When

Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST
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Where

Columbus Warehouse 
6700 Huntley Road
Worthington, OH 43229  

 
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Contact

Sharen Stamp 
Wolf Creek Company 
614-985-3070 
sstamp@wolfcreekcompany.com 
 

Columbus

Certified Irrigation Technician

February 28, 2019

8:00am - 5:00pm 

Seats are Limited

Cost: $100 per attendee

Only 30 seats!

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Landscape Irrigation System Installation & Maintenance

Beginner | Landscape & Golf (8 CEUs)

Learn the basics of hydraulics and irrigation system installation and maintenance. This full-day learning session covers an overview of irrigation system components and how they operate. Learn about gluing and repairing PVC pipe, installing nozzles and adjusting heads, setting and repairing electric valves, and field and controller wiring techniques. Recommended review for the certified irrigation technician exam.

Certification gives you a competitive edge. Become a certified irrigation technician and:

  • Add instant credibility with customers and employers.
  • Increase job opportunities.
  • Demonstrate your commitment to efficient water management.
  • Qualify for the EPA WaterSense program.

CIT Overview

CITs are field technicians who install, maintain and repair irrigation systems. CITs

  • 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.

Becoming a CIT

To become a CIT, you must:

  • Register for the exam. Recommended: six months or 1,000 hours of irrigation-related field experience.
  • Pass the irrigation technician exam. The three-hour exam includes 100 equally weighted, multiple-choice questions on basic irrigation principles, basic electrical principles and basic hydraulics.
  • Comply with the Select Certified Code of Ethics.
  • Remain in good standing. CITs must submit 20 continuing education units per two-year cycle.

CIT Exam Fees

Irrigation Technician Exam Fee — $175 (IA Member), $300 (Nonmember) 
Exam Retake Fee — $175 (IA Member), $300 (Nonmember) 
Annual Renewal Fee (one certification) — $50 (IA Member), $100 (Nonmember) 
Annual Renewal Fee (two or more certifications) — $100 (IA Member), $150 (Nonmember)

See the Certification Candidate Handbook for exam policies, procedures and fees outside of North America.