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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

7:00 AM– 9 AM Troubleshooting Faults on a Two-Wire Path: Instructor– Chris Pine This workshop will present and discuss the principles of two wire faults, the tools needed to accurately troubleshoot and strategies to resolve them.  The focus will be on improving the learner’s ability to resolve faults and to present strategies to their technicians, [...]

Irrigation Contractor training is designed: Help professionals in the irrigation industry understand what is expected of a competent irrigation contractor. Identify areas and topics in which contractors should be experts in order to achieve business goals and profitable results. Prepare individuals who will be taking the CIC examination. Refresh the existing skills of irrigation contractors. [...]

This five day training event is designed for the entry level irrigation technician or the tech with only a few years of field experience. Training will be in a classroom, hands-on and field environment. We will start with the basics and culminate with the option to complete IA’s Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT) examination (registration and [...]