Certification
Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)
Irrigation Association
Median earnings
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Cost
$175
Duration
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Completion
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CITs are field technicians who install, maintain and repair irrigation systems
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Skills taught
Evaluate site conditions and determine water availability, use requirements, and net irrigation needs to support landscape and turf irrigation designSelect irrigation equipment, methods, and materials based on site-specific conditions, plant water requirements, and design efficiency objectivesApply hydraulic principles including pressure, flow, friction loss, and pipe sizing to design functional landscape and turf irrigation systemsDesign irrigation system components including heads, valves, controllers, backflow prevention, and distribution networks for landscape and turf applicationsCalculate precipitation rates, application rates, and distribution uniformity to ensure irrigation systems meet plant water requirementsDevelop irrigation schedules based on evapotranspiration, soil characteristics, plant type, and climate conditions to promote water-efficient operationPrepare irrigation design drawings, specifications, and construction documents in compliance with project requirements and industry standardsApply water conservation principles and efficiency standards including EPA WaterSense criteria to landscape and turf irrigation designEvaluate and select irrigation system components for slopes, soil variability, and site constraints affecting runoff, infiltration, and coverageInterpret landscape plans and site surveys to determine irrigation zone layout, coverage patterns, and head spacing requirementsEnsure irrigation system installation matches design intent by reviewing contractor work and providing direction on system use and maintenance