Certification: Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC)
6540 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, Virginia, 22042-6638
Certified irrigation contractors install, maintain and repair irrigation systems. <br>CICs:<br>Execute irrigation projects to meet all specifications and requirements. <br>Prepare installation sites, including layout, staking, excavation, boring, trenching, grading and back-filling. <br>Cut and join pipe, know the limitations of different piping systems, and understand basic hydraulics. <br>Lay out and install piping and water delivery components; backflow prevention components; mechanical, hydraulic and electrical irrigation controls; and other irrigation system components. <br>Troubleshoot and repair irrigation components and systems. <br>Understand good business practices; construction contracts and their legal rights and obligations; and licensing laws and codes in their state.
- 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 Year(s)
- 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
Core
- The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
- The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
- The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.
- This certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).