Irrigation Technician’s 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.

Course Outline

Common Troubleshooting Scenarios

Unit 1 Class introduction and classroom safety

Unit 2 Troubleshooting Process

Unit 3 Controller display is blank

Unit 4 Zone not operating (electrical failure)

Unit 5 Underground equipment lost or damaged

Unit 6 Zone not operating (Hydraulic failure)

Unit 7 Drip irrigation zone not operating

Unit 8 Water dribbling out of only a few heads

Unit 9 Owner wants to add (expand) a zone

Unit 10 Incorrect water pressure

Unit 11 Dry spot in a zone that is operating

Unit 12 Site is over or under watered

Unit 13 Water collecting around a few heads

Unit 14 Zone ‘stuck’ on

Unit 15 Backflow prevention

Unit 16 Owner wants to add auxiliary items (relays and sensors)

Unit 17 Winterization and Spring Start-up

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify key components of an irrigation system

2. Perform detailed electrical troubleshooting tests using industry standard tools

3. Explain the complete operational process of an irrigation valve

4. Diagnose and eliminate common irrigation valve failures

5. Enter basic programming information in an irrigation controller

6. List the basic requirements for irrigation schedule development

7. Explain the steps of the winterization and spring start-up process

Suggested Prerequisites

  • Rain Bird Training Services suggests students complete the Introduction to Irrigation and Installation class before attending this class.

    • Location Information and Class Registration

    July 14, 2026
     July 20, 2026
     July 21, 2026
     July 27, 2026
    Flagstaff, AZ     July 27, 2026
     July 28, 2026
    Flagstaff, AZ     July 28, 2026
     August 3, 2026
    San Antonio, TX     August 4, 2026
    San Antonio, TX     August 10, 2026
    Oklahoma City, OK     August 11, 2026
    Oklahoma City, OK     August 17, 2026
    Palmdale, CA     August 18, 2026
    Palmdale, CA     August 24, 2026
    Palm Springs, CA     August 25, 2026
    Palm Springs, CA     August 31, 2026
    Fort Myers, FL     August 31, 2026
    Gulf Shores, AL     September 1, 2026
    Fort Myers, FL     September 1, 2026
    Gulf Shores, AL     September 14, 2026
    Bellingham, WA     September 14, 2026
    Orlando, FL     September 15, 2026
    Bellingham, WA     September 15, 2026
    Orlando, FL     September 21, 2026
    Vancouver, WA     September 22, 2026
    Vancouver, WA     September 28, 2026
    Baton Rouge, LA     September 29, 2026
    Baton Rouge, LA     October 6, 2026
    Stockton, CA     October 6, 2026
    Mobile, AL     October 13, 2026
    Campbell, CA     October 13, 2026
    Gainesville, FL     October 20, 2026
    Bakersfield, CA     October 20, 2026
    Sarasota, FL     October 27, 2026
    Riverside, CA     October 27, 2026
    Panama City Beach, FL     November 3, 2026
    Anaheim, CA     November 3, 2026
    The Villages, FL     November 17, 2026
    San Diego, CA     November 17, 2026
    Atlanta, GA     December 1, 2026
    Denver, CO     December 1, 2026
    Cleveland, OH     December 8, 2026
    Lansing, MI     December 8, 2026
    White Plains, NY     December 15, 2026
    Las Vegas, NV     January 5, 2027
    Indio, CA     January 5, 2027
    Modesto, CA     January 5, 2027
    Reno, NV     January 12, 2027
    Irwindale, CA     January 12, 2027
    Chicago, IL     January 12, 2027
    Norfolk, VA     January 26, 2027
    Detroit, MI     January 26, 2027
    Boston, MA     January 26, 2027
    Sacramento, CA     February 2, 2027
    Meridian, ID     February 2, 2027
    Salt Lake City, UT     February 2, 2027
    Portland, OR     February 9, 2027
    Gulf Shores, AL     February 9, 2027
    Hudson, WI     February 9, 2027
    St. Louis, MO     February 16, 2027
    Orlando, FL     February 23, 2027
    Seattle, WA     February 23, 2027
    Sioux Falls, SD     February 23, 2027
    Nashville, TN     March 2, 2027
    Raleigh, NC     March 2, 2027
    Columbus, OH     March 2, 2027
    Houston, TX     March 9, 2027
    Tucson, AZ     March 9, 2027
    New Orleans, LA     March 9, 2027
    Charleston, SC     March 16, 2027
    Savannah, GA     March 16, 2027
    Birmingham, AL     March 16, 2027
    Tampa, FL     March 23, 2027
    Colorado Springs, CO     March 23, 2027
    Tulsa, OK     March 23, 2027
    Bozeman, MT     March 30, 2027
    Wichita, KS     March 30, 2027
    Daytona Beach, FL     April 6, 2027
    Indianapolis, IN     April 6, 2027
    Jefferson City, MO     April 6, 2027
    Memphis, TN     April 13, 2027
    Shreveport, LA     April 13, 2027
    Jackson, MS     April 13, 2027
    Tuscaloosa, AL     April 20, 2027
    Kansas City, KS     April 20, 2027
    Louisville, KY     April 20, 2027
    El Paso, TX     April 27, 2027
    West Palm Beach, FL     April 27, 2027
    Clearwater, FL     April 27, 2027
    Rock Hill, SC     May 4, 2027
    Gilbert, AZ     May 4, 2027
    Midland, TX     May 11, 2027
    Durham, NC     May 11, 2027
    Eugene, OR     May 18, 2027
    Chico, CA     May 18, 2027
    Dallas, TX     May 25, 2027
    Redmond, OR     May 25, 2027
    Redding, CA