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Irrigation System Evaluations
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Sponsored by the California Department of Water Resources and Fred and Ginny Hamisch
Online Portion: Continuous
Hands-On Class 1: June 27-29, 2022, located at Cal Poly (8 a.m. start)
Hands-On Class 2: June 29-July 1, 2022, located in the San Joaquin Valley
Two ways to register!
By Mail/Fax
Print out and mail or fax the registration form.
To pay using a credit card, please register online or call (805) 756-2434
Online Portion
Cost (for online portion only): $250
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.
The online class provides background information about drip/micro irrigation system evaluation procedures through videos and tutorials designed to help get inexperienced participants up to speed before attending ISE Class I. Although registration in the online portion is required to attend Evaluation Classes 1 and 2, completion of the online class or final exam is not required for attendance. ITRC will keep the online course active for 60 days after the training if participants would like to complete it after the classes. Those who do pass the final exam will be eligible for 10 hours of continuing education credits for certain professional certifications, such as through the Irrigation Association.
Note: This course uses the ITRC textbook Drip and Micro Irrigation Design and Management for Trees, Vines, and Field Crops. Click here to download a free PDF of the book.
Sponsored by the Irrigation Association, California DWR, and Fred and Ginny Hamisch
Evaluation Class 1: Theory and Laboratory Practice of Evaluations (at Cal Poly)
Free (with enrollment in online portion)
June 27-29, 2022
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. Note: Although completion of the online materials is not required for attendance, instructors will assume participants have gone through at least some of the online materials prior to the class.
Evaluation Class 2: Field Evaluation of Drip/Micro Systems (San Joaquin Valley)
Free (with enrollment in online portion)
June 29-July 1, 2022
This
second class is a 2 1/2 day class where we will travel
to sites in 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. Note: Participants are responsible for their own transportation, hotel, and food expenses.
Class Schedule
Online Class
- Access begins upon registration (login information will be emailed to you).
- Full course materials require about 10 hours to view.
- Online exam is optional but required for 10 hours of Continuing Education credit.
- Material is accessible for two months after on-site class
ISE Class I
- Takes place at Cal Poly, SLO
- 8:00 a.m. start time on Day 1 (Monday)
- Ends 12:00 noon on Day 3 (Wednesday)
- Participants will be in SLO on Monday and Tuesday nights
ISE Class II
- Takes place on-site at field trip locations
- 1:00 p.m. start time on Day 3 (Wednesday)
- Ends 5:00 p.m. on Day 5 (Friday)
- Participants will be in the Central Valley on Wednesday and Thursday nights