IrriTech Training

Irrigation System Renovation Training
2019-11-07 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Framingham State University
Todays landscape irrigation industry is changing. There are less new installations and many more repairs. Why? The industry is maturing, which presents an incredible opportunity for the irrigation contractor to embrace. Many systems are 10, 20, 30, 40 years or older. We need to increase our comfort level in recommending upgrades for older systems instead of selling the customer short with temporary fixes. Plus, with so much new technology that helps to better manage the water we have for landscape irrigation, this training will pay for itself in your first renovation.
Choose the track that suits your training needs best:
Management track

Explore models for landscape water management businesses.
Manage the process from evaluations to ongoing renovations and upgrades.
Review evaluation tools.
Use new remote accessible “wifi” controllers in your business.
Create incentives for techs and improve their sales training.

Technician track

Recognize what needs to be upgraded and renovated with the hands-on irrigation system renovation.
Collect info on a system evaluation.
Improve sales skills to sell the work.
Understand how to improve the water distribution.
Learn how to rebuild a valve.
Install and program new Wi-Fi/accessible controllers.

Date: Thursday, November 7th, 8 am-4 pm
Rain Date: Friday, November 8th, 8 am-4 pm
Location: Framingham State University
Parking: 550 Union Ave, Framingham MA 01702
Shuttle will pick up here for transportation to site on campus
Cost: $129 per company representative

IANJ CERTIFIED IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR (CIC) IN PERSON STUDY/REFRESHER COURSE
2019-10-09 08:00 - 2019-10-10 17:00 | Ewing Irrigation, 412 Bloomfield Dr., West Berlin, NJ, 08091, United States

Commercial Irrigation Installation Training
2019-07-30 08:00 - 16:00 | Mothers’ Park, Mothers’ Park Rd., Barnstable, MA, 02632, United States
Learn from industry pro’s 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!

When: Tuesday, July 23rd 8AM-4PM
Rain Date: Wednesday, July 24th
Where: Mothers’ Park, Mothers’ Park Rd. Barnstable, MA 02632
Cost: $109 per company representative (includes lunch)

LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AUDITOR TRAINING
2019-06-12 08:00 - 2019-06-13 17:00 | UF/IFAS Orange County Extension Education Center, 6021 S. Conway Rd., Orlando, FL, 32812
This highly interactive training is ideal for all residential, commercial, institutional, and sports field managers, superintendents, and lead technicians to recognize and improve efficiency and plant health.
Learn the methods to evaluate and test an irrigation system:

Learn how to manage the plant-soil-water relationship.
Identify what influences the water needs of the plants.
Determine soil types and conditions affecting irrigation efficiency and plant health.
Understand the practical effects of sprinkler pressure, placement, and nozzles on plant health and appearance.
Conduct field tests and analyses using industry standards.
Calculate and evaluate sprinkler & drip distribution uniformity.
Establish the net precipitation rate for any zone.
Create schedules based on the plants, soils, and sprinklers.

CLASS: June 12th & 13th, 2019 8 AM-5 PM
EXAM: June 14th, 2019 8 AM-12 PM
The application & exam fees are additional. Register directly with the IA by visiting this link. For more information regarding the exam registration please visit www.irrigation.org or call 703-536-7080
Nationally recognized instructor: Kurt K. Thompson
• Nationally certified auditor, designer, and contractor
• State licensed irrigation contractor
• FL Water Star® Irrigation AP & Instructor
• Trained thousands of contractors nationally
The ideal way to earn CE points & prepare to pass the national certification exam!
FNGLA – 8 hrs.
Florida Water Star® – 8 hrs.
NCICLB Course #11673 – 16 Irr. hrs.
Irrigation Association – 16 hrs.

Contractor’s Tune Up for Irrigation & Landscape Part 2
2019-02-28 07:00 - 18:00 | Noah’s Event Venue, 2421 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte, NC, 27518, United States
This is the second in the series of training courses ideal for all residential, commercial, institutional, and sports field managers, superintendents, and lead technicians. Also, this is eligible for NCICLB and NCLCLB continuing education credits, as well as for IA, FNGLA, and others! This Part 2 of the series includes:
Irrigation Pumps for Contractors (3-hrs)
− Ideal for replacing or evaluating pumps
Designing Water Conserving Irrigation Systems (3-hrs)
− Design a new system or redesign to increase irrigation efficiencies and cost savings.
Determine and Sell the Value of Conservation (2-hrs)
− Calculating the costs and the ROI on the changes.
Developing a Service Business (2-hrs)
− Improve or establish profitability of a service business.

NCICLB – 6 technical, 4 business
NCLCLB – 3 landscape, 2 business
Irrigation Association – 6 hours
Nationally recognized instructors:
• Kurt K. Thompson and Ted Moriarty
• Both are certified contractors, auditors, designers, and licensed contractors
• Trained hundreds of contractors nationally

Contractor's Tune Up for Irrigation & Landscape Part 2
2019-02-27 07:00 - 18:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 131 Columbus Avenue, Cary, NC, 27518, United States

College of Irrigation Knowledge - NYC Area
2019-02-04 08:00 - 2019-02-08 17:00 | Central Turf & Irrigation Supply, 8 Williams Street, Elmsford, NY, 10523
Proven over generations, the Weathermatic College of Irrigation Knowledge provides today’s Landscape Water Manager with the tools needed to efficiently manage irrigation water. Upon completion of the course, you will have a sound understanding of all of the principles of landscape irrigation components, hydraulics, electricity, design and system analysis in order to actively manage design, installation, or maintenance teams, as well as manage the efficiency and total water use of a site.
Program Covers:

Irrigation components: residential and commercial, drip, sprinkler and drip layout and spacing
Hydraulics and Calculation
System Installation Techniques
Hands on installation practice
Electricity, Wire and Pump Sizing
Hands on Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Equipment Business Topics
Soil, plant, water relationships, system performance and calculations, and auditing skills
Perform system inspection, evaluate and demo auditing techniques
Scheduling Practice system design, creating a schedule, system analysis, upgrade, ROI and proposal

Course Requirement:
Basic understanding of how a landscape’s irrigation system works and general layout. All materials provided.
Recognized Industry Trainers:
Kurt K. Thompson
NC Irrigation Contractor License #1141 | Florida Water Star Irrigation AP
IA #8408 CIC, CID-R, CID-C, CID-G, CLWM, CLIA, CLIA-D, CGIA, CIT | CSWP
Chris Pine
CID, CIC, CLWM, CLIA, CIT, MCLP, CLVLT
College of Irrigation Knowledge schedule and curriculum:
Monday
12:00 Arrival and lunch. Introductions and overview.
1:00 – 5:00: Components: Landscape Sprinkler and Drip Layout and Spacing.
6:00 – 8:00: Dinner & Entertainment with the team.
Tuesday
8:00 – 12:00: Hydraulics and Calculations
12:00 – 1:00: Lunch
1:00 – 3:00: System Installation Techniques
3:00 – 5:00: Workshop. Irrigation Design
Dinner on your own.
Wednesday
8:00 – 10:00: Electricity, Wire and Pump Sizing
10:00 – 12:00: Troubleshooting: Hydraulic and Electrical
12:00 – 1:00: Lunch
1:00 – 3:00: Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Equipment
3:00 – 5:00: Business Topics: Understanding irrigation business management from a water manager’s perspective.
6:00 – 8:00: Dinner & Entertainment with the team.
Thursday
8:00 – 12:00: Soil, plant, water relationships, system performance analysis and calculations and auditing skills.
12:00 – 1:00: Lunch
1:00 – 3:00: Workshop: Perform system inspection, evaluate and demo auditing techniques.
3:00 – 5:00: Scheduling.
Dinner on your own.
Friday
8:00 – 12:00: Individual/group project. System analysis, upgrade, ROI and proposal.
12:00 – 1:00: Working lunch, wrap up and farewells.
Travel home.

Irrigation Technician Training for Certification
2019-01-03 08:00 - 2019-01-04 17:00 | Boxboro Regency, 242 Adams Place, Boxboro, MA, 01719
IrriTech Training in collaboration with Stateline Irrigation Supply is offering:
Irrigation Technician Training for Certification
LOCATION: Boxboro Regency
242 Adams Place, Boxboro, MA 01719
CLASS: Thursday, January 3rd 8 AM-5 PM
Friday, January 4th 8 AM- 12 PM
EXAM: Friday, January 4th 1 PM- 5 PM
COST: $349 (includes lunch both days and study materials)
Exam fee & registration is separate and should be done 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.
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.
BECOMING A CERTIFIED IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN ALLOWS YOU TO:
• Add instant credibility with customers.
• Increase job opportunities.
• Demonstrate your commitment to efficient water management.

Certified Irrigation Contractor Training
2018-12-11 08:00 - 2018-12-12 17:00 | IrriTech Training, Online Webinar, United States
Execute irrigation projects to meet all specifications and requirements.
Prepare installation sites, including layout, staking, excavation, boring, trenching, grading and back-filling.
Cut and join pipe, know the limitations of different piping systems, and understand basic hydraulics.
Lay out 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.
Understand good business practices; construction contracts and their legal rights and obligations; and licensing laws and codes in their state.
This course could help in preparation for the Irrigation Association’s Certified Contractor Examination.

CLASS: December 11th & 12th 8AM-4PM
EXAM: TBA
Cost: IA, IANE & CICA members- $425.00,
Non-members- $495.00 (the cost of the course includes all the required study materials)
Exam fee & registration is separate and should be done 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.
