Certification: Certified Irrigation Designer - Landscape (CID)
6540 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, Virginia, 22042-6638
Certified irrigation designers establish specifications and design drawings for irrigation projects. <br>CIDs:<br>Evaluate site conditions and determine water availability and use requirements. <br>Select the most effective irrigation equipment, methods and materials for the application. <br>Develop efficient and cost-effective irrigation designs that meet the plant or crop's watering requirements. <br>Prepare comprehensive plans and specifications that include construction details, equipment or materials, as well as appropriate irrigation schedules. <br>Ensure the installation matches the design intent. <br>Provide direction to the end user on system use, scheduling and maintenance.
- 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
Advanced
The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.