are given opportunities to perform practical exercises in irrigation design using an in-class site plan. (Note: A Rain Bird product catalog is provided in class, but students may bring any manufacturer’s catalog they wish to use)

Efficient Irrigation Scheduling

Students will be introduced to water efficient irrigation scheduling practices including plant water requirements, irrigation system performance, soil moisture storage and weather based efficient scheduling. Topics covered include:

The cost of wasted water

Water requirement

Sprinkler performance

Soil properties

Weather based scheduling

IA’s Certified Irrigation Technician Exam

CITs are field technicians who install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems. To become a CIT, you must:

Pass the irrigation technician exam

Comply with the Select Certified Code of Ethics from The Irrigation Association

Remain in good standing. (Gain 20 CEU hours per two-year cycle)

Rain Bird Academy Boot Camp

3500 – Rain Bird Academy Boot Camp

Classes included in this bundle are:
3300 - Introduction to Irrigation and Installation
3301 - Irrigation Technician’s Course
3200 - Landscape Irrigation Design Process
3305 - Efficient Irrigation Scheduling
0010 - IA’s Certified Irrigation Technician Exam

	Title	Mon 03/11	Tue 03/12	Wed 03/13	Thu 03/14	Fri 03/15	Fee
SOLD OUT	3300-Introduction to Irrigation & Installation	8:00 A - 5:00 P					$505
SOLD OUT	3301-Irrigation Technician Course - 2 day class		8:00 A - 5:00 P	8:00 A - 5:00 P			$950
SOLD OUT	3200-Landscape Irrigation Design Process				8:00 A - 5:00 P		$505
SOLD OUT	3305-Efficient Irrigation Scheduling					8:00 A - 12:00 P	$245
SOLD OUT	0010-IA’s Certified Irrigation Technician Exam					1:00 P - 5:00 P	$300
SOLD OUT	3500-Rain Bird Academy Boot Camp	-	-	-	-	-	$2250