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IRRIGATION FEATURE

SABI IRRIGATIONWISE ACADEMY

SABI (Suid Afrikaanse Besproeiings Instituut) offers a range of technical irrigation
training programmes in order to promote best irrigation practices and water
conservation in South Africa. The academy’s programmes adhere to the objectives
of SABI, which is the recognised representative organisation in the South African
irrigation industry.

he knowledge and skills vested Association (IA – www.irrigation.org). They have prior knowledge of, or training in,
in SABI’s members enable the are in line with international standards. landscape irrigation design principles.
academy to train people in the
Tefficient use and management of L1: Landscape irrigation installation Courses are scheduled for presentation
water. The training academy focuses on course in Gauteng (Pretoria) and Western Cape
technical and engineering skills applicable This course is suited to people responsible (Bellville). For some of them, as indicated,
to irrigation in both the abovementioned for the installation, daily operation and proof of prior learning may be required.
sectors, and courses are offered for all maintenance of landscape irrigation The presentation of any course is subject
levels of experience. Courses developed systems. It covers irrigation system to a minimum number of registrations.
are suited to: components, installation, starting up,
• irrigation sales assistants and switching off and maintenance. Registrations close ten calendar days
newcomers to the irrigation industry; before the course commences, and the
• irrigation designers in the landscaping L2: Introductory landscape irrigation academy reserves the right to change
and agricultural sectors; design course advertised course dates, locations, fees or
• landscape irrigation contractors; This course covers landscape irrigation the language of presentation.
• irrigation managers; and system planning and design for residential
• new and experienced farm workers. and small commercial systems. It is The courses will remain the same for
presented over two non-consecutive 2022 and a new training brochure will be
The courses currently on offer have block weeks and minimum admission available at the end of November 2021 on
been developed over many years and requirements are matric with a good www.sabi.co.za.
are presented in collaboration with the mathematical understanding.
private sector, universities and research
organisations. Although the training L3: Advanced landscape irrigation design IA landscape irrigation design
philosophy is based on sound theoretical course accreditation exam
foundations, presentations are highly Improve water efficiency with better Landscape irrigation designers who are
practical; this balance is achieved with the design, including uniformity, equipment
assistance of SABI company members and selection and technology for landscape, SABI members can write the IA Landscape
approved SABI designer members. sports field and golf course irrigation Design Accreditation exam which will give
them international accreditation.
systems. Attendees should have a good
Over the last few years, SABI has received understanding of mathematics as the
many queries on landscape irrigation course has a considerable mathematical SABI Approved Designer - Landscape
training, both from its own members as content. can be obtained by completing the L2
well as other role players in the landscape course above, successfully gaining at least
irrigation industry. L4: Computer aided landscape irrigation two years’ experience and successfully
design completing the IA exam. This status is an
Courses held in 2021 This is a basic course on the use of a assurance to clients that the designer will
computer programme to design landscape provide an exceptional service and act
The following landscape courses took place irrigation systems. Attendees should according to a recognised code of practice.
in 2021 and are accredited by the Irrigation Approved designer’s names and contact

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