Agricultural Equipment Operators
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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
http://www.irrigation.org
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● 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 a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Irrigation Contractor
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