IrriTech Training

Certified Irrigation Technician Training & Exam
2025-02-11 08:00 - 2025-02-12 17:00 (America/New_York) | VFW Post 5594, 15 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568
Certified Irrigation Technician Training & Exam
Date: February 11th, 8am-5pm & February 12th, 8am-12pm
Exam: February 12th, 1 pm-5 pm (exam registration is separate)
Location: VFW Post 5594, 15 Milford Street, Upton, MA 01568
This 1.5-day class covers the topics that an irrigation tech with one year of experience should have and serves as a class to cover the topics on the IA’s CIT examination (not included in cost). Many companies also use this course to develop their irrigation technicians so that they know they all have a similar amount of appropriate knowledge.
Registration for ANY IA exam is separate and must be done through the Irrigation Association
P: 703-536-7080. Sign up for any IA Exam, using this link.
Certified Irrigation Technicians prove they have the skills to:

Install, repair and maintain irrigation systems.
Cut and join pipe, know the limitations of different piping systems, and understand basic hydraulics.
Layout and install piping and water delivery components; backflow prevention components; mechanical, hydraulic and electrical irrigation controls; and other irrigation system components.
Troubleshoot and repair irrigation components and systems.

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LICENSE EXAM REVIEW COURSE FOR THE NEW NCICLB EXAM
2025-02-04 08:00 - 2025-02-05 17:00 | Smith Turf and Irrigation, 4355 Golf Acres Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28208
LICENSE EXAM REVIEW COURSE FOR THE NEW NCICLB EXAM
FEBRUARY 4th & 5th, 2025
8 AM – 5 PM BOTH DAYS
LOCATION:
Smith Turf and Irrigation
4355 Golf Acres Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
A review of the requirements of a competent irrigation contractor to prepare for the NEW NCICLB license exam:

NC Chapter Irrigation Minimum Standards
NC Plumbing, Electrical, and Excavation Codes
Water Conservation & Scheduling
Irrigation Design & Hydraulics
Irrigation Installation & Maintenance
Equipment & Terminology
General Business & Safety
Estimating & Bidding
The ideal way to prepare to pass the NEW exam!
You do not have to be registered for exam to attend prep course.
The course includes:
• 2 days of face-to-face instruction
• Loads of practice time
• All handouts
• Lunches & Refreshments
Nationally recognized instructor:
• Kurt K. Thompson
• A NC Licensed Irrigation Contractor
• Prepared over 1,000 contractors for NC exam and IA CIC exam

COST: CIA or IA Members $695
Non-Members $795
Note: NC licensing application and exam fees are additional. For exam details: https://www.nciclb.org/examination-information/
For application forms: https://www.nciclb.org/forms-3/

FLORIDA WATER STAR FLORIDA WATER STAR Accredited Professional Training
2025-01-23 08:30 - 16:30 | NC
Thursday, January 23, 2025
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Lake Wales Family Recreation Center
1001 Burns Ave., Lake Wales, FL 33853
Registration is $50.
(A $150 value sponsored by Southwest Florida Water Management District)
Register by visiting: profile.fngla.org/upcoming-events profile.fngla.org/upcoming-events
Online Certification exam will be available immediately.
Cost is $50 for FNGLA members and $60 for non-members.
Exam provided by Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA).
Hosted by Polk County Utilities. Hosted by Polk County Utilities.
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FLORIDA WATER STAR Accredited Professional Training
2025-01-22 08:30 - 16:30 | NC
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
St. Johns River Water Management District
2501 S Binion Road, Apopka FL 32703
Registration is $50
(A $150 value sponsored by St. Johns River Water Management District)
Register by visiting: profile.fngla.org/upcoming-events profile.fngla.org/upcoming-events
The online Certification exam will be available immediately.
Cost is $50 for FNGLA members and $60 for non-members.
Exam provided by Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA).
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NJ Irrigation Contractor Training & License Exam
2025-01-15 08:00 - 2025-01-17 17:00 | Central Turf and Irrigation Supply, 330 Roycefield Road Building 1 unit 4, Hillsborough, 08844, United States
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday, January 15th-January 17th, 2025
8:00am – 5:00pm (all three days)
Central Turf and Irrigation Supply
330 Roycefield Road, Building 1, Unit 4
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
This is a 3-day in-person preparation and study course for those who plan to take the Licensed Irrigation Contractor exam (CIC). The exam will take on January 27th, 2025 from 1pm-5pm at the same location. Exam is optional and must be registered for separately, the exam registration deadline is 1/19/2025. Register for the exam HERE.
Study materials are also a separate cost – if you already have the books, you do not need to purchase them again.
Options of participation:

In-person course only, January 15th-January 17th, 2025
Online Course only: get unlimited access to our CIC – Irrigation Contractor Training for Certification with unlimited access 24/7
In-Person and Online Course bundle (recommended). Take advantage of unlimited access to the online course followed up by the in-person course with a chance to review the material and clarify questions and concerns with the instructor.

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Advanced Learning Series 2024
2024-12-02 11:00 - 2024-12-13 17:00 | IrriTech Training, Online Webinar, United States
We are excited to host the 5th edition of The Advanced Learning Series. This is a series of live, online webinars using the most talented instructors and presenters in the irrigation and landscape industry, presenting perspectives on the science, technology, and business issues facing today’s irrigation professionals.
Advanced Learning Series courses qualify for Credit Hours for state and national agencies, with certificate of completion. Watch the live seminars or view them at your own schedule.
WEEK 1: December 2nd- December 6th, 2024
WEEK 2: December 9th -December 13th, 2024
View Course Schedule and Sign Up

NJ Irrigation System Inspection and Analysis: A Day of Hands-On Training
2024-11-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Life Time Fitness, 3939 Church Street, Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054, United States
COURSE-001243 -8 Water Conservation CEC’s
Date: Tuesday, November 12th 8 AM-5 PM
Rain Date: Wednesday, November 13th
Location: Life Time Fitness, 3939 Church Street, Mount Laurel NJ 08054
Goal: Develop skills to inspect, evaluate, test and make recommendations to improve performance of an existing irrigation system.
Objectives:

Improve process of inspecting systems with checklist approach.
Better understand performance indicators and use key techniques to test and assess system performance.
Increase understanding of water source limits, irrigation scheduling, soil and landscape health.
Recognize basic techniques for performing a catch can test and what information it will provide.
Improve ability to make recommendations for effective improvements to an irrigation system.
Develop skills to calculate water savings and potential ROI on system improvements.
Leave with a format for presenting findings and recommendations to a system owner or manager.

View detailed description of this course HERE
THANK YOU TO THE EVENT SPONSOR:

NC Irrigation System Inspection and Analysis: A Day of Hands-On Training
2024-10-29 07:00 - 17:00 | PIT Instruction & Training, 156 Byers Creek Road, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Inspection Field Training
6 NCICLB Technical CEUs, 2 NCICLB Business CEUs
DATE: Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 (Rain Date: Wednesday, October 30th)
Registration starts at 7:00 AM, Course begins 8:00 AM
LOCATION: PIT Instruction & Training, 156 Byers Creek Road, Mooresville, NC 28117
This full day of in-field, hands-on training is a combination defining the business and technical components. The business components cover using an improved inspection process, turning the inspection results into a detailed proposal that focuses on the identified client needs, and present the proposal with potential payback schedules. The technical components include a review of the elements affecting efficient sprinkler coverage and the hydraulic impacts of the water source, scheduling practices, and the soils on even the most uniform systems.
Contractor ownership, management, leadership, supervisors, and technicians will work together on a live irrigation system to learn from the experience and knowledge of the trainers and each other. From the most veteran professional to the 1-year apprentice, everyone will have an opportunity to apply the new methods and see the result to bring back to their jobs and companies.
Learning Objectives:

Improve the productivity of a system inspection process using a checklist approach.
Better understand the performance indicators and use key techniques to test and assess system performance.
Increase understanding of water source limits, irrigation scheduling, soil and landscape health.
Recognize basic techniques for performing a catch can test and what information it will provide.
Improve ability to make recommendations for effective improvements to an irrigation system.
Develop skills to calculate water savings and potential ROI on system improvements.
Leave with a format for presenting findings and recommendations to a system owner or manager.

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CLIA & CGIA Certification
2024-09-11 08:00 - 2024-09-12 17:00 | NC
CLIA & CGIA Certification
Date: September 11th & 12th 8 AM-5 PM
Location: Vanden Bussche Learning Center
Conference Room
3152 ON-3
Simcoe, ON N3Y 4J9
Canada
Even if you don’t want to take the test and get certified, there are a whole bunch of skills that will help irrigation technicians:

Understand how to evaluate irrigation system performance.
Understand the relationship between plants/turf, soil and water.
Be able to make better scheduling decisions.
Have the knowledge to be able to enter the appropriate information in today’s smart irrigation controllers so that those promised water savings really happen.

Cost: $250 per person includes:

1.5 days of training
Workbooks for the course
Lunch each day
Qualify for 12 IA CEU’s

Exam registration and fee is separate, please sign up for the exam using this link before August 27th.
View event’s flyer to learn more and sign up.

MA Irrigation Installation Training
2024-08-28 08:00 - 17:00 | 5 High Rock Road, Dover MA, 5 High Rock Road, Dover, 02030, United States
MA Irrigation Installation Training
DATE: Wednesday, August 28th, 8 AM-5 PM

RAIN DATE: Thursday, August 29th

LOCATION: 5 High Rock Road, Dover MA

COST: $195

Learning Objectives:
Design and layout on paper and in the field
Sprinkler selection and installation
Drip irrigation design and installation techniques
Piping and installation Valve installation and selection
Flow sensor installation and strategy
Backflow requirements Job flow discussions
Business discussions Internet based controller installation
Smart Controller set up and scheduling Diagnostic tools and more!

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WNY Hands-On Irrigation Installation Training
2024-06-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Clarence, NY, 9718 Longleaf Trail, Clarence, NY, 14031
Learn from industry pros with a hands-on irrigation system installation from beginning to end.
Location: 9718 Longleaf Trail, Clarence, New York 14031
DATE: Wednesday, June 26th, 8 AM-5 PM
RAIN DATE: Thursday, June 27th
Technical Learning Objectives:
Design and layout on paper and in the field
Sprinkler selection and installation
Drip irrigation design and installation techniques
Piping and installation
Valve installation and selection
Flow sensor installation and strategy
Backflow requirements
Job flow discussions
Business discussions
Internet based controller installation
Smart Controller set up and scheduling
Diagnostic tools and more!
COST: $150 for single person registration.
10% off for signing up multiple attendees with the coupon code: IRRITECH
Thank you to our sponsors:

Pocasset, MA (CIC, CID, CLIA, CID LT) - Exams
2024-04-20 08:00 - 12:00 | 4 Barlows Landing Road, Suite 12, Pocasset, MA
Interested in taking one of the exams listed below on Saturday, April 20, 2024?
Exams will be held at IrriTech Training, 4 Barlows Landing Road, Suite 12, in Pocasset from 8:00 AM until 12:00 NOON.

Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC)
Certified Irrigation Designer – Landscape (CID)
Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA)
Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)

Click here to register or for more information.
Please note: Registration deadline is April 10, 2024.

Florida Water Star Training - March 21
2024-03-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Clermont City Center, 629 West Montrose Street, Room A, Clermont, FL, United States
Overiew:
Take your knowledge and experience in landscaping in irrigation to the next level! Prepare to become a Florida Water Star Accredited Professional by attending this in-person training hosted by the City of Clermont and taught by Kurt Thompson of Irritech Training.
Attending the class is required in order to sit for the FWS-AP exams in landscape or in irrigation.
Where: Clermont City Center, 620 West Montrose Street, Room A, Clermont, FL 34711
When: Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm
Lunch: Sponsored by SiteOne Irrigation
Testing: Online after completion of the class. The exam is active for 2 weeks following the class once you register for the exam.
Training Cost: $25 (a $150 value sponsored by the Southwest Florida Water Management District)
Testing Cost: $50 for FNGLA members and $60 for non-members. (purchased separately)
CEUs: FNGLA and FWS earn 7 CEUs
Click here to register!

Become a Florida Water Star Accredited Professional - March 19
2024-03-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Polk County Utilities, 1011 Jim Keene Boulevard, Winter Haven, FL, 33880, United States
Florida Water Star™ Accredited Professional Training
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Polk County Utilities, 1011 Jim Keene Boulevard in Water Haven, FL
Lunch: Sponsored by Hunter Industries
Instructor: Kurt Thompson of IrriTech Training
Registration: $25 (a $150 value sponsored by the Southwest Florida Water Management District)
Register by visiting https://bit.ly/3HW0930
Online Certification exam will be available immediately. Cost is $50 for FNGLA members and $60 for non-members.

Irrigation License and Technician Training – Three Hours
2023-12-15 08:30 - 12:15 | Zoom
Join Us for Irrigation License and Technician Training – Three Hours
This three hour, live/online course is approved for and meets the requirements for CT J-3/J-4 license holders and 3 CECs for NJ Irrigation Contractors, qualifies for 3 hours for those certified by the Irrigation Association and any irrigation technicians to improve their knowledge of:

Two-wire / decoder systems
Efficient irrigation scheduling
Using wi-fi controllers to manage irrigation systems

This course will be beneficial to any technicians as a good refresher or for additional skill development (two-wire troubleshooting, wi-fi controller management and scheduling principles).
December 19, 2023, 12:30 PM-4:15 PM
Location: Online Zoom Webinar
The following topics will be covered:

Tools for Creating Efficient Watering Schedules:
Discussion of environmental factors that impact scheduling and why: plants, soil, water quality, weather, root depth, slope and runoff.
Discussion of system application related factors that impact scheduling and why: precipitation/application rates, uniformity, controller capabilities, water window and watering restrictions.
Scheduling “equation” and presentation of weather based and deficit-based scheduling principles.
Improving Water Management with Connected Controllers:
Definition of Smart and Connected controllers.
Discussion on how the industry is moving toward active water management of landscape irrigation systems and how connected controllers support this.
Water management features of connected controller platforms: flow sensing, alerts, reporting, accessibility, inspections, and asset management.
Scheduling features of smart and connected controllers: accuracy of inputs, precipitation rate inputs, predictive vs. deficit-based scheduling and active weather management.
Troubleshooting the Wire Path on Two-Wire Systems:
Definition of two-wire/decoder systems and characteristics.
Grounding and installation details.
Relevant electrical terminology.
The troubleshooting process for traditional and two-wire systems.
Tools and use for locating and troubleshooting electrical faults.
Troubleshooting methods and techniques for two-wire systems.

Thank you to our Event Sponsor:

Advanced Learning Series 2025 Sponsorships
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-05 | IrriTech Training, Online Webinar, United States
Event Sponsor

The prominent display of your company’s logo and recognition as an Event Sponsor in all Advanced Learning Series promotional email, social media, and press releases.
Logo and primary recognition by host on opening and closing slides for all sessions.
A one-hour presentation scheduled during the Advanced Learning Series on a topic of your choosing during our Event Sponsor Forum.
A list of registered attendees with contact information.
Two complimentary full access passes to Advanced Learning Series sessions.
Event Sponsorship fee is $1750.

Contributing Sponsor

Smaller logo on opening and closing slides and recognition as Contributing Sponsors.
Recognition as a Contributing Sponsor in all Advanced Learning Series promotional email and press releases.
A list of registered attendee list with contact information.
One complimentary full access pass to all Series’ sessions.
Contributing Sponsor fee is $750.

NC Irrigation Renovation Training
2023-11-20 07:00 - 18:00 | PIT Instruction & Training, 156 Byers Creek Road, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Rescheduled Date: Monday, November 20th
Check in: 7:00 AM- 7:30 AM Training: 7:30 AM- 6:00 PM
PIT Instruction & Training
156 Byers Creek Rd.
Mooresville, NC 28117
COST: $199 each (includes lunch & refreshments)
NCICLB #12350 6 IRR, 2 BUS CEU’s
Commercial irrigation systems have a nearly endless variety of issues that can occur over time because of the larger scale and diversity of terrain. This makes having experience and knowledge of evaluating, troubleshooting, and correcting the problems effectively and efficiently absolutely essential to successfully working for or operating an irrigation service business.
This 8-hour course will cover many of the required and unique skills and knowledge requirements to improve or change a commercial irrigation system in a hands-on environment using a working commercial irrigation system. Licensed contractors can work alongside their technicians to hone their skills while earning continuing education credits. Technicians can learn these specific skills from a group of experienced instructors and the licensed contractors in an on-the-job type of format.
The 6 hours of field work will consist of the learners rotating through 6 stations to learn from instructors and peers. There will be 2 additional hours of business learning covering the many special aspects of bidding, selling, and managing commercial renovation jobs and the opportunities for offering remote irrigation system management services.
Technical Learning Objectives
All include meeting the NCICLB minimum standards and/or water efficiency standards.

Know new methods of solving commercial sprinkler layout and coverage challenges involving sprinkler pressure, spacing, and nozzles.
Measure and calculate the flow of a zone to analyze and create efficient water use.
Alter existing commercial spray and rotor sprinkler layouts using innovative techniques.
Apply improved efficiencies for locating wires and valves to create record drawings.
Analyze existing schedules to improve water use and determine the need for advanced technologies such as “smart” controllers and sensors.

Business Learning Objectives

Establish a process for the systems evaluation then presenting the findings to the commercial property ownership or management in a financially meaningful way in terms.
Understand some of the sound business strategies and planning methods for adding remote irrigation management services to an irrigation service business model.

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NJ Irrigation Renovation Training
2023-09-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Lafayette Hills Townhouse Association, 1 Morningstar Road, Hawthorne, NJ, 07506
Date: September 19th
Rain Date: September 20th
Location:
Lafayette Hills Townhouse Association
1 Morningstar Road
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
This training is a unique opportunity to learn about managing:
Controller – This is a two-wire system so we will discuss the benefits of two-wire over conventional wiring, the importance of a perfect splice, the need for grounding and types of grounding, programming features of the controller, expandability and diagnostics.
Rainwater System – Automatic switch over, the benefits of using Rainwater, catchment, prefiltration, storage, pumping, controls, post filtration, replenishment, and costs.
Sprays – Because of the 80’ plus elevation change on site we will discuss the benefits of using 6” sprays with Precision nozzles with pressure regulation in the heads along with check valves. Discuss and move some heads spraying onto the building and evaluate for coverage.
Rotors – We will change out rotors that are spaced under 30’ with rotating nozzles, move heads that are spraying against the building, Check rotors for matched precipitation and change nozzles as needed.
Valves –Because the system switches from Rainwater to Potable water what must we consider when choosing a valve. Measure the pressure at different points along the system and install pressure regulation on some valves as needed. Discuss valve sizing and flow.
Two Wire Troubleshooting – The benefits of two wire irrigation systems are many. But when something goes wrong how do you evaluate, identify, and repair two wire. What are common issues and what differentiates two wire from conventional wire. Grounding and the lack there of.
This is a great way to earn 8 Water Conservation CECs in a more engaging and exciting setting than traditional classroom environment. The hands-on learning will let you to directly engage with irrigation system components, allowing you to explore, experiment, discover new concepts and improve your skills.
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MA Irrigation Installation Training
2023-08-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Centerville MA, 72 Loomis Ln., Centerville, 02632, United States
Residential Irrigation Installation Training
Learn from industry pros with a hands-on irrigation system installation from beginning to end.

Design and layout on paper and in the field
Sprinkler selection and installation
Drip irrigation design and installation techniques
Piping and installation
Valve installation and selection
Flow sensor installation and strategy
Backflow requirements
Job flow discussions
Business discussions
Internet based controller installation
Smart Controller set up and scheduling
Diagnostic tools and more!

Date: Tuesday, August 31st 7AM-5 PM
Location: 72 Loomis Lane in Centerville, MA 02632
Cost: $199 per company representative (includes lunch)

Thank you to our sponsor:

Irrigation NE! Educational Event
2023-03-20 08:00 - 2023-03-21 17:00 | Springfield Technical Community College, One Armory Square, Springfield, MA, 01105
The NE Irrigation Industry’s Premier Training and Networking Event
Monday, March 20 Day 1:

8-5: Irrigation Technician Course (Room 201)

This 1.5-day class covers the topics that an irrigation tech with one year of experience should have and serves as a class to cover the topics on the IA’s CIT examination (not included in cost). Many companies also use this course to develop their irrigation technicians so that they know they all have a similar amount of appropriate knowledge. This class could also be used for needed information and class hours for the J-4 examination license.
Tuesday, March 21 Day 2:

8-12: Irrigation Tech Course (Room 201)
8-12: Manufacturer Sessions:

1 hour each (Hunter, K-Rain, RainBird, Toro/Irritrol) No cost, but must register. Certificate of Attendance and four IA Tier 1 Credit hours available for attending all sessions (Room 233)

1-4: CT J-3/J-4 Advanced Technician Course (Room 233)

This course will qualify for the 3 hours of continuing education for the 2022 J-3 and the 2024 J-4 licenses. It will also be a great course for the experienced technician as we will cover an hour on each of the following topic areas: Troubleshooting faults on two-wire paths, managing irrigation with wi-fi controllers and irrigation scheduling for water conservation principles.

12:30-4: IA Exam Session (Room 201) Registration for ANY IA exam is separate and must be done through the Irrigation Association P: 703-536-7080 Click HERE for CIT Exam Registration page.
4:30-7:30: Industry Reception at the Storrowton Tavern: 1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA 01089

Join us for a three-hour networking session for the NE Irrigation Industry after education session and before the NE Hardscape Show. Appetizers will be provided, and a cash bar is available. This has been generously provided by our sponsors at no cost to you, but please RSVP (register) here, so that we can make sure there is enough food for our reception.
Thank you to our Event Sponsors:

Thank you to Our Association Sponsors:

Ewing Winter Education Summit
2023-02-16 07:00 - 19:00 | Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver, OR, 97707

NJ Irrigation Contractor Training and License Exam
2023-02-14 08:00 - 2023-02-16 17:00 | Ewing Outdoor Supply, 325 Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC, 28273, United States
https://irritechtraining.com/wp-content/uploads/NJ-CIC-Intro.mp4
This class is to review all the topics that will be covered for the Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC) Examination which is needed to obtain a license in the state of New Jersey.
For more information about the CIC program, please visit CIC page.
Click here to register for the exam!
Exam Fee and Registration:
In-Person Training Only

February 14-16 from 8:00 AM-5:00PM
Cost: IANJ Members $525/Non-Members $625

In-Person and Online Training Combo Package

Take advantage of our online course on your own time and follow up with the in-person training as a review
Cost: IANJ Members $650/Non-Members $750

IrriTech Training Online Course Only

Available for purchase
CIC – Irrigation Contractor Training for Certification (14 hours) – IrriTech Training
Cost: $490

CIC Examination

February 21 from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Exam fee and registration is separate and should be completed through the Irrigation Association at least 14 days before the exam date.
Exam registration forms and additional information can be found at www.irrigation.org.
For questions, please call 703-536-7080.

Study Materials for this course include The Irrigation Contractor Exam Study Guide, Landscape Irrigation Contractor Workbook, 3rd Edition and Landscape Irrigation Best Management Practices. All study materials are available for purchase at https://irritechtraining.com/events.

Event Sponsors:

Irrigation Renovation Training – Commercial 1
2022-10-27 07:00 - 18:00 | Harrisburg Town Center, 6305 Kee Lane, Harrisburg, NC, 28075, United States
NCICLB course #12188 approved for 6 Irrigation & 4 business CEU’s

Location: Harrisburg Town Center 6305 Kee Lane, Harrisburg, NC 28075

Date: Thursday, October 27th Rain Date: Friday, October 28th
Registration Starts: 7 AM Class: 7:30 AM-6:00 PM

Get your technicians and your management / office team some hands-on training (and some credit hours!) from seasoned irrigation industry veterans using the industry’s best practices. This is a day-long course is focused on analyzing the performance of an existing system, performing renovations of the layout, valves and control equipment, combination of troubleshooting, evaluation, design, sales, and project management. This will give you and your team the confidence to be able to explain the reasons why irrigation systems need updating and how this benefits your clients.

Technical Learning Objectives:

Know new methods of solving layout and sprinkler coverage challenges with sprinklers, spacing, and nozzles.
Use innovative ways to convert existing sprinklers to microirrigation.
Apply improve efficiencies of troubleshooting and tracking valve wiring and solenoids.
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.
Identify options for flow sensing, managing water sources and recognizing backflow prevention improvements.

Business Learning Objectives:

Understand the market and its potential for system renovations.
Profitably bid to present the ROI and the financial case for system upgrades and renovations.
Develop specific marketing strategies to support system enhancements and management plans.
Use improved sales skills to build confidence with upgrades and system renovations and conversions.

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Scientifically Proven Tools and Tactics for More Effective Training
2022-09-20 14:00 - 14:45 | Elevate Expo, Orlando, Florida
Lectures, job shadowing, recorded and remote training are not the best way to train new team members, because working adults do not learn the same way that full-time students do. In this interactive session, Kurt Thompson of IrriTech Training outlines the principles of effective training. He’ll discuss training to fit the employee’s level of understanding, providing the right quantity of information, and delivering the information using a five-point outline so learners know how the new information will benefit them in the execution of their new jobs. (1 CEU)

IA CIC, CID, CLIA, CIT EXAMS IN POCASSET
2022-09-17 13:00 - 17:00 | 4 Barlows Landing Road, Suite 12, Pocasset, MA
Interested in taking one of the exams listed below on Saturday, September 17, 2022?
Exams will be held at IrriTech Training, 4 Barlows Landing Road, Suite 12, in Pocasset from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC)
Certified Irrigation Designer – Landscape (CID)
Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA)
Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)

Click here to register or for more information

NJ Hands-On Irrigation Training
2022-08-10 07:00 - 16:30 | Freehold Township High School, 281Elton Adelphia Road, Freehold, NJ, 07728
Wednesday, August 10th (Rain Date: Thursday, August 11th)
Check in: 7:00 am – 7:30 am Training: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Freehold Township High School, 281 Elton Adelphia Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
The football field is on the right-hand side of the school in the back.
Cost: $199 each (includes lunch and refreshments)
This class has been approved for 8 WC CECs for New Jersey
Get your technicians and your management/office team some hands-on training (and credit hours!) from seasoned irrigation industry veterans using the industry’s best practices. This day-long course is focused on analyzing the performance of an existing Five Row Football Field with Track, performing renovations of the layout, valves and control equipment and then measuring the improvement with a catch can test. This will give you and your team the confidence to be able to explain the reasons why irrigation systems need updating and how this benefits your clients.
Learning Objectives

Install 1″ FIPT Sports Field Heads on swing joints. Raise and adjust existing heads. Learn when to change out existing heads.
Improve efficiencies of troubleshooting and tracking valve wiring and solenoids.
Be able to assess valve failures and make recommendations on rebuilds vs. replacements.
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.
Develop skills to assess the condition of an irrigation system and recommend improvements.
Observe a catch can test of an existing system and then again after improvements have been made and understand it’s effect on scheduling.
Understand the marked and its potential for system renovations.
Improve sales skills by building confidence with upgrades and system renovations.

MA Hands-On Irrigation Training
2022-07-26 07:00 - 16:30 | IrriTech Training, Online Webinar, United States
Tuesday, July 26th (Rain Date: Tuesday, August 2nd)
Check in: 7:00 AM- 7:30 a.m. Training: 7:30 AM- 6:00 p.m.
Pocasset Village Marketplace
4 Barlows Landing Road, Pocasset MA 02559
COST: $199 each (includes lunch & refreshments)
Get your technicians and your management / office team some hands-on training (and some credit hours!) from seasoned irrigation industry veterans using the industry’s best practices. This is a day-long course is focused on analyzing the performance of an existing 25-year-old “commercial” system, performing renovations of the layout, valves and control equipment and then measuring the improvement with a catch can test. This will give you and your team the confidence to be able to explain the reasons why irrigation systems need updating and how this benefits your clients.
Learning Objectives

Learn new methods of solving layout and sprinkler coverage challenges with sprinklers, spacing, and nozzles.
Discover ways to update irrigation for landscape plantings with drip / microirrigation.
Improve efficiencies of troubleshooting and tracking valve wiring and solenoids.
Be able to assess valve failures and make recommendations on rebuilds vs. replacement.
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.
Develop skills to assess the condition of an irrigation system and recommend improvements.

Observe a catch can test of an existing system and then again after improvements have been made and understand its effect on scheduling.
Understand the market and its potential for system renovations.
Improving sales skills by building confidence with upgrades and system renovations.

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Fertility Needs for Establishing and Maintaining a Healthy Turf
2022-07-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
Ewing’s Fertility Needs for Establishing and Maintaining a Healthy Turf class examines the nutrients required for plant growth and how to take soil samples to determine nutrient needs.
What You’ll Learn:

How to take and handle a soil sample and hot soil texture and pH relate to the results of the soil test.
The components of a fertilizer label and it’s importance when selecting the right fertilizer.
The many sources of nitrogen and how to determine which types of nitrogen to select.
And more!

2 Landscape Credits from NCLCLB – Course #2223
Cost is $39 for this two-hour Zoom Webinar.

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Protecting and Managing Tree Health
2022-07-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
Ewing’s Protecting and Managing Tree Health class will examine what to look for when diagnosing the cause of tree problems and decline.
What You’ll Learn:

How to differentiate between the signs and symptoms of plant pathogens.
How to define biotic versus abiotic factors affecting trees.
How to identify the stages of insect and fungi lifecycles and how they relate to effective control.
And more!

NCLCLB #2222 | NCDA&CS #600034
2 Landscape Credits from NCLCLB – Course #2222
Cost is $39 for this two-hour Zoom Webinar.

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2022 SiteOne Green Industry University, North Carolina
2022-07-12 07:30 - 2022-07-21 11:30 | NC
7:30 am – 9:20 am
Business Class #1 – Bidding Strategies for Landscape and Irrigation Contractors
NCICLB CEU #12139 Business, NCICLB CE 2227 Business

9:30 am– 11:20 am
Business Class #2 – Customer Service for Technicians
NCICLB CEU #12138 Business
Two business courses available at all six locations:
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July 21st – Ashville, NC – Crowne Plaza Ashville

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