Live Streaming – Introduction to Irrigation and 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.
Course Outline
Unit 1 Introduction to Class
Unit 2 Workplace and Classroom Safety
Unit 3 Irrigation System Hydraulics
Unit 4 Irrigation Water Supply
Unit 5 Backflow Prevention
Unit 6 Irrigation Design Plans
Unit 7 Irrigation Pipes
Unit 8 Irrigation Valves
Unit 9 Irrigation Emission Devices
Unit 10 Irrigation Electrical System Components
Unit 11 Job Site Considerations
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the principles of basic irrigation system hydraulic operation
2. Differentiate between different emission components commonly used in landscape irrigation
3. Complete a water-tight connection using common irrigation pipe types
4. Construct a complete irrigation control valve manifold assembly
5. Identify acceptable placement for each irrigation system electrical component and properly install each item.
