"Professional Irrigation Technician"
Take charge of your future with our Certification Program. Become a professional, competent, confident, knowledgeable irrigation technician with Pro Irrigation Training. No Continuing Education Credits ever required, Certification is yours forever!
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Complete Curriculum
9 Courses
186 Video Lessons
Section Quizes
Video & Print
21+ hrs of instruction
9 PDF downloads w/ 164 pages
37 Skill Builder Exercises
New Technician Training
Beginner level
Lifetime Access
Certificate of Completion
All Videos are CC Closed Captioned
"Professional Irrigation Technician" Curriculum
Introduction to Irrigation and Sprinkler Systems
Introduction to Irrigation
History of Irrigation | Modern Uses of Irrigation | Environmental Impact of Irrigation | Goals of Irrigation | Introduction to Irrigation Quiz
Basic Concepts and Definitions
Uniformity vs Efficiency | Soil Types | Intake Rates | Evapotranspiration | Precipitation Rate | Irrigation Concepts and Definitions quiz
Sprinkler System Design
3 Classifications of Sprinkler Systems | Two Meter Configuration | One Meter - House Mainline Configuration | Under House Plumbing Configuration | Lake Pump Configuration | Water Well Configuration | Valve Manifold Configuration | Valve Satellite Configuration | Order of Components | Sprinkler System Design Quiz
Simplified Water Hydraulics
Pressure | Flow | Velocity | Friction Loss | Water Hydraulics Real World Example | How to Measure Flow | How to Measure Elevation and Slope | Reading a Friction Loss Chart | Water Hydraulics Quiz
Electrical Basics and Irrigation Timers
Electrical Basics
Electrical Fundamentals | Volts & Amps | Resistance & Ohm's Law | Low Voltage Systems | Electrical Basics Quiz
Sprinkler System Electrical Components
Timers, Clocks, & Controllers | Electric Solenoid Valve | Sprinkler System Wiring | Rain & Weather Sensors | Flow Sensors | Sprinkler System Electrical Components Quiz
Practical Electrical Skills
Using A Multimeter | Parallel vs. Series Measurements | Measuring Voltage | Measuring Resistance | Measuring Amperage | Splicing Wires | Practical Electrical Skills Quiz
Irrigation Timers
24 Volt AC Timers | Analog AC Timers | Digital AC Timers | DC Battery Operated Timers | 4 Factors of Timer Programming | Feature: Manual Operation | Feature: Global Adjust | Feature: Rain Delay | Feature: Modular Model | Feature: Outdoor Model | Feature: Computer Control | Feature: Remote Control | Common Timer Problems and Mistakes | Using A Wire Doubler | Irrigation Timer Quiz
Irrigation Piping systems
PVC Piping System
PVC Pipe | PVC Fittings | Solvent Selection | Solvent Welding PVC | Using A Union | Using An Expansion Repair Coupling | PVC Repair Situations | CPVC and DWV | PVC Pipe Quiz
Polyethylene Piping Systems
Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings | Poly Repair | Poly Saddle Taps | Polyethylene Piping Quiz
Copper, Pex, and Steel Piping Systems
Copper Tubing | Soldering Copper Joints | Cutting Copper and Precautions | Pex Tubing | Galvanized Steel | Copper, Pex, and Steel Piping Quiz
Threaded Fittings
Pipe Threads vs Hose Threads | Teflon Tape and Pipe Dope | Contractors Tool Tip - Toothbrush | Threaded Fittings Quiz
Compression Fittings
External Compression Fittings | Internal Compression Fittings | Compression Fittings Quiz
Reading A Friction Loss Chart
Drip Irrigation for Lawn and Farm
Introduction to Drip Irrigation
History And Agricultural Applications of Drip | Benefits of Using Drip | Introduction to Drip Irrigation Quiz
Filtration And Pressure Regulation
Filtration Essentials | Filtration Products | Filtration Quiz
Dripline
Intro To Dripline | Proper Use of Dripline | CV or Check Valve Dripline | Sub-Surface Dripline | Air and Vacuum Relief Valves | Drain and Flush Valves | Dripline Quiz
Traditional Insert Drip
Solid Drip Tubing and Fittings | Drip Applicators | Traditional Insert Drip Quiz
Common Drip Projects
Common Drip Projects | Converting A Spray Zone to Drip | Backyard Drip Project Phase 1: Planning | Phase 2: Installation | Phase 3: Testing
All About Sprinkler Heads
Sprinkler Head Basics
Introduction To Sprinkler Heads | 3 Ways to Connect Sprinkler Heads | Precipitation Rates | Matched Precipitation Rate | Reading Sprinkler Performance Charts | Head to Head Coverage | Square vs Triangular Spacing | Sprinkler Head Basics and Concepts Quiz
Rotating Heads (Rotors)
Impact Rotors | Gear Driven Rotors | Rotor Features and Options | Adjusting Rotors 4 Ways | Adjusting Rotors in the Field | Hunter PGP, PGP-Ultra, & I-20 | K-Rain PRS Select | K-Rain Super Pro | Nelson Rotors | Rain Bird 5000 Series Rotors | Rain Bird T-Bird Rotor | Rain Bird Mini-Paw and Maxi-Paw | Toro Super 800 | Toro T-5 RapidSet Rotor | Tool Tip: Dental Pick | Rotating Heads Quiz
Spray Heads
Introduction To Sprays | Spray Features and Options | Spray Nozzles Part 1 | Spray Nozzles Part 2 | Tool Tip: Rain Bird Spray Tool | Spray Heads Quiz
Rotator Nozzles
Introduction to Rotator Nozzles | Hunter MP Rotators | K-Rain Rotators | Rain Bird Rotary Nozzles | Toro Precision Rotating Nozzles
All About Irrigation Valves
Irrigation Valve Basics
Introduction to Valves | Irrigation Valve Locations | Introduction to Valves quiz
Irrigation Valve Types
Manual Valves | Check Valves | Pressure Reducing Valves | Indexing Valves | Indexing Valve Repair | Solenoid Valves | Solenoid Valve Features and Options | Solenoid Valve Troubleshooting & Repair | Anti-Siphon Valves | Irrigation Valve Types quiz
Solenoid Valve Products
Hunter PGV Solenoid Valve | Irritrol 205 Solenoid Valve | K-Rain Pro Series 100 | Rain Bird DV Series Valves | Rain Bird PGA Solenoid Valve | Pressure Regulators for Solenoid Valves
Backflow Prevention for Irrigation Systems
Introduction to Backflow Prevention
Introduction to Backflow | Definitions and Concepts | Regulatory Authority and Testing
Backflow Preventers
Types of Backflow Preventers | Residential Dual Check | Anti-Siphon Valves | Pressure Vacuum Breakers | Double Check Valve Assembly | Reduced Pressure Principal Assembly
Troubleshooting and Winterization
Troubleshooting and Winterization Backflow Preventers | Backflow Prevention Course Quiz
Installing Sprinkler Systems
Site Visit
The Site Visit | Client Consultation | Measuring the Property | Site Visit Quiz
Design the System
Draw Scale Plan | Symbols for Plan | Select Sprinklers and Add to Plan | Select Sprinkler Pt 2 | Determine Pressure and Flow | Group Heads into Zones | Pipe Sizing Basic | Pipe Sizing Advanced| One Pipe Size | Final Steps for Plan | Design the System Quiz
Installing the System
Coordinate With Homeowner And 811 | Pipe Installation Methods | Assembling the System | Boring Under Driveways and Sidewalks | Installing Heads | Finalizing Install and Clean Up | Installing the System Quiz
Troubleshooting Problems in a Sprinkler System
Introduction to Troubleshooting | Troubleshooting an Irrigation Timer, Controller, or Clock | Entire System Won't Work | Multiple Zones Won't Work | Sprinkler System is Stuck On | Single Zone Has Weak Pressure | Entire System Has Weak Pressure | Slow Leak | Water Leaking from Sprinkler | No Quiz
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Enroll now and begin your journey towards a better future as a "Professional Irrigation Technician." This is a bundle of all 9 of our Courses with a special Certificate upon completion. Our special price for this Certification Program is $699.
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