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Connecticut Irrigation Contractors Association 
 

CICA UNIVERSITY – 2008

January 30th and January 31st

 

Class 101:       Understanding Irrigation:  Study Guide for the CT Irrigation License

 

For the irrigation professional who is studying for the CT State Irrigation License (J-3 or J-4) and for the beginner who needs a basic understanding of irrigation.

 

Length:  2 Days

 

Dates & Time:     January 30 & 31, 2008

 

               Description:         Using the State of CT Irrigation License (J-3 and J-4) test reference (“Simplified Irrigation Design”, P. Melby 2nd edition) as an outline, this course will provide a basic understanding of irrigation concepts.  It will review field hydraulics, piping, basic design, precipitation rates and scheduling.  It is an excellent study guide and precursor for professionals who plan to take the test for licensing.  And, it will provide a basic understanding of irrigation for beginners and other landscaping professionals interested in irrigation.

 

               Instructor:            Ted Moriarty                                           Cost: $275 for CICA Member/$325 for non-member       

 

Class 102:       Irrigation Design

 

               For the Irrigation/Landscape Professional with experience who interested in expanding their knowledge of irrigation design concepts. 

 

Length:  1 day

 

Date:      January 30, 2008

 

Description:         Learn concepts required for irrigation design.  This course will cover hydraulics, pipe sizing, matched precipitation rate calculations, head layout techniques and zoning principles.  This class will also incorporate the latest technology in central controls, two-wire, and sensor capabilities.  It is considered an intermediate/advanced course for people who have a basic understanding of irrigation principles and who want to learn more about design and the latest technology.

 

               Instructors:          CICA and IA Certified Irrigation Professionals

 

               Cost:                     $140 for CICA member/$190 for non-member

 

 

Class 103        State of Connecticut CEU Credits (CODE class) with a special session on Irrigation Pumps

 

                              For all irrigation license holders who require CEU credits to renew their State of Connecticut J-3 or J-4 license.

 

               Length:  1 day (for J-3) / ˝ day (for J-4)

 

               Date:      January 31, 2008

 

               Description:         Required course for renewal of the State of Connecticut J-3 and J-4 irrigation license.  This course includes a technical portion on the concepts and use of irrigation pumps.  This class contains 7 Hours for CEU credits as required by the State of Connecticut.  The 7 Hours includes 5 hours of technical training and 2 hours of business training.  The technical training includes 2 ˝ hours of plumbing & irrigation related topics as provided by CODE instructors and 2 ˝ hours of Irrigation Pump training as provided by a CICA instructor (Matt Cass of BISCO).  The 2 hours of business training will also be provided by a CODE instructor.

 

               Instructor:            CODE Instructor(s) & Matt Cass of BISCO

 

               Cost:                     $285 for CICA member/$335 for non-member