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Mon 02/13
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Tue 02/14
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Wed 02/15
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Thu 02/16
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Fri 02/17
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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 an irrigation system, product identification and terminology, basic design procedures, techniques in installation and set-up of newly installed systems.
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3300-Introduction to Irrigation & Installation
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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$505
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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.
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3301-Irrigation Technician Course - 2 day class
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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$950
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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)
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3200-Landscape Irrigation Design Process
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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$505
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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 waterWater requirementSprinkler performanceSoil propertiesWeather based scheduling
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3305-Efficient Irrigation Scheduling
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8:00 A - 12:00 P
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$245
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IA’s Certified Irrigation Technician Exam
CITs are field technicians who install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems. To become a CIT, you must:
Register for the examPass the irrigation technician examComply with the Select Certified Code of Ethics from The Irrigation AssociationRemain in good standing. (Gain 20 CEU hours per two-year cycle)
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0010-IA’s Certified Irrigation Technician Exam
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1:00 P - 5:00 P
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$300
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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
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3500-Rain Bird Academy Boot Camp
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$2250
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Electrical Troubleshooting for Irrigation Systems
Students will be introduced to the basics of electricity and how it applies to irrigation systems. Multi-meters will be utilized in taking voltage and resistance measurements in class. Typical irrigation system electrical discrepancies will be presented with possible causes and solutions in addition to tracking buried wires and valves and isolating wire faults. Topics covered include:
Basic electrical terminologyMulti-meter usage at the controller and in the fieldWire splicesWire trackingFault isolation
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3306-Electrical Troubleshooting for Irrigation Systems
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8:00 A - 12:00 P
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$245
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ESP-LXME2 & ESP-LXD
This training will teach students how to program and operate the Rain Bird ESP-LX Series of controllers using features such as Flow Manager™, Flow Watch™ and Simulstations™ as well as using diagnostic functions to troubleshoot system discrepancies.
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1501-ESP-LXME2 & ESP-LXD
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1:00 P - 5:00 P
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$370
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ESP-LX IVM Programming & Operation
CLASS DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
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1527-ESP-LX IVM Programming & Operation
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8:00 A - 12:00 P
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$370
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IQ4 Expert
CLASS DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
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1124-IQ4 Expert
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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$650
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Landscape Irrigation Auditor Review
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. This class deals directly with the issue of wise water management. Exam registration is NOT included with class registration. This class is designed to prepare students for the Irrigation Association’s Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) exam. To apply for the exam, please visit the Certification section of the IA web site.
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3400-Landscape Irrigation Auditor Review - 2 day class
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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$520
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IA's Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor Exam
CLASS DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
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IA's Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor Exam
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1:00 P - 5:00 P
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$495
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IA's Certified Irrigation Designer General Landscape/Turf Exam
CLASS DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
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0013-IA's Certified Irrigation Designer General Landscape/Turf Exam
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1:00 P - 5:00 P
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$495
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IA's Certified Irrigation Designer Specialty Landscape/Turf Exam
CLASS DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
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0014-IA's Certified Irrigation Designer Specialty Landscape/Turf Exam
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1:00 P - 5:00 P
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$495
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IA's Certified Irrigation Contractor Exam
CLASS DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
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0015-IA's Certified Irrigation Contractor Exam
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1:00 P - 5:00 P
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$495
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Golf Irrigation Technician
This hands-on class is ideal for any golf course irrigation professional that wants a better understanding of the installation, maintenance and repair of efficient golf course irrigation systems. In-class activities will present each major component of the golf irrigation system, including operation and troubleshooting of each part. Irrigation system components covered will include pumps, valves, valve-in-head rotors, and weather stations. Students will also discuss irrigation electrical system operation, and surge suppression topics.
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1200-Golf Irrigation Technician
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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$650
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CirrusPRO Operator
CLASS DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
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1230-CirrusPRO Operator
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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$650
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CirrusPRO Operator
CLASS DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
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1230-CirrusPRO Operator
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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$650
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Golf Central Control Operator
Learn how to navigate through Rain Bird’s golf central control software (Cirrus™, Nimbus™ II, Stratus™ II, or Stratus™ LT). Experts will guide you through Front Office icons and show how to make common adjustments to your system including how to write programs using the Quick-IRR feature. This class is specifically designed to provide information necessary for day-to-day operation of the central control system. (Requires a working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system).
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1220-Golf Central Control Operator
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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$650
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Golf Irrigation Auditor Review
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. This course Deals directly with the issue of wise water management. Exam registration is NOT included with class registration. This class is designed to prepare students for the Irrigation Association’s Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor (CGIA) exam. To apply for the exam, please visit the Certification section of the IA web site.
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3402-Golf Irrigation Auditor Review - 2 day class
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8:00 A - 5:00 P
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8:00 A - 12:00 P
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$520
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IA's Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor Exam
CLASS DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
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0016-IA's Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor Exam
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1:00 P - 5:00 P
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$495
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