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
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November 2, 2026
Claremont, CA November 2, 2026
The Villages, FL November 16, 2026
Chula Vista, CA November 16, 2026
Marietta, GA November 30, 2026
Thornton, CO November 30, 2026
Cleveland, OH December 7, 2026
Lansing, MI December 7, 2026
Mohegan Lake, NY December 14, 2026
Henderson, NV January 4, 2027
Indio, CA January 4, 2027
Modesto, CA January 4, 2027
Reno, NV January 11, 2027
Irwindale, CA January 11, 2027
Downers Grove, IL January 11, 2027
Norfolk, VA January 25, 2027
Sacramento, CA January 25, 2027
Boston, MA January 25, 2027
Detroit, MI February 1, 2027
Meridian, ID February 1, 2027
Portland, OR February 1, 2027
Haven, UT February 8, 2027
St. Louis, MO February 8, 2027
Gulf Shores, AL February 8, 2027
Hudson, WI February 15, 2027
Orlando, FL February 22, 2027
Sioux Falls, SD February 22, 2027
Nashville, TN February 22, 2027
Seattle, WA March 1, 2027
Columbus, OH March 1, 2027
Raleigh, NC March 1, 2027
Houston, TX March 8, 2027
Tucson, AZ March 8, 2027
New Orleans, LA March 8, 2027
Charleston, SC March 15, 2027
Springville, AL March 15, 2027
Tampa, FL March 15, 2027
Savannah, GA March 22, 2027
Colorado Springs, CO March 22, 2027
Bozeman, MT March 22, 2027
Tulsa, OK March 29, 2027
Little Rock, AR March 29, 2027
Daytona Beach, FL March 29, 2027
Wichita, KS April 5, 2027
Indianapolis, IN April 5, 2027
Columbia, MO April 5, 2027
Memphis, TN April 12, 2027
Tuscaloosa, AL April 12, 2027
Shreveport, LA April 12, 2027
Jackson, MS April 19, 2027
Leawood, KS April 19, 2027
Louisville, KY April 19, 2027
El Paso, TX April 26, 2027
Rock Hill, SC April 26, 2027
West Palm Beach, FL April 26, 2027
Clearwater, FL May 3, 2027
Gilbert, AZ May 3, 2027
Midland, TX May 10, 2027
Eugene, OR May 10, 2027
Durham, NC May 17, 2027
Chico, CA May 17, 2027
Dallas, TX May 24, 2027
Redmond, OR May 24, 2027
Redding, CA August 14, 2023
