Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC) Training & Testing Offered By IICC & IPLLA
The Indiana Professional Lawn & Landscape Association (IPLLA), and the Indiana Irrigation Contractors Association (IICC) is pleased to partner with the national Irrigation Association (IA), in offering a training and testing opportunity in 2016. Here are the details.
Training Dates : March 1 & 2, 2016 from 8:00am to 5:00pm each day.
Testing Date: Offered separately thru the Irrigation Association on March 3, 2016. YOU MUST REGISTER AT LEAST 14 DAYS BEFORE TEST.
Location: Both training and testing will be held at:
Carmel Water Operations Center
3450 West 131st Street
Carmel, IN 46074
Class Size: Both training and testing opportunities will be limited to the first 25 people
Fees: CIC Training on March 1 and 2:
IPLLA/IICC Members $425.00
Non-Members $575.00
Note: Registration includes training manual and lunch on both days. For groups of three or more call IPLLA at 317.575.9010 for pricing.
Registration for Training: Click here to register with VISA or MasterCard, or by visiting IPLLA.COM and looking under EVENTS. If you are a non-member and wish to join--you may do so here (click this link and select Regular Member).
Registration for testing is separate and must be done online at the Irrigation Association's wesite. The following link is specific to our event in Carmel: http://store.irrigation.org/events/registration.aspx?event=CINMAR16
What Is A Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC)?
The Certified Irrigation Contractor program is an opportunity to gain a nationally recognized credential for irrigation contractors. The training process and test offers the following:
Irrigation Design
Site Analysis
Education of clients
Developing a detailed design
Irrigation Installation:
Implementing Pre-Install Considerations
Understanding Plans and Specifications
Identifying Mobilization Needs
Performing Lay Out
Installing point of connection
Performing trenching and pipe pulling
Installation of pipe and fitting
Installation of Wiring
Installation of various sprinkler heads and assemblies
Installation of various drip components
Installation of valves
Installation of controllers and related components
Irrigation Scheduling and Water Management
Understanding the soil-plant-water relationship
Conducting Irrigation Assessment/Audit
Analysis site conditions for water conservation potential
Calculating a Watering Schedule
Maintenance and Repair
Performing maintenance
Routine repairs
Education of customers on best management practices
Federal Laws and Codes
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
US national Electric Code
US National Standard Plumbing Code
Us Labor Laws
General Business Management
Understanding basic accounting practices
Maintaining record keeping
Understanding insurance information and policies
Understanding the elements of a contract and/or proposal
Performing bidding and estimating
Performing job costing
NOTE: The exam itself contains 150 multiple choice questions. There is a 3.5 hour period allotted for testing and it will be proctored. A calculator, number #2 pencils, and an engineer’s scale are required.
The Indiana Professional Lawn & Landscape Association and the Indiana Irrigation Contractor’s Council are excited about offering this professional development experience for irrigation contractors in the Hoosier state. We look forward to your participation.
Bob Andrews
Executive Director
IPLLA/IICC