{"product_id":"irrigation-technician","title":"Irrigation Technician","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eThis course will take you from knowing nothing about sprinkler systems to having the knowledge to get a job running irrigation repair service calls. Training leverages 36 video lessons and virtual service calls to prepare you for career success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES7071\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis online Irrigation training program prepares you for an entry-level career in the irrigation repair and maintenance industry, a specialized and rapidly growing sector within landscaping, water management, and environmental services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will start your training with system fundamentals, then progress to advanced service calls involving complex pipe repairs, drip installations, valve replacements, and controller upgrades. Demand for irrigation technicians with these skills is growing as residential, commercial, and municipal customers seek efficient water-use solutions and professional repair expertise. Job growth is driven by the nationwide focus on sustainability, smart irrigation technologies, and the need to reduce water waste by repairing irrigation leaks while maintaining healthy landscapes. This 36-video lesson course builds the technical and diagnostic expertise you need for abundant job opportunities and career advancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this online irrigation course, you will gain virtual hands-on, practical instruction that equips you with the exact skills employers are seeking. Every lesson is filmed on real customer job sites during live repairs, giving you a true field-based learning experience by going on virtual service calls with the trainer, who is a nationally recognized expert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successful course completion, you will be prepared to confidently perform irrigation repair service calls and meet the standards of professional field technicians. The course does not prepare you for certification or licensing exams; however, it provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for job-readiness in the irrigation repair and maintenance industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand irrigation system basics, hydraulics, valves, wiring, and part identification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiagnosis and repair or replacement of nozzles, spray heads, rotors, drip systems, and leaks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrasp how to re-route pipes and repair double PVC breaks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn to replace rotors and diagnose and repair valves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReview the installation of master and zone valves, adding water meters and cut-off valves, and how to replace controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraining combines Beginner 101 and Intermediate 201 into one comprehensive path for developing confident and skilled irrigation repair technicians\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess to 36 video lessons filmed on real job sites during live service calls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical, hands-on experience through one-of-a-kind real-world virtual service calls—all online\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTaught by irrigation repair professionals with decades of hands-on experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstructors have completed over 20,000 service calls, bringing real-world expertise to every lesson\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraining format places you in the action like a virtual apprentice, ensuring every detail is practical, relevant, and immediately applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eBeginner 101 \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eStarting from Scratch: Irrigation System Basics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePros Know Irrigation Part Names\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHappy Valves 101\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNozzles Talk! 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Please note that an extension fee may be charged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of support will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. 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