:: Irrigation System Evaluation Short Courses ::
Sponsored by the California Department of Water Resources
Online Portion: Now Open
Hands-On Class 1: June 18-20, 2012
Hands-On Class 2: June 20-22, 2012
You may register by printing out and mailing or faxing the registration form to (805) 756-2433.
Or, register online by clicking below.
Online Portion
(Now open - closes June 4, 2012)
Cost (for online portion only): $250, plus $95 for required textbook (click here for order form)
The online portion of ITRC’s new hybrid online/hands-on course presents the theories and procedures of drip/micro irrigation system evaluations through videos, tutorials, and quizzes in conjunction with textbook and online reading material. Students can register at any time until two weeks prior to the first hands-on short course, and progress through the material at their own pace. Final exam required for Irrigation Association CEU credit.
Sponsored by the Irrigation Association
Evaluation Class 1: Theory and Laboratory Practice of Evaluations
June 18-20, 2012
Free
This
first class is ITRC's traditional comprehensive 2 1/2
day class which combines classroom (50%) and outdoor
laboratory (50%) activities. Efficiency
definitions and evaluation techniques are emphasized,
ranging from how to take a pressure measurement to what
specific measurements are needed for evaluation of six
distinct irrigation methods (furrow, border strip, hand
move/side roll sprinkler, linear move sprinkler,
undertree sprinkler, and drip/micro). These systems can
be "tuned up" to conserve water and power, and to
maintain adequate surface water and groundwater
qualities. The techniques and programs covered are the
standard used for DWR-funded evaluation projects
throughout California.
Evaluation Class 2: San Joaquin Valley Field Evaluation of Drip/Micro Systems
June 20-22, 2012
Free
This
second class is a 2 1/2 day class where we will travel
to the San Joaquin Valley and perform the entire
evaluations on 2 fields. The emphasis will be on
performing the field evaluations for drip and microspray
irrigation systems on trees/vines. This class will allow
for more extensive field training to help with the
comprehension of the materials from the first class.
It is highly recommended that those attending this field
session attend Class 1 or have field experience
doing irrigation evaluations. The class will be
staying 2 nights in the San Joaquin Valley for this
class. On the afternoon of the first day the class
will travel from San Luis Obispo to the San Joaquin
Valley and visit drip systems en route.
You may register by printing out and mailing or faxing the registration form to (805) 756-2433.
For the online portion, the textbook Drip and Micro Irrigation Design and Management for Trees, Vines, and Field Crops is required. This book can be ordered along with online registration, or click below to download, print, and send the order form.
