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Certified Irrigation Designer

Cost of Enrolling in Certified Irrigation Design (CID) Program

The following costs include a study textbook and upon the completion of the exam, a professional seal and name listed on IIABC website.

These costs do not include any type of instruction course. Design training courses are optional and may be taken through the IIABC or other organizations.

Discipline		Specialty / Cost
Turf		Residential* or Commercial or Golf $150.00 first specialty, $100.00 each for second or third specialty. Please add GST to cost.
Agriculture		Sprinkler or Trickle $150.00 first specialty, $100.00 for second specialty + GST
Landscape Drip		$150.00 + GST

Note: *Turf-Residential is a pre-requisite to Turf-Commercial. Costs are per person.

To be eligible for the design program an individual:

• must be a member of the IIABC or work for a member company
• must have a minimum of one year of field design experience.

Upon completion of the CID program, a Certified Irrigation Designer will receive:

• A certificate recognizing the accomplishment.
• A professional seal to imprint certified design plans.

To Register for the CID Program:

1. Download the Certification Program Application form: Certification Program Exam Application Form
2. Complete the registration form and fax or mail the form with payment to the IIABC.
3. The textbook will be sent to you. Study the textbook (which does not include a study guide) and take IIABC design training courses or other industry design workshops if possible. The exam is open book. Please note that taking design courses is optional and an additonal cost.
4. Contact the IIABC office to confirm a date when you are prepared to write your exam. Please check IIABC website for upcoming exam dates. Exam dates are announced on the website as well as by mail to those registered in the CID program. An exam is held in conjunction with the IIABC Annual Convention. An exam is also held in Abbotsford in February or March of each year. For exceptions contact the IIABC office.
5. Write exam and obtain at least a 75% or better average to pass.
6. Rewrites, if necessary, require a pre-paid fee of $50.00 (+GST).

Code of Ethics for Certified Irrigation Designers

An IIABC Certified Irrigation Designer is expected to subscribe to the following code of ethics:

• Uphold the objectives and bylaws of the IIABC, and the integrity of the irrigation industry.
• Promote water, soil and energy conservation practices through the development of cost effective and efficient irrigation system designs.
• To legitimately present personal capabilities and experience in all business practices. Follow IIABC standards and guidelines where possible with regard to the design, installation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
• When standards or guidelines have not been established, responsible procedures shall be adhered to. Provide all design data and detail as required with the irrigation plan.
• Preserve the integrity of the certification program by using the designer seal in a professional manner.

The IIABC recognizes some similar Certifications to those of The Irrigation Association (IA) Certifications.

The IIABC will recognize some certifications by members who have achieved IA Certifications. Contact the IIABC for equivalencies.

Promotion of Certified Designers

The CID's name will be listed in the IIABC membership roster, on the IIABC website under Certified Professionals, and published in the IIABC Newsletter. Certified individuals must maintain membership in the society to continue being recognized as an IIABC Certified Designer.

Download:

Certification Program Exam Application Form