1-Dec-09 10:00 AM CST

EWJ 2nd Annual Education Week February 1st thru 5th

EWJ's 2nd Annual Education Week will be offed in Omaha, NE. Monday thru Thursday we will be offering general knowledge classes as well as test prep classes. All exams wil be offered on Friday. This is a great opportunity for all wheather you are new to certification or you are currently certified and just looking to pick up a few CEU hours. We look forward to seeing you there. For those of you who push snow, not to worry EWJ has spoken with Mother Nature and she has assured us that the US will be snow free this week. Everyone from Coast to Coast is encouraged to attend. Space is limited so get registered today!

Irrigation Association:

Courses Being Offered February 1st -4th, 2010

Irrigation Contractor February 1st & 2nd, 2010
2 Day Class $230 Member/$280 Non-Member

Designed to refresh the skills of irrigation contractors; may also serve as a good review for the Certified Irrigation Contractor exam. Review advanced soil-water-plant relationships, advanced hydraulics, pumps, job safety requirements, national codes that affect our industry, scheduling, water conservation and details about system uniformity and efficiency.

Sprinkler System Scheduling February 3rd, 2010

1/2 Day Class AM $120 Member/$145 Non-Member
Landscapers, irrigators and grounds maintenance personnel can learn how to set up a watering schedule using irrigation controllers on automatic systems. Discover simple, clear and accurate scheduling techniques. Topics include evapotranspiration rates, root zones, soil types and precipitation rates.

Electrical Trouble Shooting February 3rd, 2010

1/2 Day Class PM $120 Member/$145 Non-Member
Learn how to properly use volt-ohm meters and how to diagnose wiring problems based on their readings. Become skilled in the application of wire-locating equipment. Learn the most effective steps in sorting out confusing electrical problems so you will rarely have to resort to running new wire to solve your problems.

Chemigation/Fertigation February 4th, 2010 CANCELLED

1 Day Class $165 Member/$215 Non-Member
An excellent workshop for designers and dealers covering the basics of chemical injection of Ag applications. Learn which types of fertilizers and chemicals can and should be injected, which types of injectors are available and how to calculate injection rates.

SMART Technologies February 4th, 2010

1 Day Class $195 Member/$235 Non-Member
This course focuses on emerging technologies to improve irrigation water management. Contractors can learn to use and install devices including: ET-based controllers, weather and soil moisture-sensors, which have become more advanced and in some areas, mandated in irrigation systems. Topics include device features, how and where to install, and practical applications.

To Register: Contact Irrigation Association

Exams Hosted February 5th, 2010

CIC -Certified Irrigation Contractor

CLIA -Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor

GCIA -Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor

CAIS -Certified Agricultural Irrigation Specialist

CLIM -Certified Landscape Irrigation Manager

CID -Certified Irrigation Designer
      Certified Irrigation Designer: Commercial
      Certified Irrigation Designer: Golf
      Certified Irrigation Designer: Residential
      Certified Irrigation Designer: Drip/Micro
      Certified Irrigation Designer: Sprinkler
      Certified Irrigation Designer: Surface

CWCM -Certified Water Conservation Manager-Landscape

To Register: Contact Irrigation Association

Landscape/PLANET

Course Being Offered February 3rd, 2010 1 Day Class

Turf Management

Brad Jakubowski, a Certified Turfgrass Professional will be teaching a refresher course covering information needed to pass the Certified Turfgrass Professional exam. Brad is an Instructor in the Turfgrass Department at Doane College in Crete, Nebraska.

Course Fees:

$35.00 per person . To register for this class contact Earthwormjobs.com either by email: info@earthwormjobs.com or by Phone: 402.438.8151

Exams Hosted February 5th, 2010

Certified Landscape Professional

$250 Member/$300 Non-member
The CLP Exam is a 4-hour multiple choice format test covering business management topics.
Who should take the CLP exam?
Interior and exterior landscape company owners and managers who want to establish themselves (and their company) as a leader in the industry.

Certified Landscape Technician - Interior

$75 Member/$150 Non-Member
The CLT-Interior exam is a 4-hour multiple choice format test covering topics related to the job performance of the Interior Technician.
Who should take the CLT - Interior exam?
Any interior technician who wants to demonstrate a mastery of a body of knowledge recognized as the international standard.

Certified Turfgrass Professional

$249 Member/$309 Non-Member
This program is a comprehensive study of both warm and cool-season turfgrasses and was developed by the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education. The study leads to a mastery of weed, insect and disease identification/control, as well as diagnosis of common turfgrass problems. The material supports Integrated Pest Management concepts, pesticide safety and customer relations.
Who should take the CTP exam?
Turfgrass employees who want to be fully versed in the best practices to establish and maintain beautiful lawns in the United States.

Certified Ornamental Landscape Professional

$200 Member/$250 Non-Member
This course emphasizes tree and shrub maintenance procedures. Candidates concentrate on landscape trees and ornamental woody plant physiology, health care management, and establishment. The course has learning materials on soil basics, insect and disease identification, troubleshooting physiological or cultural problems, and pesticide safety.
Who should take the COLP exam?
Industry members who want to expand their knowledge in these specific areas. The study material is beautifully illustrated in full color and will serve as an invaluable reference text.

To Register: Contact Planet

Lighting/Kichler

February 4th, 2010 1 Day Class

Starter Course Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Seminar

ALA offers 6 credit hours for this seminar

A One-Day Landscape Lighting seminar designed for new or beginner Landscape Lighting Professionals. Also a great refresher for experienced pros.

The Kichler Starter Course provides detailed instruction on:

Design & Layout of a Low Voltage System
What, Why & How of Lamps
How to Determine Voltage Drop
Installation & Maintenance Tips
Marketing, sales tips, and more
Introduction to LED Lights

Course will also include:

Certified instructor
Training materials
Voltage Drop Calculator
Certificate of completion
6 ALA certification credit hours
Space is limited so reserve your spot TODAY!

Course Fees:

$59.00 per person. To register for this class contact Earthwormjobs.com either by email: info@earthwormjobs.com or by Phone: 402.438.8151

Water Featured/Aquascape

February 2nd, 2010 1 Day Class
Certified Aquascape Contractor

Do You Have What It Takes?
Certified Aquascape Contractors (CAC's) are the most qualified and informed pond installers in the water gardening industry. All CACs are trained and educated to not only install beautiful low maintenance water features, but they also provide quality workmanship, outstanding customer service, and knowledgeable assistance to their customers and each other.

Becoming a CAC, enables you to network with the "Best of the Best,"

Do You Fit the Mold?

All contractors who wish to become Certified Aquascape Contractors must complete an in-depth
application that includes referrals, pictures of
completed ponds, and general questions about their business and water gardening philosophy.

So, if you strive to reach the highest standards to meet your customer's needs and are looking to
increase your visibility in the water gardening industry, the Certified Aquascape Contractor Program is for you.
Interested in becoming an Aquascape Apprentice?
Attend this seminar to get headed in the right
direction.

Getting Started in Water Features/Easy Profits with Water Features

Please join us in exploring the untapped potential of adding water feature installation to your business. This seminar demonstrates how easy and profitable water feature installation can be and how it can be a valuable addition to your existing business. Water features are the fastest growing trend in landscaping. As the leader in the water gardening industry, Aquascape has been installing water features and manufacturing water garden filtration products since 1995. We have proven sales and installation techniques that can help you tap into this highly profitable market.

Course Fees:

$59.00 per person. To register for this class contact Earthwormjobs.com either by email: info@earthwormjobs.com or by Phone: 402.438.8151

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