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Guarantee
If one of our students fails the Texas Irrigator Licensing Exam, he/she can repeat our next scheduled class at no charge. Must be repeated within 12 months after the first class.
Prepay 7 days in advance to guarantee a seat.
Course Outline
| I. Irrigation Overview |
2 hrs |
- Definition of Irrigation
- Methods of Irrigation
- History of Irrigation
- Terminology/definitions
- About the Exam
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| II. Irrigation Equipment |
1.5 hrs |
- Types of Sprinklers
- Types of Systems
- Controllers
- Electric Valves
- Hydraulic Valves
- Remote Sensors – Moisture & Freeze Protection
- Pumps
- Source Water & Filtration
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| III. Cross Connection Control |
1.5 hrs |
- Video
- Definition/types
- Backflow prevention equipment
- 50 questions & answers
- Quiz
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| IV. Piping & Hydraulics |
5.0 hrs |
- Terminology
- Types
- OD – ID – Wall Thickness
- Pressure and Pressure Losses
- Effects of Elevation on pressure
- Measurement of pressure
- Pressure loss charts
- How to calculate pressure losses
- Water Hammer/effects/prevention
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| V. Sprinkler Performance |
2 hrs |
- Distribution, uniformity, efficiency
- Effects of wind & pressure
- Nozzle performance
- Head spacing
- Precipitation Rate
- Evapotranspiration
- Soil-water-plant relationships
- Effects of excess pressure
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| VI. Developing Plot Plan |
1 hr |
- The Design Process
- Drafting Equipment/CAD
- Data Required
- Measuring Techniques
- Scale drawing based on Field Measurements
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| VII. Head Layout |
2.5 hrs |
- Head/nozzle Selection
- Triangular vs Square Spacing
- Borders, Curves, Sidewalks, Fences, etc.
- Drafting Techniques
- Produce a scale drawing
- Spray vs Rotary Layout
- Head layout from a given plot plan
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| VIII. Zoning & Pipe Sizing |
6.5 hrs |
- Determine flow requirement
- Flow Velocity
- Estimated Design Flow per zone
- Selection of Components
- Pressure Loss Calculations
- Velocity Charts to Determine Pipe Size
- Routing & Sizing pipe
- Drafting the final design
- Irrigation Design Procedure
13 steps to follow
- Looped Mains
- Rotary Systems
- Design a System on a scaled plot plan
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| IX. Electrical |
.5 hrs |
- Controller Installation
- Valve Wiring/splicing
- Wire Sizing
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| X. Micro Irrigation |
1.5 hrs |
- Components of a drip system
- Emission Devices
- Pipe and Fittings
- Flow Rates
- Pipe sizing
- Basic Design Principles
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| XI. The Law in Texas |
2 hrs |
- Statutes, Rules and Regulations
- Licensing & License Renewal
- Enforcement
- Irrigator Advisory Council
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- Local Codes/ State Codes
- Minimum Standards – design & installation
- Backflow Prevention Methods
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| XII. Designs in Class |
14 hrs |
| Student required to do 3 designs in the classroom |
Total Classroom Hours 40 hrs |
Class Schedule 2010
40 hrs $500
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Landscape Irrigator Licensing Course
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Class Schedule 2010
Sept. 20-24
Fisher Irrigation Classroom
14150 Trinity Blvd. Suite 600
Fort Worth, TX 76155
817-498-3795
Oct. 18-22
Fisher Irrigation Classroom
14150 Trinity Blvd. Suite 600
Fort Worth, TX 76155
817-498-3795
Nov. 8-12
Fisher Irrigation Classroom
14150 Trinity Blvd. Suite 600
Fort Worth, TX 76155
817-498-3795
Dec. 6-10
Fisher Irrigation Classroom
14150 Trinity Blvd. Suite 600
Fort Worth, TX 76155
817-498-3795
Student Testimonials
"Mr. Fisher, I just wanted you to know that you did a very good job
keeping the class interesting and more importantly preparing us for
the exam. Everything that was on the exam was covered in class and
I felt very prepared for the test and passed without any worries."
............Matt Davis, College Fund Landscaping, Plano, TX
"Ben... just a note to let you know that Jose Ruiz and myself both
passed on the first try. Jose averaged around an 88 and I averaged
93.5. I received a 100 in backflow. Thank you for all your help and
I will stay in touch."
......Arnie Van Duzee, Director of Irrigation, Niebur Golf, Inc.
"Mr. Fisher..... I would like to thank you for all the information that
you provided in your class. You were very informative and kept things
interesting. John and I would recommend you in a minute to anyone
wanting to prepare for the irrigation licensing exam."
........Dawn Ahrens, McKinney, TX
"Mr. Fisher......Your complete and detailed instruction was right on the
money to help me understand the exam questions and solve the prob-
lems........your experience with actual installation and design is even
more evident now that I am applying your techniques in the design of
my projects. I would highly recommend your course to anyone interested
in getting an irrigator license" ..........Herman Thompson, ASLA
Herman Thompson + Associates
Dallas, TX
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