The ALCA Certified Irrigation Technician (ACIT) program consists of a 3-day training including hands-on activities focused on the optimization of water usage and the efficiency of existing irrigation systems.
Must have attended and passed the ACLP Irrigation Tech 1 workshop, or equivalent field experience, including proficient use of a multi-meter.
Program available to ALCA members only.
Site Assessment
- Evaluate existing irrigation system using ALCA’s irrigation assessment checklist
- Site conditions – general plant health, glaring problems, water type
- Review plans or draw irrigation diagram
- Irrigation components – inventory and condition
- Zoning of stations/controller scheduling
- Assess system baseline performance
- Determine precipitation rates (PR)
Maximizing Efficiency
- Determine how much water and pressure is needed
- Manage pressure loss
- Determine plant water needs and calculate ET rates
- Calculate and maximize distribution uniformity (DU)
- Calculate run times for maximum efficiency
- Program "Smartly" - adjust controller schedules using ET
- Use water management technology & techniques
Troubleshooting & Repair
- Identify common irrigation malfunctions
- Identify options for dealing with the malfunctions
- Choose the best option for the situation
- Practice the skills necessary to troubleshoot & repair
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