VGCSA Workshops
Specialised Training for Course Staff
Dave McCann
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Adam McBrien
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Todd Murphy
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Venue
All workshops will be held at Toro Australia, 1/13 Downard Street, Braeside
Workshop Calendar
TORO Turf Equipment Management - Sprayer Training
Level: All
Sprayer fundamentals
Setup
Calibration
Troubleshooting
Recommended maintenance practices
Session dates: Choice of Tuesday | Wednesday, 11 or 12 August
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm (incl. morning tea)
Class limit: 25
Cost: $95
NB. Please choose preferred day when enrolling online.
Level: All
Sprayer fundamentals
Setup
Calibration
Troubleshooting
Recommended maintenance practices
Session dates: Choice of Tuesday | Wednesday, 11 or 12 August
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm (incl. morning tea)
Class limit: 25
Cost: $95
NB. Please choose preferred day when enrolling online.
TORO Irrigation - Sprinklers, Valves & Hydraulics Training
Level: All
Session 1 – Sprinklers
Sprinkler type, application, installation
Sprinkler components (block vs valve-in-head)
Sprinkler operation
Nozzle selection
Trajectory options
Arc setting (includes activity)
Solenoid coil options (AC vs DC)
Yardage marker advantages with Infinity rotor
Pressure regulation – adjustable
Articulated riser installation
Internal components removal and re-instatement (activity)
Servicing foot valve and rock screen for VIH rotors
Session 2 - Valves
Quick Coupler - type, operation
Solenoid Valve - operation
Mainline isolation options
Lateral line options
Session 3 - Hydraulics
Understanding basic hydraulics
Static water pressure
Dynamic water pressure/ friction loss
Sprinkler selection
Sprinkler spacing
Sprinkler application rates
Questionnaire activity
Session date: Tuesday 18 August
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm (incl. morning tea)
Class limit: 12
Cost: $95
Level: All
Session 1 – Sprinklers
Sprinkler type, application, installation
Sprinkler components (block vs valve-in-head)
Sprinkler operation
Nozzle selection
Trajectory options
Arc setting (includes activity)
Solenoid coil options (AC vs DC)
Yardage marker advantages with Infinity rotor
Pressure regulation – adjustable
Articulated riser installation
Internal components removal and re-instatement (activity)
Servicing foot valve and rock screen for VIH rotors
Session 2 - Valves
Quick Coupler - type, operation
Solenoid Valve - operation
Mainline isolation options
Lateral line options
Session 3 - Hydraulics
Understanding basic hydraulics
Static water pressure
Dynamic water pressure/ friction loss
Sprinkler selection
Sprinkler spacing
Sprinkler application rates
Questionnaire activity
Session date: Tuesday 18 August
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm (incl. morning tea)
Class limit: 12
Cost: $95
TORO Irrigation - Control Systems & Diagnostics Training
Level: All
Sessions will cover both satellite and two wire central control operation
Software diagnostics
Hardware diagnostics
Platform componentry
Material components
Specifications for both satellite and two wire control systems
Troubleshooting advice for both satellite and two wire platforms
Service tools and operation
Understanding alarms and responses
Real Time - Live software diagnostics performed with existing client databases
Practical activities involving correct decoder wire path joining procedures
Session date: Thursday 20 August
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm (incl. morning tea)
Class limit: 12
Cost: $95
Level: All
Sessions will cover both satellite and two wire central control operation
Software diagnostics
Hardware diagnostics
Platform componentry
Material components
Specifications for both satellite and two wire control systems
Troubleshooting advice for both satellite and two wire platforms
Service tools and operation
Understanding alarms and responses
Real Time - Live software diagnostics performed with existing client databases
Practical activities involving correct decoder wire path joining procedures
Session date: Thursday 20 August
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm (incl. morning tea)
Class limit: 12
Cost: $95
TORO Turf Equipment Management - Cutting Units Training
Level: Introductory to Intermediate
Fundamentals
Set up and adjustment
After cut appearance issues
Accessory options - including front rollers, rear roller brushes, groomer setup, etc.
Session date: Tuesday 25 August
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm (incl. morning tea)
Class limit: 25
Cost: $95
Level: Introductory to Intermediate
Fundamentals
Set up and adjustment
After cut appearance issues
Accessory options - including front rollers, rear roller brushes, groomer setup, etc.
Session date: Tuesday 25 August
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm (incl. morning tea)
Class limit: 25
Cost: $95
TORO Turf Equipment Management - Cutting Units Training
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Grinder demonstrations
Cutting unit maintenance and repair - including spin grinding, relief grinding and bedknife facing
Session date: Wednesday 26 August
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm (incl. morning tea)
Class limit: 25
Cost: $95
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Grinder demonstrations
Cutting unit maintenance and repair - including spin grinding, relief grinding and bedknife facing
Session date: Wednesday 26 August
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm (incl. morning tea)
Class limit: 25
Cost: $95
Register below:
Note workshop title and date, staff name(s) and email contact for each enrolee.
Please submit enrolment(s) for one workshop only per registration form.
The VGCSA reserves the right to limit enrolment numbers per club pending workshop demand.
Note workshop title and date, staff name(s) and email contact for each enrolee.
Please submit enrolment(s) for one workshop only per registration form.
The VGCSA reserves the right to limit enrolment numbers per club pending workshop demand.
Please click on Submit form once only and wait for confirmation message. Thank you
Payment
An invoice will be issued to your Club/Company upon enrolment for EFT payment within 31 days. Prepaid workshop bookings are required to secure your enrolment.
Cancellation Policy
All registered enrolees are required to provide a minimum five business days' notice of cancellation prior to workshop date. Otherwise charges will apply.
