Sprinkler Basics

This hands-on four-hour class covers the basics of sprinker systems for landscape irrigation. This is not a design class and it is recommended for beginners in irrigation system maintenance as well as landscape maintenance personnel. This class will provide the student with the knowledge and confidence to fix common sprinkler problems and conduct basic system upgrades.

 

Irrigation Valve Troubleshooting

This is a four-hour class that incorporates many exercises and hands-on activities. The Sprinker Basics is a great preparation for this course. The class includes sections on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. Practical knowledge acquired in this class can easily be put to use by your company's field personnel.

 

Watering Schedules & Controller Programming

This class shows participants the basic concepts of scheduling. This class is designed to make it easy for field personnel to formulate and implement water efficient irrigation schedules.

 

Fertilizer Materials and Application

This intermediate class provides the participants with the fundamentals of fertilizers. The class will demonstrate the various fertilizers commonly used in the landscape industry, including fertilizers for turf, trees and shrubs, and specialty fertilizers. Included in the class is also a section on fertilizer application, including calibration rates and the different types of equipment used to apply fertilizer.

 

Horticultural Practices

This four-hour class covers some of the fundamentals of horticulture. It provides the participants with an understanding of theory aspects as well as practical information that they can use in the field. This class provides detailed information pertaining to the health, maintenance, and care of plants.