Certification Name : Certified Irrigation Contractor
Certification ID & Type: 1460 – A – Core
Certification Description
Certified irrigation contractors install, maintain and repair irrigation systems.
CICs:
Execute irrigation projects to meet all specifications and requirements.
Prepare installation sites, including layout, staking, excavation, boring, trenching, grading and back-filling.
Cut and join pipe, know the limitations of different piping systems, and understand basic hydraulics.
Lay out and install piping and water delivery components; backflow prevention components; mechanical, hydraulic and electrical irrigation controls; and other irrigation system components.
Troubleshoot and repair irrigation components and systems.
Understand good business practices; construction contracts and their legal rights and obligations; and licensing laws and codes in their state.
Certifying Organization
Irrigation Association(IA)(0335)
6540 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, Virginia, 22042-6638
Contact information : 703-536-7080 Email : certification@irrigation.org
Organization Web Link
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
Irrigation, Install maintain repair