2011 Classes:

Dec 5-9

2012 Classes:

Jan 2-6

Jan 30 - Feb 3

Feb 27 - Mar 2

Apr 2 - 6

May 21-25

Class begins at 8:00am at The Meeting Place

400 C. M. Allen Parkway

San Marcos, TX

(2 blocks off I-35)

Test Dates for TCEQ

Licensed Irrigator Exam:

Dec 2 - Mesquite

Dec 8 - El Paso

Dec 15 - Houston

Jan 6 - Mesquite

Jan 19 - San Antonio

Jan 26 - Riverside (A&M)

Feb 10 - Mesquite

Feb 23 - Houston

Mar 9 - Mesquite

Mar 22 - San Antonio

Mar 29 - Riverside (A&M)

      Landscape Irrigator Licensing Course
          TCEQ Approved Course #0010

INSTRUCTOR:   Jim Pentecost:

                              Landscape Irrigator License #22

                              State Approved Provider #427

Get the most for your Training Dollars!!

• In addition to regular classroom training required by TCEQ, we provide actual equipment in a classroom display and for hands-on inspection.  You gain greater comprehension of use of Irrigation Components in the field
• Actual outdoor demonstrations on static and dynamic pressures, water hammer, surge, dry line shock; how to calculate static pressure and foot of head; visual inspection of existing system at class location; how to figure slope percentages with garden hose & pressure gauge; soil probe
• Textbook AND a Supplemental (450 page) Notebook with practical “in-the-field” information (at no additional charge to you) 
• Practice exam material with answers.  Along with the textbook, use this as a study tool after completion of the class to prepare you to pass the state exam!
• Display of irrigation catalogs and manuals
• Some new product samples for each person
• Free refreshments each class day

EXPERIENCED TEACHER AND BUSINESS OWNER!

Our instructor, Jim Pentecost, has been in the irrigation industry since 1964.  His experience includes the residential, commercial, and golf course markets. He also has 10 years experience as a certified teacher in the state of Texas. Jim has been teaching the Basic Training Course for Landscape Irrigation since 1999. He will communicate the knowledge and skills necessary for you to attain your irrigators license.

Go Beyond Passing The Exam And Be Equipped For A Successful Career In The Landscape Irrigation Business!

In his vast experience, Jim has seen irrigation companies come and go. In his classes he shares the concepts that made his irrigation business one of the most reputable and sought after companies in the Austin-San Antonio corridor. Valuable water conservation concepts are included in design and management portions of the class. He shows "real life" examples of what to do and what to avoid. Instruction on marketing and selling your skills and services will benefit you as well as your future customers.

For irrigator exam information, contact Texas A & M Engineering Extension Service - TEEX - (1-800-824-7303) or see www.teex.com/eu.