Certified Irrigation Technician

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

• add instant credibility with employers
• increase your job opportunities.
• demonstrate your commitment to efficient water management.

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 in English or Spanish. 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 (Member), $300 (Nonmember) 
Exam Retake Fee — $175 (Member), $300 (Nonmember)  
Annual Renewal Fee (one certification) — $75 (Member), $125 (Nonmember); plus $25 for each additional certification