For turfgrass management professionals who want to squeeze every conceivable benefit from every drop of irrigation water, Rain Bird Training Services will conduct more than 60 irrigation training events throughout the country through May. All classes are open to irrigation professionals of all experience levels, including golf course superintendents, designers, architects, contractors and distributors.
All classes are eligible for CEUs from the Irrigation Association."The need for highly trained, knowledgeable irrigation professionals continues to grow," said Paul Lierheimer, director of Rain Bird's contractor division. "That's why we've packed our training curriculum with a wide variety of courses. We want to help both new and experienced irrigation pros learn about the latest techniques and technology that can help homes, businesses, athletic fields, golf courses and parks use less water in the pursuit of healthy, attractive turf."
Rain Bird Training Services offers three different ways for irrigation professionals to enhance their skill sets, become better water managers and improve their career prospects: Rain Bird Factory Trained Classes, Rain Bird Academy Classes and Rain Bird Customized Training. Classes are held in almost 30 states nationwide. Click here for a schedule and more information. Due to the hands-on nature of these classes, space is limited.
Rain Bird Factory Trained classes provide comprehensive training on Rain Bird products and help attendees become experts on installing, managing and maintaining Rain Bird irrigation systems and earn the designation of factory-trained irrigation professional.
Rain Bird Services will conduct 28 Factory Trained classes during the 2017-2018 training season. These classes span a wide range of topics, including drainage, low-volume irrigation, valves, residential controllers, commercial controllers (ESP-LX, central control systems (MAXICOM and IQ v3.0) and decoders. Golf irrigation topics include Integrated Control System technician, central control operation, satellite control operation and golf course technician.
Rain Bird Academy classes provide general irrigation skills training on products from various manufacturers not just Rain Bird. This training track includes Rain Bird's five popular Boot Camp classes, which are designated as "IA Select" courses by the Irrigation Association (IA). Rain Bird's Irrigation Boot Camp provides attendees with the basics of irrigation in just one short week, making it ideal for individuals who are new to the profession. Boot Camps will take place in numerous cities during the next six months.
Rain Bird Academy classes also are available to prepare individuals for the IA's certification exams (Irrigation Technician, Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor, Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor, Certified Irrigation Designer and Certified Irrigation Consultant).
Rain Bird Customized Training is ideal for multi-course operations, management companies, irrigation contractors, public agencies and irrigation distributors. Rain Bird's highly trained instructors travel to your location and provide training on only the products you use.
"We realize that sending a large group offsite for irrigation training can be cost-prohibitive and logistically difficult," said John Sais, senior technical trainer for Rain Bird Services. "Our customized, on-site training can be much more affordable, and it allows larger organizations to train employees with varying skill levels on products and practices that are completely relevant to their specific needs."
Rain Bird Services also will host two Professional Irrigation Training Camps. These week-long events include both Factory Trained, Boot Camp and Golf training tracks, giving attendees the flexibility to register for those courses that best meet their needs. The first PITC will take place Dec. 11-15 in Las Vegas. The second is scheduled for Feb. 12-16 in Orlando.