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 information about this certification

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).