At this year’s Equip Expo, the Irrigation Association, Fairfax, Virginia, is offering a series of hands-on educational sessions tailored for professionals looking to expand their skills or break into the irrigation industry.
Taking place from Oct. 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, these courses will cover topics such as irrigation repairs, system components and electrical troubleshooting. The courses being offered are as follows:
| Session | Date & Time | Description | Presenter | Cost | CEUs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting Into the Irrigation Business | Thursday, Oct. 17 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
Get started in the irrigation industry with advice and insights from a panel of experienced contractors. | Kevin Battistoni | $99 | 0.25 CEU |
| Irrigation Repair Fundamentals | Thursday, Oct. 17 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
Learn how to handle common irrigation repairs, from sprinkler head replacement to valve troubleshooting. | Rick Hall | $99 | 1 CEU |
| Electrical Troubleshooting Fundamentals | Thursday, Oct. 17 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. |
Understand how to diagnose and resolve common electrical issues in irrigation systems using a multimeter. | Craig Borland | $99 | 1 CEU |
| Anatomy of an Irrigation System | Thursday, Oct. 17 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. |
A beginner’s guide to understanding the components and functionality of irrigation systems. | Keith Schweiger | $99 | 1 CEU |
| Controller Operation Fundamentals | Friday, Oct. 18 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. |
Learn basic operations for irrigation controllers, such as turning zones on/off and adjusting settings. | Rick Hall | $99 | 1 CEU |
| Irrigation Scheduling Fundamentals | Friday, Oct. 18 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. |
Explore how to schedule irrigation systems to optimize water usage and maintain landscapes effectively. | Scott Knowles | $99 | 1 CEU |
| Microirrigation Fundamentals | Friday, Oct. 18 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. |
Discover the benefits of microirrigation and learn how to incorporate it into landscape irrigation for better water efficiency. | Shawn Sandink | $99 | 1 CEU |
Equip Expo is one of the largest trade shows for the landscape and outdoor living industry, offering opportunities to learn and test the latest technologies across 30 acres of outdoor demonstrations and educational sessions.
