Commercial Training

Wesco Turf, Inc - Lake Mary / Jacksonville

Training Information

Wesco conducts training for our customers throughout the year at various locations throughout our territory.  Please reference the Training Schedule below for detail information regarding class information and locations.  Anyone wishing to attend a training session should complete a registration form and return it via fax or mail to the appropriate location at least 30 days prior to the session.  The EETC Technician Certification Registration form is also available for you.  Each registration form requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the forms.

Once again for this years training we will be offering our EETC (Equipment & Engine Training Council) Certification testing program for golf course technicians. Wesco Turf Supply Inc. will train and administer five certification tests in conjunction with OPEESA (Outdoor Power Equipment and Engine Association) the tests will available to you at Wesco Turf Supply Inc. and then mailed directly to OPEESA. They will grade them and return the results directly to you. For those who pass the test OPEESA will send a certification, test results on the subject passed,  patches for your uniforms, and other items that will promote future learning in our industry. We strongly recommend that you visit the EETC website that we have provided for you. Click on the OPEESA link and order the study guides to prepare yourself before taking the test. Each test consists of approximately 150 questions and takes about two hours to complete.
All classes will include classroom instruction along with “hands on” work using Toro equipment and components. Classes will last about 7 hours and will include lunch, and handouts used for necessary repairs on the subjects covered.
Please choose the training session that is closest to your facility and fax back the registration form to Attn: Frank Pitman at Fax # 407-333-9246.  Upon receipt of your fax we will send you a confirmation and directions to the school.

Class Descriptions

New Technician Training 

This class will be designed for technicians new to the industry or assistant technicians. We will cover general maintenance, basic electrical, hydraulics, engines, and reel technology. Our goal is to educate new technicians on the basics of the equipment so they can begin with servicing and diagnostics.

Hydraulic Training

The Hydraulic class will include basic hydraulic theory, understanding symbols, reading schematics. We will focus on preparing students for the EETC certification testing using the OPEESA study guides combined with Toro products.

Gas 4 Stroke Engines

The gas engine class will focus on theory of operation, fuel systems, diagnosis, trouble shooting and understanding of B&S Vanguard engines

Diesel Engines

The diesel engine class will focus on theory of operation, fuel systems, diagnosis, trouble shooting and knowledge of Kubota engines.

Reel Technology

This class will cover reel technology theory of operation, reel maintenance, sharpening and grinding and quality of cut and after cut appearance.

Electrical Training

The Electrical class will include basic electrical theory, understanding symbols, reading schematics. We will focus on preparing students for the EETC certification testing using the OPEESA study guides combined with Toro products.

Product Training

Sprayer Line (MP1200, MP1250, MP5700, Workman Sprayers):

  • Set up and adjustment of traction units.
  • Hydraulics systems, operation, troubleshooting, testing.
  • Electrical systems, operation, troubleshooting, testing.
  • Preventive maintenance.
  • Basic Engine overview.
  • Updates and service bulletins.
  • Sprayer calibration and pump rebuilding.

Greens Mowers:

  • Set up and adjustment of traction units.
  • Hydraulics systems, operation, troubleshooting, testing
  • Electrical systems, operation, troubleshooting, testing.
  • Preventive maintenance.
  • Updates and service bulletins
  • Cutting units -understanding Dual Point technology

Fairway Mower Line (RM5210-D, 5410-D, 5510-D & 5610-D): 

  • New cutting units set up and maintenance.
  • Set up and adjustment of traction units.
  • Hydraulics systems, operation, troubleshooting, testing.
  • Electrical systems, operation, troubleshooting, testing.
  • Preventive maintenance.
  • Basic Engine overview.
  • Updates and service bulletins

Workman Vehicles / Aerification equipment: (Heavy Duty, Mid Duty, E-workman Procore 648, 660, 880 and Prosweep 5200)

  • Hydraulics systems, operation, troubleshooting, testing.
  • Electrical systems, operation, troubleshooting, testing.
  • Preventive maintenance.
  • Updates and service bulletins
  • Engine testing and diagnostics
  • Available attachments

Rotaries Line (GM4500, GM3500, GM3280, and GM7210):

  • Set up and adjustment of traction units.
  • Hydraulics systems, operation, troubleshooting, testing.
  • Electrical systems, operation, troubleshooting, testing.
  • Preventive maintenance.
  • Blade selection for seasons and spindle rebuilding
  • Basic Engine overview.
  • Updates and service bulletins.

Club Car Line (Carry All 2, XRT 272, IQ Carry All):

  • Set up and adjustment of traction units
  • Electrical systems, operation, troubleshooting, testing.
  • Preventive maintenance.
  • Basic Engine overview.
  • Updates and service bulletins.

Class Schedules

2007 / 2008 - General Training

Date Time Class Description City Location  Cost
09/04/07 8:00am-3:30pm New Technician Training Lake Mary WTS $55*
09/06/07 8:00am-3:30pm New Technician Training Jacksonville JAX $55*
09/18/07 8:00am-3:30pm Hydraulics Lake Mary WTS $55*
09/20/07 8:00am-3:30pm Hydraulics Jacksonville JAX $55*
10/16/07 8:00am-3:30pm Gas 4 Stroke Engines / Diesel Engines Lake Mary WTS $55*
10/17/07 8:00am-3:30pm Gas 4 Stroke Engines / Diesel Engines Jacksonville JAX $55*
11/13/07 8:00am-3:30pm Reel Technology Lake Mary WTS $55*
11/15/07 8:00am-3:30pm Reel Technology Jacksonville JAX $55*
12/11/07 8:00am-3:30pm Electrical Lake Mary WTS $55*
12/13/07 8:00am-3:30pm Electrical Jacksonville JAX

$55*

2007 / 2008 - Product Training 

Date Time Class Description        City Location Cost
02/05/08 8:00am-3:30pm Greens Mowers Orlando Grand Lakes $55*
02/07/08 8:00am-3:30pm Greens Mowers St. Augustine St Johns GC $55*
03/11/08 8:00am-3:30pm Rotaries Orlando Grand Lakes Golf Course $55*
03/13/08 8:00am-3:30pm Rotaries Jacksonville WTS-Jax Facility $55*
04/08/08 8:00am-3:30pm Fairway Mowers Orlando Lake Nona Golf Club $55*
04/10/08 8:00am-3:30pm Fairway Mowers Jacksonville WTS-Jax Facility $55*

04/22/08

 8:00am-3:30pm Sprayers Orlando    Lake Nona Golf Club $55*
04/24/08 8:00am-3:30pm Sprayers Jacksonville Palencia Golf Club $55*

* $55 fee is per person and includes lunch and class materials.  Click on 2007/2008 Product Training link for registration form.

Locations

  • Wesco Turf, Inc., 300 Technology Park, Lake Mary, FL  32746
  • JAX - Holiday Inn, 6802 Commonwealth Avenue, Jacksonville, FL  32254
  • TBA - Location to be determined.  Please check this site for updated information.
  • Grand Lakes Orlando, 11706 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL  32837
  • Lake Nona Golf Club, 9000 Lake Nona Road, Orlando, FL  32827
  • St. Johns Golf Course, 9805 Leo Maguire Road, St. Augustine, FL  32092
  • Palencia Golf Club, 1879 N Loop Parkway, St. Augustine, FL  32095
  • Wesco Turf, Inc., 7037-37 Commonwealth Ave, Jacksonville, FL  32220