Welcome!
The School of Irrigation conducts research and educational programs supporting the Texas Irrigation Industry. It is administered through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Texas A&M University.
In 1994, the school was established to promote landscape irrigation auditing and management in Texas through training and auditor certification. In 1998, we began offering training programs and courses for Water District Personnel.
To date, the School of Irrigation has provided educational opportunities to over 5000 individuals, certifying over 1000 Texas Landscape Irrigation Auditors. We seek to provide quality irrigation education through a variety of courses, with new ones under development to meet the changing needs of the irrigation industry.
COVID-19 Update Regarding Courses
In-person Classes
Texas A&M University will begin allowing training classes to take place on-campus beginning July 1st. Off-campus in-person classes are permitted beginning on June 1st as allowed by local authorities. We have scheduled three in-person classes for July and August as listed below.
Note: social distancing rules will be followed for in-person classes, which include requirements for minimum distances, face masks, and cleaning of desks and computers. An information sheet on these requirements will be sent to registered students a week before scheduled classes. These classes will have a 30 minute lunch break, and sandwich box lunches from Jason’s Deli will be provided.
Live, On-line Classes
We have been granted Provisional Approval by the TCEQ to offer some of our courses as live, on-line classes. Check back for additional class listings and dates.
Anytime On-line Class
We continue to offer our Online Electrical Troubleshooting of Irrigation Systems course, which is a self-paced course. More information is available by going to the Online Courses page.
TCEQ Licensing Notes
TCEQ has extended the expiration dates of all occupational licenses expiring in March, April, May, June and July of 2020 by 30 days. You can go to https://www.tceq.texas.gov/
2020 Spring Schedule
Online Registration Now Available
| Upcoming Classes | Location(s) | Date | CEU Hours* | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irrigation CAD Workshop** |
College Station
|
July 7-8, 2020 August 4-5, 2020 |
16
|
$295
|
| Advanced Irrigation CAD Workshop** |
College Station
|
July 9, 2020 |
8
|
$165
|
| Irrigation Water Management |
Online Classroom
|
July 15, 2020 |
8
|
$165
|
| Landscape Irrigation Auditing & Management |
Dallas
|
August 11-12, 2020 |
16
|
$265
|
| Efficient Irrigation System Design |
Online Classroom
|
September 10, 2020 |
8
|
$165
|
Visit the “Register” Link on the left to register and for detailed class information.
*All Classes Are Approved For TCEQ Licensed Irrigators, Technicians & Inspectors
**Irrigation CAD Workshop/Advanced CAD Workshop is taught using the ProContractor Studio Software Package. Computer and/or Software NOT required for enrollment in the courses.