Certification Name : Certified Landscape Water Managers
Certification ID & Type: 1461 – C – Specialty
Certification Description
Certified landscape water managers evaluate, operate, manage and improve landscape irrigation systems to achieve the highest level of water conservation possible.
CLWMs:
Evaluate site conditions and determine water availability and use requirements.
Have working knowledge of general irrigation theory, including hydraulics, soil-plant-water relationships, water requirements and electricity principles.
Understand irrigation equipment selection, use, restrictions and installation methods.
Identify and implement system upgrades and modifications, and manage the control system to provide the most efficient irrigation possible.
Provide direction to the end user on system use, scheduling, maintenance and water conservation.
Certifying Organization
Irrigation Association(IA)(0335)
6540 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, Virginia, 22042-6638
Contact information : 703-536-7080 Email : certification@irrigation.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
Landscape irrigation, Evaluate operate manage, Water conservation