Wednesday, October 27th (Rain Date: Thursday, October 28th)

Check in: 7:00 AM- 7:30 AM Training: 7:30 AM- 6:00 pM

JC Raulston Arboretum

4415 Beryl Rd. Raleigh, NC 27606

COST: $199 each (includes lunch & refreshments)

Get your techs some hands-on training from seasoned irrigation renovation veterans using the industry’s best practices and NC state standards.  This is a day-long course includes 6 hours of in the field work on a live irrigation system and 4 hours on the business of performing irrigation system renovations.

NCICLB Course # 12025: 6.00 Irrigation and 4.00 business CEU’s

Topics to include:

Technical Learning Objectives

• Learn new methods of solving layout and sprinkler coverage challenges with sprinklers, spacing, and nozzles.
• Discover innovative ways to convert existing sprinklers to microirrigation.
• Improve efficiencies of troubleshooting and tracking valve wiring and solenoids.
• Be able to assess valve failures and make recommendations on rebuilds vs. replacement.
• Identify the hydraulic requirements of adding valves to an existing system.
• Understand water efficiency options for irrigation controllers and benefits of remote access.
• Review options for flow sensing, managing water sources and recognizing backflow prevention improvements.

Business Learning Objectives

• Understanding the market and its potential for system renovations.
• Profitably bid to present the ROI and the financial case for system upgrades and renovations.
• Developing specific marketing strategies to support system enhancements and management plans.
• Improving sales skills to build confidence with upgrades and system renovations and conversions.