Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)

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.