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 (15 min)
Unit 2 Workplace and Classroom Safety (30 min)
Unit 3 Irrigation System Hydraulics (45 min)
Unit 4 Irrigation Water Supply (30 min)
Unit 5 Backflow Prevention (30 min)
Unit 6 Irrigation Design Plans (30 min)
Unit 7 Irrigation Pipes (60 min)
Unit 8 Irrigation Valves (60 min)
Unit 9 Irrigation Emission Devices (90 min)
Unit 10 Irrigation Electrical System Components (60 min)
Unit 11 Job Site Considerations (30 min)
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.
Suggested Prerequisites
None
Location Information and Class Registration
December 11, 2023Las Vegas, NV January 8, 2024
Norfolk, VA January 8, 2024
La Jolla, CA January 15, 2024
Irwindale, CA January 22, 2024
Campbell, CA January 22, 2024
Boston, MA January 29, 2024
Sacramento, CA January 29, 2024
Sparks, NV February 5, 2024
Joliet, IL February 5, 2024
Detroit, MI February 12, 2024
Orlando, FL February 19, 2024
Salt Lake City, UT February 19, 2024
Hudson, WI February 26, 2024
Sioux Falls, SD February 26, 2024
Meridian, ID March 4, 2024
Portland, OR March 4, 2024
O’Fallon, MO March 11, 2024
Seattle, WA March 11, 2024
Nashville, TN March 18, 2024
Bozeman, MT March 18, 2024
Plain City, OH March 25, 2024
Thornton, CO March 25, 2024
New Orleans, LA April 1, 2024
Pensacola, FL April 1, 2024
Tucson, AZ April 8, 2024
Birmingham, AL April 15, 2024
Charleston, SC April 15, 2024
Savannah, GA April 15, 2024
Houston, TX April 22, 2024
Wichita, KS April 29, 2024
Raleigh, NC April 29, 2024
Oklahoma City, OK May 6, 2024
Little Rock, AR May 6, 2024
Daytona Beach, FL May 13, 2024
Indianapolis, IN May 13, 2024
Clearwater, FL May 20, 2024
Louisville, KY May 20, 2024
West Palm Beach, FL August 14, 2023