Format: Recorded Session - available 24/7

• IA - 1.5 CEUs
• NJ - 0.75 CEC
• NCICLB Course #11932 - 1.5 CEUs
• ORLCB - 1 CEH
• QWEL - 1 CEU
• FNGLA - 1 CEU

Instructor: Brian Vinchesi Learning Objectives:

• Develop a better understanding of “why” professional designed systems are different than design/build irrigation systems.
• Identify key areas that will impact the amount of time and materials required to successfully build these projects.

Who should attend?  Irrigation contractors, business owners, site managers or any irrigation installation staff that work on or bid professionally designed and managed irrigation system installations.

Format: Recorded Session - available 24/7

• IA - 1 CEU
• NCICLB Course #12146 - 1 CEU
• ORLCB - 1 CEH
• QWEL - 1 CEU
• FNGLA - 1 CEU

Course Outline:

• Operation of a Valve
• How Valves Close
• What Makes a Valve Close?
• What makes a Valve Open?
• Using Valve Sizing Charts
• Valve Repair and Troubleshooting

 

Format: Recorded Session - available 24/7

• IA - 1 CEU
• NJ - 1 CEC
• NCICLB Course #11944 - 2 CEUs
• ORLCB - 2 CEHs
• QWEL - 2 CEUs
• FNGLA - 2 CEUs

Instructor: James Huston This seminar will review key strategies to focus your irrigation contracting business when navigating uncertain times. The attendee will:

• Reinforce understanding of important business management principles.
• Recognize key industry benchmarks and how they are changing during these uncertain times.
• Takeaway strategies to implement into your business.

Who should attend?  Irrigation contractors, business owners and senior management.

Format: Recorded Session - available 24/7

• IA - 2 CEUs
• NJ - 2 CECs WC
• NCICLB Course #12074 - 2 CEUs
• ORLCB - 2 CEHs
• QWEL - 2 CEUs
• FNGLA - 2 CEUs

Instructor: Ted Moriarty A successful installation or renovation project depends on determining the best and most feasible course of action to take. This requires making decisions in the field regarding three key elements – sprinkler pressure, spacing, and flow based on the manufacturer’s specifications. This leads to good distribution uniformity and therefore conserving water while keeping the plants healthy. This class will address the fundamental hydraulic principles supporting these three important elements, with an emphasis on spacing and nozzling. Part 1 of the class will focus on choosing the proper nozzles and spacing given existing site conditions that may require “out of the box” solutions. Part 2 will address difficult areas which need to be irrigated with the goal mitigating water waste, such as overspray. New techniques using different approaches for mixing and matching different irrigation equipment will be covered.

Format: Recorded Session - available 24/7

• IA - 1 CEU
• NJ - 1 CEC
• NC Course #11979 - 1 CEU
• ORLCB - 1 CEH
• FNGLA - 1 CEU
• QWEL - 1 CEU

This course will guide the student through the many different terms and definitions associated with hydraulics, equipment and overall industry terminology.  We will discuss why some equipment may have different names and meaning to various stakeholders in the irrigation business. This is a 1-hour interactive class with a question-and-answer period.

Format: Recorded Session - available 24/7

• IA - 0.25 CEU
• NJ - 0.5 CEC
• NCICLB Course #12073 - 1 Business CEU
• ORLCB - 1 CEHQWEL - 1 CEU
• FNGLA - 1 CEU

Instructor: Scott Knowles Comprehensive cashflow management is difficult for small fast-moving companies. Unless absolutely necessary it’s not worth the cost and time for most Green Industry businesses. However, all business owners/operators must have an eye on their cash position so the company can function smoothly. Using the Current Ratio is easily utilized to gauge your cash position, is fairly easy to calculate, will tell you where your cash situation is now, and give you benchmarks to strive for in the future. This course will help a business owner define the Current Ratio and what the numbers tell you. The course will also explore tactics to improve your ratio and avoid cash-traps.

Format: Recorded Session - available 24/7

• IA - 1 CEU
• NJ - 1 CEC WC
• NCICLB Course #12084 - 1 CEU
• ORLCB - 1 CEH
• QWEL - 1 CEU
• FNGLA -1 CEU

Instructor: Keith Schweiger Knowing how much rainfall was received over an irrigated lawn can be a critical component to increasing the efficiency and conservation of irrigation water. Determining what rainfall data is reliable and relevant for a specific site has always hampered its effective use in managing the irrigation system. Whether the rainfall data comes from the internet, weather stations, or tipping rain bucket devices, the water manager must know it is accurate to apply it to an entire site. This course discusses real examples and shares some practical experience of using rainfall data to help the stakeholders of a property choose the solution that best fits the site’s management requirements.