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CICA / IRRITECH TRAINING J-4 APPRENTICE PROGRAM


Description
This course includes:
54 hours of self-led instruction
20 hours of self-led CIT training
Study Materials for the CIT training
CIT exam registration fee is NOT included in the cost of this course.
To register for the exam please visit www.irrigation.org or contact the Irrigation Association 703-536-7080

Credits: 0

Content
  • Intro to J-4 Apprentice Program
  • Introduction to Irrigation
  • Understanding Irrigation Terminology
  • Quiz for Understanding Irrigation Terminology
  • Preventative Maintenance Track for Irrigation Technicians
  • Course 1. Introduction to the Preventative Maintenance Technician Track
  • Course 2. Introduction to Spray Heads and Nozzles
  • Course 3. Adjusting Spray and Rotary Nozzles
  • Course 4. Adjusting the Sprinklers
  • Course 5. Introduction to Gear Drive Rotors
  • Course 6. Replacing Internal and Adjustment of Gear Drive Rotors
  • Course 7. Measuring Sprinkler Pressure
  • Course 8. Introduction to Valves
  • Course 9. Introduction to Controllers
  • Course 10. Inspecting Backflow Prevention Devices
  • Course 11. Inspecting Drip Zones
  • Course 12. Pump Inspection
  • Course 13. Inspecting Sensors
  • Preventative Maintenance Technician Unit Test
  • Textbook Reading Assignment
  • Chapters 1, 2 & 10 Test
  • Textbook Reading Assignment
  • Chapters 8, 11 & 5 Test
  • Basic Repair & Replacement for Irrigation Technicians
  • Course 1. Introduction to the Repair Technician Track
  • Course 2. Replacing Internal of Spray Heads
  • Course 3. Replacing Entire Spray Heads
  • Course 4. Replacing Entire Gear Drive Rotors
  • Course 5. Basic Drip Repair
  • Course 6. Rebuilding Diaphragm Valves
  • Course 7. Pipe Fitting Terminology and Solvent Welding PVC
  • Course 8. PVC Pipe Repair
  • Course 9. Joining and Repairing Polyethylene Pipe
  • Course 10. Replacing a Controller
  • Course 12. Basic Pump Service
  • Course 13. Sensors
  • Irrigation Repair Technician Unit Test
  • Winterization of an Irrigation System Presentation
  • Winterization Test
  • Reading Assignment
  • The Hydraulics of Adding or Changing Sprinklers
  • Section 1
  • Section 1 Review Questions
  • Section 2
  • Section 2 Review Questions
  • Section 3
  • Section 3 Review Questions
  • Troubleshooting Sprinkler Coverage
  • Retrofitting Sprinklers to Micro Irrigation
  • Section 1
  • Section 1 Review Questions
  • Section 2
  • Section 2 Review Questions
  • Section 3
  • Section 3 Review Questions
  • Irrigation Pumps 1 - When , Where, How
  • Recorded Presentation
  • Quiz
  • Reading Assignment
  • UNDERSTANDING HOW PGV VALVES WORK
  • Understanding How a PGV Irrigation Control Valve Works, PGV-101G
  • TROUBLESHOOTING OF DIAPHRAGM VALVES
  • Recorded Presentation
  • Quiz
  • FILTRATION FOR LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION
  • Recorded Presentation
  • Reading Assignment
  • USING MULTIMETERS TO EVALUATE IRRIGATION ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
  • Course 1. Multimeters Presentation
  • Course 2. Information Application Plan - Using Multimeters
  • Course 3. Using the Information Application Plan for Multimeters
  • Course 4. Wire Tracking and Valve Locating
  • Course 4. Quiz
  • Reading Assignment
  • WIRE TRACKING AND VALVE LOCATING
  • Section 1
  • Section 1 Review Questions
  • Section 2
  • Section 2 Review Questions
  • Section 3
  • Slide
  • LOCATING GROUP FAULTS
  • Section 1
  • Section 1 Review Questions
  • Section 2
  • Section 2 Review Questions
  • Section 3
  • Section 3 Review Questions
  • Slide
  • WIFI KNOWLEDGE FOR GREEN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
  • Recorded Presentation
  • TROUBLESHOOTING THE TWO-WIRE PATH
  • Recorded Presentation
  • Quiz
  • FLOW SENSOR BASICS
  • Recorded Presentation
  • Quiz
  • IMPROVING IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY BY IMPROVING SOILS
  • Recorded Presentation
  • HOW TO USE PRECIPITATION RATES IN EVERDAY IRRIGATION
  • Recorded Presentation
  • Quiz
  • IRRIGATION STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE LANDSCAPE WATER USE
  • Recorded Presentation
  • Quiz
  • IRRIGATION PUMPS 2 - PROPER PLANNING AND OPERATION
  • Recorded Presentation
  • Quiz
  • GREEN ROOF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
  • Power Point Presentation
  • Recorded Presentation
  • Quiz
  • GROUNDING AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION
  • Recorded Presentation
  • Quiz
  • USING THE SCIENCE OF SOLVENT WELDING
  • Recorded Presentation
  • Quiz
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
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