This course is designed for the person interested in the installation of irrigation systems in the landscape. This course will prepare you for an entry-level job in the field. Emphasis will be placed on safety at the jobsite, proper use of tools and equipment, and the vocabulary necessary to follow your supervisor's instructions, plan specification, or blueprints. The course focuses on theory and technical instruction for a typical installation, including vocabulary, materials, tools and equipment. May be taken online, or in workbook form. 

Only those individuals who complete the course and pass the written examination will be eligible to apply for certification. (see testing times and locations). 

Course Includes:

Introduction to Irrigation

Basic Design Concepts

Hydraulics

Determining Irrigation Requirements

Sizing Pipes and Valves

Trade Math

Location of Controllers

Selection of Sprinklers and Proper Spacing

Proper Valve Layout

Calculations for Pressure Requirements

Flow Limitations

Basic Scheduling

Use of Components

Product Identification and Terminology

Installation Techniques

Solving Problems

Symptoms and Probable Causes

Investigation and Solutions

Programming of Controllers

Electrical Troubleshooting

Valve and Head Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Safety on the Job

Professional Ethics