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The "Introduction to ET and Smart Controllers" has been updated for the 2021 marketplace, and is on a new server.  This means you will first register for a new account after clicking the BUY COURSE NOW button.  Call 512-992-1865 if you have any questions or comments.

"Introduction to Evapotranspiration (ET) and Smart Controllers"
 8 hours TCEQ CEU credits - Cost $175

 An introduction to the basics of evaportranspiration (ET) and its use in  modern irrigation technology and controllers. This course will explain  why we need ET based smart controllers in our modern times, and the  theory and implementation in ET smart controllers in the marketplace.  After finishing this course, the student will be knowledgeable about ET  standards  / sources and current ET smart controllers available today to  make the best decision for his/her customer. You will be able to  download MDIC's complete summary of ET smart controllers in the  marketplace for your future reference. Prerequisites: No prior knowledge or course is needed for this introduction course. 

• ET definitions
• Factors that influence ET
• How ET is measured
• ET standards and coefficients
• Sources of available ET data
• Different ET scheduling methods
• Types of ET smart controllers
• Summary of ET smart controllers that exist in the 2021 marketplace

Before purchasing this online course, please review the following TCEQ rules on CEU training and credits:

To receive proper TCEQ CEU credit of eight (8)  hours for this course, you must navigate through each slide, pass each quiz with a score of 70 percent or better, and have a valid Texas Irrigator license number,  Texas Irrigation Technician  license number, or Texas Irrigation Inspector license number.
 

If you do not have a Texas Irrigator license,   Texas Irrigation Technician license, or  Texas Irrigation Inspector  license, you can still complete the course and receive a Certificate of  Completion from MDIC Online Services.

CEU credit for this course can not be repeated during the same 3 year renewal period.

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