"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 ProductsFiltration 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 ApplicatorsTraditional 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

Begin your Certification

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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